Logo-En

Properties for rent in Shakhbout City

20 listed
Map
search banner
  • Villa - 3 - 3 for rent in Shakhbout City - Abu Dhabi
    Villa - 3 - 3 for rent in Shakhbout City - Abu Dhabi
    Villa - 3 - 3 for rent in Shakhbout City - Abu Dhabi

    Listed 1 day ago

    85,000 yearly

    Hot Price | 3BR + Patio Annex | Private Entrance |

    Town Properties logo image

    3

    3

    Area: 1,600 ft²

    Villa

    Shakhbout City, Abu Dhabi

    Rajaa Al Saeedi

    Rajaa Al Saeedi

  • Villa - 4 - 5 for rent in Shakhbout City - Abu Dhabi
    Villa - 4 - 5 for rent in Shakhbout City - Abu Dhabi
    Villa - 4 - 5 for rent in Shakhbout City - Abu Dhabi

    Listed 4 days ago

    150,000 yearly

    SPACIOUS 4BHK VILLA IN COMPOUND AT SHAKHBOOT CITY

    4

    5

    Area: 4,000 ft²

    Villa

    Shakhbout City, Abu Dhabi

    Muhammad Ali

    Muhammad Ali

  • Villa - 5 - 6 for rent in Shakhbout City - Abu Dhabi
    Villa - 5 - 6 for rent in Shakhbout City - Abu Dhabi
    Villa - 5 - 6 for rent in Shakhbout City - Abu Dhabi

    Listed 5 days ago

    170,000 yearly

    Standalone Villa | Compound | Prime location

    Al Mamzar Real Estate logo image

    5

    6

    Area: 6,000 ft²

    Villa

    Shakhbout City, Abu Dhabi

    Ahmed Takssera

    Ahmed Takssera

  • Villa - 3 - 2 for rent in Shakhbout City - Abu Dhabi
    Villa - 3 - 2 for rent in Shakhbout City - Abu Dhabi
    Villa - 3 - 2 for rent in Shakhbout City - Abu Dhabi

    Listed 6 days ago

    85,000 yearly

    SPACIOUS 3 BEDRM HALL AT G FLOOR IN SHAKHBOOT CITY

    3

    2

    Area: 2,000 ft²

    Villa

    Shakhbout City, Abu Dhabi

    Adnan Mirza

    Adnan Mirza

  • Villa - 5 - 7 for rent in Shakhbout City - Abu Dhabi
    Villa - 5 - 7 for rent in Shakhbout City - Abu Dhabi
    Villa - 5 - 7 for rent in Shakhbout City - Abu Dhabi

    Listed 6 days ago

    170,000 yearly

    Prime Location | Covered Parking | 5MBR+M Villa |

    Town Properties logo image

    5

    7

    Area: 6,500 ft²

    Villa

    Shakhbout City, Abu Dhabi

    Rajaa Al Saeedi

    Rajaa Al Saeedi

  • Villa - 4 - 4 for rent in Shakhbout City - Abu Dhabi
    Villa - 4 - 4 for rent in Shakhbout City - Abu Dhabi
    Villa - 4 - 4 for rent in Shakhbout City - Abu Dhabi

    Listed 10 days ago

    155,000 yearly

    4 BR Villa in Shakhbout City with Private Garden

    Premium
    CHOSEN HOUSE PROPERTIES INVESTMENT - LLC - SPC logo image

    4

    4

    Area: 4,500 ft²

    Villa

    Shakhbout City, Abu Dhabi

    kaleem akbar

    kaleem akbar

  • Villa - 5 - 6 for rent in Shakhbout City - Abu Dhabi
    Villa - 5 - 6 for rent in Shakhbout City - Abu Dhabi
    Villa - 5 - 6 for rent in Shakhbout City - Abu Dhabi

