Al Jazeera Tower — Building Guide, Al Markaziyah, Abu Dhabi

Al Jazeera Tower — Overview

Al Jazeera Tower is a 36-floor residential skyscraper on Adh Dhahar Street in the Al Markaziyah district of Abu Dhabi, positioned within a short walk of the Corniche waterfront and Abu Dhabi Beach. Completed in December 2020, the tower was commissioned by Al Otaiba Enterprises and designed by Al Suweidi Architecture — one of Abu Dhabi’s established practices with a portfolio spanning residential, commercial, and institutional projects across the emirate.

The building stands out along the eastern Corniche corridor for its distinctive architectural language: a modern glass façade composed of interlocking prismatic volumes and unitised 3D and 4D curtain wall panels arranged in repeating diamond-shaped patterns. This geometry is not purely decorative — the angled glass elements provide active solar heat protection during the day while maintaining natural light levels inside and preserving unobstructed views. An integrated façade lighting system ensures the building reads as a visual landmark after dark, particularly from the Corniche promenade and the park areas below.

With 352 residential apartments across 34 dedicated floors — plus a ground-floor retail and services zone, a mezzanine level, and a rooftop health club and swimming pool — Al Jazeera Tower offers a broad mix of 1 to 4-bedroom layouts. According to the building’s architects, 75% of the apartments have a direct sea view, which is a significant proportion for a tower on the Al Markaziyah grid rather than on the Corniche Road frontage itself. Three underground levels provide parking for 353 vehicles. The building is freehold, making its apartments available for purchase as well as lease.

Location and Setting

Al Jazeera Tower sits on Adh Dhahar Street, a secondary road running parallel to and a short distance from Corniche Road in the Al Hisn sub-zone of Al Markaziyah. This places it in what is arguably the most sought-after sub-section of the downtown grid — the strip of streets between the main commercial arteries of Hamdan and Electra to the south, and the Corniche waterfront to the north. Abu Dhabi Beach and the Corniche promenade are a 10-minute walk from the building’s entrance.

The broader urban context is dense and mixed-use in the characteristic Abu Dhabi downtown pattern: residential towers adjacent to government offices, bank headquarters, diplomatic facilities, hotels, and retail. Urban Park and Heritage Park are within the immediate neighbourhood, providing green space that is particularly valued in this central location. Markaziyah Gardens — the formal park at the eastern end of the Corniche — is within easy walking distance and offers jogging tracks, a fountain garden, and children’s facilities.

The building’s Corniche-adjacent setting means it shares an address tier with some of Abu Dhabi’s most prestigious residential towers. The Landmark, the César Pelli-designed 72-floor tower at 324 metres, is in the immediate vicinity on Al Hisn Street. Burj Mohammed Bin Rashid at the World Trade Centre Abu Dhabi — the city’s tallest building at 382 metres — is a short drive east. Nation Towers and Etihad Towers are on the western Corniche in Al Bateen, reachable in under 10 minutes by car.

Abu Dhabi International Airport is approximately 35 minutes away by car via Airport Road (E12). Dubai is around 90 minutes via E22. Al Reem Island is accessible in under 10 minutes by car through the Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Street connections, and Al Khalidiyah is adjacent to the west.

Unit Types and Apartment Layouts

Al Jazeera Tower offers 352 residential apartments across four bedroom configurations. All units are contained within the 34 dedicated residential floors, with the ground floor reserved for retail and services, a mezzanine showroom, and the roof floor given over to the communal health club and pool.

1-Bedroom Apartments

One-bedroom apartments in Al Jazeera Tower are the most accessible entry point in terms of price and are well-suited to single professionals and couples seeking a central Corniche-adjacent address. Units are fitted with tile flooring throughout, built-in wardrobes in the bedroom, a fully fitted kitchen with appliances, and central air conditioning. Panoramic windows are a consistent feature across the residential floors. Units on higher floors benefit from the sea-view orientation that the building’s design specifically maximises — the diamond-pattern glass panels and angular window configuration were engineered to provide Arabian Gulf views to the maximum number of units across all floor levels.

