Mussafah
Abu Dhabi’s largest industrial and light-manufacturing district, with two established residential clusters — Shabiya and Mussafah Gardens — built alongside it. It is the most affordable mainland entry point into the Abu Dhabi apartment market, and the workplace for a large share of the city.
Located approximately 25 minutes from Downtown Abu Dhabi.
Find Mussafah on the map.
On the mainland south of Abu Dhabi island, along the Mussafah and Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed corridors toward Mohammed Bin Zayed City.
District Highlights
Mussafah is a working district rather than a landmark-led one — these are the anchors residents use.
- mussafah industrial areaMussafah Industrial Area
- shabiya community centresShabiya Community Centres
- mussafah gardensMussafah Gardens
- community parks & playgroundsCommunity Parks & Playgrounds
- mussafah bridgeMussafah Bridge
Explore Mussafah
- shabiyaShabiya
The main residential cluster, with Shabiya 9 among its most established sectors.
- mussafah gardensMussafah Gardens
Low-rise residential blocks with everyday retail and schools.
- mussafah east me sectorsMussafah East (ME Sectors)
Planned sectors bordering Mohammed Bin Zayed City.
- mussafah industrial sectorsMussafah Industrial Sectors
Warehousing, workshops and light manufacturing.
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Enquire about rentalsConveniently Connected
- Mohammed Bin Zayed Cityadjacent
- Downtown Abu Dhabiapprox. 25 min
- Zayed International Airportapprox. 25 min
- Khalifa Cityapprox. 20 min
Why Choose Mussafah?
- 01Affordability
Among the lowest entry points for apartments on the Abu Dhabi mainland.
- 02Live Near Work
Immediate access to the city’s largest industrial employment base.
- 03Established Services
Supermarkets, schools, clinics and transport already in place.
- 04Commercial Stock
Warehousing, workshops and showroom space alongside the housing.
- 05Road Connectivity
Direct links to the airport, Mohammed Bin Zayed City and the Dubai corridor.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mussafah
Is Mussafah residential or industrial?
Both. The industrial sectors are the district’s core, with two established residential clusters — Shabiya and Mussafah Gardens — built alongside them.
What properties are available in Mussafah?
Mainly apartments in mid-rise buildings, from compact one-bedroom to three-bedroom layouts, plus a substantial commercial and industrial market.
Why do people choose Mussafah?
Affordability and proximity to work. It is one of the cheapest ways into the Abu Dhabi rental market and sits beside the city’s largest employment base.
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