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

Parent area: Al Raha Beach

Precinct: Al Bandar — Al Hadeel occupies the western waterfront edge of the Al Bandar precinct

Developer: Aldar Properties

Launched: May 2014

Completed: December 2017

Ownership type: Freehold — available to all nationalities

Total units: 223 apartments and townhouses

Property types: Studios, 1–3 bedroom apartments, 3–5 bedroom townhouses, duplexes

Signature amenity: Infinity pool on the 10th floor

Position within Al Raha Beach: Western end of Al Raha Beach, the sub-community closest to Abu Dhabi city

Al Hadeel — Overview

Al Hadeel is the newest residential development within the Al Bandar precinct of Al Raha Beach — a freehold waterfront building by Aldar Properties launched in May 2014 and completed in December 2017. It occupies the western waterfront edge of the Al Bandar peninsula, the position in the Al Raha Beach district that sits closest to Abu Dhabi city and its road network. With 223 apartments and townhouses spanning studios through 5-bedroom townhouses, Al Hadeel is a moderately sized development that offers immediate access to all the Al Bandar community infrastructure — the 131-berth Al Bandar Marina, the Clubhouse, Spinneys, and the marina promenade — while maintaining its own distinct residential character as the most recent addition to the precinct.

The building is architecturally distinguished by its contemporary white facade, floor-to-ceiling windows, and glass-fronted balconies designed to maximise the sea and marina views available from the Al Bandar waterfront position. An infinity pool on the 10th floor is the development’s signature amenity — elevated above the community to provide panoramic views of the Arabian Gulf, the Al Raha Canal, and the Yas Island skyline on the horizon. The building’s walkways, pathways, and bridge connections link it directly to the Al Bandar mainland and the Al Raha Boulevard promenade network, making it possible to reach the marina promenade dining venues, Spinneys, and the Clubhouse entirely on foot.

Al Hadeel is fully freehold, and purchases of AED 2,000,000 or above qualify for the UAE 10-year Golden Visa. The development sold out on the day of its May 2014 launch — an indicator of the demand at the time for new-build, freehold Aldar product in the established Al Bandar precinct.

Al Hadeel is Aldar’s 2017-completed addition to the Al Bandar precinct — 223 freehold studios through 5-bedroom townhouses on the western waterfront edge of Al Raha Beach, with an infinity pool on the 10th floor and immediate access to Al Bandar’s marina, clubhouse, and promenade dining.

Location — Western Waterfront Edge of Al Bandar

Al Hadeel sits at the western waterfront edge of the Al Bandar precinct — the point in Al Raha Beach that is nearest to Abu Dhabi city and the E10 highway. Al Bandar Street, which runs alongside Al Hadeel, connects directly to Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street (the E10) within approximately two minutes, placing the full Abu Dhabi road network immediately accessible from the front door. This western position makes Al Hadeel one of the shortest-commute residential addresses in the entire Al Raha Beach district for residents travelling toward the Abu Dhabi city centre, Khalifa City hospitals, and Al Raha Gardens schools.

Abu Dhabi International Airport is approximately 10 minutes from Al Hadeel via the E10 and Airport Road — the building is approximately 5.2 km from the airport terminal. Yas Island is approximately 10–15 minutes to the east. Abu Dhabi city centre is approximately 20–25 minutes. Dubai is approximately 50 minutes via E11.

The Aldar HQ building — the Middle East’s first circular skyscraper — is positioned along the coast adjacent to the Al Bandar precinct, forming the most prominent visual landmark from Al Hadeel’s sea-facing balconies and the marina promenade.

The Residential Offer

Studios

Studios in Al Hadeel range from approximately 506 to 700 sq ft — compact, efficiently laid out units with an open kitchen, living area, bathroom, and balcony. All studios come fully fitted with plumbing and kitchen appliances, built-in wardrobes, and central air conditioning. Studios are the most accessible entry point into the Al Hadeel freehold market and consistently deliver among the strongest rental yields in the development.*

One-Bedroom Apartments

One-bedroom apartments range from approximately 904 to 1,160 sq ft, with one bedroom, two bathrooms, a living area, a kitchen, and a balcony — some units have two balconies. The 1-bedroom configuration is the most numerous in the development and the most actively transacted in the secondary market, popular with airline professionals and corporate couples who want a well-positioned Al Raha Beach waterfront address within a clearly defined budget.*

