Khalifa City property investment guide

Key numbers

Price tier

Mid-market

Ownership

Leasehold

Maturity

Under construction

Handover

Ready

Metro served

No

Commute to downtown

25 min

Projects tracked

18

New & off-plan projects

Amenities & access

Beach

20 min drive

Metro

No metro

Schools

Several schools

Also nearby

Etihad Plaza, retail

Infrastructure that moves values

• Zayed International Airport (Terminal A)operational · 2024

  Abu Dhabi's primary international gateway with the 742,000 sqm Terminal A (45M passenger capacity), ~15–20 minutes from Khalifa City – a key driver of the area's appeal to aviation and Etihad staff.

• Etihad Rail – Mohamed bin Zayed City Passenger Stationoperational · 2026

  UAE's first intercity passenger rail station, opening 30 June 2026 on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road – the closest mainline rail access for Khalifa City residents. Initial route runs Abu Dhabi (MBZ City) to Al Hilal City, Fujairah in ~1h45m; high-frequency Abu Dhabi–Dubai services to follow.

• Forsan Central Malloperational

  The community's main shopping and leisure destination, with retail, dining and entertainment outlets serving Khalifa City residents.

• Etihad Plaza & Gardens Plazaoperational

  Community retail centres (Etihad Plaza in Sector 45, Gardens Plaza off Hadaiq Al Raha Street) offering groceries, cafes, salons and everyday services.

• NMC Royal Hospital Khalifa Cityoperational

  Multi-specialty private hospital serving Khalifa City and surrounding eastern Abu Dhabi communities.

• Mediclinic Khalifa Cityoperational

  Outpatient clinic and day-surgery facility providing primary and specialist care within the community.

• GEMS American Academy Abu Dhabioperational

  American curriculum / IB school, one of the area's flagship international schools popular with expat families.

• Al Raha International Schooloperational

  IB-curriculum school (early years to Year 13) serving Khalifa City and Al Raha.

• The International School of Choueifatoperational

  Established SABIS-curriculum school, a long-standing education anchor of the community.

• Abu Dhabi Golf Cluboperational

  18-hole championship golf course (former European Tour venue) with clubhouse dining, adjoining the Golf Gardens villa community next to Khalifa City.

• Al Forsan International Sports Resortoperational

  Major leisure and adventure resort offering wakeboarding, karting, equestrian, archery, shooting and dining – a key recreation draw for the area.

• Yas Island leisure & entertainment huboperational

  Yas Mall, Ferrari World, Warner Bros, Yas Waterworld and SeaWorld are a short drive from Khalifa City, providing major retail and entertainment within easy reach.

• My City Centre Masdaroperational

  Majid Al Futtaim community mall with Carrefour, dining and cinema, ~13 minutes from Khalifa City.

• Zayed International Airport expansion (3rd runway, capacity to 65M)announced · 2032

  Master-plan expansion adding a third parallel runway, a new 110m ATC tower and commercial development north of the airport, raising capacity from 45M to 65M passengers. Construction targeted to start ~2027, completion by 2032. Khalifa City sits ~15–20 min from the airport.

• Etihad Rail high-speed line – Zayed International Airport stationapproved

  Planned high-speed electrified Abu Dhabi–Dubai passenger line includes a station at Zayed International Airport (plus Reem, Yas and Saadiyat), giving Khalifa City a fast rail link via its nearest airport hub. Opening dates not yet announced.

Frequently asked questions

Can foreigners buy property in Khalifa City?

Khalifa City is leasehold, so check the specific project's ownership terms before committing; many nearby Abu Dhabi communities offer full freehold ownership to foreigners.

How far is Khalifa City from downtown Abu Dhabi?

Khalifa City is roughly 25 minutes from downtown by car. Upcoming infrastructure: Zayed International Airport expansion (3rd runway, capacity to 65M), Etihad Rail high-speed line – Zayed International Airport station.

What new projects are selling in Khalifa City?

Current launches include Royal Park by Reportage (from AED 490,000), The Gate, Masdar City by Reportage (from AED 300,000), Fay Hills - Fay Gardens by Reportage (from AED 4,380,000), Bab Al Qasr Residence 19 by Burtville (from AED 1,080,000), Bab Al Qasr Garden Residence 66 by Burtville (from AED 1,440,000), Oasis 1 by Reportage (from AED 310,000), Reportage Village by Reportage (from AED 1,390,000), Plaza 1 by Reportage (from AED 370,000), Ville 12 by Burtville (from AED 840,000), Bab Al Qasr Residence 18 by Burtville (from AED 1,050,000), Al Raha Gardens by Aldar (from AED 1,400,000), Oasis 2 by Reportage (from AED 400,000), Plaza 2 by Reportage (from AED 400,000), Al Merief (Plots) by Aldar (from AED 1,900,000), Golf Gardens by Aldar (from AED 2,000,000), Leonardo Residences by Reportage (from AED 380,000), Ville 11 by Burtville (from AED 620,000), Al Mahra Residence by Siadah Development (from AED 290,000).

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