Area Overview
Description
Shakhbout City, formerly known as Khalifa City B, is an established suburban residential district situated on the Abu Dhabi mainland, north-east of Mohammed Bin Zayed City and south of Zayed International Airport. Renamed after Sheikh Shakhbout Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, it offers standalone villas, residential compounds, and low-rise apartments. The neighborhood provides significantly more spacious and budget-friendly housing than central Abu Dhabi Island, linked efficiently via the E11 and E20 highways.
Infrastructure
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A rapidly expanding residential suburb in Abu Dhabi, positioned between the E22 and E11 highways.
• Abu Dhabi-Al Ain Road (E22) (3 min drive) — primary arterial highway into central Abu Dhabi
• Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Road (E11) (5 min drive) — main expressway toward Dubai
• Zayed International Airport (15 min drive) — primary commercial aviation hub
• Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: 18 min
• Zayed International Airport: 15 min
• Al Maryah Island: 25 min
• Yas Island: 18 min
• Saadiyat Island: 28 min
• Abu Dhabi Corniche: 28 min
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The suburb hosts major international schools catering to a growing population of families.
• Cambridge International School Abu Dhabi (5 min drive) — British curriculum campus
• Virginia International Private School (5 min drive) — American curriculum school
• Australian School of Abu Dhabi (8 min drive) — Australian curriculum campus
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Home to Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, one of the largest tertiary government healthcare complexes in the UAE.
• Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) (3 min drive) — flagship 741-bed tertiary hospital complex
• Mafraq Hospital (5 min drive) — established government specialty hospital
• NMC Royal Hospital Khalifa City (15 min drive) — private multi-specialty hospital
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Large congregational mosques anchor every sector of the expansive suburban villa grid.
• Shakhbout City Grand Mosque (2 min drive) — central Friday prayer venue for the suburb
• Sector M12 Community Mosque (2 min walk) — local neighborhood prayer facility
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Retail is supported by local commercial plazas and major regional malls in neighboring Mafraq and Baniyas.
• Bawabat Al Sharq Mall (10 min drive) — regional shopping mall with Carrefour and cinema
• Mafraq Mall (5 min drive) — community mall anchored by hypermarkets and local services
• Dalma Mall (15 min drive) — 2.7 million sq ft regional shopping center
• Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: 18 min
• Zayed International Airport: 15 min
• Al Maryah Island: 25 min
• Yas Island: 18 min
• Saadiyat Island: 28 min
• Abu Dhabi Corniche: 28 min
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Outdoor spaces feature Shakhbout City Public Park and wide linear green corridors between villa blocks.
• Shakhbout City Public Park (3 min drive) — municipal park with walking trails, playgrounds, and sports courts
• Sector Green Belts (1 min walk) — landscaped open spaces integrated into residential zones
• Al Shamkha Park (10 min drive) — expansive family park with athletic fields
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Dining spans local Middle Eastern eateries to multi-screen movie theaters at Bawabat Al Sharq Mall.
• Shakhbout Commercial Strip Dining (2 min drive) — local cafes, bakeries, and casual restaurants
• Grand Cinemas Bawabat Al Sharq (10 min drive) — multi-screen cinema complex
• Mafraq Hotel Restaurants (5 min drive) — resort dining and leisure facilities
FAQ
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Former name?
Khalifa City B, which was officially renamed Shakhbout City.
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Is it affordable?
Yes—it provides significantly more spacious and affordable villa and apartment rentals than central Abu Dhabi.
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Main hospital?
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), one of the UAE's largest healthcare complexes, serves the area.
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