Properties for rent in Al Khalidiyah

One of the popular waterfront real estates in Abu Dhabi, Al Khalidiyah is a vibrant suburb located opposite Al Sahil Beach. It occupies the massive land space between Corniche Rd., Al Khaleej Al Arabi St., Hazza Bin Zayed St. and Mubarak Bin Mohammed St. The Al Khalidiyah community offers a perfect residential area as well as a fruitful commercial ground for people looking to rent properties. It is a community that is full of surprises, offering plenty of leisure activities and cultural diversity.

Types of Properties in Al Khalidiyah

The district of Al Khalidiyah has 5 major areas popular for residential properties, which are Khalidiyah Street, Corniche Al Khalidiyah, Zayed The First Street, United Square and Al Istiqlal Street. There are a number of apartments in Al Khalidiyah available for rent. They are densely located on Khalidiyah Street, currently listed with around 60 properties ranging from studios to 1, 2, 3 and 4-bed layouts. A project worth AED 600 million built by the real estate developer Al Ain Properties, Al Ain Tower features a 50-floor silhouette enhancing the skyline of the city. It has around 316 impeccably-finished residential apartments with panoramic balconies overlooking the Abu Dhabi Corniche. Other residential properties in this tower include luxurious penthouses. Altogether, these properties benefit from a complete range of exclusive facilities such as a spa centre, a health club, 24-hour maintenance and security services. The large residential properties such as villas are commonly found in the Khalidiya Village sub-community that is located on Khalifa Bin Shakhbout St. Their floor spaces range from 2,500 sq. ft. to 6,500 sq. ft. accommodating 4 to 5 spacious bedrooms. Al Khalidiyah is also popular for renting commercial properties mostly based in apartment buildings such as the mid-rise Ghanada Tower and Al Hana Tower. Many offices in this area have floor-to-ceiling windows and close-plan kitchens. Other commercial properties in this area include retail units such as shops with an average built-up space of 1,235 sq. ft. and showrooms with floor areas up to 12,131 sq. ft.

Rent Price Trends of Properties in Al Khalidiyah

The eclectic properties in Al Khalidiyah offer an ultra-modish lifestyle attracting a mix of people from different nationalities which is why you’ll find the area populated by both expats and locals alike. Catering to people with different salary brackets, the rental properties in this community range from premium housing options to mid-market affordable residences. The yearly rent of villas in Al Khalidiyah starts from AED 160,000 and goes up to AED 285,000. The average cost of renting a 4-bed villa is AED 178,500, whereas the average for the 5-bed villa is AED 189,000 per annum. Al Khalidiyah offices are available for rent as low as AED 14,000, ranging up to AED 2,700,000. One of the newest office property is for AED 65,000, and an additional AED 50,000 is charged for furnishing.

Popular Areas of Al Khalidiyah

According to recent data on Bayut.com, the most popular location in Al Khalidiyah is the Khalidiyah Corniche Tower which is a 35-floor tall building featuring commercial and residential properties situated close to the beach. Another popular project is the Shining Towers that features a pair of buildings leaning towards different directions, signifying the movements of two partners dancing together. This project houses some popular beauty salons of the town such as Elak Saloon and Span, and Chelsea Beauty Spa. Right behind the Shining Towers is a whole chain of eateries such as Alafiyah Turkish Village Restaurant and Nedal Egyptian Restaurant.

Reasons for Renting in Al Khalidiyah

Renting in an upscale community of Abu Dhabi like that of Al Khalidyah is most people’s wish. Apart from being close to downtown and the Corniche, it is also close to the naturally landscaped Eastern Mangroves development. The community of Al Khalidiyah has a couple of medical facilities that treat pet animals and they include British Veterinary Centre at Al Khaleej Al Arabi St. and American Veterinary Clinic at Al Falah Street. Other notable health care centres include King’s College Hospital London Medical and Surgical Centre, and Emirates Japanese Medical Centre. Some educational facilities in the premises of Al Khalidiyah include The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Boys, Berlitz Khalidiyah, Tiny Dreams Nursery and Gulf Autism Centre. The community attractions such as Al Khalidiyah Park and Khalidiyah Mall are not only the favourite leisure spots for the resident but also bring visitors from different areas.