Waterfront district · Abu Dhabi
Al Raha Beach
Al Raha Beach is an Aldar-developed waterfront district on the Abu Dhabi-Dubai road corridor, between Khalifa City and Yas Island.
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Al Raha Beach is a waterfront district on the mainland east of Abu Dhabi island, next to Khalifa City and close to Yas Island and Zayed International Airport. Aldar planned it as a series of linked precincts on about 5.2 million sq m along the coast and inland canals. The completed neighbourhoods of Al Bandar, Al Muneera, Al Zeina and Al Hadeel hold apartments, townhouses and some villas, with shops and restaurants at street level.
Al Raha Beach is one of the investment zones where Abu Dhabi's 2019 property law lets all nationalities buy freehold. Aldar's head office, the circular Aldar HQ building completed in 2010, stands at the western end of the district.
Remaining plots are now being developed by other developers. Burtville Developments is building its hotel-branded Bab Al Qasr Canal View Residence 22 and Sea View Residence 51 here.
- Master-planned by Aldar across about 5.2 million sq m
- Designated freehold investment zone under Abu Dhabi's 2019 property law
- Completed neighbourhoods include Al Bandar, Al Muneera, Al Zeina and Al Hadeel
- Al Bandar has a marina with about 131 berths
- Al Muneera and Al Zeina have private residents' beaches
- About 10 minutes by car from Zayed International Airport
Why buyers look at Al Raha Beach
Freehold for all nationalities
Al Raha Beach is on Abu Dhabi's 2019 list of investment zones open to foreign freehold buyers.
Established community
Several neighbourhoods are complete and occupied, with shops and services already running.
Beach and marina
Residents have private beach areas in Al Muneera and Al Zeina and a marina in Al Bandar.
Central mainland location
The district is close to Yas Island, Khalifa City and Zayed International Airport.
New supply
New hotel-branded projects by Burtville Developments are adding stock in the district.
Landmarks and lifestyle
- Waterfront
- Beach access
- Marina
- Apartments
- Townhouses
- Family-friendly
- Dining
Aldar HQ
Aldar's circular 110-metre head office, completed in 2010.
Al Bandar
A waterfront neighbourhood with a marina and street-level dining.
Al Muneera
A mixed apartment and townhouse neighbourhood with a residents' beach.
Al Zeina
A family-oriented neighbourhood with beach access and retail.
Al Hadeel
An Aldar apartment building in Al Bandar with studios to three-bedroom units.
Yas Island
A leisure island with theme parks, next to the district.
Off-plan projects in Al Raha Beach
Every published project in the area with its starting price, payment plan and handover.
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Where Al Raha Beach sits
Master developer
Aldar Properties
Questions buyers ask about Al Raha Beach
Can foreigners buy property in Al Raha Beach?
Yes. Al Raha Beach is one of the investment zones where Abu Dhabi's 2019 law allows freehold ownership for all nationalities.
Who developed Al Raha Beach?
Aldar Properties is the master developer, and other developers are now building on some plots.
Does Al Raha Beach have a beach?
Al Muneera and Al Zeina have private beaches for residents.
How far is Al Raha Beach from the airport?
It is about a 10-minute drive from Zayed International Airport.
What property types are available?
Mainly apartments and townhouses, with some villas and new branded residences.
AIArea profile drafted by Emir AI from public sources and checked by our team on 2026-10-03. Information only, not advice.
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