Al Mina
Al Mina is an Abu Dhabi city address around Al Mina Street, close to Al Zahiyah and the wider Mina Zayed port district. Apartment buildings stand near the street, while the port area has markets and cultural venues. It can suit people who want a city address near shops, a park and routes towards Al Maryah Island.
Homes for sale and for rent in Al Mina
The homes we list in Al Mina right now. Open a home for its details, or open the full list.
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Source: Masterpiece Property listings, November 2026
Prices, rents and yields in Al Mina
Apartment buildings stand near Al Mina Street. When we have homes for sale or rent here, the page shows them with current asking prices. Asking prices and availability change with the individual listing.
About Al Mina
Al Mina sits on the city side of Abu Dhabi near Al Zahiyah, with Al Mina Street and the Corniche close to the waterfront. The name also leads visitors towards Mina Zayed, a port district known for its trade, markets and maritime heritage. These are related locations, but the port markets and the apartment streets do not describe the same individual building. Al Maryah Island is about 4 minutes away by car, and Corniche Beach about 5 minutes (OpenStreetMap contributors, October 2026).
Apartment buildings are recorded around Al Mina Street, giving a picture of city housing near the port rather than a single named residential development. Homes differ from building to building, so the outlook, layout and facilities belong to the particular property. Abu Dhabi Mall in neighbouring Al Zahiyah combines a hypermarket, stores, dining and a cinema, while Heritage Park offers a public green space on Corniche Road. The school, hospital and shopping destinations described below are in the surrounding city, and are not facilities promised inside every residence.
Mina Zayed is a working waterfront as well as a place to shop and visit. Its fish market reopened after renovation in 2022, with fish stalls, cleaning stations and places to eat; the wider redevelopment also covers other markets and the fishers’ port (Abu Dhabi Media Office, October 2026). Souq Al Mina and 421 Arts Campus add heritage shopping and cultural programming to the port district (Experience Abu Dhabi, October 2026). This mix gives the area a different character from a self contained residential compound.
The waterfront continues to change: the Fisherman’s Wharf masterplan announced in 2023 includes specialist markets and food outlets, described as plans rather than completed facilities (Abu Dhabi Media Office, October 2026). Around Al Mina Street, the available homes and their terms depend on individual buildings and current listings. When Masterpiece Property has homes available here, they appear on this page; prices and availability can change. The prices section is a starting point for comparing a particular home rather than a fixed valuation.
Al Mina and the places around it
The residential streets, port markets and nearby waterfront each offer a different part of city life.
Al Mina Street
Apartment buildings stand around the Al Mina Street address near Al Zahiyah. The street is the starting area for the travel times on this page, while individual buildings can have different layouts and facilities. Heritage Park and the Corniche are nearby places for time outdoors.
Source: OpenStreetMap contributors and Experience Abu Dhabi, October 2026.
Mina Zayed port
Mina Zayed is a port district with a connection to Abu Dhabi’s maritime trade. Its waterfront includes a dhow harbour, and commercial vessels and cruise ships use Zayed Port. It is a destination beside the residential city streets, not a promise of a sea view from every home.
Source: Experience Abu Dhabi, October 2026.
Fish market
The renovated Fish Market opened in 2022 as part of the Mina Zayed redevelopment. The opening announcement described fresh fish stalls, cleaning stations, restaurants and a supermarket. It remains a place for seafood shopping in the port district.
Source: Abu Dhabi Media Office and Experience Abu Dhabi, October 2026.
Souq Al Mina
Souq Al Mina is a market destination in Mina Zayed with antiques, textiles, tailors and cafés. Nearby, the port district also has a fruit and vegetable souq and a plant market. These markets give residents an alternative to a conventional shopping centre.
Source: Experience Abu Dhabi, October 2026.
Culture and heritage
Zayed Port Heritage Village presents scenes of Emirati life, while 421 Arts Campus hosts exhibitions and creative programmes. Both sit within the wider Mina Zayed destination. They offer reasons to visit the port beyond its markets and working harbour.
Source: Experience Abu Dhabi, October 2026.
Fisherman’s Wharf
Plans approved in 2023 include a new plant, fruit and vegetable market, specialist markets and food outlets. Modon Properties leads the wider Mina Zayed redevelopment. The announcement describes a masterplan, so its proposed facilities should not be treated as completed homes or amenities.
Source: Abu Dhabi Media Office, October 2026.