2-Bedroom Apartments

Two-bedroom apartments represent the most active rental segment in Al Jazeera Tower and are the most frequently listed on the market. Units typically run from approximately 1,700 to 1,950 square feet, providing generous layouts by Abu Dhabi Corniche-area standards. Most 2-bedroom units include multiple bathrooms, a living and dining area, a fitted kitchen, built-in wardrobes, a balcony, and covered parking. The building is listed as pet-friendly for tenants, which expands the appeal for families and professionals who travel with animals. Many of these units carry sea or park views depending on the floor and orientation within the building’s angular façade design.

3-Bedroom Apartments

Three-bedroom layouts in Al Jazeera Tower offer substantial living space — listings indicate units of approximately 2,000 square feet and above, with configurations including three bathrooms, a large living area, dining room, fitted kitchen, maid’s room, built-in wardrobes throughout, balcony, and basement parking. These are the preferred unit type for families with children and for households requiring dedicated workspace or live-in domestic arrangements. The sea-view proportion on higher floors makes these larger units particularly compelling, as the combination of size, setting, and amenities is competitive against comparable Corniche addresses.

4-Bedroom Apartments

Four-bedroom apartments represent the most expansive residential offering in the building. Units in this configuration include multiple master bedrooms, ensuite bathrooms, a maid’s room and bath, a guest powder room, a large open-plan or separate kitchen, and generous balcony space. These units appeal to larger families and to corporate tenants seeking premium furnished accommodation in a well-serviced central building. For current availability and specific unit specifications across all bedroom types, contact Address Point Properties.

Building Amenities and Facilities

Al Jazeera Tower provides a complete amenity package across its podium and rooftop levels, distinguishing it from many of the older mid-rise buildings in the surrounding Al Markaziyah grid.

Rooftop Health Club and Pool

The building’s architectural design reserves the roof floor for a communal health club and an outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers. The health club is fully equipped for fitness training with gym equipment, complemented by a sauna and a jacuzzi — a combination that supports both active exercise and recovery. The rooftop positioning provides an elevated perspective over the surrounding cityscape and, on clear days, the Arabian Gulf. This is a relatively premium offering for a residential tower in the Al Markaziyah district, where older stock in the same price bracket rarely provides comparable wellness facilities.

Children’s Play Area

A dedicated children’s play area is included within the building’s communal amenities, making Al Jazeera Tower practical for families with younger children who want on-site recreational space without needing to exit the building. This facility, combined with the nearby Urban Park and Heritage Park within walking distance, means family residents have multiple options for children’s outdoor activity close to home.

Security and Building Management

The building operates 24-hour security with a CCTV monitoring system, a staffed lobby, and on-site technical support and maintenance services. This level of building management is typical of the newer tower stock in Abu Dhabi and reflects the post-2015 expectation for professionally managed residential buildings in the premium segment. Residents benefit from controlled access throughout the building, integrated with the three-level underground parking structure.

Parking

Three underground levels accommodate 353 vehicles, providing one allocated parking space per residential unit with some provision for visitors. Underground parking in a Corniche-adjacent building in Abu Dhabi is a practical advantage, particularly for residents who commute by car — street parking in the immediate area can be difficult during weekday business hours and on weekend evenings when the Corniche attracts large numbers of visitors and residents alike.

Schools and Education Near Al Jazeera Tower

Nurseries

Residents of Al Jazeera Tower have access to nursery provision within the immediate Al Markaziyah area. Playhouse Nursery is a well-known option in the downtown district, accessible within a short drive. Blossom Nursery and King and Queen Nursery are both within a 5-minute drive of the building, suitable for toddlers and pre-school-age children. The density of residential and professional activity in Al Markaziyah supports a range of early years operators, and the area has historically been served by nurseries operating in ground-floor commercial units within the residential tower stock. Contact Address Point Properties for guidance on specific nursery availability near the building.

Primary and Secondary Schools

Al Markaziyah is a commercial and residential district rather than a dedicated school campus area, and families typically commute to schools in adjacent neighbourhoods. Al Mashael National Private School is within a 5-minute drive of the building — one of the frequently cited options for residents of the eastern Corniche towers. Al-Arabi Emirati International School is nearby, catering to students who follow the Arabic-medium national curriculum. Summit International School and Future Leaders School Abu Dhabi City, both within a 10-minute drive, follow curricula suitable for the district’s international resident population. GEMS Winchester School, a well-regarded British curriculum school, is accessible within approximately 10 minutes from Al Jazeera Tower.

