Al Kifaf, Bur Dubai

Al Kifaf is a sub-district of Zabeel set on the northern side of the parent community. It is small triangular-shaped neighbourhood sharing borders with Al Mankhool and Al Jafiliya. Bounded by Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Street (D88), Sheikh Rashid Road (D75) and Sheikh Zayed Road (E11). The sub-community is home to the renowned Zabeel Park, Dubai Frame and the government service centre – Al Kifaf Centre.

• One of the three sub-communities of Zabeel, Bur Dubai
• Offers apartments, offices and shops for rent and sale
• Home to Zabeel Park and Dubai Frame
• Adjacent to Sheikh Zayed Road (E11)

Al Kifaf is relatively a small community with plenty of upcoming residential options, recreational facilities and communal amenities. It is a lively neighbourhood and a popular tourist spot with easy road connectivity. The community offers apartments and commercial properties available in different layouts in terms of properties.

Properties in Al Kifaf include apartments, podium townhouses, penthouses, offices and shops. Apartments in the community are available in 1 to 3-bedroom layouts equipped with modern amenities and facilities. Depending on the unit type, there is a living room, a powder room and a fitted kitchen in each apartment. Most of the bedrooms have an attached bathroom and built-in wardrobe along with a terrace.

Townhouses and penthouses come in 4 and 5-bedroom configurations with an area ranging between 5,875 sq. ft. to 10,904 sq. ft. These two-storey units have an expansive living area, an open kitchen, laundry room and powder room. The terraces in these units offer scenic views of Zabeel Park. Other properties include offices and shops for rent in Al Kifaf.

The price range of apartments for rent in Al Kifaf is as follows:

As for commercial properties, Al Kifaf offices for rent are suitable for setting up business in a bustling area.

The price range of apartments for sale in Al Kifaf is as follows:

It is to be noted that the price range of properties largely depends on the coverage area and offered amenities.

Bayut has worked on creating a simple format for 2D and 3D floor plans on the website. You can easily find the unit type and bed type you’re interested in by browsing Al Kifaf floor plans.

Wasl 1 is an upcoming mixed-use development in Al Kifaf positioned near Zabeel Park. The project will feature five zones, each possessing unique features.

• Zone 1: It will feature a collection of four residential towers overlooking Zabeel Park
• Zone 2: It will consist of two residential towers connected from the top
• Zone 3: This zone will have two residential buildings on a podium connected with stairs
• Zone 4: There will be a hotel and central plaza under this zone
• Zone 5: A collection of four mixed-use towers facing Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Street

Zone 1 is named Park Gate Residences that will feature 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments, 3 to 5-bedroom podium level townhouses and penthouses. In this phase, the podium level will also consist of a play area, a fitness centre and a terrace with dining options. The name of other zones is yet to be named and revealed. The Parkside development is launched by Wasl Asset Management Group.

Parking in Al Kifaf is quite convenient for residents and visitors alike. Most apartment buildings offer a basement level parking area, whereas villas come with a garage. Since the community is home to notable landmarks, ample parking spaces are available for visitors.

Travelling through public transportation in Al Kifaf Bur Dubai is easy as the community features a bus and metro station. Residents can take the Dubai bus from Al Jafiliya bus station and the Department of Health bus station in a short drive. Moreover, the community is home to Max Fashion Metro Station (previously known as Al Jafiliya Metro Station).

Those with private conveyance can also commute using the city’s major roads. Sheikh Rashid Road lies on the northern side, while Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Street and Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) is on the western and eastern sides, respectively.

Several grocery stores near Al Kifaf offer a wide range of daily usage items and household products. These include Al Adil Supermarket, Al Haya Al Saeeda Supermarket and Ummuna Zainab Supermarket LLC. All these supermarkets are located a 7 to 8-minute drive from the community. Moreover, there is an outlet of Lulu Hypermarket within a 6-minute drive, opposite Zabeel Park. Lulu Hypermarket in the UAE is a leading supermarket chain making grocery shopping convenient for residents. Al Karama Fish Market is also known for providing fresh seafood at a short drive.

Mosques near Al Kifaf Bur Dubai are in the neighbouring communities and easily accessible at a 5 to 10-minute drive. These include Al Rahma Masjid, Karama Central Mosque and Masjid Al Ghazali. The renowned Jumeirah Grand Mosque is also located within a 12-minute drive from the community.

Those following Hinduism and Christianity can easily drive to their worship places as the hub of best churches and temples in Dubai are in the vicinity of the neighbourhood. It will take a 10-minute drive to reach Oud Metha, where New Covenant Church Dubai, Marantha Full Gospel Church and St. Mary’s Catholic Church are situated. The temples in Bur Dubai are also accessible at almost the same distance via Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Street.