Two-Bedroom Apartments

Two-bedroom apartments range from approximately 1,300 to 1,920 sq ft, with two bedrooms, three bathrooms, a living area, a kitchen, and a balcony. The range in size is meaningful — the larger 1,920 sq ft units are spacious family apartments that outsize many 3-bedroom units in other Al Raha Beach buildings. All 2-bedroom units are fully fitted.*

Three-Bedroom Apartments

Three-bedroom apartments range from approximately 2,380 to 3,000 sq ft, with three bedrooms, four bathrooms, a living area, a maid’s room, a kitchen, and a large terrace. Some units have two balconies rather than a terrace. At the upper end of 3,000 sq ft, these are among the most generously sized apartment configurations available in the Al Bandar precinct.*

Townhouses — 3 to 5 Bedrooms

Al Hadeel’s townhouses are the most distinctive product in the development — large multi-level homes with private entrance courtyards, external terraced areas, and sizes that no apartment format can match. Three-bedroom townhouses range from approximately 3,622 to 3,665 sq ft and include three bedrooms, five bathrooms, a dining area, a maid’s room, a walk-in closet, a kitchen, a terrace, and a patio. Five-bedroom townhouses are approximately 5,933 sq ft and include five bedrooms, five bathrooms, a dining area, a maid’s room, a walk-in closet, a kitchen, a terrace, and a patio. The private entry courtyard is the defining architectural feature of the Al Hadeel townhouses — a semi-private outdoor space that provides a transition between the public promenade and the home interior that apartment formats cannot replicate.

Duplexes

Duplexes in Al Hadeel are available in the upper bedroom configurations, occupying two levels within the building and providing the spatial variety of multi-floor living — with distinct floor-level separation between living areas and bedrooms — within the apartment complex format rather than requiring the full standalone townhouse footprint.

Amenities

Al Hadeel’s own building amenities include a fully equipped gym, an adult swimming pool, a children’s swimming pool, an infinity pool on the 10th floor with panoramic sea views, a children’s playground at ground level, BBQ areas, a park area with jogging paths, and covered underground parking. Buildings operate under 24/7 CCTV surveillance and trained security staff, with maintenance personnel keeping the development in managed condition.

The 10th floor infinity pool is worth specific mention — it is one of the very few elevated infinity pool configurations in the Al Raha Beach sub-community buildings, and its position provides views across the Arabian Gulf and the Al Raha Canal that ground-level pool facilities cannot replicate. For residents in the studios and 1-bedroom apartments whose units are more compact, the communal rooftop pool and sun deck serves as a genuine outdoor living extension to the interior.

In addition to the building’s own amenities, Al Hadeel residents have full access to the wider Al Bandar community infrastructure: the Clubhouse (gymnasium, outdoor swimming pool with jacuzzi, squash courts, dance studio, billiards room, children’s playroom, juice bar), the Spinneys supermarket, the marina promenade restaurants and cafes, and the Al Bandar Marina (131 berths, 6.5m–24m, 220m visitor pontoon, managed by Aldar Marinas LLC). This shared access to Al Bandar’s established amenity base is a significant part of the Al Hadeel residential proposition — the development is small enough not to replicate all community-level infrastructure independently, but large enough to benefit from the Al Bandar precinct’s full offering.

Dining on the Doorstep

Pacifico TIKI Dining and Lounge, Ornina Arabian Lounge, Desert Lotus, and Art House Cafe are all within approximately a 2–5 minute walk of Al Hadeel, located on the Al Bandar marina promenade. These dining options represent the most active restaurant cluster in the Al Raha Beach district for waterfront evening dining and weekend brunches. Residents of Al Hadeel walk to the marina promenade rather than driving — a practical daily convenience that distinguishes living in the Al Bandar precinct from sub-communities where dining requires a car journey. Nolu’s Restaurant is within a 5-minute walk. The Al Raha Beach Hotel is accessible via Channel Street within a short drive, extending the immediate dining and hospitality catchment with its eight onsite venues.