For families interested in Repton School Abu Dhabi or Nord Anglia International School — both on Al Reem Island — these are achievable in 10 to 15 minutes by car, making them realistic options for school commutes from this address.

Higher Education

Al Markaziyah is one of the better-placed districts in Abu Dhabi for access to higher education institutions. Syscoms College is located opposite the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce within the district. Emirates College of Technology operates on Hamdan Street. Khalifa University — the UAE’s leading research university — is accessible in under 20 minutes by car. The proximity to major institutional employers in the downtown and Corniche corridor makes Al Jazeera Tower a practical base for academics and postgraduate students working across Abu Dhabi’s university and research sector.

Healthcare Near Al Jazeera Tower

Local Clinics

Al Jazeera Tower’s location in Al Markaziyah ensures good access to primary care without requiring a car journey. Central Clinic and NMC Royal Medical Centre are both within the area, providing routine consultations and outpatient services. Ahalia Hospital’s Hamdan Street branch is a short drive away and handles a broad range of general and specialist outpatient cases. Multiple pharmacies operate throughout the Corniche and Hamdan Street corridors, making everyday medication access straightforward for residents.

Nearby Hospitals

Corniche Hospital — Abu Dhabi’s largest government maternity hospital — is situated on the Corniche Road and is within a short drive. LLH Hospital in the city centre is accessible within 10 minutes. Mediclinic Al Noor Hospital is another established private hospital option within the Al Markaziyah and adjacent district catchment.

For specialist and referral-level care, Burjeel Hospital on Al Nahda Street is a JCI-accredited private hospital within reach of the tower. Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi — ranked among the region’s top hospitals — is on Al Maryah Island and accessible in approximately 15 minutes by car, providing world-class multi-specialty care for residents who require it.

Getting Around — Transport from Al Jazeera Tower

Public Transport

The nearest bus stops to Al Jazeera Tower are at Khalifa Bin Zayed Street / Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (a few minutes’ walk) and Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Street / World Trade Centre (a short walk in the opposite direction). These stops connect to Abu Dhabi’s bus network, which includes routes to most major destinations across the island and beyond. Bus lines 7, 8, 32, 40, 44, 54, 56, and others pass through the Al Markaziyah corridor, providing connections to Al Reem Island, Al Zahiyah / Abu Dhabi Mall, the airport, and further suburban areas. Taxis are readily available throughout the Corniche area at all hours, and both Careem and Uber operate across the district.

Roads and Highways

Adh Dhahar Street connects directly to the Corniche Road arterial at the northern end, giving residents immediate access to the Corniche waterfront and the westward route towards Al Bateen, Etihad Towers, and Emirates Palace. Heading east from the Corniche, the routes through the Al Markaziyah grid connect to Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum Street (Airport Road / E12), which provides access to Abu Dhabi International Airport in approximately 35 minutes. The Sheikh Khalifa Bridge and tunnel links to Al Reem Island are a short drive from the building, and the E11 highway towards Dubai begins a few kilometres south via Airport Road. Khalifa Bin Zayed Street runs north to south through the district and is one of the key arterials for car-based commuting within Abu Dhabi city.

Nearby Attractions

Restaurants and Dining

The Al Markaziyah and Corniche corridor surrounding Al Jazeera Tower offers one of the most diverse casual and mid-market dining landscapes in Abu Dhabi. At street level around the building and within the nearby retail zone, residents have access to cafes, traditional Arabic establishments, and informal dining spots that form part of the everyday fabric of Abu Dhabi downtown. The World Trade Centre Abu Dhabi — a 12-minute walk — houses Nando’s, Pancake House International, and a food court with multiple options. Lulu Hypermarket in the WTC provides full grocery provision with prepared food sections.

