Al Muneera, Al Raha Beach — Complete Community Guide (2026)

Parent area: Al Raha Beach

Developer: Aldar Properties

Completed: Phase 1 (island) November 2011; Phase 2 (mainland) January 2012

Ownership type: Freehold — available to all nationalities

Total area: 294,519 sq m

Residential units: 1,286 apartments + 148 townhouses + 11 beachside villas = 1,445 total

Property types: 1–4 bedroom apartments; 4-bedroom townhouses; 5-bedroom beachside villas

Structure: Island precinct and mainland precinct, connected by a 12-storey office tower and pedestrian retail bridge

Commercial tower: Al Noor — 12-storey commercial office building on the mainland

Position within Al Raha Beach: Between Al Bandar (to the west) and Al Zeina (to the east); directly adjacent to Al Bandar

Al Muneera — Overview

Al Muneera is Aldar Properties’ largest mixed-use community within Al Raha Beach — a development of 1,445 homes built across an island and a mainland precinct, connected by a pedestrian retail bridge that passes through the community’s 12-storey Al Noor commercial office tower. Completed in phases between November 2011 and January 2012, Al Muneera is the most structurally complex and architecturally distinctive sub-community in the Al Raha Beach district, with its island-and-canal geometry giving it a maritime character that is unique among Abu Dhabi’s suburban residential developments.

The community is positioned between Al Bandar to its west and Al Zeina to its east — it is the central community of the three flagship Al Raha Beach sub-communities, sharing a three-minute road connection to Al Bandar and a six-minute connection to Al Zeina. The canal that separates the island from the mainland is Al Muneera’s most defining physical feature: it creates a genuinely waterfront environment on multiple sides of the residential buildings, with cafes, restaurants, and promenade walkways running along its edges and the Al Muneera Beach Plaza retail strip facing the Arabian Gulf from the island’s beachfront.

Al Muneera sits alongside the Aldar HQ building — the Middle East’s first circular skyscraper — which is positioned just along the coast in the adjacent corridor, making it a daily landmark visible from the Al Muneera promenade. The community faces directly across the water toward Yas Island, with views of the Yas Island hotels and theme parks visible in the evenings from the beachfront.

Al Muneera is Al Raha Beach’s most structurally distinctive sub-community — 1,445 homes across an island and mainland precinct, connected by a pedestrian retail bridge, with 11 beachside villas, a private beach, a waterfront canal promenade, and the Al Muneera Beach Plaza retail strip facing the Arabian Gulf.

The Island and Mainland Precincts

The Island — Al Rahba and Al Maha Towers

The island precinct is the first phase of Al Muneera and houses 636 apartments across four buildings, 64 four-bedroom townhouses along the canal, and all 11 of the community’s beachside villas. The residential towers are Al Rahba 1, Al Rahba 2, Al Maha 1, and Al Maha 2.

Al Rahba 1 and Al Rahba 2 are architecturally distinctive for their unique circular design — a configuration that provides curved, floor-to-ceiling windows offering panoramic views of the Arabian Gulf. The circular tower form gives units a wraparound relationship with the waterfront that conventional rectangular towers cannot achieve. Al Maha 1 and Al Maha 2 sit slightly behind the Al Rahba towers and provide views along the full length of Al Raha Beach in both directions.

The 11 beachside villas are the most exclusive addresses in Al Muneera — situated on absolute waterfront at the island’s edge, with 5-bedroom configurations across three levels, sizes ranging from 547 sq m to 592 sq m (approximately 5,888–6,372 sq ft), private swimming pools, private gardens, and the full range of premium kitchen and bathroom fittings. These are among the most coveted residential units in the entire Al Raha Beach district, combining the privacy and space of villa living with an uninterrupted beachfront position visible to no other building in the development.

The island’s 64 four-bedroom townhouses are positioned along the canal — offering the combination of multi-level family living, canal views, and proximity to the retail promenade that makes the island townhouses consistently popular with families seeking an alternative to apartment living within the Al Muneera community.

The Mainland — Al Nada and Al Sana Towers

The mainland precinct houses 650 apartments across four buildings — Al Nada 1, Al Nada 2, Al Sana 1, and Al Sana 2 — and 84 four-bedroom townhouses along the canal and the public corniche. Al Nada 1 and Al Nada 2 sit at the back of the development, overlooking the townhouses and the canal across to the Gulf. Al Sana 1 and Al Sana 2 offer modern apartments with generous balconies and direct access to the retail and dining promenade of the community.

The mainland’s 84 four-bedroom townhouses run along the canal and the public corniche, facing the waterway. There are a total of 148 four-bedroom townhouses across the island and mainland combined, making Al Muneera the single largest source of townhouse supply within the Al Raha Beach district.

