Area Overview
Description
Al Zahiyah, formerly known as the Tourist Club Area (officially renamed in 2014), is a vibrant downtown district on the eastern side of Abu Dhabi Island at the junction of Corniche Road East and Al Falah Street. Dominated by high-rise residential towers offering studios to four-bedroom flats, it is one of Abu Dhabi’s most walkable and active entertainment, hotel, and dining hubs, directly connected via bridges to the Al Maryah Island financial district. Properties mostly date from the 1990s and 2000s, operating under leasehold regulations.
Infrastructure
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A historic downtown waterfront district in Abu Dhabi, formerly known as the Tourist Club Area.
• Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street (E10) (1 min drive) — primary coastal artery Heading out of the city
• Mina Street (2 min drive) — key arterial road connecting to the port and Saadiyat Island
• Zayed International Airport (22 min drive) — main commercial airport
• Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: 18 min
• Zayed International Airport: 22 min
• Al Maryah Island: 5 min
• Yas Island: 20 min
• Saadiyat Island: 10 min
• Abu Dhabi Corniche: 5 min
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Families cross the bridges to access top international campuses on Al Reem and Saadiyat Islands.
• Repton School Abu Dhabi (10 min drive) — British curriculum campus on Al Reem Island
• Cranleigh Abu Dhabi (12 min drive) — British curriculum school on Saadiyat Island
• French International School Theodore Monod (10 min drive) — French curriculum campus
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Healthcare is anchored by Burjeel Hospital and world-class quaternary care on neighboring Al Maryah Island.
• Burjeel Hospital Abu Dhabi (5 min drive) — premier private multi-specialty hospital complex
• Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi (5 min drive) — quaternary hospital on neighboring Al Maryah Island
• Aster Clinic Tourist Club (2 min walk) — outpatient family clinic serving the neighborhood
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Central congregational mosques serve the high-density residential blocks and hotel district.
• Al Zahiyah Mosque (2 min walk) — central Friday prayer venue in the neighborhood
• Tourist Club Community Mosque (3 min walk) — local neighborhood prayer facility
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Retail is anchored by Abu Dhabi Mall and direct bridge connectivity to The Galleria Al Maryah Island.
• Abu Dhabi Mall (2 min walk) — regional shopping center with 200+ stores and LuLu Hypermarket
• The Galleria Al Maryah Island (5 min drive) — premier luxury shopping and dining destination
• Madinat Zayed Mall (8 min drive) — traditional shopping mall with Gold Souk
• Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: 18 min
• Zayed International Airport: 22 min
• Al Maryah Island: 5 min
• Yas Island: 20 min
• Saadiyat Island: 10 min
• Abu Dhabi Corniche: 5 min
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Outdoor spaces include Heritage Park and pedestrian promenades linking to Al Maryah waterfront.
• Heritage Park (5 min drive) — coastal park overlooking the port with manicured lawns
• Al Maryah Island Promenade (5 min drive) — waterfront walking and running track
• Abu Dhabi Corniche Beach (8 min drive) — Blue Flag public beach promenade
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The district offers cinema complexes, international hotel dining, and vibrant street cafes.
• Cine Royal Abu Dhabi Mall (2 min walk) — multi-screen movie theater complex
• Beach Rotana Restaurants (3 min walk) — luxury hotel dining strip featuring multiple award-winning venues
• Al Zahiyah Dining Avenues (1 min walk) — dense cluster of international and Middle Eastern eateries
FAQ
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What was the former name?
The Tourist Club Area, which was officially renamed Al Zahiyah in 2014.
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What is the main mall?
Abu Dhabi Mall, positioned adjacent to the bridge connecting to Al Maryah Island.
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Is it freehold?
No—Al Zahiyah is not a foreign-freehold zone; property operates under leasehold rules.
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