Properties for rent in Tourist Club Area (TCA)

Formerly called Tourist Club Area (TCA), the district has now been retitled as ‘Al Zahiyah’ which means ‘colourful’ in Arabic. It is a neighboured with the suburbs of Al Danah to its west and it is surrounded by the Arabian Gulf from 2 sides. The business and lifestyle destination of Al Maryah Island is located towards the east of the district, connected by 4 major road links. Stretching north of Tourist Club Area is the port district of Al Mina which has a large fish market.

Types of Properties in Tourist Club Area

Like most of the real estates in Abu Dhabi present in the downtown, Tourist Club Area features some of the most sought-after properties in the city. The most frequently rented residential properties in TCA include smartly-designed studios to large 1, 2, 3 and 4-BHK units. The most favourite place to rent in TCA is Mina Road, where the current listing includes around 19 properties. The flats are ready to be occupied with minimal maintenance required before shifting in. The general bedrooms, as well as the master room, have walk-in wardrobes and en-suite bathrooms with well-polished tiles and sanitary wares. Kitchens are built in a decently sized space which includes storage cabinets with a lot of shelves. Mawaqif and Tawtheeq facilities are also available for car parking. Other residential properties include TCA hotel apartments and the project of Falahi Tower is presently trending for these serviced units. The kitchens in these hotel apartments are fitted with a cooking range and microwave ovens and inc utensils such as pots and cutlery. The living rooms are tastefully furnished with sofa set, coffee table and 50-inch TV set. The en-suite bedrooms have a spacious wardrobe and a king-size bed. Bed linen changing service is also provided few times a week. The well-designed bathrooms include towels and bathrobes. Commercial properties in TCA include offices for rent that come with full height windows, a kitchenette and 1 to 2 bathrooms. Some of the other commercial spaces in TCA include shops and showrooms.

Rent Price Trends of Properties in Tourist Club Area

The yearly rents of properties like residential apartments in Tourist Club Area can be paid in 4 instalments, which will be inclusive of the refundable security deposit of around AED 5,000. The annual price of apartments for rent in TCA starts from AED 34,000 and goes up to AED 220,000 per annum whereas the average renting rate is AED 75,000 per annum. The rent price of hotel apartments ranges from AED 60,000 to AED 145,000 and one of the newest property is for AED 115,000 per annum. Facilities such as a car parking space, free Wi-Fi and TV satellite channels are included in the rents. Special discounts are offered to renters who dine in at the same hotel they are staying at. The price of rental offices in TCA starts from AED 20,000 and goes up to AED 216,000 per annum. Two of the most popular office properties listed are charged around AED 20,000 and AED 208,800, so with this price trend, one can deduce how much in demand these commercial properties are.

Popular Areas of Tourist Club Area

Located between Zayed The First Street and 10th Street, there are a few premier projects that have become the highlight of the district and the city itself. For instance, the award-winning 5-star luxury resort Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi boasts traditional Arabian hospitality in the form of 565 suites, 12 unparalleled dining destinations, a private beach club and a bespoke spa facility. The dining options include a coastal-chic restaurant called Finz that has a waterfront patio and offers seafood delicacies. Indigo is another eatery that offers Indian fusion cuisine whereas the French Polynesian restaurant and bar called Trader Vic’s specialises in exotic cuisine and tropical drinks. The Beach Club offers privileges such as access to 120 metres of exclusive beach, well-maintained infinity swimming pool, covered kids’ play area, well-stocked gym and sports facilities such as water sports, 3 floodlit tennis courts and 2 squash courts. First of its kind, Zen the Spa features 10 treatments rooms, a couple of tranquillity suites, a dedicated team of spa therapists who are specialized in facials, massages, beauty and well-being treatments.

Reasons for Renting in Tourist Club Area

As analysed from the recent user-search-trends data, Tourist Club Area stands at the top among the areas popular for renting hotel apartments in Abu Dhabi, leaving Al Salam Street and Al Wahda communities far behind.  The district is home to some top-notch hotels in the city such as Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel and Resort, Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Abu Dhabi City Centre, Le Méridien Abu Dhabi and Ramada Abu Dhabi Corniche. There are exclusive outlets such as Smokers Centre and African+Eastern liquor shop near Al Firdous Street. Tourist Club Area is also dotted with many administrative amenities such as Abu Dhabi Grammar School (Canada), Corniche Hospital and Embassy of Canada.