Electra Street
Electra Street is the familiar name of Zayed the First Street in central Abu Dhabi. The road runs through established districts, including Al Khalidiyah, where apartments are part of the housing mix. It suits people seeking a city address near schools, services and the Corniche.
Homes for sale and for rent in Electra Street
The homes we list in Electra Street 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 Electra Street
Al Khalidiyah, a district along the street, includes apartments and duplexes in its residential supply. When we have homes for sale or rent here, they show above. The prices section uses current listings where available.
About Electra Street
Electra Street is the familiar name of Zayed the First Street in Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi Mobility names stops on the road in Al Bateen, Al Khalidiyah, Al Hisn, Al Danah and Al Zahiyah.
In Al Khalidiyah, one of the districts along the road, ADREC recorded 5,110 homes at the end of June 2026, including 4,053 apartments and duplexes and 1,057 villas and townhouses (ADREC Interactive Map, June 2026). These figures cover the entire district, not just the street.
Khalidiya Garden and Corniche Beach offer outdoor space near Al Khalidiyah, while Playhouse Nursery has a branch there and ICS Al Manhal offers a British curriculum. Zayed International Airport is about 29 minutes by car and Al Maryah Island about 10 minutes (OpenStreetMap contributors, October 2026).
Bus route 7 stops along Zayed the First Street through five districts, including at Khalidiya Park and Qasr Al Hosn (Abu Dhabi Mobility, October 2026). Khalidiyah Mall has more than 160 shops, cafés and a food court, and sits a few minutes from Corniche Beach (Experience Abu Dhabi, October 2026).
Along Electra Street
The street passes through established districts and landmarks.
Al Bateen
The western part of Zayed the First Street has Abu Dhabi Mobility stops in Al Bateen, including the stop by Abu Dhabi Energy Center. Route 7 continues towards Khalidiya Park.
Source: Abu Dhabi Mobility route 7 timetable, October 2026.
Al Khalidiyah
Khalidiya Park is a named stop on the street. The garden and Corniche Beach are each about 2 minutes by car.
Source: OpenStreetMap drive times (OSRM) from Zayed the First Street in Al Khalidiyah; Abu Dhabi Mobility, October 2026.
Al Hisn
The bus timetable identifies Al Hisn stops along Zayed the First Street, including Sheraton Khalidiya Hotel and Qasr Al Hosn.
Source: Abu Dhabi Mobility route 7 timetable, October 2026.
Al Danah and Al Zahiyah
Route 7 names Zayed the First Street stops in Al Danah and Al Zahiyah. Further west, Al Khalidiyah has apartments and duplexes among its homes.
Source: Abu Dhabi Mobility route 7 timetable; ADREC Interactive Map: Al Khalidiyah, October 2026.
Who Electra Street suits
City commuters
Al Maryah Island is about 10 minutes away by car (OpenStreetMap contributors, October 2026). Route 7 offers an alternative along Zayed the First Street, with stops through Al Hisn and Al Danah (Abu Dhabi Mobility, October 2026).
Families with children
Playhouse has a nursery branch in Khalidiya and International Community Schools Al Manhal teaches a British curriculum. Khalidiya Garden and the Corniche beach give families outdoor options away from the road itself. ICS teaches from FS2 through Year 13 and was rated Good in its 2024/25 inspection (ICS Al Manhal and ADEK, October 2026). Playhouse describes play-based and structured learning under the British early years framework.
Apartment households
Al Khalidiyah, along the road, has apartments and duplexes among its residential supply. Its garden, nurseries and nearby beach make this part of the city useful for households who prefer an apartment address.
People who use the Corniche
Corniche Beach is about 2 minutes by car (OpenStreetMap contributors, October 2026). The waterfront has a boardwalk and beach sections, while Khalidiya Garden offers a separate green space nearer the street.
Living in Electra Street
Schools, health, shopping, outdoors and how you get around.
Schools
- ICS Al Manhal
- British curriculum from FS2 to Year 13; the ADEK inspection rated the school Good in 2024/25.