For a higher-quality dining experience, the western Corniche — accessible in under 15 minutes by car — is home to the restaurant floors of Nation Towers and Etihad Towers. The dining terrace at Nation Galleria overlooks the Corniche and the Arabian Gulf. Tim Hortons on Fatima Bint Mubarak Street and Lebanese restaurants along the 9th Street corridor near Hamdan Street are popular neighbourhood options within an easy walk or short drive.

Malls and Shopping

The World Trade Centre Abu Dhabi is the closest major shopping destination — a 12-minute walk or a 3-minute drive. Its WTC Mall houses Lulu Hypermarket, Spinneys, and a variety of retail and food vendors, while the WTC Souk — a traditional-style bazaar — provides a more curated and local shopping experience. Abu Dhabi Mall, in the adjacent Al Zahiyah area, is the largest mall in the downtown zone and contains VOX Cinemas, high-street fashion, and multiple dining options, reachable in 5 to 10 minutes by car. Madinat Zayed Shopping Centre, Hamdan Centre, and the Fotouh Al Khair Centre are also within the district and serve everyday shopping needs. Marina Mall on the Breakwater is a 15-minute drive along the Corniche.

Places of Worship

Mosques are abundant throughout the Al Markaziyah district, with several within easy walking distance of Al Jazeera Tower. The Khalifa Bin Zayed Mosque is located near the Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Street bus stop close to the building. For the wider faith community, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque — one of the world’s largest mosques and among Abu Dhabi’s most important cultural landmarks — is a 20-minute drive from the Corniche. Churches for Abu Dhabi’s Christian community are in adjacent districts; Cornerstone International Church on Al Reem Island is approximately 15 minutes by car.

Parks and Outdoors

Urban Park is immediately adjacent to Al Jazeera Tower, providing a green space with walking paths and seating within sight of the building. Heritage Park is also within the near neighbourhood, offering a further option for outdoor recreation. The Lake Park, a popular community green space in the Al Markaziyah grid, is a short walk away. Corniche Beach — Abu Dhabi’s 8-kilometre Blue Flag-certified waterfront — is a 10-minute walk from the building. The Corniche promenade offers cycling tracks, jogging paths, family beach zones, beachfront cafés, and regular evening programming throughout the outdoor season between October and April. Markaziyah Gardens, with its fountain centrepiece and play facilities, is at the eastern end of the Corniche and within comfortable walking distance for residents.

Attractions and Landmarks

Qasr Al Hosn — Abu Dhabi’s oldest building, with the Inner Fort dating to 1795 — is within a 15-minute walk of Al Jazeera Tower and is one of the most significant heritage sites in the UAE. The Cultural Foundation arts and performance centre, adjacent to Qasr Al Hosn, hosts year-round programming. The WTC’s Art Hub Gallery holds regular exhibitions of local and international contemporary work.

Further along the Corniche to the west, within a 10 to 15-minute drive, are the Emirates Palace — the iconic 114-dome luxury hotel — and the Observation Deck at 300 on floor 74 of the Conrad Abu Dhabi inside Etihad Towers, which offers panoramic views across the Arabian Gulf and Abu Dhabi skyline at 300 metres above street level. Qasr Al Watan, the UAE’s presidential palace, is one of Abu Dhabi’s most impressive visitor experiences and is accessible in under 20 minutes. Louvre Abu Dhabi on Saadiyat Island — one of the world’s great art museums — is approximately 20 minutes by car from Al Jazeera Tower.

Sale Prices at Al Jazeera Tower

Al Jazeera Tower is a freehold property, and its apartments are available for purchase by UAE nationals and non-nationals alike. However, sale activity in the building is limited — it is primarily a rental building, and most of the secondary market transactions involving freehold Corniche-adjacent towers have historically centred on higher-profile addresses such as The Landmark and Burj Mohammed Bin Rashid at the World Trade Centre. Al Jazeera Tower’s post-2020 completion gives it a newer building profile than much of the Al Markaziyah stock, and its freehold status is notable in a district that is otherwise predominantly leasehold.

Pricing data from the secondary sale market for Al Jazeera Tower is limited at time of writing, reflecting the relatively modest volume of resale transactions in the building. For current confirmed availability and asking prices for apartments for sale in Al Jazeera Tower, contact Address Point Properties directly.

