Al Bateen
Project Highlights
Key features
Waterfront community with villas and apartments
Located near Al Bateen Palace and ADNOC HQ
Home to traditional marinas and historic landmarks
Several luxury residential developments like Marasy and Bloom Marina
Direct access to Al Bateen Beach and high-end hotels
Developed by major names like Aldar, TDIC, Bloom, and ICT
Al Bateen features a mix of private villas, townhouses, and apartments designed for spacious family living. Many villas reflect traditional Arabic architecture and are built on generous plots, offering privacy and scenic views. The area includes several key residential projects such as Al Bateen Park by Aldar, Bloom Marina, Marasy, and Al Bateen Wharf, each providing a range of housing types and modern facilities.
Developed by leading companies like Aldar Properties, TDIC, Bloom Holding, and ICT, these communities were launched between 2009 and 2012. Al Bateen Park, for instance, is an upscale gated enclave for UAE nationals with villas and townhouses, while Bloom Marina combines residential buildings with a luxury hotel and retail outlets. Marasy offers waterfront apartments with podium villas, and Al Bateen Wharf integrates serviced apartments with marina access.
The community’s prime location ensures connectivity to major streets such as Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street and Corniche Street, while offering residents beach access, cultural landmarks, and proximity to diplomatic offices. Al Bateen maintains a unique blend of heritage and modernity, making it one of the most desirable areas for residents and visitors.
Additionally, the community is known for hosting many government institutions and administrative offices, such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Union Supreme Court. This mix of high-end living, governance, and leisure facilities creates a balanced, vibrant lifestyle environment.
Market Trends & Living Insights
Real Estate Market Trends & Prices in Al Bateen
The rental market in Al Bateen caters to various budgets with a wide range of villa sizes. Studio apartments start at AED 38,000 per year, while luxury 7+ bedroom villas can reach up to AED 237,000 annually. Apartments and hotel units are also available for rent, and villa compounds begin at AED 11M for buyers. A 1-bedroom hotel apartment is priced around AED 3.5M.
Popular Property Types & Layouts in Al Bateen
Studio to 4-bedroom apartments, duplexes, and lofts
4 to 7+ bedroom villas with traditional design and large plots
Townhouses and podium villas in select developments
Residential buildings with 1–4 bedroom layouts and penthouses
Pros & Cons of Living in Al Bateen
Pros
Waterfront living with beach access
Developed by top-tier UAE developers
Rich cultural and political significance
Wide range of amenities within walking distance
Cons
Peak-hour traffic congestion due to nearby government offices
Transportation & Parking
Al Bateen is well-connected to Abu Dhabi’s major roadways and offers ample parking for both residents and visitors. All residential buildings and villas come with designated parking spaces, and there are also central parking lots near commercial centres and public facilities.
Public Transportation in Al Bateen
Al Bateen is accessible by several public bus routes and offers additional transit options like taxis and ride-hailing apps.
Bus routes: 7, 9, 11, 26, 40, 67, 69, 71
Key bus stops: Al Bateen Mall, Al Khaleej Al Arabi St, King Abdullah St
Close to Al Bateen Street, Zayed The First Street
Taxis available 24/7; Uber and Careem operate in the area
Amenities, Schools & Healthcare
Supermarkets near Al Bateen
Residents have easy access to local and chain supermarkets.
IRIS Supermarket
Al Buteen Stars Baqala
Zoom (local outlet)
Spinneys
Abu Dhabi Co-operative Society – Khalidiya Garden
Mosques, Temples, and Churches in Al Bateen
Mosques: Sheikh Sultan Bin Zayed The First Mosque is the main mosque in the area. Other mosques include Sultan Bin Yousef Mosque and Sariah bint Muhammad Al Muhairi Mosque.
Temples: The closest Hindu temple, BAPS Hindu Mandir, is located more than 30 minutes away via Al Taf Road (E16).
Churches: Nearby churches in Al Mushrif include Abu Dhabi Apostolic Church, St. Joseph’s Cathedral, St. George’s Orthodox Cathedral, and New Vision Tamil Church.
Nurseries, Schools in Al Bateen
Nurseries:
Redwood Montessori Nursery
British Orchard Nursery
Japanese Summer Colors Nursery
Kipina Al Butin Nursery
Joyful Train Nursery
Schools:
Al Ghazali School
Al Bateen Primary Model School
Al Ittihad Model School
The Russian School of Abu Dhabi
Clinics and Hospitals Near Al Bateen
Al Qadi Medical Center – Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street
Medical Park Consultants – Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street
Advanced Cure Diagnostic Centre – Al Bateen
Al Bateen Healthcare Centre – Central Al Bateen
Stanford Medical Centre – Near community centre
Nearby Areas
Al Bateen is surrounded by prestigious neighborhoods and major landmarks. Nareel Island is a luxury development nearby, exclusively for UAE Nationals. To the northeast lies Al Khalidiyah, and to the southeast is Al Mushrif, known for Mushrif Palace and Mushrif Park. To the west, Al Rowdah runs parallel to the community, while Al Karamah to the north houses various government and administrative buildings.
Lifestyle & Leisure
Shopping Malls in Al Bateen
Nation Towers Mall – Located near Emirates Palace, offering shopping and dining options.
Khalidiyah Mall – Just 10 minutes away, with a cinema, bowling centre, and indoor amusement park.
Restaurants in Al Bateen
Alba Terrace – Mediterranean cuisine with marina views
Byblos Sur Mer – Fine Lebanese dining at InterContinental Abu Dhabi
Chamas Churrascaria – Brazilian steakhouse in InterContinental
Bu Tafish Seafood Restaurant – Overlooking the marina
Cacti Restaurant – Marina-side dining
Other Nearby Dining Options in Al Bateen
Marasy Restaurant – Local dining with water views
Kairali Restaurant – Indian cuisine at the marina
Beaches Near Al Bateen
Al Bateen Beach – 800m beach split into public and family zones
Overlooks Hudayriat Island and Arabian Gulf
Leisure & Landmarks in Al Bateen
Al Bateen Palace – Key royal residence and event venue
Etihad Antique Gallery – Featuring 1,500 artefacts and art pieces
Government buildings and embassies
Outdoor, Fitness & Beauty in Al Bateen
Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Park – Under redevelopment with amphitheatre and sports fields
Fitness Time Gym, CRANK, Personal 20 – Local gyms
The Muse Boutique Spa, Oriental Beauty Lounge, Tara Rose Salon – High-end beauty and wellness centres
FAQs
Al Bateen is located on the western coast of Abu Dhabi, along the Arabian Gulf. It is bordered by Al Mushrif to the southeast and Al Khalidiyah to the northeast, with Al Rowdah running parallel. The community is close to major roads and offers easy access to Abu Dhabi landmarks.
Zayed International Airport – 25 mins
Al Mushrif – 5 mins
Nareel Island – 3 mins
Louvre Abu Dhabi – 20 mins
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