Guide to Masdar City in Abu Dhabi, UAE

Guide to Masdar City in Abu Dhabi, UAE

Masdar City is a newly established city located in the United Arab Emirates, specifically in Abu Dhabi. This city was established in 2008 to be the first city in the world to rely on clean and renewable alternative energy sources, making it a role model for all countries in the world, as it is a city with rapid urban expansion, But with low energy and water consumption, in addition to limited waste and pollution in general.

All of these specifications did not prevent the availability of distinctive elements that mix authentic Arab architecture and modern technology. This city relied on fresh air currents to obtain cool air despite the high temperatures, not to mention its dependence on strong sunlight. In the generation of clean electric energy, where a lot of solar panels are installed on the roofs of buildings, it is worth noting that these photovoltaic installations are the largest in the Middle East.

Highlights

  • High dependence on both solar energy sources and renewable energy, which provides a healthy environment.
  • Renewable energy is the most prominent foundation on which the city is founded.
  • Provides many distinctive shops and malls.
  • Excellent location, close to many vital sites.
  • The first city in the world to be free of harmful substances such as carbon and waste.
  • Excellent location to live and work.
  • A mixed-use city that attracts investments.
  • A distinctive area for housing in terms of the healthy environment, and terms of the multiplicity of available properties such as villas, apartments, and complexes.

Masdar City Location

Masdar City is located in the far southeast of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, about 17 km away from the center of Abu Dhabi city, about a quarter of an hour from the center of the capital, in addition to being close to Abu Dhabi airport.

Areas Near Masdar City

Masdar City shares its borders with many vital areas in Abu Dhabi, the most prominent of which is Khalifa City. In addition, it is surrounded by many wide roads, such as Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street, Al Rawafid Street, and Al Ashush Street. It is also directly linked to Abu Dhabi Al Shahama Road.

Landmarks Near Masdar City

There are many great places to visit near Masdar City, including various markets, museums, and landmarks, such as:

Landmark NameDistance
Yas Marina Circuit4.7 km
Yas Waterworld6.7 km
Yas Marina4.3 km
The headquarters building of the Dar4.5 km
Higher Colleges of Technology/Abu Dhabi Women’s College2.4 km
Ferrari World6.4 km
Du Stadium6 km
Entertainment City Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi7.2 km

Transportation in Masdar City

Residents of Masdar City enjoy owning cars that are environmentally friendly, in line with the city’s approach based on the use of alternative sources of energy to preserve the environment of the area, as well as buses or public transportation, as they also run on clean energy, and It is worth noting that visitors to the city can park their cars in safe places and parking, and use self-driving cars with the most important high safety specifications for moving within the city. As for transportation, the usual public transportation is not available inside the city, but the nearest public transportation stop is a 10-minute drive from the city and is called the Masdar Institute bus stop.

Masdar City Location on the Map

Gets to Know the Masdar City

Masdar City History

This global platform was established in 2008 to find the best solutions to the most important global environmental issues, most notably energy depletion, pollution, and climate change. It is worth noting that the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, which is affiliated with the Mubadala Development Company, is responsible for the project. Abu Dhabi city as the first city to pioneer in the field of research and development of technologies related to renewable energy. One of the main objectives of this project is also marketing the technologies used in the city and trying to facilitate their application, carbon management, and finally water conservation, and the most prominent goal is to shift from just using sustainable energy to producing it.

Advantages of Living in Masdar City

Masdar City is considered one of the first cities of its kind in the Middle East, as it is a futuristic and environmentally friendly city. As for the advantages of housing in Masdar City, it is an ideal area for individuals and families, as it has many vital facilities, distinguished services, many clubs, and supermarkets, not to mention the distinctive infrastructure, wide streets, and beautiful high-rise buildings, in addition to its clean environment, which makes it a great location for housing.