Property Prices in Al Hadeel

Sale Prices

Overall range: Studios from AED 840,000; 1BR from approximately AED 1,250,000*

1-bedroom average: Approximately AED 1,400,000–1,450,000 from live listings*

2-bedroom: From approximately AED 2,000,000; average AED 2,296,522*

3-bedroom apartments: From approximately AED 3,500,000–4,000,000*

Townhouses and duplexes: From approximately AED 2,500,000; 5BR ~5,933 sq ft at premium pricing*

Overall average: Approximately AED 3,210,000 across all available stock on market*

All Al Hadeel property 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 unit-specific pricing.*

Rental Prices

Apartment rents in Al Hadeel range from AED 100,000 to AED 300,000 per year.*

Studios: From approximately AED 100,000 per year*

1-bedroom apartments: From approximately AED 120,000–150,000 per year*

2-bedroom apartments: From approximately AED 150,000–200,000 per year*

3-bedroom apartments: From approximately AED 220,000–300,000 per year*

All figures are indicative asking prices. Contact Address Point Properties for current listings and verified availability.*

Investment in Al Hadeel

Al Hadeel’s investment credentials are supported by published market data. The average return on investment in Al Hadeel is approximately 7.2%*, with studios delivering approximately 7.8%* and 1-bedroom apartments approximately 7.4%* — both above the Al Raha Beach corridor average. The 2-bedroom return is approximately 6.4%*. These figures reflect the strong demand from the corporate and airline professional tenant base that the Al Bandar precinct consistently attracts, and the relative scarcity of new-build freehold Aldar product delivered in an established, functioning community.

Al Hadeel is among the most actively listed sub-communities in Al Raha Beach for apartment sales according to market research, consistently outpacing Al Raha Lofts, Al Bandar, and Al Zeina in listing volume. This transaction depth is an indicator of both supply and buyer interest, giving investors more comparable data points for pricing decisions than thinner-listed communities within the corridor.* Contact Address Point Properties for current yield analysis by unit type.*

Healthcare

HealthPlus Family Clinic Al Bandar is within the Al Bandar precinct — the closest in-community primary care facility to Al Hadeel residents, accessible on foot. For specialist outpatient care, Tajmeel Specialized Medical Center is within the wider Al Raha Beach corridor. For hospital-level care, Mediclinic Khalifa City and NMC Royal Hospital Khalifa City are both accessible within approximately 10–12 minutes via the E10. Amana Healthcare Medical and Rehabilitation Hospital is also accessible within 10 minutes.

Schools and Nurseries

Raha International School in Al Raha Gardens — Abu Dhabi’s first IB-accredited school, established 2006 — is approximately 8 minutes from Al Hadeel via the E10, making it the primary school for most Al Hadeel families. GEMS American Academy in Khalifa City is approximately 10 minutes and offers the American and IB curricula. The Canadian International School in Khalifa City A follows the Alberta Programme. Yellow Submarine Nursery is accessible in the Al Muneera and Al Zeina vicinity. The wider Al Raha Gardens school cluster, including Yasmina British Academy, is accessible within the same 8–10 minute school run.

Getting Around from Al Hadeel

By Bus

The Al Rahah St / Al Bandar bus stop is approximately a 2-minute walk from Al Hadeel and serves routes 170 and 175, connecting directly to Abu Dhabi’s city centre and wider bus network. Al Bandar St / Al Bandar, served by bus 210, is approximately a 12-minute walk. These two stops give Al Hadeel residents the most walkable public transport access in the Al Bandar precinct.

By Car

Al Bandar Street connects to the E10 highway (Al Salam Street / Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street) within approximately two minutes. Abu Dhabi International Airport is approximately 10 minutes via Airport Road. Yas Island is approximately 10–15 minutes. Abu Dhabi city centre is approximately 20–25 minutes in normal traffic. Dubai is approximately 50 minutes via E11. Covered underground parking is allocated per unit.

By Water Taxi

Abu Dhabi Maritime Water Taxi connects the Al Bandar Marina to Yas Bay and Yas Marina on Yas Island, with standard one-way fares of approximately AED 10 per adult. For residents travelling to Yas Island events — Formula 1, concerts at Etihad Arena, Yas Marina dining — the water taxi bypasses the E10 entirely and provides a scenic 15-minute connection to the island. Halla Walla Watersports Club at the marina also provides waterskiing, wakeboarding, kayaking, and fishing for residents and day visitors.

