Al Badia Residences, Dubai Festival City

Al Badia Residences is located in the heart of the famous entertainment destination Dubai Festival City. Launched by Al Futtaim, the community has modern style apartments and villas offering a safe life to residents. The community is known for its tranquil environment.

Al Badia Residences has two types of residential properties; apartments and villas. It is surrounded by lush green gardens and offer amenities that include Dubai Festival City Mall, Al Badia Golf Club and Al Areesh Club.

• Consist of villas and apartments that are built with traditional and contemporary style
• Built alongside Dubai Creek, the famous saltwater creek of Dubai
• Al Khail Road within easy reach
• Near the famous shopping hub and leisure destination, Dubai Festival City Mall
• Close to schools, colleges, restaurants, and hospitals

Highlights of the community include:

• Landscape gardens
• Sports court
• 24 hours security

Al Badia Residences has a calming environment, which is reflected in the close-knit community. The low-rise apartments of the community are set amongst lush landscaped gardens that makes the place a visual treat.

Properties in Al Badia Residences include 1-3 bedroom apartments, and 4 and 5-bedroom villas. The coverage area of a 1-bedroom apartment is 1,596 sq. ft. to 1,598 sq. ft. The average rent of a 1-bedroom apartment is AED 90k per year. Here is a rundown of apartment for rent in Al Badia Residences.

• The average area of 2-bed house apartment is 1,693 sq. ft. to 2,264 sq. ft.
• 2-bedroom apartment on rent will demand AED 115k per year to AED 134k per year
• A 3-bedroom apartment covers an area ranging from 2,253 sq. ft. to 2,615 sq.ft.
• Rental range of 3-bed house apartment in Al Badia Residence starts from AED 130k per year and goes up to AED 198k per year

The community offers 4 and 5-bedroom villas for rent also. Rent of 4-bedroom villas is AED 250k to AED 280k per year. The average rent of 5-bedroom villas is AED 320k per year.

Buying an apartment will cost at least AED 1.8M, which is the starting sale price of residential units in the community.

• The sale price of 2-bedroom apartment is between AED 1.8M and AED 2.4M
• 3-bedroom apartment for sale will cost AED 2.3M to AED 4.5M

Villas in Al Badia Residences for sale are available for those who are looking for a better investment option, the starting sale price of these villas are AED 6M. The sale prices of 4-bed house villa start from AED 6M and go up high to AED 6.8M. One can buy a 5-bedroom villa in Al Badia Residences in AED 6.7 M to AED 7.8M.

Apartments in the locality have balconies and private terraces to have a view of beautiful lawns and gardens.

For parking spaces in Al Badia Residences, residents have two options; one is the designated parking space and the other is street parking. Most of the apartments offer underground parking as well, however, villas have a minimum of two allotted parking spots.

For transportation in Al Badia Residences, the tenants of the community can use bus service. There are two bus stations within the locality; Al Badia Residence 1&8 A2 1 and Al Badia Residence 1&8 A2 2. Emirates, Creek, and Rashidiya are the closest metro stations from where residents can use metro service for commuting to the central areas of the city.

For the daily grocery needs, one can find several supermarkets near Al Badia Residences. Dubai’s leading hypermarket chain, Carrefour has an outlet near the community at a 6-minute drive.

Frozen foods, vegetables, fruits, confectionaries and many other grocery items are easily available at Sun N Moon Supermarket. It is 10 minutes away from the community. Other nearby supermarkets are W.Mart Supermarket, 10 minutes away and New Sevens Day Supermarket, 11 minutes drive away.

The community members can find a number of mosques located around the locality. Osama Bin Zayed Mosque is one of the mosques near Al Badia Residences, a 5-minute drive via Rebat Street D83. Al Rahman Mosque is another mosque for residents of the community, it is 5 minutes drive away while Al Jaddaf Mosque is located 10 minutes away from the locality.

Christian fellows of the community can visit St. Mary’s Catholic Church located 16 minutes drive away from the community. Other churches near Al Badia Residences include Christian Fellowship Church and The Holy Trinity Church, both can be found at a drive of 12 minutes from the locality.

One can find several temples near Al Badia Residences. 11 minutes away from Al Badia Residence, Shiva Temple is situated opposite to Dubai Museum in Bur Dubai. Shirdi Sai Baba Mandir is 19 minutes away while one can visit Mahamevnawa Buddhist Temple that is on a 20-minute drive via Al Khail Road.

Popular nursery options nearby are:

• Baby First Nursery
• Yellow Brick Road Nursery
• Redwood Montessori Nursery

A few of the renowned schools in Al Badia Residences are:

• Universal American School
• Deira International School

Universal American School is a nonprofit school located within the community. These school run on the American system of education and aim to make their students critical thinkers and caring individuals.

With a team of over 11,000 education professionals, Cambridge International School is serving in UAE for many years. Set in a spacious complex, the school is located at a 5-minute drive from Al Baldia Residences. Al Khaleej National School and New Indian Model School are other prominent educational institutes nearby.

Universities near Al Badia Residences include Canadian University, University of Strathclyde Business School Dubai and Manipal Academy of Higher Education. All these universities are on a 20-minute distance.

Healthcare facilities are within reach for residents of the community. Popular clinics near Al Badia Residences include:

• Dubai London Clinic
• Al Futtaim Staff Clinic
• Al Badia Dental Clinic

Dubai London Clinic has the faculty based on numerous experienced healthcare professionals and is popular for offering the best medical services in town. Located at a walking distance, the clinic has revolutionary high-tech equipment to facilitate patients. Al Futtaim Staff Clinic is 7 minutes drive away while Al Badia Dental Clinic is accessible on just a 4-minute drive.