Basic and Recreational Facilities in Masdar City

There are plenty of unmissable places to eat, drink, and party with family and friends in Masdar City, in addition to upscale cafes for beautiful sessions. The area is also rich in shopping centers and shops for various needs, including clothing stores, salons, electronics stores, furniture stores, and supermarkets, among others. Here is a look at the most prominent facilities in and near the area:

Restaurants and cafes

Restaurants

Restaurant NameCuisine
Kababji GrillLebanese
AsfourVariety
Caesarsvariety
Boxis Restaurantfast food 
Buns and KonsBurger
sushi artJapanese
Sushi SumoJapanese
Spinneys two yearsvariety
Puerto BlancoMexican
The BurgeriBurger
The Healthy ShopVariety
Thyme and miscellaneous oilVariety
McDonald’sAmerican
Burger KitchenBurger
marls organichealthy food
ChiliMexican
Hanger RoamingFast Food
Royal GulfGrills
sushiJapanese
flora healthy food
Pro BlancoMexican
Pizza HutPizza
dish dashpopular
KFCFast Food
CrackersVegetarian
Airport GardenAsian

Cafes

  • Semiramis Café.
  • Caribou coffee.
  • Home Bakery Masdar Park.
  • Mocha Cafe.
  • II Caffe Di Roma.
  • The Coffee Club.
  • DUNKIN  Café.
  • Karak.
  • Marls Organic Café.
  • Starbucks Cafe.
  • Cinnabon Cafe.
  • My City Center.
  • Costa coffee.
  • Caffeine.

Malls and Markets

malls

  • My City Center.
  • City Center Masdar.
  • Yas Mall.
  • Mazyad Mall.
  • Al Raha Mall.
  • Forsan Central Mall.
  • Dalma Mall.
  • Deer Fields.

Markets

  • Grandways supermarket.
  • Carrefour.
  • Planet Market.
  • Khalifa City Market.
  • Qaryat Al Beri market.
  • Madinat Zayed Shopping Center.
  • YUM Supermarket.
  • Samsung Store.
  • Abdul Samad Al Qurashi Perfumes.
  • Jarir Bookstore.
  • Oud Elite.
  • Parkin Murshid Market.

Gardens and Parks

  • Masdar Garden.
  • new airport park.
  • New Shahama Park.

Schools and Universities

  • Khalifa University of Science and Technology.
  • Abu Dhabi University.
  • Khalifa University.
  • Mohammed bin Zayed University for Human Sciences.
  • Abu Dhabi Men’s College.
  • College of Higher Technology.
  • Horizon Private School.
  • Al Raha International School.
  • Modern Private School.
  • Al Rawafed Private School.
  • Al Ittihad National Private School.
  • Jasmine Academy.
  • Emirates National Schools.
  • International Community Schools.

Hospitals and Clinics

  • Mediclinic Baniyas.
  • Baniyas Governmental Clinic.
  • Al Rahba Hospital.
  • Cleveland Hospital.
  • Al Noor Hospital.
  • Emirates Health Hospital.
  • clinic exclude you.
  • Children’s Danat Hospital for Women and Children.

Hotels

Here is a list of the best hotels near Al Masdar City:

  • Premier Inn Abu Dhabi Airport.
  • Hilton Abu Dhabi Elias Island.
  • Oryol Abu Dhabi.
  • W Abu Dhabi.
  • Staybridge Suites Yas Island Abu Dhabi.
  • Al Raha Beach Hotel.
  • Yas Island Rotana Abu Dhabi.
  • Radisson Blu Hotel.

Beaches

Yas Beach can be reached within a 15-minute drive. It is considered one of the most important beaches in Abu Dhabi. while some beaches near Masdar City can be reached within a short distance of only 30 minutes. These beaches include:

  • Al Raha Beach.
  • Saadiyat Public Beach.
  • Corniche Beach.

Masdar City Real Estate

The ranking of the most advertised types of apartments for sale in Al-Masdar City on the theOpenSooq website and most of its facilities are as follows:

The Number of Rooms

  • One Bedroom.
  • Two bedrooms.
  • Studio.
  • Three bedrooms.

The Number of Bathrooms

  • One bathroom.
  • Two bathrooms.
  • Three bathrooms.
  • Four bathrooms.

Floors

  • First floor.
  • Second Floor.
  • Third floor.
  • Fourth floor.
  • 5th floor.
  • More than five floors.

Furnished/Unfurnished

  • Furnished.
  • Unfurnished.

Payment Method

  • cash or installments.
  • cash only.

You can find more information about apartments for sale or rent in Masdar city on OpenSooq website. 

Nearby Neighborhoods