Al Hadeel vs the Other Al Bandar Buildings

Within the Al Bandar precinct, the choice between Al Hadeel and the earlier buildings — Al Naseem Residences (towers A, B, C), Al Barza, and Al Manara — comes down largely to vintage and apartment scale. Al Hadeel (completed December 2017) is the newest building in the precinct by seven years, with the most contemporary fittings, the 10th-floor infinity pool, and layouts that reflect the demand intelligence Aldar had accumulated from six years of Al Bandar occupancy data. The earlier Al Naseem towers (2010) offer the distinctive wrap-around glass balconies and the largest unit range in the precinct. Al Barza (2010) offers the mid-rise, exposed-brickwork format at a typically lower price point. Al Hadeel sits at the premium end of the Al Bandar sale market in terms of unit finish and amenity specification, with Al Naseem’s largest configurations at Al Manara representing the only format that clearly exceeds it in scale.*

Al Hadeel and the Al Bandar Community Lifestyle

Residents of Al Hadeel share the Al Bandar community lifestyle in full. The marina promenade — Al Raha Beach’s most active waterfront dining and social strip — is accessible on foot from Al Hadeel in under five minutes, passing through walkways and bridge connections that Aldar integrated into the development’s design. Pacifico TIKI, Ornina, and Desert Lotus are the anchor dining venues; the promenade also supports Art House Cafe and a range of smaller F&B outlets that serve as de facto neighbourhood social spaces for residents across all four Al Bandar buildings. The Halla Walla Watersports Club at the marina provides waterskiing, wakeboarding, kayaking, paddleboarding, and fishing for residents and day visitors through the cooler season — October to April being the primary operating window for on-water recreation.

The canal-side cycling and jogging track that connects Al Hadeel and the rest of Al Bandar westward through Al Dana, Al Seef, and the quieter western communities is also directly accessible from Al Hadeel. Residents who cycle the route eastward can reach Al Muneera in approximately 10–15 minutes and Al Zeina’s beachfront in approximately 20–25 minutes — covering the full 11-kilometre coastal extent of the Al Raha Beach district without leaving the promenade network. The cycling route is one of the more genuinely usable active transport corridors in Abu Dhabi’s suburban residential landscape, given the flat terrain, the consistent sea breeze in the cooler months, and the promenade infrastructure maintained by Aldar across the entire district.

Al Raha Gardens — The School Corridor

Directly across the E10 from the Al Raha Beach waterfront lies Al Raha Gardens — the villa-based sister community to Al Raha Beach and the location of the district’s two most sought-after international schools. Raha International School (IB programme, Abu Dhabi’s first IB-accredited school, established 2006) is approximately 8 minutes from Al Hadeel via the E10 junction and the Al Raha Gardens internal road. Yasmina British Academy, following the British National Curriculum, is in the same complex, accessible in the same timeframe. For Al Hadeel families, the school run is one of the shorter in the Al Raha Beach corridor — the western position of the development, close to the E10 junction, means less distance to the Gardens than from the eastern communities of Al Muneera or Al Zeina.

The Al Raha Gardens community also provides the nearest villa residential environment to Al Hadeel for families who need to compare apartment-based Al Raha Beach living with villa options in the adjacent area. Al Raha Gardens is freehold for UAE nationals and includes 11 sub-communities with a range of villa typologies; it is a natural secondary reference point for families at the Al Hadeel price range who are also weighing villa options in the E10 corridor.

Al Raha Mall and Channel Street

Al Raha Mall is directly accessible from Al Hadeel via Channel Street — the road that runs between the Al Bandar precinct and the Al Raha Beach Hotel and mall complex. The journey from Al Hadeel to Al Raha Mall is approximately 5 minutes by car, covering the short distance between the western Al Bandar waterfront and the mall’s Channel Street entrance. Al Raha Mall provides a cinema, fashion retail, food court, and entertainment — the nearest full-service shopping and cinema complex to Al Hadeel without joining the E10. The Al Raha Beach Hotel is also accessed via Channel Street, providing residents with 5-star dining, spa, and beach facilities within the same short corridor.

