Living in Al Khalidiyah, Abu Dhabi

Monthly rent in AED (د.إ). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Within AffordWhere's Abu Dhabi dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about د.إ5,000/month — roughly 19% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 5 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run د.إ6,300 - د.إ8,300/month and three-bedrooms د.إ9,000 - د.إ12,100/month on second-hand contracts. At 10 minutes to the center by car, it sits about as central as most Abu Dhabi areas in the set. On safety it rates 5/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the families, schools, residential tags, it may suit families and longer-term renters who want space.

Weighing options? For a shorter commute, see Corniche.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps حديقة الخالدية as nearby green space and Emirates Supermarket as the nearest supermarket around the Al Khalidiyah reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a large number of cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

How much is rent in Al Khalidiyah, Abu Dhabi?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Al Khalidiyah costs د.إ4,300 - د.إ5,700/month (second-hand contract) or د.إ3,800 - د.إ5,000/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from د.إ6,300 - د.إ8,300/month, and a 3-bedroom from د.إ9,000 - د.إ12,100/month.

Is Al Khalidiyah safe for expats?

Al Khalidiyah has a safety rating of 5/5 (Very Safe) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.

How long is the commute from Al Khalidiyah to Abu Dhabi center?

The commute from Al Khalidiyah to Abu Dhabi city center takes approximately 10 minutes by car.

What is Al Khalidiyah like to live in?

Established residential area. Good schools, family-friendly, close to beaches. In our data it is tagged as families, schools, residential.