Al Badaa

• Al Ghazal Mall
• Renting properties
• Popular areas
• Getting around
• Hotels
• Things to do
• Things to consider

Al Badaa is a small yet interesting neighbourhood. Largely residential, it is in western Dubai occupying a prime location close to Jumeirah and notable landmarks including Etihad Museum and Jumeirah Mosque. The family-friendly community is sandwiched between Al Satwa and Jumeirah 1, thus, residents enjoy a wide array of facilities well within reach including schools, restaurants and leisure places. Moreover, it is connected to the urban shopping avenue, City Walk Dubai from the southern border. Residents also enjoy accessibility to Sheikh Zayed Road, E11 that further connects to Downtown. A wide range of apartments and villas, public transportation routes, Nesto Hypermarket, Health Center, Al Wasl Park and many other basic amenities make Al Badaa, a sought-after address.

• A small residential area in Dubai
• Close to the famous Jumeirah Beach
• Offers villas and apartments for rent
• Bound by Al Wasl Rd (D92) and Al Satwa Rd (D90)
• Offers a family-friendly, vibrant lifestyle
• Home to Al Wasl Park and Al Badaa Park
• Has a community mall, Al Ghazal Mall
• In proximity to Etihad Museum

Direct access to 2nd December Street (formerly known as Al Diyafah Street) and Al Hudaiba Street on the other side make Al Badaa a bustling neighbourhood with many facilities on these happening roads, right in proximity. There are local eateries and cafeterias, international restaurants, shisha cafes and a number of recreational areas as well as shopping centres. Moreover, residents enjoy quick accessibility to the pristine beaches including Lamer, Mercato and the public beach of Jumeirah.

Al Badaa is located in western Dubai where one can find many tourist attractions. It is a residential area with apartments, villas and few townhouses offered for rent only, for expats. Residential buildings are low-rise but equipped with all kinds of basic facilities. Al Badaa residents have numerous shopping malls, supermarkets, schools, healthcare centres and leisure places at a hand’s length, a short walk or a few-minute drive away.

Properties in Al Badaa, be it townhouses, villas or flats are only offered for rent at the moment. The rental prices are quite reasonable compared to the properties in Jumeirah. Considering the amenities and construction quality, the price tag is justified.

There are 3, 4 and 5-bedroom villas ranging from 1,900 sq. ft. to 7,000 sq. ft. Some even more luxurious units span across 10,000 sq. ft. to 15,000 sq. ft. As for the few townhomes in the area, you may find some 2,000 sq. ft. 3-bed units. Many of these residences also feature private pool and garden while all independent properties have dedicated porches for parking. Other key features include a separate dining room, laundry room, storage room as well as quarters for the house help. Most of the villas are duplexes with balconies overlooking the neighbourhood of Jumeirah and the beach.

Those interested in moving to Al Badaa will find a larger variety of villas to choose from. There are quite a few apartments as well, ranging from studios to 3 BHK units in low to high-rise buildings. The apartment blocks have amenities similar to those found in villa compounds such as a separate room for the house help, spacious living areas and balconies.

Lets look at the rental trends for properties in Al Badaa to help you decide better based on your budget and accommodation requirements.

There are several sub-communities in Al Badaa. One must take a look at the popular communities before renting or buying a property in Al Badaa.

Tourists can plan their stat at these hotels in Al Badaa:

• Jumeira Rotana
• Al Khoory Executive Hotel

Jumeira Rotana is a five-storey 4-star hotel with 125 fully furnished suites. It is one of the best hotels in Jumeirah. The hotel features 2 restaurants; The Boston Bar and Olive Oil, a fitness club and a rooftop swimming pool. For longer stays, you can also consider Empire Hotel Apartments in Al Badaa.

The residential units come with reserved parking spaces. As far as villas are concerned, there is covered parking space for up to two cars while apartments have reserved parking for one. Visitors can also easily find empty street parking spots.

For people using public transport, Al Badaa is an easily connected area. In fact, it is one of the best areas in Dubai with public transportation, ideal for those who don’t drive. There are many bus stops at short intervals including Satwa Station connecting to the rest of Dubai and to the Dubai Metro as well. The nearest metro station is the Emirates Tower metro station along Sheikh Zayed Road. It is reachable within 6 minutes by car.

Bordered by Jumeirah 1, Al Wasl and Al Satwa, the community is close to some of the most visited places in Dubai. It has the essence of all the neighbouring communities, thus, provides a dynamic living experience. Also, there are multiple supermarkets, schools and clinics within easy reach.