Frequently Asked Questions — Al Hadeel

When was Al Hadeel completed?

Al Hadeel was launched in May 2014, when all apartments sold out on the launch day, and completed in December 2017. The development is a modern project by Aldar Properties located in the Al Bandar precinct of Al Raha Beach. It is the newest residential building in the Al Bandar precinct, completed seven years after the original Al Naseem, Al Barza, and Al Manara buildings that anchor the rest of the sub-community. The building was constructed by Al Fara’a, an Aldar-appointed contractor with a track record of delivering schools and shopping malls for the developer.

How many units does Al Hadeel have?

Al Hadeel contains 223 apartments and townhouses in total. The property mix spans studios, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedroom apartments, plus 3-bedroom and 5-bedroom townhouses and duplexes. This makes it a moderately scaled development — smaller than Al Naseem Residences (366 apartments across three towers) but offering a wider property type range by including large townhouses and duplexes alongside the apartment inventory.

What makes Al Hadeel different from the other Al Bandar buildings?

Three things distinguish Al Hadeel from the original Al Bandar buildings. First, vintage: it was completed in 2017, seven years after Al Naseem, Al Barza, and Al Manara, giving it the most contemporary finishes and specifications in the precinct. Second, the 10th-floor infinity pool — a signature amenity not found in the earlier Al Bandar buildings, providing panoramic Gulf views from an elevated pool deck. Third, the townhouse inventory: Al Hadeel offers 3-bedroom and 5-bedroom townhouses with private courtyards and terraces that the earlier apartment-only configurations in Al Naseem and Al Barza do not provide. All Al Hadeel property is freehold, in common with the rest of the Al Bandar precinct.

What are rental prices in Al Hadeel?

Apartments in Al Hadeel rent for between AED 100,000 and AED 300,000 per year.* Studios start from approximately AED 100,000 per year; 1-bedroom apartments from approximately AED 120,000–150,000 per year; 2-bedroom apartments from approximately AED 150,000–200,000 per year; 3-bedroom apartments from approximately AED 220,000–300,000 per year. All figures are indicative asking prices from market research and subject to change. For current availability and verified rental listings, contact Address Point Properties.*

What is the return on investment at Al Hadeel?

Published market data as of 2025 shows an overall average return on investment in Al Hadeel of approximately 7.2%.* By unit type: studios approximately 7.8%; 1-bedroom apartments approximately 7.4%; 2-bedroom apartments approximately 6.4%. These yields reflect strong demand from the corporate and airline professional tenant demographic that the Al Bandar precinct attracts, driven by its 10-minute airport proximity, the licensed marina dining scene, and the freehold waterfront setting. Yield estimates are indicative and vary by specific unit, floor level, and view. Contact Address Point Properties for current investment analysis.*

Is Al Hadeel freehold?

Yes — all property in Al Hadeel is freehold and available for purchase by all nationalities. Al Hadeel 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, which applies to apartments, townhouses, and duplexes in the development.

Summary

Al Hadeel is Aldar Properties’ 2017-completed addition to the Al Bandar precinct of Al Raha Beach — 223 freehold units (studios through 5BR townhouses and duplexes) on the western waterfront edge of Al Raha Beach, the position closest to Abu Dhabi city and the airport. Launched May 2014; sold out on launch day; completed December 2017. Contemporary white facade with floor-to-ceiling windows and glass balconies. Signature amenity: infinity pool on the 10th floor. Building amenities: gym, adult pool, children’s pool, BBQ areas, jogging track, covered parking, 24/7 security. Residents have full access to Al Bandar’s Clubhouse, Spinneys, and Al Bandar Marina (131 berths, 6.5m–24m). Marina promenade dining (Pacifico TIKI, Ornina, Desert Lotus) within 2–5 minutes walk. Bus routes 170 and 175 stop 2 minutes walk. HealthPlus Family Clinic Al Bandar in-precinct. Raha International School (IB) 8 minutes; airport 10 minutes. Sale range from AED 840,000 (studio) to AED 4,000,000+ (3BR apartment)*; rent AED 100,000–300,000 per year*. ROI approximately 7.2% average; studio 7.8%; 1BR 7.4%.*

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