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Masdar City

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates · Asia

About Masdar City

Masdar City works well as a base: 15 minutes from Shakhbout City, 14km from Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.

Masdar City is a town located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. With a population of 15,000, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Masdar City sits in United Arab Emirates, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Dubai time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Masdar City to your route.

About Masdar City

Masdar City (Arabic: مدينة مصدر, romanized: Madīnat Maṣdar, lit. 'source city') is an urban community in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. It was built by Masdar, a subsidiary of the state-owned Mubadala Investment Company, with the majority of seed capital provided by the government of Abu

Read more Dhabi. Launched in 2006 as a $22 billion state-funded project to construct "the world's most sustainable eco-city" by 2016, the start date for the project has since been delayed indefinitely. By 2023, only 15,000 people lived and worked in Masdar City (of whom 5,000 were residents), and the community covered less than a sixth of the area it was intended to cover.

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Masdar City offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Masdar City located?

Masdar City is located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Asia. The coordinates are 24.4321 latitude, 54.6158 longitude.

What is the population of Masdar City?

Masdar City has a population of approximately 15,000 people, making it a town in United Arab Emirates.

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Quick Information

Population
15,000
Continent
Asia
Country
United Arab Emirates
Region
Abu Dhabi
Timezone
Asia/Dubai
Coordinates
24.4321, 54.6158

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Arab Emirates

Police
999
Ambulance
998
Fire
997
Driving side
right

Zero tolerance for alcohol when driving.

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Worth the detour from Masdar City

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

racetrack

Yas Marina Circuit

Spectacular Abu Dhabi circuit with a hotel built over the track

4 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

Yas Waterworld

Abu Dhabi's Emirati-themed waterpark on Yas Island with over 40 rides, slides, and attractions.

6 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi

World's first Ferrari-branded theme park on Yas Island featuring the fastest roller coaster on the planet.

6 km · about 10 min drive

cathedral

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

One of the world's largest mosques, featuring 82 domes, over 1,000 columns, and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet.

14 km · about 25 min drive

museum

Louvre Abu Dhabi

A stunning museum designed by Jean Nouvel with a perforated dome creating a rain of light, housing a universal collection of art and civilization.

25 km · about 30 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Masdar City.

Khalifah A City

🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

1 km awayPop. 85,374

Shakhbout City

🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

8 km awayPop. 6,515

Al Shamkhah City

🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

10 km awayPop. 61,710

Mohammed Bin Zayed City

🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

11 km awayPop. 85,000

Bani Yas City

🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

14 km awayPop. 80,498

Musaffah

🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

16 km awayPop. 243,341

Abu Dhabi

🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

22 km awayPop. 1,807,000

Suwayḩān

🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

73 km awayPop. 5,403

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