The Al Noor Office Tower and Pedestrian Retail Bridge

The Al Noor building — the community’s 12-storey commercial office tower — is positioned on the mainland side and serves a dual function: as the primary commercial office provision within the Al Muneera development, and as the structural connection point from which the pedestrian retail bridge links the mainland to the island. The bridge arrives at the island-side beachfront, and its walkway is lined with cafes, restaurants, and retail outlets that animate the crossing between the two precincts. This integration of the commercial tower and the pedestrian connection is one of the more distinctive urban planning elements of the Al Muneera design — the office tower becomes a gateway rather than a standalone commercial object, embedded in the daily pedestrian flow of the community.

Al Muneera Beach Plaza

Al Muneera Beach Plaza is the community’s open-air retail strip on the island beachfront — a seafront lifestyle destination where all shops and F&B outlets face directly onto the Arabian Gulf. Located at 44 Al Raha Boulevard, the plaza features a wide promenade with views across the water to Yas Island and Ferrari World. The nearest confirmed bus stop is the Al Rahah St / Etihad Airways Centre stop, approximately a six-minute walk. The plaza is open daily 6am–10pm.

Confirmed tenants at Al Muneera Beach Plaza include Leopold’s of London (British brasserie), Berris La Brioche (pastries and cafe), Lilies Café, and Circle K convenience store. The Meylas Emirati Restaurant — one of the few dedicated Emirati dining venues in the Al Raha Beach corridor — is located within the Al Muneera beachfront development, serving traditional dishes including machboos, salonat badu, and luqaimat (sweet doughnuts with date syrup). The restaurant has been recommended by Lonely Planet and consistently cited as one of the best options in Abu Dhabi for an authentic Emirati dining experience, drawing visitors specifically to Al Muneera.

Amenities Within Al Muneera

Al Muneera’s community amenities span both precincts and include fully equipped gymnasiums, swimming pools, steam rooms, saunas, children’s play areas, community gardens, a clubhouse, and both a canal promenade and a waterfront promenade. The community’s Seashell water feature is a landmark along the waterfront promenade — a sculptural water installation that is consistently referenced as one of the community’s identifying visual elements. All units are equipped with district cooling systems, a standard across the Al Raha Beach development. Underground parking serves apartment residents; villa and townhouse residents have personal parking spaces allocated to each unit.

The private beach accessible to Al Muneera residents is one of the community’s most valued amenities — alongside Al Zeina, Al Muneera is one of the very few Abu Dhabi residential communities where private sandy beach access is a standard resident entitlement rather than an optional paid amenity. The beach faces the Arabian Gulf and is positioned directly on the island precinct, accessible from the island residential buildings and via the pedestrian bridge from the mainland towers.

Property in Al Muneera

Apartment Breakdown (from Primary Source)

Al Muneera’s 1,286 apartments are distributed across the eight towers as follows:

1-bedroom apartments: 312 total (island towers: 42 each in Al Maha 1 and Al Maha 2; mainland towers: 63 each in Al Sana 1 and Al Sana 2, 51 each in Al Nada 1 and Al Nada 2)

2-bedroom apartments: 472 total (island: 40 each in Al Maha 1, Al Maha 2, Al Rahba 1, Al Rahba 2; mainland: 64 each in Al Sana 1, Al Sana 2; 94 each in Al Nada 1, Al Nada 2); sizes 124–137 sq m

3-bedroom apartments: 354 total (island: 117 each in Al Rahba 1 and Al Rahba 2; 34 each in Al Maha 1 and Al Maha 2; mainland: remaining allocation across Al Nada and Al Sana towers)

4-bedroom apartments: 148 total (island: 37 each in Al Rahba 1 and Al Rahba 2; 10 each in Al Maha 1 and Al Maha 2; mainland: 27 each in Al Nada 1 and Al Nada 2); sizes 210–228 sq m

All apartments have sea views, equipped kitchens, and balconies on 2-bedroom and above. All 4-bedroom apartments have two allocated car spaces.

