Al Mina property investment guide

Key numbers

Price tier

Premium

Ownership

Freehold

Maturity

Planned

Handover

Ready

Metro served

No

Commute to downtown

17 min

Projects tracked

2

New & off-plan projects

Amenities & access

Beach

Near sea

Metro

Al Ghubaiba 10 min

Schools

Nearby

Also nearby

Port Rashid, Mina Bazaar

Infrastructure that moves values

• Louvre Abu Dhabi & Saadiyat Cultural Districtoperational · 2017

  World-class museum and cultural district on Saadiyat Island roughly a 7-minute drive from Al Mina, a major nearby leisure/tourism anchor (with further Saadiyat museums opening through 2025-2026).

• Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal at Zayed Portoperational · 2022

  AD Ports cruise gateway in the heart of Zayed Port serving international cruise lines; Cruise Terminal 2 launched in Q4 2022, significantly increasing passenger capacity. The working commercial/cruise port anchors the eastern edge of the district.

• Mina Zayed Fish Market (new, by Modon)operational · 2024

  Newly built fish market opened by Modon Properties as the first delivered piece of the redevelopment, replacing the old market while keeping the district's role as one of Abu Dhabi's oldest, liveliest seafood hubs with on-site cooking restaurants.

• Dhow Harbouroperational

  Traditional working harbour where wooden dhows moor several abreast, still used for fishing and cargo; a popular sunset spot and starting point for dhow cruises, central to the area's authentic port character.

• Carpet Souk (Mina Carpet Market)operational

  Long-running market on Al Mina Street with around 100 shops selling carpets, rugs and cushions imported from Pakistan, Afghanistan, Turkey and Iran. A heritage retail draw within the souk cluster.

• Iranian Souk & Fruit and Vegetable Soukoperational

  Cluster of traditional Mina markets selling handicrafts, household goods, plants and fresh produce, offering an authentic local-life shopping experience alongside the fish and carpet markets.

• Abu Dhabi Cornicheoperational

  Abu Dhabi's landmark waterfront promenade and Blue Flag beach immediately to the west/southwest of Mina Zayed, providing cycling/walking paths, parks and beachfront leisure within a short distance of the district.

• Abu Dhabi Metro Line (Zayed Sports City – Mina Zayed/CBD)under construction · 2030

  Planned 18 km automated metro line (5 km underground, ~17 stations) running from Zayed Sports City to the Mina Zayed/central business district area, terminating in this district. Construction has begun under three split contracts; targeted operational around 2030. Abu Dhabi has no operating metro yet.

• Mina Zayed Redevelopment Master Plan (Modon + Aldar)under construction

  Flagship ~3 million sqm urban regeneration of the historic Mina Zayed port district, jointly led by Modon Properties (heritage markets, Fisherman's Wharf) and Aldar Properties (1.5 million sqm gross floor area seafront destination). Phase 2 launched in 2025 transforming the old port into an integrated residential, commercial, cultural and waterfront destination with promenades and green spaces.

• Mina Zayed Fisherman's Wharfunder construction

  Modon Properties waterfront leisure, dining and retail destination approved by Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed, anchored on the historic fishing harbour. Phase 1B main works underway (Trojan/contractors); blends F&B, promenade and the new fish market with the area's port heritage.

• Mina Zayed Specialised Markets & Wholesale Souk (Modon)under construction

  Modon-built cluster of new and upgraded markets including fruit & vegetable, meat, dates, spices, carpets, antiques, books and a wholesale market, plus F&B outlets, replacing the legacy souks while preserving Abu Dhabi's port-city heritage.

• Mina Zayed New Road Network & Main Tunnelunder construction

  New internal road system for the redevelopment; the main tunnel with directional ramps and associated roads (Phase 1 infrastructure) opened to traffic, improving access into the district. Built by Itinera with secant-pile works ahead of further phases.

• Abu Dhabi Tram Network (Phase 1)announced · 2030

  City-wide light-rail/tram programme by Abu Dhabi Transport; Phase 1 (~20 km) links Yas Island to Zayed International Airport with construction expected to start 2026 and operations targeted by 2030. Later phases planned toward Reem Island and the city core; the wider network is intended to connect the Mina Zayed/CBD corridor.

• Aldar Mina Zayed Seafront Destinationapproved

  Aldar Properties' 1.5 million sqm gross-floor-area mixed-use seafront district forming the residential/commercial core of Mina Zayed's Phase 2, with luxury waterfront residences, a world-class promenade and pedestrian-oriented public realm. Announced as part of the 2025 redevelopment expansion.

• Al Maryah Island Financial District Expansion (Aldar + Mubadala)approved

  AED 60bn+ expansion of Al Maryah Island's financial and lifestyle district by Mubadala and Aldar, a short drive from Mina Zayed, adding offices, residences and retail (incl. The Galleria mall) that strengthen the wider downtown/CBD area the district connects to.

Frequently asked questions

Can foreigners buy property in Al Mina?

Yes — Al Mina is a freehold zone, so foreign buyers get full ownership with no residency requirement.

How far is Al Mina from downtown Dubai?

Al Mina is roughly 17 minutes from downtown by car. Upcoming infrastructure: Abu Dhabi Metro Line (Zayed Sports City – Mina Zayed/CBD), Mina Zayed Redevelopment Master Plan (Modon + Aldar), Mina Zayed Fisherman's Wharf, Mina Zayed Specialised Markets & Wholesale Souk (Modon), Mina Zayed New Road Network & Main Tunnel, Abu Dhabi Tram Network (Phase 1), Aldar Mina Zayed Seafront Destination, Al Maryah Island Financial District Expansion (Aldar + Mubadala).

What new projects are selling in Al Mina?

Current launches include Ocean Point by Emaar, Ocean Star by Emaar.

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