Rental Prices at Al Jazeera Tower

Al Jazeera Tower has an active and well-documented rental market across all bedroom types. The building’s Corniche-adjacent setting, post-2020 specification, sea-view orientation, and complete amenity package position it comfortably in the mid-to-upper tier of the Al Markaziyah residential rental market. Current asking rents verified from live listings are as follows.

1-Bedroom Apartments

• Annual rent: from AED 75,000* per annum
• Average as of Q4 2023 benchmark: AED 75,000*
• Suitable for: single professionals, couples

2-Bedroom Apartments

• Annual rent: AED 95,000* to AED 135,000* per annum
• Average annual rent: approximately AED 130,770*
• Average unit size: approximately 1,700–1,950 sq ft
• Suitable for: couples, small families, sharers

3-Bedroom Apartments

• Annual rent: AED 150,000* to AED 200,000* per annum
• Average unit size: approximately 2,000 sq ft
• Bayut listed average for 3-bedroom units in the building: AED 150,000*
• Suitable for: families, corporate tenants

4-Bedroom Apartments

• Pricing: by enquiry — contact Address Point Properties for current 4-bedroom availability

Rents across all unit types in Al Jazeera Tower have been subject to upward pressure in line with the broader Abu Dhabi Corniche corridor, which recorded year-on-year rent growth of approximately 6% in the 12 months to mid-2025. The combination of the building’s newer completion date, full amenity package, sea-view proportion, and central address is expected to sustain tenant demand at current levels. For verified current listings and to arrange viewings, contact Address Point Properties.

Investment Case — Al Jazeera Tower

Al Jazeera Tower represents a relatively straightforward investment case for the Abu Dhabi income-property buyer. The building offers a combination of attributes that tend to correlate with reliable rental performance: freehold ownership structure, post-2020 building specification, central location, sea-view orientation for the majority of units, complete amenities, and a price point that positions the tower attractively against the higher-profile but significantly more expensive Corniche addresses on either side.

The freehold status is particularly significant in context. Most of the residential buildings in Al Markaziyah are leasehold — meaning their apartments cannot be purchased outright by non-UAE nationals. Al Jazeera Tower’s freehold designation makes it one of the relatively rare buildings in the downtown core that allows foreign nationals to own property, a distinction that narrows the competitive set for buyers and historically supports capital retention over time. Freehold properties in freehold zones are also eligible for property-linked residency under applicable UAE visa thresholds, which can be an additional consideration for investors.

On a rental yield basis, Al Jazeera Tower’s income performance is competitive. At a 2-bedroom asking rent of AED 95,000* to AED 135,000* per annum, and a 3-bedroom at AED 150,000* to AED 200,000*, the building generates income that is consistent with the 6 to 8% gross yield range typical of well-located Abu Dhabi apartment stock. Vacancy risk is low given the building’s central address, newer specification, and established demand from professional and corporate tenants who prioritise the Corniche-adjacent location and direct sea-view units.

Investors considering Al Jazeera Tower should weigh it against the broader downtown freehold set — principally The Landmark and Burj Mohammed Bin Rashid at the World Trade Centre, which command higher capital prices but have similar or better brand recognition. For investors with a preference for entry at a more moderate capital outlay while retaining the Corniche-area income profile, Al Jazeera Tower is worth close attention. For detailed investment analysis, current available units, and comparable transaction data, contact Address Point Properties.

How Al Jazeera Tower Compares

Al Jazeera Tower vs The Landmark (Al Hisn / Al Markaziyah West)

The Landmark is the more prestigious address — a Pelli Clarke Pelli-designed 72-floor icon at 324 metres, with 140 residential units across the upper floors of a mixed commercial and residential structure. The Landmark is Abu Dhabi’s architectural set piece on the eastern Corniche; Al Jazeera Tower is a newer, purpose-built residential building with a higher unit count and more accessible price point. The Landmark commands meaningfully higher rents and sale prices for the privilege of its architectural status and ultra-premium amenities. Al Jazeera Tower offers a Corniche-adjacent freehold address at a lower capital entry, with 2020-specification fit-out, sea views for 75% of units, and full in-building amenities at rents that are competitive with the broader district.

