Market Overview
Properties for sale in Khalifa City offer affordable options with an average price of AED 3,160,000, below the country average of AED 4,270,000. Many properties have barbecue areas, maids' rooms, and allow pets, while most feature balconies, built-in wardrobes, central AC, children's play areas, covered parking, security, shared gyms, and pools. The average property size is 1,800 sqft, with some reaching up to 6,100 sqft, catering to diverse space needs.
Neighbourhood Overview
Lifestyle and Amenities
Khalifa City is known for its spacious, family-friendly feel and comparatively affordable homes, offering a wide mix of apartments, townhouses, and large villas in quiet, low-density streets. Day-to-day convenience is strong, with supermarkets, hypermarkets, pharmacies, salons, gyms, mosques, clinics, pet services, and community centers dotted throughout the district. Many compounds include shared amenities such as pools, play areas, and fitness rooms, and the overall environment is calm and residential, appealing to those who value space, privacy, and a suburban lifestyle within reach of the city.
Malls and Dining in Khalifa City
Retail and dining options are anchored by Forsan Central Mall (with LuLu Hypermarket and casual eateries) inside Khalifa City, while Al Raha Mall and Gardens Plaza in nearby Al Raha Gardens add more cafés, services, and everyday shopping. For full-scale shopping and entertainment, Yas Mall on Yas Island is an easy drive, along with numerous dining spots at nearby hotels and leisure destinations. Within Khalifa City, residents will find a growing selection of neighborhood cafés, bakeries, and family restaurants, offering a relaxed, community-oriented dining scene.
Schools and Hospitals in Khalifa City
Khalifa City is a standout for education, hosting well-regarded schools such as GEMS American Academy Abu Dhabi and The International School of Choueifat – Khalifa City, alongside multiple nurseries and early learning centers. Nearby Al Raha Gardens expands the school choices with Aldar Academies (including Al Yasmina Academy). Healthcare access is robust, with NMC Royal Hospital – Khalifa City, Mediclinic Khalifa City, numerous specialty clinics, dental practices, and pharmacies within minutes. Larger tertiary hospitals such as Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City in Shakhbout City are also reachable by car.
Sports & Outdoors
Active lifestyles are well catered for by Al Forsan International Sports Resort, offering equestrian facilities, karting, shooting, and water sports close to home. Abu Dhabi Golf Club is nearby for golf and leisure dining, and many residential compounds feature pools, gyms, playgrounds, and courts. Residents enjoy easy access to coastal recreation, with Yas Beach and Al Raha Beach a short drive away, plus green pocket parks and wide, quiet streets suitable for jogging and cycling.
Connectivity & Parking
Connectivity is a major advantage: Khalifa City sits near Abu Dhabi International Airport and links seamlessly to the wider emirate via the Abu Dhabi–Dubai Highway (E10) and Abu Dhabi–Al Ain Road (E22), providing quick drives to Yas Island, Masdar City, and central Abu Dhabi. Public buses and plentiful taxis/ride-hailing services serve the area, though most residents rely on cars day-to-day. Parking is generally straightforward, with villas offering private garages and apartment buildings providing dedicated or basement parking, and on-street spaces typically more available than in the city center.