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  • Apartment - 1 - 2 for rent in Shabiya 9 - Shabiya - Mussafah - Abu Dhabi
    Apartment - 1 - 2 for rent in Shabiya 9 - Shabiya - Mussafah - Abu Dhabi
    Apartment - 1 - 2 for rent in Shabiya 9 - Shabiya - Mussafah - Abu Dhabi

    Listed 5 days ago

    60,000 yearly

    Nice 1bhk apt with 2 bathroom central ac big hall

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    Area: 1,000 ft²

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    Shabiya 9, Shabiya, Mussafah, Abu Dhabi

    Mohammad Omar Faruk

    Mohammad Omar Faruk

  • Apartment - 1 - 2 for rent in Shabiya 9 - Shabiya - Mussafah - Abu Dhabi
    Apartment - 1 - 2 for rent in Shabiya 9 - Shabiya - Mussafah - Abu Dhabi
    Apartment - 1 - 2 for rent in Shabiya 9 - Shabiya - Mussafah - Abu Dhabi

    Listed 5 days ago

    70,000 yearly

    luxury 1bhk apt with parking balcony wardrobe

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    Area: 1,000 ft²

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    Shabiya 9, Shabiya, Mussafah, Abu Dhabi

    Mohammad Omar Faruk

    Mohammad Omar Faruk

  • Apartment - 1 - 1 for rent in Shabiya 9 - Shabiya - Mussafah - Abu Dhabi
    Apartment - 1 - 1 for rent in Shabiya 9 - Shabiya - Mussafah - Abu Dhabi
    Apartment - 1 - 1 for rent in Shabiya 9 - Shabiya - Mussafah - Abu Dhabi

    Listed 18 days ago

    55,000 yearly

    Prime Location 1BHK Apartment Available Shabiya 9

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    Area: 1,050 ft²

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    Shabiya 9, Shabiya, Mussafah, Abu Dhabi

    Rejaul karim joynal abedin

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Shabiya
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  • Price range55K - 70K
  • Properties listed3

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  • 4.3
    Anonymous

    Peaceful place for family with all necessary nearby. Free parking. Schools are nearby

  • 5.0
    Anonymous

    It was very awsome and fantastic job done. Well managed and superb. Thanks for your kindness and support

  • 3.5
    Irfana

    Good place to live, school, hospital, malls, groceries shop are very nearby

  • 3.8
    Anonymous

    Its very good place to live. Schools, malls, hospitals, hotels, restaurants & groceries store are very close.Most over less traffic and free packing

  • 2.8
    Anonymous

    I live in MBZC shabia . Its a nice place to live in such a place because its quit and there is parking. All the services are available.

Mussafah
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Price Insights

  • Price range55K - 70K
  • Properties listed4
  • Avg. price30.8K
  • Avg. price/sqft71.2

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  • 5.0
    Dhyaa M.

    Vibrant and desirable area

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Your Guide to 1 BHK in Shabiya for Rent

Mussafah Shabiya combines residential and business areas in Abu Dhabi. Located about 25 kilometres southwest of downtown Abu Dhabi, the community offers affordable homes, local shops, schools, and restaurants. Its location near Mohammed Bin Zayed City also makes a 1-bedroom apartment in Shabiya a practical choice for tenants.

Most apartments in Shabiya sit in four- to six-floor buildings across Shabiya 9, 10, 11, and 12. One-bedroom homes suit tenants who want practical space close to work. Shabiya 9 offers the widest choice, while Shabiya 10, 11, and 12 provide quieter streets and smaller residential pockets. This gives renters some flexibility when comparing apartments in Abu Dhabi.

Small groceries, laundries, cafes, and other daily services sit close to most homes. Free roadside parking adds convenience, while nearby roads connect Shabiya to Mussafah and central Abu Dhabi. These practical features keep apartments in Shabiya popular with long-term tenants.

Market Overview

Shabiya attracts workers in Mussafah, ICAD, and nearby port operations who want affordable homes close to work. Strong renewal demand keeps the market active across Shabiya 9, 10, 11, and 12. For tenants seeking a 1 BHK in Shabiya, the area offers lower rents than Abu Dhabi Island.

One-bedroom homes rent for AED 50,000 to AED 95,000 per year, with a median of about AED 57,000. Sizes range from 650 to 1,250 sq ft, giving tenants options from compact homes to larger layouts. Low-rise buildings dominate, and most provide dedicated parking. Tenants can also compare a 1 BHK in Mussafah with nearby houses in Shabiya for more space.

Rents remain below similar 1 BHK in Abu Dhabi areas such as Khalifa City and Mohammed Bin Zayed City, which supports steady tenant demand. Schools, clinics, grocery stores, and local shops sit close to the residential blocks. 

1 Bedroom Apartment Price Trends in Shabiya

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Prices and Sizes of 1 Bedroom Apartments in Shabiya for Rent

Shabiya area keeps rents around AED 58,000 to AED 60,000 a year, making it a practical choice for a 1 BHK in Shabiya. Across the area, the median rent sits at about AED 57,000, with homes ranging from 650 to 1,250 sq ft. Shabiya 9 commands higher rents because newer buildings offer better finishes and larger layouts.

Median PriceSize Range sqft
2 BedroomsApprox. AED 68,000 per year1,000 - 2,000
3 BedroomsApprox. AED 95,000 per year1,500 - 2,400

Rental figures reflect current asking rates and vary by building age, floor level, and lease term.

Apartments Available for Rent in Shabiya

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Who Should Rent a 1 BHK in Shabiya?

  • Mussafah industrial workers

    Living close to the workshop beats a long crawl in from the island. Shift starts feel less brutal when the bed is that close.