    Listed 12 days ago

    180,000 yearly

    5-bed Villa available for rent in Shakhbout City

    5

    6

    Area: 5,000 ft²

    Villa

    Shakhbout City, Abu Dhabi

    Muhammad Islam

    Muhammad Islam

  • Villa - 7 - 7+ for rent in Shakhbout City - Abu Dhabi
    Villa - 7 - 7+ for rent in Shakhbout City - Abu Dhabi
    Villa - 7 - 7+ for rent in Shakhbout City - Abu Dhabi

    Listed 13 days ago

    255,000 yearly

    Spacious 7BR villa l Big yard | Men & Women majlis

    Al Mamzar Real Estate logo image

    7

    7+

    Area: 7,500 ft²

    Villa

    Shakhbout City, Abu Dhabi

    khaled Abdo

    khaled Abdo

  • Villa - 5 - 7 for rent in Shakhbout City - Abu Dhabi
    Villa - 5 - 7 for rent in Shakhbout City - Abu Dhabi
    Villa - 5 - 7 for rent in Shakhbout City - Abu Dhabi

    Listed 13 days ago

    170,000 yearly

    Private Entrance | Good finishing | Prime location

    Al Mamzar Real Estate logo image

    5

    7

    Area: 7,500 ft²

    Villa

    Shakhbout City, Abu Dhabi

    Yousef Saidam

    Yousef Saidam

  • Villa - 4 - 6 for rent in Shakhbout City - Abu Dhabi
    Villa - 4 - 6 for rent in Shakhbout City - Abu Dhabi
    Villa - 4 - 6 for rent in Shakhbout City - Abu Dhabi

    Listed 14 days ago

    250,000 yearly

    فيلا VIP | تشطيب فاخر | تحتوي مصعد | بجانب مسجد|

    Abraj Al Marina Real Estate logo image

    4

    6

    Area: 4,000 ft²

    Villa

    Shakhbout City, Abu Dhabi

    Samar ashraf

    Samar ashraf

  • Villa - 6 - 7+ for rent in Shakhbout City - Abu Dhabi
    Villa - 6 - 7+ for rent in Shakhbout City - Abu Dhabi
    Villa - 6 - 7+ for rent in Shakhbout City - Abu Dhabi

    Listed 18 days ago

    250,000 yearly

    VIP Brand new- Modern 6 BR Villa- Outside Majlis

    Magic Star Real Estate Management LLC logo image

    6

    7+

    Area: 16,000 ft²

    Villa

    Shakhbout City, Abu Dhabi

    Navaz kepu

    Navaz kepu

  • Villa - 6 - 7+ for rent in Shakhbout City - Abu Dhabi
    Villa - 6 - 7+ for rent in Shakhbout City - Abu Dhabi
    Villa - 6 - 7+ for rent in Shakhbout City - Abu Dhabi

    Listed 19 days ago

    150,000 yearly

    Hot Price | Prime Location | 6MBR+M+Patio Villa |

    Town Properties logo image

    6

    7+

    Area: 5,600 ft²

    Villa

    Shakhbout City, Abu Dhabi

    Rajaa Al Saeedi

    Rajaa Al Saeedi

  • Villa - 5 - 6 for rent in Shakhbout City - Abu Dhabi
    Villa - 5 - 6 for rent in Shakhbout City - Abu Dhabi
    Villa - 5 - 6 for rent in Shakhbout City - Abu Dhabi

    Listed 21 days ago

    170,000 yearly

    SEPARATE VILLA FOR RENT 5 BED ROOM PLUS MAID ROOM

    Premium
    Maven Real Estate logo image

    5

    6

    Area: 4,250 ft²

    Villa

    Shakhbout City, Abu Dhabi

    MUHAMMAD JIBRAN

    MUHAMMAD JIBRAN

  • Apartment - 1 - 1 for rent in Shakhbout City - Abu Dhabi
    Apartment - 1 - 1 for rent in Shakhbout City - Abu Dhabi
    Apartment - 1 - 1 for rent in Shakhbout City - Abu Dhabi

    Listed 21 days ago

    52,999 yearly

    Luxury Brand New1BHK with Sep Kitchen And Bath

    Premium
    DELTA TOWERS PROPERTIES - SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP L.L.C. logo image