Sale Prices

1-bedroom average: Approximately AED 1,290,000*

2-bedroom average: Approximately AED 1,900,000*

3-bedroom average: Approximately AED 3,000,000*

4-bedroom average: Approximately AED 3,400,000*

Apartment sale range: AED 1,500,000 to AED 2,690,000 average across available stock*

Villas (5BR, absolute waterfront): Premium pricing; 547–592 sq m (approx 5,888–6,372 sq ft)*

All property in Al Muneera is freehold. Purchases of AED 2,000,000 or above qualify for the UAE 10-year Golden Visa. Contact Address Point Properties for current availability and verified pricing.*

Rental Prices

Overall apartment range: AED 90,000 to AED 300,000 per year*

Al Nada buildings: AED 120,000–165,000 per year; units 885–1,560 sq ft*

Al Sana buildings: AED 110,000–160,000 per year; units 872–1,556 sq ft*

Overall community average: Approximately AED 150,000 per year across all apartment types*

Townhouses: AED 150,000 upward; villas to AED 1,000,000 per year depending on size*

Contact Address Point Properties for current rental listings and verified availability.*

Healthcare

The closest in-district healthcare options for Al Muneera residents are HealthPlus Family Clinic Al Bandar — three minutes away in the adjacent Al Bandar community — and Burjeel Medical Centre Al Zeina — six minutes east in Al Zeina. Healthpoint Hospital, the specialist sports medicine and orthopaedic facility within the Al Raha Beach corridor, is also accessible within the district. NMC Royal Hospital Khalifa City, one of the leading hospital networks in Abu Dhabi, is 12 minutes from Al Muneera via the E10 and Khalifa City. Mediclinic Khalifa City and the broader Khalifa City private hospital cluster are accessible within a similar timeframe.

Schools and Nurseries

In-Community and Nearby Nurseries

Odyssey Nursery operates a branch in Al Muneera — part of the same Reggio Emilia curriculum network confirmed at Al Zeina. Kids Academy Etihad Nursery serves the community with a further early years option. Treehouse Nursery, Oxford Nursery, and Little Smarties Nursery are all accessible within approximately six minutes. The concentration of nursery provision within and around Al Muneera is particularly relevant to the community’s family demographic, which relies on walkable or very short-drive nursery access for daily drop-off.

Primary and Secondary Schools

Raha International School in Al Raha Gardens — Abu Dhabi’s first IB-accredited school, established 2006 — is seven minutes from Al Muneera and is the primary school choice for most Al Muneera families. Yasmina British Academy, also in Al Raha Gardens, follows the British National Curriculum and is accessible in the same timeframe. GEMS American Academy in Khalifa City is approximately 10 minutes. Al Yasmina School, Crescent International School, and Al Bahya Private School are among the further options accessible from the wider Al Raha Beach corridor.

Higher Education

Khalifa University (MASDAR Campus and SAN Campus) is 8–12 minutes from Al Muneera. Abu Dhabi University is 19 minutes. The wider university cluster — Zayed University, Abu Dhabi University — is accessible within the 15–20 minute highway corridor to the southeast.

Getting Around from Al Muneera

By Bus

Bus routes 170, 175, and K4 serve the Al Raha Beach corridor with stops accessible from Al Muneera. The nearest confirmed stop is the Al Rahah St / Etihad Airways Centre stop — approximately six minutes’ walk from the Al Muneera Beach Plaza. The Al Zeina bus stations (routes 170, 175, K4) are six minutes away by car and provide the broadest in-district public transport access in the Al Raha Beach corridor.

By Water Taxi

Abu Dhabi Maritime Water Taxi service connects Al Muneera to Yas Bay and Yas Marina on Yas Island. Standard one-way fares are approximately AED 10 per adult. This provides a scenic water-based alternative to road travel for residents visiting Yas Island’s dining, entertainment, and event venues — particularly useful during major events when the E10 sees increased traffic. The pedestrian connection through the development and to the waterfront also allows residents with private vessels to access the Al Bandar Marina three minutes away.

By Car

Al Raha Boulevard connects Al Muneera directly to the E10 highway (Al Salam Street / Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street). Abu Dhabi International Airport is approximately 10 minutes via Airport Road. Yas Island is approximately 14 minutes. Abu Dhabi city centre is approximately 20–25 minutes in normal traffic. Dubai is approximately 50 minutes via E11. All apartments have allocated underground parking; villas and townhouses have personal parking spaces.

Al Muneera vs Al Bandar vs Al Zeina

Al Muneera occupies a distinctive middle position in the Al Raha Beach sub-community spectrum. It shares the private beach access that distinguishes Al Zeina from Al Bandar, but also shares proximity to licensed dining and the active Al Bandar Marina scene that Al Bandar is centred on. Its canal-and-island structure gives it a visual and lifestyle character that neither Al Bandar nor Al Zeina replicates — the canal views, the pedestrian bridge promenade, and the Seashell water feature create a daily environment that is its own rather than derivative of its neighbours.