Al Jazeera Tower vs Nation Towers (Al Bateen)

Nation Towers in Al Bateen is a 65-storey tower with 360 apartments, a sky bridge connection to the commercial Tower B, and the St. Regis Hotel as a co-tenant. Nation Towers rents start from AED 120,000* to AED 200,000* per annum — typically above Al Jazeera Tower’s range — and the building carries the brand premium of a five-star hotel presence and a direct Corniche beachfront position. Al Jazeera Tower’s comparative advantage is a lower rent floor for 1 and 2-bedroom tenants who want a Corniche-area address without the hotel-building premium, and a newer building profile than some of the stock in Nation Towers. For families and professional households, Al Jazeera Tower is often the more value-oriented choice.

Al Jazeera Tower vs Capital Plaza (Al Markaziyah)

Capital Plaza, also within the Al Markaziyah district, is one of the most active rental buildings in the area with a large number of available units at any given time. It sits in a comparable price bracket to Al Jazeera Tower for 2-bedroom stock. The distinction between the two is primarily one of specification and completion date: Al Jazeera Tower is a 2020-completed building with a distinctive architectural profile, sea-view engineering, and a rooftop health club; Capital Plaza is an established address with higher supply that tends to see more transactional volume and slightly lower average rents. For tenants and investors who prioritise newness of fit-out and building design quality, Al Jazeera Tower holds an edge.

Frequently Asked Questions — Al Jazeera Tower, Abu Dhabi

Who developed and designed Al Jazeera Tower?

Al Jazeera Tower was built for Al Otaiba Enterprises — the private holding group of Mana Saeed Al Otaiba — and was designed by Al Suweidi Architecture, an established Abu Dhabi-based practice that has worked across residential, commercial, educational, and healthcare sectors in the UAE. Al Suweidi provided both design and supervision services for the project. The firm’s scope covered the full architectural brief, including the distinctive unitised curtain wall system with its interlocking prismatic volumes and 3D/4D diamond-pattern glass panels, the integrated façade lighting, and the programming of the building’s vertical mix — with retail and showroom on the lower levels, 34 dedicated residential floors, and a rooftop health club and swimming pool. The project totals approximately 32,000 square metres. Al Otaiba Enterprises is a significant Abu Dhabi-based family enterprise with interests across real estate and other sectors, and Mana Saeed Al Otaiba — the late UAE Ambassador to the United States and a prominent figure in Emirati public and business life — was among the most distinguished of Abu Dhabi’s private developers of the modern era.

When was Al Jazeera Tower completed?

Al Jazeera Tower was completed in December 2020. This makes it one of the newer completed residential buildings in the Al Markaziyah district, where much of the existing stock dates from the 1990s and 2000s. The post-2020 completion gives the building a specification advantage over older towers in the area — modern mechanical and electrical systems, current fire and safety standards, contemporary interior finishes, and the energy-efficient curtain wall glazing system that underpins its distinctive diamond-faceted facade. The 2020 completion date is verifiable through property data sources and is consistent with the quality of fit-out reported across active rental listings in the building.

How many floors and apartments does Al Jazeera Tower have?

Al Jazeera Tower has 36 above-ground floors, structured as follows: the ground floor is allocated to shops and services including a lobby and retail units; the mezzanine level is designated as showroom space; floors 1 to 34 are fully residential, containing all 352 apartments; and the roof floor hosts the communal health club and swimming pool. Below ground, three basement levels provide the building’s 353-space parking garage. The 352 residential apartments span four bedroom configurations — 1, 2, 3, and 4-bedroom — with all units featuring panoramic windows, tile flooring, fitted kitchens, and built-in wardrobes. The architect confirmed that 75% of apartments in the building have a direct sea view of the Arabian Gulf, a figure that was specifically engineered into the project through the angular window placement and the building’s orientation on its Adh Dhahar Street plot.

Is Al Jazeera Tower freehold or leasehold?

