AL RAHA BEACH - The Ultimate Waterfront City

AL Raha Beach Development is one of a kind, both as a gateway and as a destination in its own right. Currently being built alongside 5.2 million square metres of beach front, Al Raha Beach is fast evolving into one of the most stunning waterfront cities in the world, and the new gateway to Abu Dhabi.

Within the 11 km stretch of land, 40 km of waterfront lifestyle development has been created, offering a harmonious blend of leisure, business, and tourist attractions. With 11 precincts, each with their own distinct personalities and appeal, the mixed-use development effectively promises its residents and visitors a life experience second to none.

Al Raha Beach’s claim to the title of the Ultimate Waterfront City is more than warranted. First and foremost, it is one of the most integrated developments of its kind in the world, with master planned communities featuring superb residential, business, educational, and entertainment facilities marvelously set in environmentally-friendly and safe surroundings, and supported by ultramodern infrastructure.

Al Raha Beach enjoys an exceptional location, being only 20 minutes drive from Abu Dhabi city centre, and less than 10 minutes away from Abu Dhabi International Airport.

A new network of roads under construction will ensure a seamless flow of traffic connecting the eleven precincts with other cultural and tourist destinations. ALDAR’s Yas Island, just five minutes away, will be home to the world's first Ferrari theme park, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi which will also be the world’s largest indoor theme park. In addition, the luxury destination will also be home to a Warner Bros theme park and a world class Formula One™ racetrack, which will be hosting the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix commencing in 2009.

A highway currently under construction will link Al Raha Beach with Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi’s new cultural district which will host the Louvre Abu Dhabi, the largest Guggenheim Museum, a performing arts centre, and a maritime museum.

Al Raha Beach is also well connected with the rest of the UAE and other GCC states, being only a few kilometers away from the Abu Dhabi-Dubai highway and from international highways linking the capital with the Sultanate of Oman, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

Within the Al Raha Beach communities, residents and visitors will enjoy a unique combination of marine, rail, and land transportation network, ensuring a smooth flow of traffic throughout the city and onto Abu Dhabi Airport, Abu Dhabi mainland, and Dubai. Ferries, ‘jet cat’ catamarans, water taxi’s, abras, and private boats will cruise through the numerous inlets and canals, reflecting the true spirit of the waterfront destination. An inland, light rail system will provide a speedy mass transit throughout the development.

The development will be home to a signature business district, world-class entertainment and sports facilities, a host of hotels, beaches, marinas, hi-end retail and commercial complexes, and distinct residential communities.

Al Raha Beach also boasts world-class education and healthcare services. Throughout the eleven precincts, residents can rest assured that their children will have access to education of the highest standard.

ALDAR has selected the world’s best architectural talents to piece together the design of the eleven precincts that make up the Ultimate Waterfront City which is set to become one of the greatest waterfront cities in the world.