Illustration, not a photographAl Raha Beach
Abu Dhabi
Al Raha Beach is an Aldar waterfront development between central Abu Dhabi and Yas Island. It is made up of canal- and beachfront apartment districts and townhouses, close to Zayed International Airport.
Lifestyle in Al Raha Beach
What day-to-day life in Al Raha Beach is like: what defines the area, who it suits, and what to weigh up before you move.
Waterfront apartments and townhouses
Canals, marina and beach frontage
Between Abu Dhabi city and Yas Island
Close to Zayed International Airport
An Abu Dhabi investment zone open to foreign buyers
Why people choose Al Raha Beach
- Waterfront settingHomes along canals, the marina and the beach.
- Well placedBetween the city and Yas Island's attractions.
- Freehold for foreignersOne of Abu Dhabi's investment zones.
Best suited to
- Professionals commuting to the city or Yas
- Couples and families
- Abu Dhabi investors
Worth knowing
- Car-dependent
- Highway noise near the main road
- Some districts are quieter, with limited retail
Getting around
Al Raha Beach sits along the Abu Dhabi–Dubai highway between Abu Dhabi city and Yas Island. Residents drive; the airport is a short journey away.