Al Jazeera Tower is a freehold property. This means that apartments within the building can be purchased outright by buyers of any nationality, including non-UAE nationals — a status that is notable in the context of Al Markaziyah, where the majority of the residential building stock is leasehold and therefore available only for rent rather than sale. The freehold designation also means that Al Jazeera Tower apartments may be eligible for the UAE property investor residency visa, subject to meeting the applicable price threshold at the time of purchase. This is a meaningful distinction for international buyers who want to own property in Abu Dhabi’s downtown core. Sale transactions in the building are relatively limited at this stage given the newer completion date and the predominantly rental character of the Corniche area market, but the freehold status is confirmed. For availability and current pricing on freehold units for sale, contact Address Point Properties.

What amenities are available in Al Jazeera Tower?

Al Jazeera Tower provides a full amenity package for its residents. The rooftop level houses a communal outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers and a fully equipped gym with a sauna and jacuzzi — offering both active fitness and recovery facilities in the same space. A children’s play area is available within the building, suitable for families with younger children. The building operates 24-hour security with CCTV, a staffed lobby, and dedicated on-site maintenance and technical support staff. Three levels of underground parking provide 353 vehicle spaces, allocated to residents. At street level, the ground floor houses retail and service tenants, meaning residents have immediate access to convenience shopping, pharmacies, and services without leaving the building’s podium. The building is confirmed as pet-friendly for tenants, which is noted in active listings and is an increasingly important feature for the demographic profile of professional tenants seeking Corniche-adjacent accommodation.

What are typical rental prices in Al Jazeera Tower?

Rental prices in Al Jazeera Tower vary by bedroom type and floor. Current market data drawn from live listings on Abu Dhabi’s principal property platforms confirms the following approximate ranges: 1-bedroom apartments from AED 75,000* per annum; 2-bedroom apartments from AED 95,000* to AED 135,000* per annum, averaging around AED 130,770* and typically measuring 1,700 to 1,950 square feet; 3-bedroom apartments from AED 150,000* to AED 200,000* per annum, typically measuring around 2,000 square feet. Four-bedroom apartments are available by enquiry. Rents in the building have increased broadly in line with the wider Abu Dhabi Corniche corridor market, which saw approximately 6% year-on-year growth in the 12 months to mid-2025. The sea-view units and higher floors command the upper end of each range. The building is also available for fully furnished, serviced accommodation at premium rates from specialist operators who manage units within the building, which extends its appeal to short-stay and corporate relocation tenants. For current verified pricing and availability, contact Address Point Properties.

Is Al Jazeera Tower near the Corniche?

Yes — Al Jazeera Tower is one of the closer residential towers to the Corniche waterfront within the Al Markaziyah grid. The building sits on Adh Dhahar Street in the Al Hisn sub-zone, which is the eastern Corniche strip of Al Markaziyah West. The beach and Corniche promenade are approximately a 10-minute walk from the building’s main entrance. The walk takes residents through Urban Park and Heritage Park before arriving at the waterfront, which adds a pleasant pedestrian route to the beach. Corniche Beach is Abu Dhabi’s primary public beach, holding Blue Flag certification for water quality and safety standards, and featuring an 8-kilometre promenade with dedicated cycling tracks, family zones, children’s play areas, and beachfront cafés. Markaziyah Gardens, at the eastern end of the promenade, is a short distance further along the waterfront. The combination of sea views from the building and walkable beach access within 10 minutes is one of the strongest lifestyle selling points for tenants and buyers in Al Jazeera Tower.

How is parking managed at Al Jazeera Tower?

Parking at Al Jazeera Tower is organised across three underground basement levels, providing a total of 353 vehicle spaces. This represents effectively one space per residential unit across the building’s 352 apartments. Underground parking in Al Markaziyah is a material advantage — surface parking in the district is subject to paid metered tariffs throughout the day and is often difficult to find in the evenings and on weekends when the Corniche area attracts high visitor volumes. Residents of Al Jazeera Tower with private vehicles are largely insulated from this issue, with allocated basement access included in their tenancy arrangement. Visitor parking in the area uses the surrounding street-level paid system. For corporate lettings or fully furnished units, parking arrangements may be structured differently as part of the service package — contact Address Point Properties for details.

What distinguishes Al Jazeera Tower architecturally?