A few of the hospitals near Al Badia Residences include Nadd Al Hamar Health Centre, Thumbay Hospital Daycare and Mediclinic Meadows.

Popular residential areas nearby include:

• Nad Al Sheba
• Ras Al Khor
• The Lagoons

Nad Al Sheba is known for housing Meydan Racecourse, venue for the prestigious Dubai World Cup. Residential units in the community are comprised of apartments and villas mostly. On the western side, a dream location for nature lovers, Ras Al Khor is located. Ras Al Khor has both residential area and industrial area.

Popular entertainment destinations near Al Badia Residences include:

• Fabyland
• Festival Bay
• NOVO Cinemas

With a variety of rides, fun-filled entertainment activities, food and beverages outlets, Fabyland is located 8 minutes drive away. It is an ideal family entertainment destination where people of all ages can enjoy thrilling rides in a safe environment.

To enjoy a screening of your favourite blockbuster movies, you can visit NOVO Cinemas in Dubai Festival City Mall. One can reach in 7 minutes via Al Badia Boulevard and Gateway Ave.

Popular malls near Al Badia Residences include:

• Dubai Festival City Mall
• City Centre Deira
• Wafi Mall

With over 500 shopping outlets, Dubai Festival City Mall is one of the most popular shopping destinations for both residents and visitors. High-end brands such as Zara, IKEA, and the largest luxury department, Robinson is also located in the mall as well. The waterfront leisure destination will make your relaxation the best place for relaxation once you are done with your shopping.

Residents can also head to City Centre Deira or Wafi Mall as both the shopping malls are close to the community and accessible on a 10-minute drive.

A wide range of eateries and restaurants in Dubai Festival City Mall serve a variety of cuisines. These include:

• Bare Burger
• Galito’s
• Hard Rock Café
• Origami
• The Bagel Bar
• Dunkin Donuts
• Paul
• Haagen Dazs

A few of the established restaurants near Al Badia Residences include:

• Al Fanar Restaurant and The Café
• Vanitas
• Naya Darbar Restaurant

A visit at Al Fanar Restaurant and Café will bring you back to the old times when Dubai was just a small town on the shore of Arabian Gulf. 9-minute away from the community, the restaurant offers authentic Emirati cuisine with an ambience of Dubai in the 1960s. Residents can enjoy Italian cuisine at Vanitas at a 10-minute drive. Sultan Baba Iskender, 7-minute away and Maedat Alnoman Mandi Restaurant, 5 minutes drive away are few of the popular eateries nearby.

The Dubliner’s at a short drive of 9 minutes can make your night out with friends exciting. The place has a wide range of meat, chicken, veggies, and beverages including tequila, vodka, and drought beer. The Old Bull Pub and Double Decker Pub are other places to enjoy nightlife around the neighbourhood.

To take a sunbath or a short break from their busy lives, residents can head to JBR Beach or Al Mamzar Beach. Both beaches near Al Badia Residences offer dining options, shaded sitting area and water sports to make your picnic unforgettable. JBR Beach is located 20-minutes away while Al Mamzar is on a 15-minutes drive.

Another beach nearby is at La Mer. Here you can do anything from playing some water sport to taking a beach stroll. La Mer has paddle boarding, surfing and a range of other water sports for visitors.

The closest landmarks are:

• IMAGINE Dubai
• Dubai Creek
• Ras Al Khor Sanctuary

IMAGINE Dubai is a notable landmark of Dubai Festival City, it offers a state-of-the-art light show with water and fire to its visitors. IMAGINE Dubai exhibits water screen projection technology with the help of 30 fountains. The waterfront light show enthrals the audience with a spectacular concoction of sound, light, and water.

Dubai Creek is located in the heart of Dubai which separates two major districts of the city; Bur Dubai and Deira. It is essentially a saltwater inlet which has now turned into a residential and commercial hub. One can see Ras Al Khor Birds Sanctuary on one side while on the other one is Gulf. Dubai Creek has become a tourist attraction for visitors.

Residents can keep themselves fit at,

• Basketball courts
• Al Badia Golf Club
• Al Areesh Club

Located at a short distance of 8 minutes, World Gym aims to give its members modern equipment, a clean atmosphere, and an expert trainer. The strength machines, cardio equipment, free weights, and group classes are a few of the features of the gym. Other gyms near Al Badia Residences include Five Star Gym, 6-minute away and Qualifier Gym, a 9-minute drive away.

Salons and spas near Al Badia Residences include:

• Tips and Toes, Dubai Festival City
• Purple Oyster Ladies Beauty Salon
• NBAR Nail Spa
• Spa Intercontinental

Tips and Toes offer much-loved salon and spa services at a budget-friendly price. These services include facials, massages, nail treatment, hair styling, eyelash extensions, waxing, and hammam. The salon is at a 2-minute drive from the community. Another salon nearby is Soft Hair Ladies Salon which is 5-minutes away from while The Spa Palazzo Versace Dubai is accessible in 9-minutes’ drive.

Al Areesh Club is an outstanding leisure and entertainment destination for residents of Al Badia Residences and neighbouring communities. There is a variety of dining options, fitness centres, swimming pools and a supermarket for convenience of residents. Al Areesh Club hosts events like Halloween, Swim Gala, Easter, and Christmas to entertain the community members.

Those looking to keep in touch with their fellow community members can join the Facebook group Al Badia Residences Community. The group will help you stay updated with upcoming events in the community.

Al Badia Residences is a perfect family-friendly residential community offering apartments and villas in architectural designs. However, because of its location, the central regions of Dubai such as Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, and Jumeirah are a little far away. Residents will have to cover a commute of about 20 to 25 minutes to reach there.

• Dubai International Airport is 7 minutes drive away
• Academic City is on a 17-minute drive
• 16 minutes to Downtown Dubai and Business Bay