    1

    1

    Area: 1,220 ft²

    Apartment

    Shakhbout City, Abu Dhabi

    Ebrahem Ramadan

    Ebrahem Ramadan

  • Townhouse - 3 - 3 for rent in Shakhbout City - Abu Dhabi
    Townhouse - 3 - 3 for rent in Shakhbout City - Abu Dhabi
    Townhouse - 3 - 3 for rent in Shakhbout City - Abu Dhabi

    Listed 29 days ago

    180,000 yearly

    Elegant Villa | Private Garden | Upcoming From Sep

    REMAX VESTA logo image

    3

    3

    Area: 4,000 ft²

    Townhouse

    Shakhbout City, Abu Dhabi

    Nazarullah Noorudeen
    SUPERAGENT

    Nazarullah Noorudeen

  • Villa - 3 - 5 for rent in Shakhbout City - Abu Dhabi
    Villa - 3 - 5 for rent in Shakhbout City - Abu Dhabi
    Villa - 3 - 5 for rent in Shakhbout City - Abu Dhabi

    Listed 1 month ago

    175,000 yearly

    Townhouse villa for rent in Zayed City

    Featured
    ALBAYT ALKADIM REAL ESTATE - L.L.C logo image

    3

    5

    Area: 4,500 ft²

    Villa

    Shakhbout City, Abu Dhabi

    Bashar Akhras

    Bashar Akhras

  • Villa - 4 - 5 for rent in Shakhbout City - Abu Dhabi
    Villa - 4 - 5 for rent in Shakhbout City - Abu Dhabi
    Villa - 4 - 5 for rent in Shakhbout City - Abu Dhabi

    Listed 1 month ago

    160,000 yearly

    Compound Private 4MBR / Yard / Central AC Shakhbo

    Ideal Greenland Real Estate logo image

    4

    5

    Area: 4,800 ft²

    Villa

    Shakhbout City, Abu Dhabi

    Asaduzzaman Asad

    Asaduzzaman Asad

  • Villa - 4 - 5 for rent in Shakhbout City - Abu Dhabi
    Villa - 4 - 5 for rent in Shakhbout City - Abu Dhabi
    Villa - 4 - 5 for rent in Shakhbout City - Abu Dhabi

    Listed 1 month ago

    160,000 yearly

    Compound Private With Back Yard / Garden Space

    Ideal Greenland Real Estate logo image

    4

    5

    Area: 4,600 ft²

    Villa

    Shakhbout City, Abu Dhabi

    Ashikuzzaman Arman

    Ashikuzzaman Arman

  • Villa - 6 - 7+ for rent in Shakhbout City - Abu Dhabi
    Villa - 6 - 7+ for rent in Shakhbout City - Abu Dhabi
    Villa - 6 - 7+ for rent in Shakhbout City - Abu Dhabi

    Listed 1 month ago

    350,000 yearly

    Brand new Modern 6-bed villa in Shakhbout city

    6

    7+

    Area: 20,000 ft²

    Villa

    Shakhbout City, Abu Dhabi

    Nasir Mehmood

    Nasir Mehmood

  • Apartment - 1 - 1 for rent in Shakhbout City - Abu Dhabi
    Apartment - 1 - 1 for rent in Shakhbout City - Abu Dhabi
    Apartment - 1 - 1 for rent in Shakhbout City - Abu Dhabi

    Listed 1 month ago

    48,000 yearly

    Amazing1bhk | Flexible Price| Ready to Occupy.....

    Premium
    DELTA TOWERS PROPERTIES - SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP L.L.C. logo image

    1

    1

    Area: 1,200 ft²

    Apartment

    Shakhbout City, Abu Dhabi

    Mahmoud Sayed Ahmed

    Mahmoud Sayed Ahmed

Shakhbout City
Shakhbout City
0.0
Learn more

Price Insights

  • Price range48K - 350K
  • Properties listed20

Properties to explore

Your Guide to Shakhbout City Rental Properties

Shakhbout City, formerly known as Khalifa City B, offers affordable rental homes in Abu Dhabi. The community sits inland near Baniyas and Al Shawamekh and attracts tenants seeking spacious homes at lower rents. Its location and value make Shakhbout City rental properties a popular choice for families.

