Khalifa City is a residential

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located in the

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in the

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. It is popular among renters.

Subdivisions

Khalifa City was subdivided into three areas: Khalifa City A, Khalifa City B, and New Khalifa City. They have since been renamed to Khalifa City, Shakhbout City, and Zayed City respectively. All of these are currently being developed into what will become three major new districts of Abu Dhabi.

Khalifa City

Khalifa City A is on the main highway to

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, about 25 kilometres from Abu Dhabi, and is close to

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and Yas Island.

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has its head office in Khalifa City A.Our offices
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. Retrieved on 11 February 2010. Khalifa City A, which already has around 600-700 houses, will be adjacent to the prestigious Al Raha Beach project. This project will include residential and commercial units, as well as many international hotels. The project is being built by Aldar properties. Emirates ID have their HQ here.

Shakhbout City

Shakhbout City is further inland and is near Bani Yas and Al Shawamekh. Formerly known as Khalifa City B.

Zayed City

The new Zayed City is planned to be between Khalifa City and Shakhbout City. It is also known as the Capital District, and is planned to be the new city center of Abu Dhabi.

References

Populated places in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi Central Region, Abu Dhabi {{UnitedArabEmirates-geo-stub