Parents living in Bur Dubai find several schools and nurseries within a short drive from the community. These include Humble Bumble Nursery, British Orchard Nursery Al Jafiliya and Chubby Cheeks Nursery. All these best nurseries in Bur Dubai are accessible 8 to 10-minute drive.

For school-going children, Pakistan Education Academy is located within a 10-minute drive. It is a private school offering education to 3 to 18 years old children. Lycee Francais International Georges Pompidou is another school near Al Kifaf following the French curriculum for Foundation Stage years. Other schools near the community are Indian High School (IHS) and Ambassador School.

Residents looking for medical assistance can visit the best hospitals in Dubai in a short drive. These include American Hospital, Medeor and Emirates Hospital. Other clinics near Al Kifaf are Dr Ismail Day Surgical Centre and Dr Widad Al Badris Clinic. All these healthcare facilities are accessible within a 10 to 12-minute drive.

Al Kifaf enjoys a prime location in the district, offering easy access to key areas and popular residential areas of Bur Dubai. It shares a border with Al Karama from the northern side and Al Jafiliya from the western end. Towards the south lie Zabeel 1 and Zabeel 2, while Al Mankhool is on the north-western side. Oud Metha and Al Jaddaf are also a short drive away.

There is no shortage of shopping destinations near the community. In a short drive of 5-minutes lie WAFI Mall featuring 250 stores set amidst statues of pharaohs and stained glass pyramids. Popular stores in the Egyptian themed mall are Mont Blanc, Rolex, Damas and Pierre Cardin. The shopping mall also has a traditional souk – Khan Murjan Souk featuring more than 100 shops offering Arabian carpets, garments and handicrafts. Other shopping malls near Al Kifaf are Dubai Mall and Souk Al Bahar.

There are many restaurants near Al Kifaf offering Chinese, Indian, Pakistani and Arabian cuisine. Some of the popular ones are:

• Zam Zam Mandi Restaurant
• Steak & Burger Restaurant
• Manvaar Restaurant
• Malabari Restaurant Al Karama
• Pind Da Dhaba Restaurant
• Cocko House Restaurant

Zam Zam Mandi Restaurant is one of the best Mandi restaurants in Dubai, offering Hamour Mandi, Chicken Mandi, Mutton Mandi and Kingfish Mandi. The restaurant is a 6-minute drive from the community. Those looking for cafes can also find plenty of options near the community. These include Burnout Café, Ramis Café Karama and Café Cache.

La Mer Beach is the nearest picnic spot for friends and family planning a day out under the sun on the beach. Visitors can rent a cabana to sit, relax and enjoy the sea breeze or indulge in water sports activities. It will take a 17-minute drive to reach the beach. Other beaches near Al Kifaf are JBR Beach and Umm Suqeim Beach.

Al Kifaf is home to the iconic landmark of the city – the Dubai Frame. It is the largest picture frame in the world designed by Fernando Donis. The majestic frame is constructed using steel, laminated glass and reinforced concrete. The magnificent frame offers much more than a scenic view; visitors can experience the past, present and future from the ground to the sky in the Dubai Frame. The multimedia exhibition on the mezzanine level will take you to Old Dubai and how it transformed into an urban destination in the world. You will be then taken to the Sky deck, where you will experience the Old Dubai on one side and the New Dubai on the other while walking on the transparent glass floor. After enjoying the 360-degree views of the city, you will be taken back to the mezzanine level, where special lights and music effects will take you to the future of Dubai and how it will look after 50 years.

Dubai Garden Glow and the Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club are other leisure spots near the community.

Zabeel Park in Al Kifaf is one of the best parks in Dubai, featuring a range of different attractions. It has two sections; one in Al Kifaf and the other in Zabeel 1 next to Sheikh Zayed Road. It is spread over an area equivalent to 45 football fields with technology-driven green spaces, dedicated play areas for children and jogging trails. Other things to do in Zabeel Park include visiting the Dinosaur Park and exploring the park by tourist train.

Indoor fitness options near the community include Burn Time Gym and Slim-N-Trim Ladies Gym. Beauty care options for ladies and gents are also located in neighbouring communities. Pretty Eye Ladies Salon and Hairology Gents Salon are a few of them.

Dubai Flea Market in Zabeel Park is an open market where you can sell or purchase pre-loved items. These can be furniture, clothes, electronics, books, and antiques. It is one of the affordable open markets in Dubai organised in Zabeel Park on the first Saturday of each month.

Al Kifaf is an under-development community with plenty of amenities and facilities within easy reach. Interested buyers will have to wait till the completion of the projects to move to their ideal homes.

• Dubai International Airport is at a 10-minute drive
• A 13 to 15-minute drive to Business Bay and DIFC
• Burj Khalifa is accessible in a 15-minute drive
• It will take a 16-minute drive to Dubai Opera