Villas make up most of the housing stock, with five- to eight-bedroom homes forming the main supply. Many homes include maid's rooms, driver's quarters, walled gardens, and parking for two or more cars. Apartment supply remains limited compared with Khalifa City, making villas in Abu Dhabi the main choice here.

Families who outgrow apartments in central Abu Dhabi often move to Shakhbout City for more space. Long-term residents also support steady demand, while low turnover helps maintain a settled community feel.

Local mosques, grocery stores, schools, and clinics cover daily needs. Wide streets and low traffic make school runs easier, while newer homes offer modern designs and older villas often feature refurbished interiors.

Market Overview

Shakhbout City attracts families who want large homes, private gardens, and quieter streets away from Abu Dhabi Island. Families drive demand because they prioritise floor area, privacy, and outdoor space. This keeps Shakhbout City rent demand steady among tenants seeking affordable properties in Abu Dhabi.

Villas dominate the rental market, while a few low-rise buildings offer apartments along internal streets. Three-bedroom villas start at AED 90,000 to AED 130,000 on plots of 2,800 to 3,600 sq ft. Four-bedroom villas cost AED 120,000 to AED 170,000 across 3,800 to 5,000 sq ft.

Five-bedroom villas rent for AED 150,000 to AED 220,000 on plots of 5,200 to 7,500 sq ft. Six- and seven-bedroom villas start at around AED 200,000 and can cost more, with larger plots often exceeding 10,000 sq ft when maid and driver rooms form part of the layout.

These houses in Abu Dhabi offer more space than comparable apartment areas. Tenants can also choose a few low-rise apartments, but villa demand remains stronger. Compared with Baniyas and Al Shamkha, Shakhbout City offers larger plots, while Khalifa City can cost more for similar bedroom counts.

The community also offers road access to Abu Dhabi Island and nearby areas, making it practical for families who want space without moving too far from the city. Moreover, the availability of daily amenities like retail, mosques, schools, and clinics supports daily needs. 

Properties Available for Rent in Shakhbout City

50K80K110K140K170K200K230K260K290K320KNumber of listings1234567

Who Should Rent Properties in Shakhbout City?

  • Large households

    The larger villas run to six or seven bedrooms and typically include a maid's room plus driver's quarters. That footprint absorbs grandparents, teenagers, and visiting relatives without anyone tripping over anyone else.

  • Families looking for villa neighbourhoods

    Streets stay low, and gardens sit behind boundary walls. For households who grew up in villa neighborhoods and never warmed to tower living, the setup feels familiar rather than borrowed.

  • Extended households sharing a lease

    Related families pool a lease, then split a villa near the Baniyas and MBZ City edges. Rent per adult drops sharply once four or five earners share one 5 bedroom home, which is why these arrangements renew year after year.

  • MBZ City office commuters

    The drive into Mohamed Bin Zayed City stays short on a normal weekday morning, short enough to head home for lunch. That geography is the quiet reason a lot of tenants pick Shakhbout over Khalifa A.

  • School-run families

    Nurseries, primaries, and secondaries cluster just across the boundary in Khalifa City and MBZ. The reachable school list runs long enough that a family rarely has to change home when a child changes stage.

Popular clusters for renting properties in Shakhbout City

Sector 9 offers older four-bedroom villas from around AED 90,000 per year along Shakhbout City's western edge. Listings often feature shared boundary walls and a single gatehouse, which helps keep service costs low. Families seeking more space for their Shakhbout City rent can accept older finishes and the longer walk to the main mosque.

