Al Danah
Al Danah is a residential district in Abu Dhabi City, with an apartment and duplex supply much larger than its villa and townhouse supply. Its city setting puts schools, hospitals and shopping nearby, while the Corniche is a short drive away. It suits people who want an urban base with access to everyday services and public transport.
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Source: Masterpiece Property listings, November 2026
Prices, rents and yields in Al Danah
ADREC’s supply data shows apartments and duplexes as well as a smaller villa and townhouse category in Al Danah. When Masterpiece Property has homes for sale or rent in Al Danah, the prices section shows their current asking prices. A district supply count is not a count of current listings.
About Al Danah
Al Danah is an Abu Dhabi City district with a substantial residential supply. Abu Dhabi Mobility places stops on Sultan Bin Zayed Street and Hamdan Bin Mohammed Street in Al Danah, including a stop at Madinat Zayed Shopping Centre. The district offers a city address for people who want a school, shopping and healthcare within reach of their home.
The ADREC Interactive Map recorded 44,411 homes in the district at the end of June 2026, including 43,411 apartments and duplexes and 1,000 villas and townhouses (ADREC Interactive Map, read October 2026). These are district supply figures, not the number of homes offered for sale or rent today. The mix makes apartments and duplexes the main starting point for a home search, while the smaller villa and townhouse category represents a different and much narrower part of the stock (ADREC Interactive Map, read October 2026).
Everyday destinations near Al Danah include GEMS Winchester School, Noah’s Ark Nursery and Medeor Hospital. Madinat Zayed Shopping Centre combines shops and groceries with the adjoining Gold Centre, while the Corniche offers a beach and separate walking and cycling paths. Capital Gardens is also nearby. These destinations serve different needs, from school runs and healthcare to shopping and time outdoors.
When Masterpiece Property has homes for sale or rent in Al Danah, they appear on the page with their asking prices. For a buyer, the home’s ownership eligibility, building costs and financing terms matter alongside the location.
Landmarks around Al Danah
These landmarks and streets help orient a search around the district and its surroundings.
Madinat Zayed centre
The shopping centre and neighbouring Gold Centre bring groceries, household goods, clothing and jewellery together in the city. Abu Dhabi Mobility identifies its Sultan Bin Zayed Street stop as an Al Danah stop.
Source: Experience Abu Dhabi, Madinat Zayed Shopping Centre and Abu Dhabi Mobility, October 2026.
Al Falah Street
ADEK’s inspection report places GEMS Winchester School in Al Danah near the junction of Al Falah Street with Sultan Bin Zayed Street. The school follows the English national curriculum, providing a practical reference point for families looking in this part of the city. The school is under 2 minutes by car from central Al Danah.
Source: ADEK inspection report, GEMS Winchester School and OpenStreetMap contributors, OpenStreetMap drive times (OSRM) from the centre of Al Danah, October 2026.
Hamdan Street
The published 102 bus route names Al Danah stops on Hamdan Bin Mohammed Street at Darwesh Bin Karam Mosque and Emirates Tower. The same route also serves the shopping centre stop on Sultan Bin Zayed Street and continues toward Al Zahiyah and Yas Island.
Source: Abu Dhabi Mobility, October 2026.
Corniche and Capital Gardens
Capital Gardens and Corniche Beach are nearby, at about 3 and 4 minutes by car respectively. The Corniche has paths for pedestrians and cyclists, children’s play areas and a beach.
Source: Experience Abu Dhabi and OpenStreetMap contributors, OpenStreetMap drive times (OSRM) from the centre of Al Danah, October 2026.
Who Al Danah suits
City commuters
The 102 bus serves several Al Danah stops and connects central Abu Dhabi with Mohamed Bin Zayed City and Yas Island (Abu Dhabi Mobility, October 2026). Al Maryah Island is about 7 minutes by car from central Al Danah (OpenStreetMap contributors, October 2026).
Families
GEMS Winchester follows the English national curriculum, and Noah’s Ark Nursery offers early years learning on Najda Street. Medeor and LLH hospitals are nearby, while the Corniche offers a beach, children’s play areas and separate walking and cycling paths.
Apartment seekers
Most homes here are apartments or duplexes. Madinat Zayed Shopping Centre has a hypermarket and an adjoining Gold Centre, putting groceries, household goods and jewellery within reach of residents.
Residents using buses
The 102 route serves Madinat Zayed Shopping Centre and stops on Hamdan Bin Mohammed Street (Abu Dhabi Mobility, October 2026). It links central Abu Dhabi with the Abu Dhabi bus station, Al Zahiyah and Yas Island.
Living in Al Danah
Schools, health, shopping, outdoors and how you get around.
Getting around
- Bus 102
- The published route serves Madinat Zayed Shopping Centre and Hamdan Street stops, connecting Mohamed Bin Zayed City and Yas Island.
- Etihad Rail station
- The Abu Dhabi passenger station is in Mohamed Bin Zayed City, about 24 minutes by car from central Al Danah.