- Playhouse Nursery
- The Khalidiya branch follows the British Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum; about 2 minutes by car. The nursery also describes outdoor play, creative activities and Arabic learning.
- Tiny Dreams Nursery
- Its Al Khalidiya branch is by Khalidiya Park, about 2 minutes by car.
Source: International Community Schools Al Manhal; ADEK Irtiqaa inspection report; Playhouse Nursery; Tiny Dreams Nursery; OpenStreetMap drive times (OSRM) from Zayed the First Street in Al Khalidiyah, October 2026.
Beaches and parks
- Khalidiya Garden
- A local garden about 2 minutes by car.
- Corniche Beach
- Beach and boardwalk on Corniche Road, about 2 minutes by car. The beach is divided into three sections, including Al Sahil, and its boardwalk has gardens and seating.
Source: OpenStreetMap drive times (OSRM) from Zayed the First Street in Al Khalidiyah; Experience Abu Dhabi, October 2026.
Getting around
- Bus 7
- The route serves Zayed the First Street stops at Khalidiya Park, Qasr Al Hosn and Al Danah.
- Etihad Rail
- The Abu Dhabi passenger station is in Mohammed Bin Zayed City, about 22 minutes by car.
Source: Abu Dhabi Mobility route 7 timetable; Masterpiece Property guide to Etihad Rail; OpenStreetMap drive times (OSRM) from Zayed the First Street in Al Khalidiyah, October 2026.
Shopping
- AD Coop Dana Plaza
- A supermarket at Dana Plaza in Al Khalidiyah, about 2 minutes by car.
- Khalidiyah Mall
- More than 160 shops, with cafés and a food court, a few minutes from Corniche Beach.
Source: OpenStreetMap drive times (OSRM) from Zayed the First Street in Al Khalidiyah; Experience Abu Dhabi, October 2026.
Health
- Swedish Medical Centre
- A clinic on Al Awasir Street in Al Khalidiyah.
- Sheikh Khalifa Medical City
- SEHA hospital in Al Manhal offering emergency and specialist care.
Source: Swedish Medical Centre; SEHA Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, October 2026.
Buying in Electra Street: rules and costs
Ownership
Electra Street is not on the list of investment zones in our expat guide or on our investor zone page, where foreign buyers can own freehold. Confirm the title of the particular home before buying. An apartment owner holds the unit and an undivided share of the common parts under the registration rules.
Source: Masterpiece Property guide to buying property in Abu Dhabi as an expat; Masterpiece Property investment zones page; ADREC registration rules, October 2026.
Sale registration
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. Include registration costs in the purchase budget and read the agreement for the allocation between the parties.
Source: ADREC registration rules, October 2026.
Off plan purchases
For a sale in the initial register, the registration fee is 2% of the property value, shared equally, with a maximum of AED 2,000,000 per transaction. Payments for units sold off plan go into the project escrow account, and the initial register records the disposition.
Source: ADREC registration rules, October 2026.
Mortgage
A mortgage is assessed against the borrower and the property, and the bank’s valuation can affect the amount lent. The Down Payment and the costs outside the loan need to be planned alongside the monthly repayment. The terms of approval depend on the lender and the applicant.
Source: Masterpiece Property mortgage guide, October 2026.
Golden Residency
ICP describes a 10 year Golden Residency for eligible real estate investors fully owning one or more properties worth at least AED 2,000,000 in total, registered in their name. Financing through an approved local bank and qualifying off plan purchases from an approved developer are permitted under its stated conditions. ICP decides each application.
Source: ICP: UAE Golden Residency, October 2026.
Service charges
Shared parts of an apartment building have costs that belong in an owner’s budget. Charges depend on the building and its facilities, so request the latest statement for the particular unit rather than relying on a street wide figure. This is separate from the purchase registration cost.
Source: Masterpiece Property guide to buying property in Abu Dhabi as an expat; ADREC registration rules, October 2026.
Pros and cons of Electra Street
Strengths
Things to weigh
- Al Maryah Island is about 10 minutes by car.