Al Jazeera Tower’s architecture is defined by a challenge that Al Suweidi Architecture specifically identified and addressed: how to introduce dynamic visual quality and a sense of vigorous movement into what could otherwise have been a standard vertical residential frame on a tight central Abu Dhabi plot. The solution was a system of interlocking prismatic volumes — the repeating diamond-shaped composition that gives the building its immediately recognisable facade. This three-dimensional curtain wall system, composed of unitised 3D and 4D panels, was executed with the support of specialist facade consultants to ensure precision at every level of the 36-storey structure. Beyond aesthetics, the angular glass configuration serves functional purposes: it distributes daylight and sunlight more evenly through the facade than a flat glass curtain, the angled windows provide active heat protection against solar gain during Abu Dhabi’s intense summer months, and the geometry contributes to the visual privacy of units on adjacent floors while maintaining transparency and Gulf views. An integrated facade lighting system activates the diamond pattern after dark, making the building a distinctive element of the eastern Corniche skyline. The project’s total built area of 32,000 square metres across a plot of specific shape and constraints made the prismatic approach both architecturally distinctive and practically necessary to maximise the building’s commercial value — including the sea-view provision for 75% of all apartments.

How does Al Jazeera Tower compare to other buildings in Al Markaziyah?

Within the Al Markaziyah / Al Hisn building cluster, Al Jazeera Tower’s most direct comparators are the other Corniche-adjacent residential towers of similar age or standing. The Landmark — at 72 floors and 324 metres, designed by Pelli Clarke Pelli and completed in 2013 — is the district’s architectural anchor, offering 140 premium residential units across the upper third of a mixed commercial tower. The Landmark is considerably more prestigious and commands correspondingly higher rents (from AED 124,000* per year for a 1-bedroom) but with a fraction of the total unit count and a very different tenancy profile. Al Jazeera Tower, with 352 units, a 2020 completion, and a broader rent range starting from AED 75,000* for a 1-bedroom, offers a wider and more accessible spread of the Corniche-adjacent address. Burj Mohammed Bin Rashid at the World Trade Centre — Abu Dhabi’s tallest building at 92 floors — is a short distance away and offers broadly similar unit sizes but in a WTC-integrated tower with higher rents for comparable bedroom counts. Capital Plaza and Baniyas Tower are the other high-volume rental buildings in the area and operate in an overlapping but slightly lower price bracket, with older stock and fewer building amenities. In aggregate, Al Jazeera Tower sits in the upper-mid tier of the Al Markaziyah building set — newer and better-specified than most of the older stock, more accessible in pricing than The Landmark or the WTC tower, and with a scale of 352 units that means availability is generally reliable throughout the year.

Summary

Al Jazeera Tower brings a welcome contemporary specification to Abu Dhabi’s eastern Corniche corridor. Completed in December 2020, designed with an architecturally inventive curtain wall system that delivers sea views to 75% of its 352 apartments, and positioned on Adh Dhahar Street within a 10-minute walk of Corniche Beach, it occupies a practical and appealing address tier in the Al Markaziyah market.

Its freehold status sets it apart from the majority of buildings in the district, its post-2020 completion gives it a specification advantage over much of the local competition, and its combination of a rooftop pool, gym with sauna and jacuzzi, children’s play area, 24-hour security, and 353 underground parking spaces makes the day-to-day residential experience functional rather than just location-dependent. For 1-bedroom tenants starting from AED 75,000* per annum, 2-bedroom tenants from AED 95,000*, or families seeking 3-bedroom Corniche-adjacent apartments from AED 150,000*, the building offers genuine value within the downtown Abu Dhabi market.

To explore current availability, pricing, and viewing arrangements at Al Jazeera Tower, contact Address Point Properties directly.

*All price figures quoted on this page are indicative asking prices and transacted rents sourced from published property listings and represent approximate market ranges at the time of writing. Actual prices depend on the specific unit, floor level, building, finishing standard, lease terms, and prevailing market conditions at the time of enquiry. Prices are subject to change without notice. Address Point Properties makes no warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, or currency of the pricing information provided. All enquiries regarding specific properties should be directed to a licensed real estate broker.