The community is the perfect place for those who want to live on the coast in their own villa surrounded by world-class amenities. The island is ideal for families with children, with schools, kindergartens and supermarkets within 5 minutes’ drive, and malls with amusement parks within 10–15 minutes’ drive.
There are many exquisite restaurants with cuisines from around the world for residents to enjoy. Residents can also take a stroll along the promenade, relax on the pristine beach, or take a ride on their own yacht.
The island is currently undergoing active development and most of the infrastructure facilities are located in the Al Bateen area, which includes the community.
Shopping: Shopping malls, shopping centres, supermarkets in Nareel Island.
Grocery stores within 10 minutes’ drive include:
- Allday
- Zoom
- Viva
- Bateen Star Mini
- Monoprix Etihad Towers
- Stop & Pick
The nearest shopping complex, Avenue at Etihad Towers, is within 5 minutes’ drive and is located on the ground floors of the hotel of the same name. The building houses premium brand shops, cafes and restaurants. Nation Towers Mall, with dozens of shops, cafes, restaurants, and a cinema, is also within walking distance.
Travel times to other major malls in Abu Dhabi:
- Marina Mall – 8 minutes;
- Al Wahda Mall – 13 minutes;
- Abu Dhabi Mall – 18 minutes;
- Mushrif Mall – 19 minutes.
Cafes, bars and restaurants in Nareel Island
There is a seafood restaurant on the island called Fishmarket with an extensive menu and a cosy atmosphere. Visitors can choose the method of preparation and the ingredients for their dishes, including several types of fish or seafood.
Other restaurants within 10 minutes’ drive are:
- Loop Beach with an open terrace overlooking the waterfront;
- Verso for Italian cuisine;
- Chamas Churrascaria for Brazilian cuisine;
- Bosnian House Abu Dhabi Marsa Al Bateen offering Bosnian cuisine;
- Marasy serving Lebanese cuisine;
- Alba Terrace with Mediterranean cuisine and a picturesque terrace;
- Oak Room – a steakhouse;
- Zoe Modern Greek Kouzina with Greek cuisine and beautiful water views;
- The Gang – an atmospheric gangster-style venue;
- Bu Tafish for seafood cuisine;
- Sunset Life Restaurant and Cafe with stunning panoramic views of the bay and peninsula;
- Ozo for Japanese cuisine;
- Tashas Al Bateen, overlooking the Zayed Heritage Centre Museum.
- Saddle House Marsa with European cuisine and views of the bay;
- Belgian Café serving Belgian cuisine.
There are also a number of cafes within walking distance that offer original snacks and delicious coffee. Among the most popular are Eggcellent, No. Fifty Seven Boutique, and Arabica Abu Dhabi Marsa.
Public transportation and parking in Nareel Island
There are plans to expand the island's transport network over time. Currently, there is one road, King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud St, leading to the island, which is sufficient for convenient access to any area of the emirate. Parking is not expected to be a problem as the plots are large enough to accommodate both personal and guest parking.
Hospitals and clinics in Nareel Island
The Gulf Diagnostic Center Hospital, which specialises in general medicine, orthopaedics, paediatrics, and gynaecology, is within 7–10 minutes’ drive from the island. At the same distance is the Medical Park Consultants One Day Surgery Centre, where general practitioners, gynaecologists, dermatologists, otolaryngologists and paediatricians work. They provide emergency care, planned hospitalisation and outpatient consultations.
Cosmetic and aesthetic clinics can be found within 3–5 minutes’ drive: Novomed, House of Nature and Elyzee Day Surgery.
Kindergartens and schools in Nareel Island
There are several good preschools within 5 minutes’ drive from the community:
- Redwood Montessori, which follows the Montessori system;
- My Nursery with a British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) programme;
- British Orchard Nursery;
- Ichiban Nursery;
- Japanese Summer Colours;
- Kids Garden;
- Kipina Kids.
There are also good schools within 10 minutes’ drive: Al Ghazali School, Al Bateen Primary Model School and Etihad School.
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