HIGHLIGHTS
- Renting property
- Buying property
- Popular buildings
- Getting around
- Schools and clinics
- Q1 Mall
- Things to consider
ABOUT AL WARQAA 1
Al Warqaa 1, also spelt as Al Warqa’a 1 is a residential community set on the eastern side of the intersection of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) and Al Awir Road (E44). It is a sub-district of Al Warqaa – a rapidly growing area of Dubai situated amongst the renowned industrial and residential areas of the emirate. The neighbourhood is home to all the basic amenities and facilities and the community shopping mall – Q1 Mall Al Warqaa.
IN A NUTSHELL
- One of the five sub-districts of Al Warqaa
- Offers villas and apartments in different layouts
- Situated amongst popular residential areas such as International City and Nadd Al Hamar
- Home to Q1 Mall
- Direct access to Al Awir Road and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road
NEIGHBOURHOOD
COMMUNITY OVERVIEW
Al Warqaa 1 is a family-friendly community offering several amenities for peaceful living. It has schools, supermarkets and mosques dotted around the area. The community mall fulfils the shopping needs of residents along with offering dining and entertainment options to them.
PROPERTIES IN AL WARQAA 1 DUBAI
Properties in Al Warqaa 1 Dubai include a mix of villas and apartments available in different layouts. There are mid-rise apartment buildings offering studios to 3-bedroom units equipped with modern amenities.
Covering an area of 345 sq. ft. to 850 sq. ft., studio units in the neighbourhood are provided with a built-in wardrobe, a kitchen and an en-suite bathroom. The 1-bedroom apartments come with exquisite finishes and flooring. These units have a fitted kitchen with marble countertops and a well-lit living room. Other features include a balcony and a powder room. The expansive 2 and 3-bedroom units spread over an area of 800 sq. ft. to 2,670 sq. ft. Depending on the unit type, these flats come with high-quality fixtures in bathrooms and the kitchen. The balconies provide an airy environment in the apartments making them comfortable during the summer season.
There are standalone villas in Al Warqaa 1 Dubai available in 4 to 9-bedroom configurations. These duplex units offer a 5,000 sq. ft. to 15,000 sq. ft. coverage area. Most houses come with expansive living rooms, bedrooms with attached bathrooms, maid’s room and powder room. There is a private garden, pool and parking area in these residences also depending on the villa type you are renting or purchasing.
Rental Trends in Al Warqaa 1 Dubai UAE
The price range of apartments for rent in Al Warqaa 1 is as follows:
- The annual rent for studios in Al Warqaa 1 ranges from AED 23k to AED 34k
- Rents for 1-bedroom apartments in Al Warqaa 1 start from AED 26k and go up to AED 52k per year
- The spacious 2-bedroom apartments for rent in Al Warqaa 1 can be leased from AED 32k to AED 80k for a year
- For renting 3-bedroom apartments in Al Warqaa 1, the price range fluctuates between AED 55k to AED 90k per year
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Those interested in renting villas in Al Warqaa 1 can take a look at the price range of these residences:
- The average annual rent for 4-bedroom villas in Al Warqaa 1 is AED 130k
- Tenants can rent 5-bedroom villas in Al Warqaa 1 in AED 150k to AED 300k on a yearly basis
- The 6 and 7-bedroom villas can be leased at AED 160k and AED 330k respectively
- The large 8+-bedroom villas for rent in Al Warqaa 1 are available from AED 300k to AED 350k per year
Besides residential properties, there are a few options for commercial properties in the neighbourhood as well. These include shops for rent in Al Warqaa 1 and commercial plots for rent in Al Warqaa 1 that can be leased in AED 89k and AED 120k annually respectively.
Sale Trends in Al Warqaa 1
In terms of purchasing property in Al Warqaa 1 Dubai UAE, there are limited options available. Investors can find residential buildings for sale in Al Warqaa 1 featuring apartments of different layouts and shops on the ground floor.
POPULAR BUILDINGS IN AL WARQAA 1
Al Warqaa 1 is dotted with low to mid-rise apartment buildings featuring well-designed flats. A few of them are:
- Al Shawi Building
- Asma Residence
- Bahri Grand Residence
- Al Warqaa Western Residence
- Humaid Al Doosari Building
- Kenda Building
Al Shawi Building is an 8-storey residential building set in the heart of the community. It offers 1 and 2-bedroom apartments, covered parking spaces and 24-hour security. The seven-storey residential tower – Al Telal 9 and eight-storey Al Bahri Grand Residence offers 1 and 2-bedroom units along with shared recreational facilities. Other apartment buildings in the community are Humaid Al Doosari Building and Al Warqaa Western Residence.
TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING SPACES IN AL WARQAA 1
Most of the apartment buildings come with dedicated parking spaces in Al Warqaa 1. Residents can park their vehicles in the basement or ground-level parking area while visitors can use the street parking facility.
Public Transportation in Al Warqaa 1
Commuting to and from the residential community is very convenient as the means of Dubai public transportation are within easy reach. There are several stations of the Dubai bus in the community from where residents can take Bus F10 and F61. These include Al Warqa Ibrahim Tower bus station, Al Warqaa Mansoor Sharaf Tower bus station and several others.