There are many supermarkets dotted along Al Badaa. From the best supermarkets in Dubai to small local marts, residents can get their grocery needs fulfilled with ease. There is an outlet of Nesto Hypermarket on 8 A Street and Carrefour in Al Ghazal Mall within the community. One can also get to Union Coop Hypermarket that stocks a wide variety of grocery items and other basic necessities.

There’s LuLu Express in the neighbouring community of Jumeirah 1, and Spring Supermarket is the closest to reach at a distance of 4 minutes. Whereas, a large branch of the Spinneys can be spotted in Jumeirah, a short 6-minute drive away. SM Quezon Supermarket is also in the vicinity and there are many other marts, grocery vendors and convenience stores in the area.

Al Badaa lies in a district where you will find many churches. The closest are Emirates Baptist Church and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, accessible in around 10 to 13 minutes by car. One of the top churches in Dubai, The Dubai City Church is also not too far, 15 minutes away.

Hindu residents can find quite a few temples close to Al Badaa. Shiva Temple and Shirdi Sai Baba Mandir are both 17-minutes away in the Bur Dubai area. There are many temples in Bur Dubai that you can access by car. Besides, the Sikh Gurdwara is also there.

Moreover, there are many mosques in Al Badaa for Muslim residents. The community is also close to Jumeirah Mosque. It is one of the most beautiful mosques in Dubai, 5 minute away from the area. This cultural landmark has the capacity to accommodate 1,300 worshippers at a time. Also, it is one of the few that allow mosque tours in the UAE to non-Muslim tourists. Some other options in the vicinity include Masjid Qurtobah, Ramadan Juma Mosque, Khadri Mosque, Al-Imam Al Shafaee Mosque and Ayesha Mosque.

Schools are usually on top of the list of facilities that families look for before settling in any area. Fortunately, Al Badaa is has a wide range of schools in its vicinity. For preschoolers, there is Salma Al Ansari Elementary School, Kids Campus Nursery, Safari Kids Nursery, British Berries Nursery and Safa Early Learning Centre.

Many other schools near Al Badaa are found in Jumeirah 1. A popular option is the Jumeirah Baccalaureate School which offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum. Al Shurooq Private School is also in the area, it follows the Ministry of Education’s curriculum. One of the GEMS British curriculum schools in Dubai is also located nearby behind Shangri La Hotel. GEMS Wellington Primary School takes students from FS1 to Grade 6. It has received “very good” rating from the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA).

University options can be found in Knowledge Park 20 minutes away. It houses institutes such as the University of Manchester Dubai, Middlesex University Dubai and the University of Wollongong Dubai.

There are quite a few clinics and hospitals in Al Badaa to address the healthcare concerns of residents. The community is home to Herche Medical Centre, Arya Clinic and the Community Health Centre. Belhoul European Hospital is another hospital in Al Badaa, located towards the north of the community on Al Diyafah Street (D73). Other nearby hospitals include Emirates Hospital and Neuro Spinal Hospital, both of which are 9 minutes away.

Al Badaa Dubai is often referred to as a sub-community of Al Wasl as both the areas are closely connected. This small town in Dubai is surrounded by key residential and commercial districts. To the east of Al Badaa is Jumeirah 1, while towards the west is the community of Al Satwa. Moreover, Al Hudaiba is found towards the north and Al Jaffiliya further north-east.

The business and trade hubs including DIFC (Dubai International Financial Center) is 11 minutes across the road and Business Bay Dubai is accessible in around 14 minutes by car. If you are heading to Downtown, it will take around 10 minutes to reach Burj Khalifa if you’re driving. On the waterfront side of Al Badaa, there is the development of Pearl Jumeirah, 4.3 km via Al Wasl Road D92, accessible in under 8 minutes by car.

Al Badaa is an obvious choice for those looking to live in a vibrant neighbourhood. The area offers a quiet residential community life in proximity to many malls, eateries, bars and leisure spots.

You will never run out of choices for shopping around here. From the popular Dubai Mall to beachfront Mercato Shopping Mall and a wide range of options in between, Al Badaa has a lot to offer for your next retail therapy session.

Al Ghazal Mall

On the border of Al Satwa and Al Badaa is Al Ghazal Mall boasting 72 stores, a beauty salon and a large Carrefour Hypermarket. There is an outlet of Claire’s, Splash, Hub and many other high-street brands as well as restaurants, spas and salons. Besides Carrefour, there is an outlet of Choithrams.

Al Badaa enjoys its prime location which is close to many of Dubai’s best malls. The community malls of Jumeirah such as Jumeirah Plaza, Palm Strip Mall, Town Centre Jumeirah and more are a short drive away. The larger Mercato Shopping Mall which is known for its European Renaissance-inspired architecture is a mere 6-minute drive from here. On the other hand, the famous Dubai Mall is slightly further away, at a distance of 10 minutes. It offers a wide range of retail shops, luxury brands, restaurants and entertainment venues.