For families, Al Muneera offers comparable beach access and school proximity to Al Zeina, with the additional advantage of the Beach Plaza retail strip on the island. For professionals, it offers a closer connection to the Al Bandar Marina social scene than Al Zeina, while maintaining a quieter residential character than Al Bandar itself. For investors, the volume and variety of the development — 1,445 units across the full price spectrum — provides a broader selection of entry points than either Al Bandar (510 units) or Al Zeina (1,221 units).*

Investment in Al Muneera

Al Muneera’s combination of freehold status, private beach access, and its mixed-use structure (residential plus commercial office tower) positions it as one of the more complete investment propositions within Al Raha Beach. The range of unit types and price points — from entry-level 1BR apartments to beachside villas — allows investors to target specific yield profiles or capital growth segments within a single development. Rental yields across the Al Raha Beach corridor range from 5–7% depending on sub-community and unit type.* For specific yield projections by building and unit type, contact Address Point Properties.*

Frequently Asked Questions — Al Muneera

How is Al Muneera structured?

Al Muneera is built across two precincts — an island and a mainland — connected by a pedestrian retail bridge that passes through the 12-storey Al Noor commercial office tower. The island holds 636 apartments (in Al Rahba 1, Al Rahba 2, Al Maha 1, Al Maha 2), 64 canal-facing townhouses, and all 11 of the community’s exclusive beachside villas. The mainland holds 650 apartments (in Al Nada 1, Al Nada 2, Al Sana 1, Al Sana 2) and 84 canal-facing townhouses. The canal between the two precincts is lined with cafes, restaurants, and walkway promenades.

Does Al Muneera have a private beach?

Yes — Al Muneera has a private beach for community residents, accessible from the island precinct. It is one of only two Al Raha Beach sub-communities with private beach access, alongside Al Zeina. Al Bandar does not have a dedicated private beach. The beach faces the Arabian Gulf with direct views toward Yas Island across the water.

What rental prices can I expect in Al Muneera?

Apartment rents range from approximately AED 90,000 to AED 300,000 per year*, with the community average approximately AED 150,000*. Al Nada building apartments rent for AED 120,000–165,000 per year for units of 885–1,560 sq ft. Al Sana apartments rent for AED 110,000–160,000 per year for units of 872–1,556 sq ft. Townhouses and villas occupy the upper end of the range. All figures are indicative. Contact Address Point Properties for current listings.*

What nurseries and schools serve Al Muneera?

Odyssey Nursery operates a confirmed branch within Al Muneera (Reggio Emilia curriculum, 4 months to 4 years). Kids Academy Etihad Nursery serves the community. For primary schooling, Raha International School (IB, first in Abu Dhabi, established 2006) is 7 minutes away in Al Raha Gardens. Yasmina British Academy (British curriculum) is also in Al Raha Gardens at the same distance. GEMS American Academy in Khalifa City is approximately 10 minutes.

What makes the Al Rahba towers distinctive?

Al Rahba 1 and Al Rahba 2 on the island precinct are the only circular residential tower designs in the Al Raha Beach development. Their circular plan creates curved floor-to-ceiling windows on every apartment, giving units a panoramic, wraparound relationship with the Arabian Gulf that rectangular towers cannot replicate. The circular design is unique to Al Muneera within the Al Raha Beach district.

Is Al Muneera freehold?

Yes — all property in Al Muneera is freehold and available for purchase by all nationalities. Al Muneera is part of the Al Raha Beach designated freehold investment zone. Purchases of AED 2,000,000 or above qualify for the UAE 10-year Golden Visa. The freehold designation applies to apartments, townhouses, and villas.

Summary

Al Muneera is Aldar Properties’ largest and most structurally complex sub-community within Al Raha Beach — 1,445 units (1,286 apartments, 148 townhouses, 11 beachside villas) across an island and mainland precinct, completed in phases November 2011 and January 2012, positioned between Al Bandar (3 minutes west) and Al Zeina (6 minutes east). The island holds the circular Al Rahba towers, Al Maha towers, all 11 beachside villas (5BR, 547–592 sqm, private pool), and 64 canal townhouses. The mainland holds Al Nada and Al Sana towers and 84 canal townhouses. The two precincts are connected by a pedestrian retail bridge through the 12-storey Al Noor commercial tower. Al Muneera Beach Plaza is the open-air beachfront retail strip with Leopold’s of London, Berris La Brioche, and Meylas Emirati Restaurant. Carrefour anchors grocery provision. Odyssey Nursery is in-community; Raha International School (IB) is 7 minutes in Al Raha Gardens. HealthPlus Family Clinic Al Bandar is 3 minutes; NMC Royal Hospital Khalifa City is 12 minutes. Airport 10 minutes; Yas Island 14 minutes; city centre 20–25 minutes. All property freehold. Apartments from AED 90,000 rent; sale average AED 1,290,000–3,400,000 by bedroom type.*

Prices marked with an asterisk (*) are indicative only, sourced from market research, and subject to change without notice. All Al Muneera residential properties are freehold. Address Point Properties makes no warranty as to the accuracy or currency of the pricing information on this page.