- Al Raha
Al Raha is an area of land development in
Abu Dhabi generally inKhalifa City A, to the north-east of the Capital that flanks the coast, with waterfront access along what was known as "Ladies Beach", and extending inward across the main highway (Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan - 10) that linksAbu Dhabi toDubai . The area lies betweenUm Al Nar andAbu Dhabi International Airport and is being developed as a major mixed commercial, residential, and leisure project by Abu Dhabi developersAldar Properties . In 2006 Aldar Properties signed a joint venture with UK construction companyLaing O'Rourke to deliver substantial development projects inAbu Dhabi , in particular around the Al Raha area.Al Raha includes two distinct developments;
Al Raha Beach along the waterfront composed of 7 "Precincts", andAl Raha Gardens inland from the highway and primarily composed of low-rise residential villas and a regional retail centre.External links
* [http://realestate.theemiratesnetwork.com/developments/abu_dhabi/al_raha_beach.php Al Raha Beach Development] - Development Profile
* [http://www.aldar.com/ Aldar Company website]
* [http://www.alrahabeach.ae/ Al Raha Beach Official Site]
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