  • Couples starting out

    Groceries, a clinic, a pharmacy, a place of worship, all on foot. Couples starting out in Abu Dhabi tend to stay put once they settle into that rhythm.

  • Budget-conscious single professionals

    Solo tenants can hold rent near the lower end of the local band. They still get a full kitchen and living room, rather than sharing a partition flat closer to town.

  • Small starter families

    Curbside parking outside the block, quiet lanes past sunset, and a school on the next street. Families with one young child settle in without the villa upkeep or the villa price tag.

  • Service sector staff

    Retail and hospitality staff working the Mohammed Bin Zayed City corridor lean on local bus routes for late shifts, keeping transport spend low even without a car.

Affordable clusters for renting a 1 bedroom apartment in Shabiya

Shabiya 12 anchors the budget end, with one-bedroom apartments starting near AED 50,000 a year and a median of about AED 67,000. This makes it a practical choice for a 1 BHK in Shabiya for single earners and small households on a tight budget. Mussafah industrial workers often choose Shabiya 12 for its short commute. Low-rise buildings offer free curbside parking, which adds daily convenience for shift workers.

Higher-end clusters for renting a 1 bedroom apartment in Shabiya

Shabiya 9 pushes rents to the top of the local range. A one bedroom apartment can reach AED 95,000 a year, compared with a median of about AED 67,500. The higher rent reflects larger layouts, updated finishes, and quieter inner streets, making it a practical choice for households that want more space near Mohammed Bin Zayed City.

Popular clusters for renting a 1 bedroom apartment in Shabiya

Shabiya 10 attracts steady demand from renters who want predictable rents. One-bedroom homes cost around AED 58,000 to AED 60,000 a year, with a median of AED 59,000. Shabiya 11 sits slightly higher at around AED 63,000. Both areas retain tenants for years, supported by nearby schools, clinics, and local grocery stores.

1 Bedroom Apartment areas in Shabiya

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Why Rent a 1 BHK in Shabiya Abu Dhabi?

  • Rents below city averages

    The wider community range runs AED 50,000 to AED 95,000 per year. Medians in Shabiya 9 and 12 land in the mid-60s in thousands, well under central Abu Dhabi rents.

  • Free parking outside the door

    Free on plot parking is the daily win tenants flag most. Low rise blocks include allocated bays and curbside space stays open, so a household car adds nothing to the rent.

  • Quiet, family oriented streets

    Inside traffic stays light. The grid across sectors 9, 10, 11 and 12 was built as residential blocks, not through routes, which suits parents with small kids and shift workers sleeping through the day.

  • Schools, clinics and groceries on foot

    Pharmacies, small clinics, supermarkets and laundry shops sit inside every sector. A weekly shop, a doctor visit and the school run all happen without leaving the neighborhood, which keeps fuel and taxi spend down.

  • Close to Mussafah workplaces

    The Mussafah Industrial Area and ICAD sit next door, where most tenants clock in. Commutes to workshops, warehouses and offices stay short, with no daily trip in from the island.

  • Small, manageable unit size

    A 1 bedroom apartment for rent in Shabiya fits couples, solo professionals and small families who want their own kitchen and lounge without villa scale rent or upkeep. Bills stay modest, and cleaning takes little time.

Amenities and Lifestyle

Daily errands rarely mean leaving the grid. Schools, clinics, and supermarkets all sit inside the Mussafah blocks around Shabiya. Mohammed Bin Zayed City is a short hop across the road when a bigger mall run is on the cards.

Schools and education

  • Bright Riders School Abu Dhabi
  • Al Rabeeh American Private School
  • Future International School
  • Al Ansar International School
  • Leaders Private School

Healthcare and pharmacies

  • NMC Royal Medical Centre Mussafah
  • LLH Hospital Mussafah
  • Lifeline Hospital Mussafah
  • Aster Pharmacy Mussafah
  • Life Pharmacy Mussafah

Shopping and supermarkets

  • Dalma Mall
  • Mussafah Mall
  • Lulu Hypermarket Mussafah
  • Carrefour Mussafah
  • Capital Mall

Dining and cafés

  • Automatic Restaurant Mussafah
  • Al Safadi Restaurant
  • Bait El Khetyar
  • Tim Hortons Mussafah
  • Filli Café Shabiya

Parks and green spaces

  • Mohammed Bin Zayed City Park
  • Mussafah Community Park
  • Shabiya 10 Public Park

Fitness and wellness

  • Fitness First Dalma Mall
  • Gold's Gym Mussafah
  • Body Zone Fitness Club

Location and Transportation

Mohammed Bin Zayed City Road (E11) and Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Road (E10) connect Shabiya to the wider emirate. Central Abu Dhabi takes about 20 minutes by car, while Zayed International Airport sits around 25 minutes away. Mussafah Industrial Road runs along the western edge, giving ICAD workers quick access to their workplaces.

Free street parking outside most blocks helps tenants keep daily costs down. Shabiya has no metro, so residents rely mainly on Abu Dhabi's bus network. Bus routes connect the sub-sectors to Central Bus Station and run through Mussafah and ICAD.

Careem and local taxis cover shorter trips. Most one-bedroom tenants still use a car, as bus services become less frequent after 10 pm, which can make late shift commutes less convenient.

Pros and cons of renting 1 Bedroom Apartments in Shabiya

Pros

Yearly rents land well under central Abu Dhabi asking rates.
Free curbside parking outside most low rise blocks.
Schools, clinics and groceries reachable on foot.
Quieter evenings than downtown, with light internal traffic.

Cons

Peak hour drives to the island run long.
Finish quality shifts building by building across older stock.

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