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A district right next to Abu Dhabi International Airport.

Al Mataar

Al Mataar (Airport District) is an emerging district in Abu Dhabi close to AUH Airport and Khalifa City. It blends residential apartments with commercial complexes. Yields of 6–7.5% are driven by steady demand from airport and logistics workers.

Al Mataar · Airport District Emerging · Close to the airport
6–7.5%
Rental yield
900–1,400 AED
Average price per sqm
CONNECTIVITY

Where Al Mataar sits.

Direct access to the E11.

Drive times

AUH Airport~5 min
Yas Island~10 min
AD Downtown~25 min

Metro & transport

None
No metro.

Major roads

Sheikh Zayed RoadE11
NEIGHBORHOOD LIFE

A full life — without leaving.

Education

  • Khalifa City schools (~10 min)

Healthcare

  • NMC Royal Khalifa City

Shopping

  • Khalifa City retail
  • Yas Mall (~10 min)

Leisure

  • Yas attractions (~10 min)

Landmarks

  • AUH Airport
THE DATA

The numbers. No fluff.

Al Mataar is a <b>practical district for airport workers</b> — solid yields come from a diverse tenant base: flight crews, logistics teams, and expats employed nearby.

6–7.5%
Gross rental yield · city avg ~6.5% (Abu Dhabi)
900–1,400 AED/sqft
Current price · per sq.ft
10–14 AED per sqm AED/sqft
Service charge · per year
Avg. price per sq.ft · 2024–2026 ▲ +25% over 2 years
202420252026
Apartments6–7.5%
FIGURES INDICATIVE, NOT A GUARANTEE · AS OF 2026-05-26
IS IT RIGHT FOR YOU?

Who Al Mataar suits best.

A strong fit if you're…
  • Buy-to-let investors who rent to airport workers
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3 PROJECTS IN AL MATAAR

What's available right now.

Live from the catalog — sorted cheapest first.

GOOD TO KNOW

Common questions about Al Mataar.

Who is this district best suited to?+

Airport and logistics workers.

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