# Khalifa City & Masdar vs other Abu Dhabi submarkets

> Khalifa City & Masdar (prime, ~AED 1,100/sqm/yr · ≈ $27.8 PSF/yr USD) is one of 5 Abu Dhabi Class A submarkets we track.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Khalifa City & Masdar sits at prime tier.
- Average rent AED 1,100/sqm/yr · ≈ $27.8 PSF/yr USD vs city average 1900.
- Compared submarkets: Al Maryah Island (ADGM) (trophy), Corniche & Tourist Club (trophy), Al Reem Island (prime).

## Key facts
- **city**: Abu Dhabi
- **submarket**: Khalifa City & Masdar
- **tier**: prime
- **averageRentLocal**: AED 1,100/sqm/yr · ≈ $27.8 PSF/yr USD
- **cityClassARentUsd**: $48/sqft/yr
- **cityVacancyPct**: 9.2%

## FAQ
### What other submarkets compete with Khalifa City & Masdar in Abu Dhabi?
Al Maryah Island (ADGM), Corniche & Tourist Club, Al Reem Island

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/abu-dhabi/khalifa-city-masdar/topics/vs-other-submarkets), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.