- ICS Al Manhal, rated Good by ADEK for 2024/25, and two nurseries in Al Khalidiyah.
- Khalidiya Garden and Corniche Beach are each about 2 minutes by car.
- Route 7 serves several stops along the corridor.
- Zayed International Airport is about 29 minutes by car.
- Yas Mall is about 27 minutes by car.
- The Etihad Rail passenger station in Mohammed Bin Zayed City is about 22 minutes by car.
- Not on the investment zone lists where foreign buyers can own freehold (our expat guide and investor zone page).
Source: OpenStreetMap drive times (OSRM) from Zayed the First Street in Al Khalidiyah; ICS Al Manhal; ADEK Irtiqaa inspection; Playhouse Nursery; Tiny Dreams Nursery; Abu Dhabi Mobility; Masterpiece Property guide to Etihad Rail; Masterpiece Property guide to buying property in Abu Dhabi as an expat; Masterpiece Property investment zones page, October 2026.
Nearby communities
Questions about Electra Street
Where is Electra Street?
It is the familiar name of Zayed the First Street in central Abu Dhabi. Stops on the road include Al Khalidiyah, Al Hisn and Al Danah.
What homes are on Electra Street?
Al Khalidiyah, one of the districts along the street, has apartments and duplexes as well as villas and townhouses in its housing supply.
How much do homes cost?
Prices depend on the individual home and current availability. When we have homes for sale here, they show above with their asking prices.
How can I find a home to rent here?
When we have homes for rent here, they show above.
What ownership rights apply to foreign buyers?
Electra Street is not on the list of investment zones in our expat guide or on our investor zone page, where foreign buyers can own freehold. Confirm the title of the particular home before buying.
Which schools are nearby?
International Community Schools Al Manhal offers a British curriculum, and Playhouse Nursery has a Khalidiya branch following the Early Years Foundation Stage. The school inspection rated ICS Good in 2024/25 (ADEK Irtiqaa report and school sites, October 2026).
Does a bus run along the street?
Yes. Abu Dhabi Mobility route 7 lists stops on Zayed the First Street at Khalidiya Park, Qasr Al Hosn and in Al Danah (Abu Dhabi Mobility, October 2026).
Is there an Etihad Rail station on Electra Street?
No. The Abu Dhabi passenger station is in Mohammed Bin Zayed City, about 22 minutes by car (Masterpiece Property guide to Etihad Rail and OpenStreetMap contributors, October 2026).
How are apartment service charges set?
They vary by building and its shared facilities. Request the latest statement for the particular unit so that the recurring cost can be included in the budget.
What are the drawbacks of living here?
Zayed International Airport is about 29 minutes by car, and Yas Mall is about 27 minutes (OpenStreetMap contributors, October 2026).
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 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.
- Experience Abu Dhabi: Chequers at Sands Hotel: address on Electra Street, Zayed the 1st StreetElectra Street and Zayed the First Street address. Read October 2026.
- International Community Schools Al ManhalCurriculum and school stages. Read October 2026.
- ADEK Irtiqaa inspection reportJanuary 2025 school inspection, hosted by the school. Read October 2026.
- Playhouse NurseryKhalidiya branch and early years curriculum. Read October 2026.
- Swedish Medical CentreClinic address in Al Khalidiyah. Read October 2026.
- Experience Abu Dhabi: Corniche BeachBeach sections and facilities. Read October 2026.
- Experience Abu Dhabi: Khalidiyah MallMall and shopping facilities. Read October 2026.
- Abu Dhabi Mobility route 7 timetableStops on Zayed the First Street in Al Bateen, Al Khalidiyah, Al Hisn, Al Danah and Al Zahiyah. Read October 2026.
- SEHA Sheikh Khalifa Medical CityHospital location and services. Read October 2026.
- Tiny Dreams NurseryAl Khalidiya branch. Read October 2026.
- ADREC Interactive Map: Al KhalidiyahDistrict residential supply at June 2026, read 19 October 2026.
- Masterpiece Property investment zones pageInvestment zones listed on the page, 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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