Area Overview
Description
Al Kasir Island (also spelled Al Qasir or Al Kaser) is the breakwater island positioned off the Abu Dhabi Corniche, directly across from Emirates Palace. Frequently marketed as the Marina or Breakwater area, it is accessed via Al Kasir Street and Al Marsa Street. The island features high-end residential compounds, including Marina Village / Royal Marina Villas, Fairmont Marina Residences, and Marina Sunset Bay, offering luxury apartments and large 4- to 7-bedroom beachfront villas with skyline views. Key commercial landmarks include Marina Mall and the Marina Eye Ferris wheel.
Infrastructure
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A prominent island peninsula home to Marina Mall and luxury beachfront resorts opposite the Corniche.
• Corniche Street (2 min drive) — scenic coastal boulevard connecting the island to downtown Abu Dhabi
• Zayed International Airport (30 min drive) — main commercial airport serving the capital
• Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: 20 min
• Zayed International Airport: 30 min
• Al Maryah Island: 15 min
• Yas Island: 25 min
• Saadiyat Island: 20 min
• Abu Dhabi Corniche: 2 min
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Residents cross the causeway to access established international curriculum schools in downtown Abu Dhabi.
• American Community School of Abu Dhabi (12 min drive) — US curriculum campus
• German International School Abu Dhabi (10 min drive) — established German curriculum school
• International Community School Khalidiyah (10 min drive) — British curriculum campus
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Acute healthcare is provided by major private tertiary hospitals located 12 minutes away on the mainland.
• Burjeel Hospital Abu Dhabi (12 min drive) — premier private multi-specialty hospital complex
• LLH Hospital Abu Dhabi (12 min drive) — downtown healthcare center with 24/7 emergency
• Mediclinic Al Noor Hospital (12 min drive) — established private hospital in central Abu Dhabi
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A landmark congregational mosque anchors the island, offering serene prayer access overlooking the Gulf.
• Marina Mall Mosque (3 min walk) — central Friday prayer mosque on the island peninsula
• Sheikh Zayed First Mosque (10 min drive) — historic downtown mosque
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Retail is anchored by Marina Mall Abu Dhabi, one of the capital’s premier shopping and entertainment destinations.
• Marina Mall Abu Dhabi (3 min walk) — waterfront regional mall with 400+ stores, Carrefour, and cinema
• Heritage Village Souk (5 min walk) — traditional artisanal handicraft and souvenir market
• Khalidiyah Mall (10 min drive) — regional shopping center with LuLu Hypermarket
• Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: 20 min
• Zayed International Airport: 30 min
• Al Maryah Island: 15 min
• Yas Island: 25 min
• Saadiyat Island: 20 min
• Abu Dhabi Corniche: 2 min
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The island offers private resort beaches, manicured walking paths, and watersports facilities facing the skyline.
• Marina Island Beach (3 min walk) — white-sand beach with watersport rentals and cabanas
• Abu Dhabi Corniche Beach (5 min drive) — 8 km manicured waterfront parkland and cycling track
• Heritage Village Park (5 min walk) — coastal parkland with panoramic skyline views
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Entertainment features revolving tower restaurants, heritage centers, and luxury resort dining.
• Tiara Revolving Restaurant (3 min walk) — panoramic dining tower overlooking the Abu Dhabi skyline
• Emirates Heritage Club (5 min walk) — cultural village offering traditional workshops and exhibitions
• Fairmont Marina Restaurants (3 min walk) — fine-dining waterfront venues
FAQ
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Is Al Kasir Island the same as the Marina/Breakwater?
Yes—Al Kasir Island is the official geographic name for the Corniche breakwater island commonly referred to as the Marina or Breakwater.
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What homes are available?
Waterfront apartments and large 4- to 7-bedroom luxury villas in projects like Royal Marina Villas, Fairmont Marina Residences, and Marina Sunset Bay.
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Main landmark?
Marina Mall and the Marina Eye wheel, located across from Emirates Palace.
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