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Area Overview
Description
Al Reef is a master-planned, mixed-use community developed by Manazel Real Estate, completed in 2012 to meet the demand for affordable, mid-market housing in Abu Dhabi. It comprises two distinct sub-communities: Al Reef Villas, featuring 2,376 architecturally themed villas (Arabian, Mediterranean, Desert, and Contemporary styles), and Al Reef Downtown, offering one- to three-bedroom apartments. Community amenities include a vibrant town square, supermarkets, swimming pools, and sports courts. Strategically situated on the E11 corridor between Abu Dhabi city and the Dubai border, it is just 10 to 20 minutes from Zayed International Airport. Open to all nationalities as a freehold area, it is highly popular with aviation professionals and families seeking value.
Infrastructure
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Al Reef sits directly off Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Road (E11), offering rapid access to Zayed International Airport.
• Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Road (E11) (2 min drive) — primary coastal highway connecting Abu Dhabi to Dubai
• Al Raha Beach Highway (E10) (5 min drive) — main feeder road to Yas Island and central Abu Dhabi
• Abu Dhabi DoT Bus Route 160 (5 min walk) — scheduled bus connection to Abu Dhabi Central Bus Terminal
• Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: 20 min
• Zayed International Airport: 10 min
• Al Maryah Island: 25 min
• Yas Island: 12 min
• Saadiyat Island: 22 min
• Abu Dhabi Corniche: 28 min
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Early years care is provided on-site, with top international schools located 12 minutes away in Khalifa City and Yas Island.
• Maple Bear Nursery Al Reef (2 min walk) — early childhood education center inside Al Reef Downtown
• SABIS International School Yas Island (12 min drive) — SABIS curriculum campus, ADEK rated Good
• GEMS American Academy Khalifa City (14 min drive) — US and IB curriculum, ADEK rated Very Good
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In-community outpatient care is supported by Ibn Sina Medical Centre, with tertiary hospitals 12 minutes away in Khalifa City.
• Ibn Sina Medical Centre Al Reef (2 min walk) — walk-in family health and dental clinic in Al Reef Downtown
• Mediclinic Khalifa City (12 min drive) — full-service multi-specialty hospital and emergency care
• NMC Royal Hospital Khalifa City (14 min drive) — 500-bed private tertiary hospital
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Dedicated mosques serve each of the Arabian, Desert, Mediterranean, and Caribbean village clusters.
• Al Reef Downtown Mosque (2 min walk) — central Friday prayer venue located near the retail plaza
• Arabian Village Mosque (3 min walk) — neighborhood prayer facility serving residents
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Everyday shopping is self-contained at Al Reef Downtown Plaza, backed by Yas Mall 12 minutes away.
• Al Reef Downtown Plaza (2 min walk) — community shopping center featuring Select Market, cafes, and services
• Select Market Al Reef (2 min walk) — full-line community supermarket for daily groceries
• Yas Mall (12 min drive) — Abu Dhabi’s largest regional mall with 370+ stores
• Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: 20 min
• Zayed International Airport: 10 min
• Al Maryah Island: 25 min
• Yas Island: 12 min
• Saadiyat Island: 22 min
• Abu Dhabi Corniche: 28 min
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Features central village parks, shared swimming pools, health clubs, and proximity to Al Ghazal Golf Club.
• Al Reef Central Park (3 min walk) — landscaped community park with walking paths and playgrounds
• Community Swimming Pools & Gyms (2 min walk) — dedicated outdoor pools and health clubs in each village
• Al Ghazal Golf Club (10 min drive) — sand golf course and sports club near the airport
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Dining features local outdoor cafes inside Al Reef Downtown Plaza, with world-class theme parks 12 minutes away.
• Al Reef Downtown Plaza Dining (2 min walk) — casual dining terrace, coffee shops, and bakeries
• Yas Island Theme Parks (12 min drive) — Ferrari World, Warner Bros, and SeaWorld
• Al Forsan International Sports Resort (15 min drive) — wakeboarding and sports entertainment complex
FAQ
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Who develops Al Reef?
Manazel Real Estate. The community launched in 2008 and was completed in 2012.
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Which emirate is Al Reef in?
Al Reef is in Abu Dhabi, situated on the E11 corridor between Abu Dhabi city and the Dubai border, roughly 10 to 20 minutes from Zayed International Airport.
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What are the two sub-communities?
The community splits into Al Reef Villas, featuring architecturally themed villas, and Al Reef Downtown, which offers one- to three-bedroom apartments.
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What property types are available?
2,376 themed villas ranging from 1,832 to 3,750 sq. ft., plus one- to three-bedroom apartments in Al Reef Downtown.
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What facilities are there?
A vibrant town square with cafes and dining, supermarkets, swimming pools, fitness centres, sports courts, landscaped gardens, and playgrounds.
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