Further, the urban outdoor malls by Meraas Group which are City Walk and BoxPark are close to Al Badaa, these offer many concept restaurants, outdoor recreational spaces and a few retail stores.

There are many restaurants in Al Badaa, located along Al Diyafah Street which separates Al Badaa and Al Satwa. Popular options include the casual dining Pakistani buffet restaurant Nayaab Handi, Sidra Restaurant and Cafe which is a popular Lebanese restaurant and Noodle Bowl, a Cantonese restaurant. Nayaab Handi is one of the best Pakistani eateries in Dubai serving much more than handi. Its Biryani platter, Palak Paneer and Malai Boti are quite popular.

The Jumeira Rotana Hotel is also located in the area. It offers a range of licensed fine-dining restaurants and bars, such as the international dining restaurant Olive Oil and The Boston Bar. Other fine-dining venues can be found in many hotels in Jumeirah.

Among the perks of living in Al Badaa, easy access to public beaches in Dubai definitely tops the list. The community has a number of beaches on its northern side. Dubai’s best-known beach, Jumeirah Beach is at a drive of 10 minutes. La Mer Beach is a short, 8-minute worth drive. Its fun play areas, water rides, food stalls and shops attract many visitors from the nearby places.

It is easy to locate Al Badaa situated amid popular areas of the emirate. Etihad Museum and City Walk are key landmarks north and south of the community. Besides, there are various places near Al Badaa that are hot tourist spots such as Dubai Canal. Hardly 13 minutes away, Dubai Water Canal has a wide range of restaurants. Moreover, Coca-Cola Arena in City Walk is set to be an eventful destination. It will be hosting concerts, comedy shows and other entertainment events.

Moreover, the area is close to many popular malls, let alone the wide range of shops and retail outlets at La Mer. Talking of which brings up the endless variety of activities for kids at La Mer Dubai. Families prefer spending the weekend off at this tourist attraction loaded with fun activities for kids and adults alike.

Those fond of nature can visit Dubai Garden Glow, a 12-minute drive away from Al Bada’a. It is indeed one of the top family-friendly places you’d find in the city. Happiness Forest, Ice Park, Dinosaur Park and Happiness Street are some key attractions there.

Further, there are a few luxury resorts and hotels in proximity. Dubai Marine Beach Resort and Spa, Regent Beach Resort, Four Seasons Resort, Nikki Beach Resort and Spa and Shangri-la Hotel Dubai are easily reachable from Al Badaa.

Al Badaa was built to mainly cater to families. There are two parks in this small community, Al Badaa Park and Al Wasl Park which are family favourites. Al Satwa Park is also nearby. All of these parks have play areas for children, shaded areas and dedicated walkways.

Apart from recreational spots, the area has a number of gyms. Star Gym is the closest which is adjacent to both the communities of Al Satwa and Al Badaa. Other than that, Fit Inc, Crowne Fitness Studio, My30 Minutes Gym and Engine Health and Fitness are within a short drive.

There are four salons right around the residential community. Splendid Ladies Beauty Salon and Spa, Caryusa Ladies Salon, My Dream Ladies Beauty Salon and Spa are solely for ladies while Huracan Men Care is the only salon for men. There are many other salons and spas in the neighbouring areas of Al Satwa and Jumeirah 1 as well. In fact, Jumeirah 1 also has several aesthetic clinics, these offer many different cosmetic treatments for both men and women.

Al Badaa is a small area, but it is connected to the most talked about tourist attractions of Dubai and several events happen there. Kite Beach which is less than 20 minutes away has been the venue for several events including The Big City Swim. Apart from Kite Beach, Jumeirah Beach frequently hosts a variety of events throughout the year as well and it is also closely connected to Al Badaa. The nearby Mercato Shopping Mall often has on-going events throughout the year. Those fond of new year celebrations can head straight to Dubai Fountain and witness the world-famous light and fountain show.

Those looking to connect with fellow community members can join a Facebook group called Al Bad’aa Community.

Al Badaa is a small residential area connected to many facilities. The area is located close to many recreational and business hubs and is well connected through public transport and Dubai’s road network. One thing to consider is that Al Badaa does not offer freehold properties, so expats looking to purchase their home or invest in real estate will have to consider freehold areas in Dubai.

• Dubai International Airport is hardly at a drive of 20 minutes
• Sheikh Zayed Road is 9 minutes away
• The neighbouring emirate of Sharjah is at a distance of 10 minutes
• Downtown Dubai is less than 6 minutes away
• Citywalk and Mercato Mall are close by