The waterfront district of Al Maqtaa offers a unique blend of historical landmarks, luxury properties and modern amenities. Along with this, mesmerising views of Maqtaa Creek and easy access to Downtown are also an add on. The mix of all these factors makes Al Maqtaa an ideal community to live in Abu Dhabi.
Let’s take a look at the Al Maqtaa area overview and check what else the area has to offer.
Bird’s Eye View
Al Maqtaa Abu Dhabi is located between two famous bridges, Mussafah Bridge and Al Maqta Bridge. This is why the area was originally named Bain Al Jessrain which means ‘between two bridges’. Located on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi along Al Maqtaa Creek, the area offers a wide range of residential units, predominantly villas.
Along with contemporary residential units, Al Maqtaa is also home to a number of tourist destinations and landmarks including Al Maqtaa Fort, Al Maqtaa Tower and Al Maqtaa Bridge. Moreover, the architectural marvel of Abu Dhabi, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is located at a 6-minute drive from the community.
The community is home to several hotels including Hotel Fairmont, Shangri-La Hotel Apartments and Traders Hotel. Each of these hotels offers luxury units along with modern amenities and facilities.
Residents of Al Maqtaa can also leverage proximity to schools, healthcare facilities, leisure and shopping centres.
Properties for Sale in Al Maqtaa
The properties for sale in Al Maqtaa include 5 to 6-bedroom villas equipped with all the modern amenities. These villas come with a fitted kitchen, separate majlis, terraces and gardens. There are a total of 147 villas in Al Maqtaa that buyers can choose from. With all of this, the average sales price of villas in Al Maqtaa has been AED 5.89M with an ROI of 5.14%.
Properties for Rent in Al Maqtaa
The properties for rent in Al Maqtaa include apartments and villas. The rental apartments come with covered parking spaces, double-glazed windows, a BBQ area, and centralised air conditioning. The annual rent of apartments in Al Maqtaa averaged AED 44k. In comparison, the villas for rent in Al Maqtaa have been available for AED 641k. Whereas, the rent for 5 and 6-bedroom villas have been estimated at AED 623k and AED 717k, respectively.
Lifestyle in Al Maqtaa
Now that you are aware of the property transactions in the Al Maqtaa real estate market, let’s take a dip in how living in Al Maqtaa is.
Leisure Activities
The residential area of Al Maqtaa is strategically located near major historic landmarks and leisure activity options, some of which are mentioned below.
- Maqta Old Watch Tower
- Al Maqtaa Tower
- Al Maqtaa Fort
- National Aquarium Abu Dhabi
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
- Ardenark Adventure
Malls and Shopping Centres
When it comes to shopping, residents can visit the nearest Al Maqtaa Mall and The Souk Qaryat Al Beri. For groceries, the following options are available:
- Grandiose
- Allday Market
- Zenith Supermarket
- Osama Baqala
- Bain Al Jisreen Hypermarket
- New Nasrin Baqala
- LuLu Hypermarket
- Al Haji Ahmed Baqala
Restaurants and Cafes
The cafes and restaurants within proximity of Al Maqtaa residents serve a variety of cuisines. Ranging from authentic local food to international ones, you can find all of these restaurants. Some of the restaurants and cafes near Al Maqtaa are mentioned below.
- House of Tea Cafeteria
- Low Calories
- Tea Break Cafe
- Al Bait Al Ateeq Restaurant
- Maven Cafe
- Mado Al Qana
- La Vena Cafe
- Joud Coffee
- AlMarsa AlShaabi Restaurant
- Loft Fusion Cuisine
Healthcare Facilities
Currently, residents of Al Maqtaa can access three hospitals located within the area including Al Maqtaa Healthcare Centre, SkinMed Medical Center and Health Square Medical Centre.
Educational Institutes
Al Maqtaa is home to the Department of Education and Knowledge and multiple schools. The list of Al Maqtaa schools includes:
- FAB Business School
- Future Leaders
- Shaikh Hamdan Bin Muhamad Al Nahyan Quran Memorization Centre
Public Transportation
Residents of Al Maqtaa can opt for Abu Dhabi bus service for travelling to and from the community. A total of 17 bus stops are present on Al Maqta’ Street covering the whole area. Besides buses, Abu Dhabi taxis and ride-hailing services are also available.
FAQs
Where is Al Maqtaa located?
Al Maqtaa is located in Abu Dhabi. However, another area with a similar name is also present in Umm Al Quwain.
Is Al Maqtaa waterfront?
Yes, Al Maqtaa is a waterfront area overlooking the corniche.
When was the Al Maqtaa Bridge constructed?
Al Maqtaa Bridge which connects Al Maqtaa with the mainland Abu Dhabi was constructed in 1967.
This was the Al Maqtaa area overview, elaborating on property prices, rents and lifestyle in the community. Al Maqtaa waterfront offers a wide range of modern amenities and facilities along with breathtaking views. If you are also interested in waterfront living, here are some waterfront properties for sale in Abu Dhabi that you can browse through and choose from.
For tenants, here is the list of waterfront apartments for rent in Abu Dhabi that they can opt for.
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