Khalifa City Area Guide: Prices, Projects & Homes

Off-plan properties in Khalifa City

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Al Forsan Village

Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi

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Complex 16

Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi

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Al Merief

Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi

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Al Rayyana

Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi

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Golf Gardens

Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi

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3BR Townhouse for Sale in Bloom Living, Khalifa City - MCS-51164

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3BR Townhouse for Sale in Bloom Living, Khalifa City - MCS-51164

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4BR Villa for Sale in Bloom Living, Khalifa City - MCS-51068

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3BR Apartment for Sale in Bloom Living, Khalifa City - MCS-50951

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3BR Villa for Sale in Bloom Living, Khalifa City - MCS-50944

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Studio Apartment for Sale in Bloom Living, Khalifa City - MCS-50809

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2BR Apartment for Sale in Bloom Living, Khalifa City - MCS-50737

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2BR Townhouse for Sale in Bloom Living, Khalifa City - MCS-50540

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3BR Townhouse for Sale in Bloom Living, Khalifa City - MCS-50425

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3BR Apartment for Sale in Bloom Living, Khalifa City - MCS-50314

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3BR Townhouse for Sale in Bloom Living, Khalifa City - MCS-50244

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4BR Villa for Sale in Bloom Living, Khalifa City - MCS-50153

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Area Overview

Description

Khalifa City operates as a massively established, highly popular suburban district in Abu Dhabi flawlessly positioned near Abu Dhabi International Airport. It heavily champions a strictly low-density footprint, dominated by ultra-spacious villas, secure compound homes, townhouses, and select low-rise apartments. Deeply family-oriented and connected via the massive E10, E11, and E22 highways, it encompasses major sub-communities like Khalifa City A, Shakhbout City, and Zayed City. Buyers must proceed with extreme caution: the established core is heavily restricted and non-freehold for expatriates, requiring rigorous verification of designated investment-zone plots.

Infrastructure

A mature mainland suburb in Abu Dhabi, highly accessible via the E10 highway and Airport Road.

• Al Shahama Road (E10) (3 min drive) — primary arterial highway toward central Abu Dhabi and Yas Island

• Sweihan Road (E20) (5 min drive) — main connecting road to the airport and eastern suburbs

• Zayed International Airport (10 min drive) — the emirate’s main aviation hub

• Abu Dhabi DoT Bus Routes (5 min walk) — extensive internal bus network serving the villa grids

• Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: 15 min

• Zayed International Airport: 10 min

• Al Maryah Island: 25 min

• Yas Island: 12 min

• Saadiyat Island: 30 min

• Abu Dhabi Corniche: 30 min
Khalifa City is Abu Dhabi’s premier education hub, hosting multiple Outstanding-rated international schools.

• Raha International School (5 min drive) — IB World School, ADEK Outstanding rating

• Al Yasmina Academy (8 min drive) — British curriculum, ADEK Outstanding rating

• GEMS American Academy (10 min drive) — US and IB curriculum, ADEK Very Good rating

• Canadian International School (5 min drive) — Alberta curriculum campus serving the district
The district holds two of the largest and most advanced multi-specialty private hospitals in the capital.

• NMC Royal Hospital Khalifa City (5 min drive) — 500-bed tertiary hospital with 24-hour emergency

• Mediclinic Khalifa City (5 min drive) — full-service multi-specialty hospital and maternity center

• Danat Al Emarat Hospital (15 min drive) — specialized surgical and maternity hospital in nearby Gate City
Prominent congregational mosques serve every sector of the sprawling suburban villa grid.

• Khalifa City Grand Mosque (5 min drive) — central Friday prayer venue for the suburb

• Sector SE-4 Community Mosque (2 min walk) — local neighborhood prayer facility
Retail is anchored by Forsan Central Mall, with massive regional shopping available just across the highway on Yas Island.

• Forsan Central Mall (5 min drive) — community mall with LuLu Hypermarket, dining, and a cinema

• Khalifa City Pink Shops (5 min drive) — historic commercial strip famous for independent cafes and tailors

• Yas Mall (12 min drive) — Abu Dhabi’s largest regional mall with 370+ stores

• Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: 15 min

• Zayed International Airport: 10 min

• Al Maryah Island: 25 min

• Yas Island: 12 min

• Saadiyat Island: 30 min

• Abu Dhabi Corniche: 30 min
Leisure revolves around the elite sporting facilities of Al Forsan and local community parks.

• Al Forsan International Sports Resort (5 min drive) — equestrian, shooting, and wakeboarding facilities

• Abu Dhabi Golf Club (10 min drive) — 27-hole championship golf course

• Khalifa City Central Park (5 min drive) — expansive municipal park with walking trails and playgrounds
Features sports club lounges at Al Forsan, local eateries, and proximity to Yas Island theme parks.

• Al Forsan Resort Dining (5 min drive) — sports club lounges and fine-dining steak-houses

• Forsan Central Mall Cinema (5 min drive) — multi-screen movie theater complex

• Yas Island Theme Parks (12 min drive) — Ferrari World, Warner Bros, and SeaWorld

Where is Khalifa City?

Positioned in Abu Dhabi near the international airport, boasting massive connectivity via the E10, E11, and E22 highways.
Can expats buy freehold?

Extreme caution is advised: the historic core is totally restricted for expats. Freehold is only available on strictly designated investment-zone plots.
Property types?

Ultra-spacious villas, secure compounds, and townhouses, supplemented by a tight supply of low-rise apartments.
Family-friendly?

Absolutely—it operates fundamentally as a massive, ultra-quiet sanctuary for families demanding low-density living.