Who Al Mina suits
City residents
People who want an apartment setting near the city waterfront can look around Al Mina Street. Abu Dhabi Mall is in Al Zahiyah and Heritage Park is on Corniche Road, offering different places to shop and spend time outside. A home’s own address matters when judging its position relative to the port.
Families
Abu Dhabi Grammar School (Canada) is about 4 minutes away by car and teaches a Canadian programme from kindergarten through Grade 12 (school inspection report and OpenStreetMap contributors, October 2026). Heritage Park has a playground and walking path. Families can consider the school journey alongside the space and layout of a particular apartment.
People working nearby
Al Maryah Island is about 4 minutes away by car, while the airport is about 30 minutes away (OpenStreetMap contributors, October 2026). Bus 8 links the Fish Market and Heritage Park stops with parts of the city. The actual commute depends on the building, destination and traffic.
Market visitors
The fish, fruit and vegetable markets and Souq Al Mina give the port area a practical shopping character. There is also cultural programming at 421 Arts Campus (Experience Abu Dhabi, October 2026). This is a useful setting for someone who enjoys being close to an active port district rather than an exclusively residential enclave.
Living in Al Mina
Schools, health, shopping, outdoors and how you get around.
Getting around
- Bus 8
- The published route includes Heritage Park and the Fish Market, with stops towards Al Bateen.
- Etihad Rail
- Abu Dhabi station in Mohamed bin Zayed City is about 27 minutes by car. Passenger services connect Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Al Dhaid and Fujairah.
- Airport
- Zayed International Airport is about 30 minutes by car.
Source: Abu Dhabi Mobility, Etihad Rail and OpenStreetMap drive times (OSRM) from the centre of Al Mina, October 2026.
Schools
- Abu Dhabi Grammar School (Canada)
- Canadian curriculum from kindergarten to Grade 12, about 4 minutes by car.
- Noah’s Ark Nursery
- An early years nursery with an EYFS-inspired approach, about 5 minutes by car.
Source: ADEK school inspection report, school and nursery websites, and OpenStreetMap drive times (OSRM) from the centre of Al Mina, October 2026.
Shopping
- Fish Market
- The renovated Mina Zayed market has fish stalls, cleaning stations and restaurants.
- Abu Dhabi Mall
- In Al Zahiyah, with shops, a hypermarket, restaurants and a cinema.
- Souq Al Mina
- A port district market for antiques, textiles and other goods.
Source: Abu Dhabi Media Office, Experience Abu Dhabi and Abu Dhabi Mall, October 2026.
Health
- Al Salama Hospital
- A hospital about 3 minutes away by car.
- Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
- A multispecialty hospital about 6 minutes away by car.
Source: Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi and OpenStreetMap drive times (OSRM) from the centre of Al Mina, October 2026.
Parks and outdoors
- Heritage Park
- Public park with a path and playground, about 3 minutes by car.
- Corniche Beach
- The Corniche beach is about 5 minutes away by car.
Source: Experience Abu Dhabi and OpenStreetMap drive times (OSRM) from the centre of Al Mina, October 2026.
Buying in Al Mina: rules and costs
Ownership
Ownership eligibility depends on the property and its legal designation. Confirm the rules for a specific home with an advisor. An apartment owner’s title includes an undivided share of the common parts under ADREC’s rules. The building and title documents matter when assessing what accompanies an individual unit.
Source: ADREC registration rules, October 2026.
Registration costs
ADREC’s registration rules let the Executive Committee set the sale registration fee within 1% to 4%, shared equally by seller and buyer unless they agree otherwise. For an off-plan sale in the initial register, the fee is 2%, shared equally and capped at AED 2,000,000 per transaction. The two provisions apply to different registration contexts, so the sale documents and applicable charge matter.
Source: ADREC registration rules, October 2026.
Off-plan purchases
The initial real estate register records dispositions of units sold off plan, and payments for such units go into the project’s escrow account. A developer’s payment schedule describes when instalments are due, while the project record and contract identify the unit and parties. These are general rules, not a claim that a particular Al Mina project is currently on sale.
Source: ADREC registration rules and Masterpiece Property guide to buying off-plan property in Abu Dhabi, October 2026.
Mortgages
A mortgage changes the amount due at purchase and adds borrowing costs over time. The Down Payment, valuation and bank terms depend on the buyer and property; the mortgage guide explains the lending process and the lender’s valuation. Compare a lender’s offer with the purchase price and the ongoing costs of the home.
