Illustration, not a photographKhalifa City
Abu Dhabi
Khalifa City is an established suburb on the Abu Dhabi mainland, near Zayed International Airport. It is known for family villas, international schools, Abu Dhabi Golf Club and Al Forsan International Sports Resort.
Lifestyle in Khalifa City
What day-to-day life in Khalifa City is like: what defines the area, who it suits, and what to weigh up before you move.
Family villas and low-rise buildings
International schools
Abu Dhabi Golf Club
Al Forsan International Sports Resort
Close to Zayed International Airport and Yas Island
Why people choose Khalifa City
- Family suburbVillas, schools and space.
- Sport and leisureGolf and a large sports resort nearby.
- Good locationClose to the airport, Yas Island and Al Raha Beach.
Best suited to
- Families
- Residents working near the airport or Yas
- Long-term tenants
Worth knowing
- Foreign ownership is limited to designated investment-zone projects; confirm the specific plot before buying
- Car-dependent
- A 20–30 minute drive to central Abu Dhabi
Getting around
Khalifa City is on the Abu Dhabi mainland near the Abu Dhabi–Dubai highway, with Zayed International Airport and Yas Island close by. Residents drive.