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Al Dhafrah Area Guide

On the value of education to a country
“A country's greatest investment lies in building generations of educated and knowledgeable youth.”
Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan
Late President of the United Arab Emirates
Al Dhafrah
Abu Dhabi, UAE
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Al Dhafrah lies in Abu Dhabi city. The area serves as a cluster for schools and education in general. It is home of outstanding rated Pearl Primary, Islamia English School, HCT - Abu Dhabi Womens College, Al Dana Girls school, GEMs World Academy and Giggles English Nursery Airport road branch.

There are also a number of hospitals in the area.

Given the number of schools, and that this is in the city, traffic is a continual problem at peak hours. 

The area is residential and commercial. 

Al Dhafrah Ratings

Schools

4.5

Entertainment

3.5

Family Friendly

2.5

Transport Links

1.5

Al Dhafrah Pros & Cons

Pros

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Very central
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A cluster of schools

Cons

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Not particularly family friendly
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City centre congestion

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