Source: Masterpiece Property mortgage guide, October 2026.
Golden Residency
ICP offers a 10 year Golden Residency to qualifying real estate investors with one or more properties worth at least AED 2,000,000 in total, fully owned and registered in their name. Financing from an approved local bank can qualify, as can qualifying off-plan units purchased from an approved developer. ICP decides applications.
Source: ICP: UAE Golden Residency, October 2026.
Service charges
An apartment purchase can bring recurring charges for shared parts and facilities, in addition to the price of the home. ADREC’s rules describe the owner’s share in common parts, while the expat buying guide explains service charges as a cost of ownership. The amount is specific to the property and its management.
Source: ADREC registration rules and Masterpiece Property guide to buying property in Abu Dhabi as an expat, October 2026.
Pros and cons of Al Mina
Strengths
Things to weigh
- Apartment buildings near Al Mina Street and Al Zahiyah.
- Heritage Park has a walking path and playground.
- Markets and cultural venues in the wider port district.
- Al Maryah Island is about 4 minutes by car.
- The port is a working commercial area as well as a visitor destination.
- Amenities and views differ by building.
- The airport is about 30 minutes away by car.
- The passenger rail station is in Mohamed bin Zayed City, not Al Mina.
Source: Experience Abu Dhabi, Etihad Rail and OpenStreetMap drive times (OSRM) from the centre of Al Mina, October 2026.
Nearby communities
Questions about Al Mina
Where is Al Mina in Abu Dhabi?
Al Mina is an Abu Dhabi city address near Al Zahiyah and Al Mina Street, with Mina Zayed’s port district nearby.
What homes are near Al Mina Street?
Apartment buildings stand around the street. The size, layout and facilities depend on the building and individual home.
How can I see homes available in Al Mina?
When we have homes for sale or rent here, they show on this page. Availability and asking prices can change.
What are the ownership rules for foreign buyers in Al Mina?
Eligibility depends on the legal designation of the specific property. Confirm the rules for a specific home with an advisor.
Which schools are near Al Mina?
Abu Dhabi Grammar School (Canada) is about 4 minutes by car and teaches a Canadian curriculum; Noah’s Ark Nursery is about 5 minutes by car (school and nursery websites, ADEK school inspection report and OpenStreetMap contributors, October 2026).
What is there to do in Mina Zayed?
Visit the fish market and Souq Al Mina, or explore exhibitions at 421 Arts Campus (Experience Abu Dhabi, October 2026). Heritage Park on Corniche Road has a playground and walking path.
Is there a bus serving the port?
Yes. Abu Dhabi Mobility’s published route for bus 8 includes the Fish Market and Heritage Park stops (Abu Dhabi Mobility, October 2026).
Is there an Etihad Rail station in Al Mina?
No. Abu Dhabi’s passenger station is in Mohamed bin Zayed City, about 27 minutes by car (Etihad Rail and OpenStreetMap contributors, October 2026).
How much are service charges?
Charges depend on the building and its shared facilities. The seller or building management can provide the relevant statement.
What are the drawbacks of living around Al Mina?
Mina Zayed is an active port and market district, and the airport is about 30 minutes away by car (Experience Abu Dhabi and OpenStreetMap contributors, October 2026). The character and facilities vary between individual buildings.
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.
- 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.
- Experience Abu Dhabi: Mina ZayedPort, markets and cultural places, read October 2026.
- Abu Dhabi Media Office: Fish MarketMarket opening and redevelopment, read October 2026.
- Abu Dhabi Grammar School (Canada)School programme and accreditation, read October 2026.
- Noah’s Ark NurseryNursery information, read October 2026.
- Cleveland Clinic Abu DhabiHospital and specialties, read October 2026.
- Abu Dhabi MallShopping, dining and cinema, read October 2026.
- Experience Abu Dhabi: Heritage ParkPark and facilities, read October 2026.
- Abu Dhabi Media Office: Mina Zayed plansWharf and market plans, read October 2026.
- ADEK school inspection reportCanadian curriculum and school location, inspection June 2022, read October 2026.
- Abu Dhabi Mobility: bus 8Published route and stops, read October 2026.
- Etihad Rail passenger networkPassenger network, read October 2026.
- Etihad Rail: Abu Dhabi stationMohamed bin Zayed City station, 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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