- Zayed International Airport
- About 27 minutes by car from central Al Danah.
Source: Abu Dhabi Mobility, Masterpiece Property guide to Etihad Rail and OpenStreetMap contributors, OpenStreetMap drive times (OSRM) from the centre of Al Danah, October 2026.
Shopping
- Madinat Zayed Shopping Centre
- A central shopping centre with household goods, fashion and a Lulu Hypermarket.
- Gold Centre
- Next to Madinat Zayed Shopping Centre, with gold, diamond and pearl jewellery.
- World Trade Center Mall
- A city centre mall with shops and a souk, another option beyond Madinat Zayed.
Source: Madinat Zayed Shopping Centre and Experience Abu Dhabi, October 2026.
Schools
- GEMS Winchester
- English national curriculum school, under 2 minutes by car from central Al Danah.
- Noah’s Ark Nursery
- Early years nursery on Najda Street, under 2 minutes by car from central Al Danah.
Source: GEMS Winchester, ADEK inspection report, Noah’s Ark Nursery and OpenStreetMap contributors, OpenStreetMap drive times (OSRM) from the centre of Al Danah, October 2026.
Health
- Medeor Hospital
- Hospital with family medicine, paediatrics and other specialties, under 2 minutes by car.
- LLH Hospital
- Hospital listing specialties including internal medicine and paediatrics, about 2 minutes by car.
Source: Medeor Hospital, LLH Hospital and OpenStreetMap contributors, OpenStreetMap drive times (OSRM) from the centre of Al Danah, October 2026.
Parks and outdoors
- Capital Gardens
- A park about 3 minutes by car from central Al Danah.
- Corniche Beach
- Beach and waterfront with pedestrian and cycle paths, about 4 minutes by car.
Source: Experience Abu Dhabi and OpenStreetMap contributors, OpenStreetMap drive times (OSRM) from the centre of Al Danah, October 2026.
Buying in Al Danah: rules and costs
Ownership
Foreign buyers can own property in designated investment zones in Abu Dhabi. For a particular Al Danah home, confirm the applicable ownership rules with an advisor before committing to a purchase. For an apartment, the registered owner holds the unit and an undivided share of common parts, according to ADREC’s rules.
Source: Masterpiece Property guide to buying property in Abu Dhabi as an expat and ADREC registration rules, October 2026.
Sale registration
ADREC’s registration rules let the Executive Committee set the sale registration fee within 1% to 4% of the transaction value, shared equally by seller and buyer unless they agree otherwise. The Masterpiece Property guide to buying property in Abu Dhabi as an expat mentions a 2% transfer fee. The agreement between the parties determines any different allocation of the sale fee.
Source: ADREC registration rules and Masterpiece Property guide to buying property in Abu Dhabi as an expat, October 2026.
Off-plan purchases
For a qualifying off-plan sale, the initial register fee is 2% of the property value, divided equally between seller and buyer and capped at AED 2,000,000 per transaction. Payments for off-plan units go to the project escrow account under ADREC’s rules. A developer’s payment schedule belongs to the particular project and contract rather than to the district as a whole.
Source: ADREC registration rules and Masterpiece Property guide to buying off-plan property in Abu Dhabi, October 2026.
Mortgage
A mortgage can spread the cost of a purchase, but the loan amount and terms depend on the applicant, property and lender. The Masterpiece Property mortgage guide explains the Down Payment and bank valuation as parts of the financing process. A buyer using finance should allow for the lender’s assessment as well as registration.
Source: Masterpiece Property mortgage guide, October 2026.
Golden Visa
ICP, the federal authority that issues it, gives real estate investors a 10 year Golden Residency when the homes they hold in the UAE are worth at least AED 2,000,000 together and are fully owned and registered in their name. A property financed by an approved local bank qualifies, and so do off-plan units worth at least AED 2,000,000 bought from an approved developer. ICP decides each application.
Source: ICP, UAE Golden Residency, updated September 2026.
Service charges
ADREC’s rules address the ownership and management of common parts in buildings. Running and maintaining shared areas can be a recurring consideration for an apartment owner, alongside costs inside the home. Obtain the relevant building’s current charge information and understand what it covers before making a financial decision.
Source: ADREC registration rules and Masterpiece Property guide to buying property in Abu Dhabi as an expat, October 2026.
Pros and cons of Al Danah
Strengths
Things to weigh
- A wide choice of apartments and duplexes: 43,411 of the 44,411 homes.
- School, nursery and hospitals close to central Al Danah.
- Shopping centre, hypermarket and Gold Centre for different everyday needs.
- Corniche Beach and Capital Gardens are short drives from central Al Danah.
- Bus 102 serves several Al Danah stops.
- Few villas or townhouses: about 1,000 homes.
- Zayed International Airport is about 27 minutes away by car.
- The rail station is in Mohamed Bin Zayed City, about 24 minutes away by car.
- Yas Mall is about 24 minutes away by car.
