Community guide · Abu Dhabi
Living in Zayed City
Bloom Holding's 4,000-home Bloom Living community near Zayed City and the airport, with Spanish-inspired design.
About Zayed City
Bloom Living is Bloom Holding's integrated community of more than 4,000 homes close to Zayed City and Abu Dhabi's airport, launched in March 2022. Its design mixes traditional Spanish style with modern finishes, and phases carry Spanish names such as Cordoba, Granada and Toledo.
Zayed City is one of the six districts set to deliver most of Abu Dhabi's new homes up to 2030 (ADREC).
Key facts
EmirateAbu Dhabi
OwnershipFreehold, all nationalities
Home typesApartments, townhouses, villas
Main developerBloom Holding
Price per sq ft*AED 1,472 / sq ftZayed City apartments, avg asking
Rental yield*3.87%apartments, projected
Your guide to Zayed City
Buying in Zayed City
- Zayed City average asking prices in H1 2026: AED 850K for a studio, AED 1.19M for a 1-bed and AED 1.78M for a 2-bed (Bayut). Prices per sq ft dipped 4.8%.
- Foreign buyers can own freehold in Abu Dhabi's investment zones under Law No. 13 of 2019. We confirm every unit's status on DARI before you pay anything.
- Budget for the one-off 2% ADREC registration fee. It is a purchase cost, not a yearly tax.
- In H1 2026, 61% of ready-home purchases in Abu Dhabi were paid in cash and 89% of sales value was off-plan (ADREC).
- Homes worth AED 2 million or more can qualify for the UAE 10-year Golden Visa, off-plan included. The authorities make the final decision.
Renting in Zayed City
- A newer master community with a town centre, clinic and schools planned within walking distance.
- Since 2 June 2026, ADREC has frozen rent increases until further notice: renewals stay at 0%, and a new lease on a previously rented unit cannot go above its last registered Tawtheeq rent.
- Every lease is registered on Tawtheeq. Tenants also pay the 3% municipal housing fee on the annual rent.
Investing in Zayed City
- Projected apartment yield in H1 2026: 3.87% (Bayut). Large new supply is due in the district up to 2030 (ADREC), so choose the unit carefully.
- Abu Dhabi recorded AED 70.4 billion in home sales in H1 2026, against AED 25.3 billion a year earlier. Repeat-sale prices rose 20% for apartments and 12% for villas (ADREC).
- Individuals' rental income from UAE property is outside UAE Corporate Tax (Cabinet Decision No. 49 of 2023), and there is no annual property tax.
- Keep the rent freeze in your numbers: rents on existing and re-let units cannot rise while it lasts.
Selling or letting in Zayed City
- With new supply coming, competitive pricing matters. Ask us for a valuation.
- Repeat-sale prices rose 20% for apartments and 12% for villas year on year in H1 2026 (ADREC), so check today's value before you set a price.
- Most sales value now goes to off-plan launches, so a ready home has to stand out on price, condition and photos. We handle all of that for you.
Availability changes often. Ask us which homes are still on sale; only projects still selling get a full listing page.
Lifestyle and amenities
Town centre
A plaza with shops, restaurants and a clinic (Bloom Holding).
Schools
Two international schools planned in the community.
Design
Spanish-inspired architecture with everything within walking distance.
Pets
Dedicated dog parks.
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Getting around
- Zayed International Airport · nearby
- Zayed City · next door
- Yas Island · drive
- Abu Dhabi city · drive
Zayed City FAQs
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Sources (checked 14 October 2026)
- ADREC – Abu Dhabi Real Estate Market Report H1 2026 (press release, 18 Aug 2026)
- Bayut – Abu Dhabi Sales Market Report H1 2026 (asking prices of ready homes; updated 13 Oct 2026)
- Khaleej Times – Abu Dhabi rent freeze guide (ADREC measure from 2 June 2026)
- Gulf Business – Bloom Holding launches Bloom Living (March 2022)
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