Sector 6 attracts steady tenant demand because it sits near Shakhbout City Municipality and the Al Foah supermarket strip. Listings for standalone five-bedroom villas range from AED 110,000 to AED 140,000 per year, usually on single-cheque terms. Most homes include a covered majlis, backyard, and staff room, making them suitable for large households.

Why Choose Shakhbout City Rental Properties?

  • Villa led family living

    Standalone villas set the tone. Plots often stretch past 14,000 sq ft, with layouts that fold in maid's and driver's rooms as standard. Families get private gardens, covered parking and room counts that shared podium amenities simply cannot replicate.

  • Space that apartments cannot match

    Six or seven bedrooms across two floors is a common footprint, paired with a majlis, formal dining and separate service quarters. It fits multigenerational households and tenants settling in for the long haul, with room left over for guests, a home office and a play area.

  • Quick links to Khalifa City and MBZ

    Commutes stay short in both directions. Mohamed Bin Zayed City sits directly north, Khalifa City to the east. Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street and the E11 pull traffic toward the island one way and Al Ain the other.

  • Lower rents than the island

    Villa budgets stretch further out here. The same monthly figure that rents a compact home on the island or Saadiyat covers a full villa with a garden and off street parking in Shakhbout City. The trade is a longer run to the corniche, which most tenants accept once.

  • Everyday retail within the grid

    Supermarkets, pharmacies, salons and neighborhood mosques sit inside the numbered sectors. Daily errands stay a short drive from the front gate, with bigger shopping runs a straight shot along Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street.

  • Quiet, low rise streets

    No towers, no heavy through traffic. Wide streets, consistent block layouts, and evenings that stay calm even on weekends. Tenants with young kids or a work from home setup get a settled residential feel rather than the busy commercial edge of denser districts nearby.

Amenities and Lifestyle

Errands here rarely mean a long drive. Schools, clinics and grocery stops line the main internal roads, with Mohamed Bin Zayed City close by for bigger shopping runs.

Schools and education

  • Al Ansar International School
  • Emirates Future International Academy
  • Al Yasmina Academy
  • Brighton College Abu Dhabi
  • Cranleigh Abu Dhabi

Healthcare and pharmacies

  • NMC Royal Medical Centre Shakhbout City
  • Mediclinic Al Yahar
  • Life Pharmacy
  • BinSina Pharmacy
  • Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

Shopping and supermarkets

  • Carrefour Market Shakhbout City
  • Lulu Hypermarket Mohamed Bin Zayed City
  • Dana Plaza
  • Capital Mall
  • Abu Dhabi Mall

Dining and cafés

  • Automatic Restaurant
  • Al Safadi Restaurant
  • Operation Falafel
  • Costa Coffee
  • Tim Hortons

Parks and green spaces

  • Shakhbout City Public Park
  • Baniyas Park
  • Khalifa Park

Fitness and wellness

  • Fitness First Dalma Mall
  • Gold's Gym Mohamed Bin Zayed City
  • Body Tone Gym

Location and Transportation

Mohammed Bin Zayed Road runs along the northern edge of Shakhbout City and connects residents to Abu Dhabi Island in about 25 minutes. Al Ain takes less than an hour by road, while Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Road and Al Etihad Road provide quick access to Mohammed Bin Zayed City and Khalifa City. Zayed International Airport also sits nearby.

No metro serves Shakhbout City, so most residents rely on cars for daily travel. Bus routes connect the community to the MBZ City bus station and onward services to Abu Dhabi. Taxis and Careem provide affordable options for shorter trips.

Pros and cons of renting Properties in Shakhbout City

Pros

Family villas anchor the stock, with plots stretching to 30,750 sq ft.
Quiet suburban streets keep Mohamed Bin Zayed City amenities close by.
Wide plots leave room for maid and driver quarters on the same title.
Road links reach Khalifa City quickly.

Cons

Apartment stock stays scarce, with full standalone villas making up almost every option.
Bus coverage is light, and a private car ends up being essential.
Commutes to the corniche take considerably longer than to nearby suburbs.

Frequently asked questions