- Al Danah is not on the investment zone list in the Masterpiece Property guide to buying property in Abu Dhabi as an expat.
Source: ADREC Interactive Map, housing supply as at June 2026, read October 2026; Masterpiece Property guide to buying property in Abu Dhabi as an expat, October 2026; Abu Dhabi Mobility, GEMS Winchester, Noah’s Ark Nursery, Medeor and LLH hospitals, Madinat Zayed Shopping Centre and OpenStreetMap contributors, OpenStreetMap drive times (OSRM) from the centre of Al Danah, October 2026.
Nearby communities
Questions about Al Danah
Where is Al Danah?
Al Danah is a district of Abu Dhabi City. Abu Dhabi Mobility identifies stops on Sultan Bin Zayed Street and Hamdan Bin Mohammed Street as being in Al Danah.
What homes are in Al Danah?
ADREC recorded 43,411 apartments and duplexes and 1,000 villas and townhouses in the district at the end of June 2026 (ADREC Interactive Map, read October 2026). These are residential supply figures, not available listings.
What are prices and rents in Al Danah?
When Masterpiece Property has homes for sale or rent in Al Danah, the prices section shows their asking prices. The ADREC supply figures describe the housing stock, not an asking price or a rent.
What ownership rules apply to foreign buyers?
Foreigners may own property in designated Abu Dhabi investment zones. Confirm the ownership rules for the particular Al Danah home with an advisor before committing.
Which schools are near Al Danah?
GEMS Winchester follows the English national curriculum, and Noah’s Ark Nursery offers early years learning on Najda Street. Both are under 2 minutes by car from the Al Danah centre (OpenStreetMap contributors and the school and nursery, October 2026).
Is there a bus service?
Yes. Abu Dhabi Mobility’s 102 timetable includes stops in Al Danah at Madinat Zayed Shopping Centre and on Hamdan Bin Mohammed Street (Abu Dhabi Mobility, October 2026). Its route connects Mohamed Bin Zayed City, central Abu Dhabi and Yas Island (Abu Dhabi Mobility, October 2026).
How far is Etihad Rail?
The Abu Dhabi passenger station is in Mohamed Bin Zayed City and is about 24 minutes by car from central Al Danah (Masterpiece Property guide to Etihad Rail and OpenStreetMap contributors, October 2026).
How far is the Corniche?
Corniche Beach is about 4 minutes by car from central Al Danah (OpenStreetMap contributors, October 2026). The waterfront has a beach and paths for walking and cycling.
What are the service charges?
Charges depend on the building and its shared facilities. Obtain the current statement for the specific home so you can understand its recurring costs.
What are the drawbacks?
There are relatively few villas and townhouses compared with apartments and duplexes. Zayed International Airport is about 27 minutes away by car, and the Abu Dhabi rail station is about 24 minutes away in Mohamed Bin Zayed City (OpenStreetMap contributors and Masterpiece Property guide to Etihad Rail, October 2026). Al Danah is not on the investment zone list in the Masterpiece Property guide to buying property in Abu Dhabi as an expat.
Sources
Every number on this page comes from one of these sources, read in the month shown.
- Masterpiece Property listingsHomes, asking prices and yield, worked out from our sale and rent listings, November 2026.
- Masterpiece Property guide to buying property in Abu Dhabi as an expatUpdated 16 October 2026.
- Masterpiece Property mortgage guideUpdated 5 October 2026.
- Masterpiece Property guide to buying off-plan property in Abu DhabiUpdated 13 October 2026.
- Masterpiece Property guide to Etihad RailUpdated 16 October 2026.
- ADREC registration rulesSale and off-plan registration fees, common parts, the initial register and escrow, read 30 October 2026.
- ICP: UAE Golden ResidencyGolden Residency for real estate investors: 10 years, AED 2 million; updated 10 September 2026.
- ADREC Interactive MapResidential supply of the Al Danah district, read 19 October 2026.
- GEMS Winchester School curriculumCurriculum, read October 2026.
- Experience Abu Dhabi: Madinat Zayed Shopping CentreShopping centre and Gold Centre, read October 2026.
- Experience Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi CornicheBeach and waterfront amenities, read October 2026.
- Medeor Hospital Abu DhabiMedical specialties, read October 2026.
- LLH Hospital Abu DhabiMedical specialties, read October 2026.
- Experience Abu Dhabi: shoppingMadinat Zayed and World Trade Center shopping, read October 2026.
- ADEK inspection report for GEMS WinchesterSchool location and curriculum in the 2018 to 2019 inspection, read October 2026.
- Noah’s Ark NurseryEarly years learning and Najda Street location, read October 2026.
- Madinat Zayed Shopping CentreShops, Lulu Hypermarket and Gold Centre, read October 2026.
- Abu Dhabi Mobility: bus 102Route and Al Danah stops, timetable read October 2026.
- OpenStreetMap contributorsPlaces on the map and drive times worked out on OpenStreetMap roads (OSRM), read October 2026.
Page checked: 30 October 2026
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