Those looking for metro stations will have to drive for 10 to 15-minutes to reach the nearest one. Centrepoint Metro Station, Etisalat Metro Station and Al Qusais Metro Stations are a few of them.
Residents with private cars can easily drive to the central city via Al Awir Road and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road. Both these major thoroughfares of the city intersect on the south-western side of the community providing easy access to key areas of the city.
AMENITIES, SCHOOLS AND HEALTHCARE
SUPERMARKETS IN AL WARQAA 1
There is no shortage of supermarkets in Al Warqaa 1 fulfilling the grocery needs of residents. These include Warqa Al Madina Supermarket, Shaklan Market Al Warqa, Viva Supermarket and Galaxy Minimart. Moreover, there is an outlet of the largest supermarket chain in the UAE – Lulu Hypermarket a 7-minute drive. Residents can drive via Algeria Street to reach the hypermarket for larger grocery hauls.
MOSQUES IN AL WARQAA 1
Sultan Mohammad Al Ghazal Masjid, Sheikh Rashid Bin Maktoum Bin Rashid Mosque and Mosque Warqaa are a few of the mosques in Al Warqaa 1.
OTHER PLACES OF WORSHIP NEAR AL WARQAA 1
Deira district is located at a 20-minute drive from the community where some of the most-visited churches in Dubai are situated. These include St Mary’s Catholic Church, The Dubai City Church and Marantha Full Gospel Church. Those following Hinduism can visit Bur Dubai temples within almost the same time if driving via Rebat Street.
SCHOOLS IN AL WARQAA 1
There are a number of schools in Al Warqaa 1 offering quality education to students. These include Our Own High School following the Indian curriculum and Newlands School offering the British curriculum. Other best schools in Al Warqaa situated in the neighbourhood are the International Academic School and Sharjah American International School.
Those looking for higher education options can find plenty of ones in a 14-minute drive at the Dubai International Academic City. Here lie some of the best universities in Dubai such as the University of Dubai and Heriot-Watt University.
CLINICS AND HOSPITALS IN AL WARQAA 1
The healthcare facilities in the neighbourhood are located on the eastern side of the community, close to Algeria Street. Al Warqaa HealthHub Clinic is a multi-speciality facility offering treatments for physiotherapy, internal medicine, dentistry and gynaecology and obstetrics. The clinic also has a facility for X-Ray and pharmacy. Other clinics in Al Warqaa 1 are Aster Beauty Clinic Al Warqaa and Aster Clinic.
NEARBY AREAS
Other sub-districts of Al Warqaa are located close to the neighbourhood. These include:
Towards the north of Al Warqaa is the vibrant neighbourhood of Mirdif while Nad Al Hamar is located on the western side. Other nearby areas include International City and Ras Al Khor.
LIFESTYLE
SHOPPING, DINING AND NIGHTLIFE
MALLS IN AL WARQAA 1
Q1 Mall Al Warqaa is a notable shopping destination featuring a range of retail, entertainment and dining options. The shopping mall in Al Warqaa 1 is located on the eastern side of the neighbourhood. Al Warqa Mall is another shopping mall near the community home to around 30 retail outlets of renowned fashion brands and an outlet of West Zone Fresh Supermarket. It will take a 10-minute drive to reach the mall. Other malls near the community are Dragon Mart and Dubai Festival City Mall.
RESTAURANTS IN AL WARQAA 1
There is a bunch of restaurants in Al Warqaa 1 set on the eastern side of the community. Popular ones are:
- Kabab Al Fareej
- Astoria Burger
- Shabab Al Warqaa Mandi Restaurant
- Lahore Plate Restaurant
- Warqa Falcon Restaurant
- Grow Healthy Food
Other best restaurants in Al Warqa located in the residential community are Texas Chicken, Falafel Al Balad and Eat & Drink Restaurant.
BEACHES NEAR AL WARQAA 1
Kite Beach and La Mer Beach are the popular beaches near Al Warqaa 1 offering water sports activities along with a plethora of activities for kids.
LEISURE ACTIVITIES AND NOTABLE LANDMARKS
Dubai Safari Park is a notable leisure spot within a 15-minute drive in Al Warqaa 5. It is an eco-friendly theme park consisting of five zones each featuring a unique animal population. Like Arabian Village has Addax, sand gazelle and Arabian Oryx while African Village is home to white lions and giant elephants. Other facilities include Kids Farm, a first-aid facility and baby changing rooms.
Dubai Crocodile Park and the wetland reserve of Ras Al Khor are other leisure spots near the community.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, FITNESS AND BEAUTY
Al Warqaa Jogging and Cycling Track is a 3.55km long track in Al Warqaa 3 easily accessible by residents of the neighbourhood. It is one of the best cycling trails in Dubai where cyclists can ride without any obstruction. Other parks in the neighbouring communities are Nadd Al Hamar Park and Al Warqaa 2 Park.
Fitness Terminal has two outlets in Al Warqaa 1 one for men and the other for ladies. Both the outlets have modern exercise equipment for powerlifting, cycling and bodywork. Salons and spas in Al Warqaa 1 are Classic Touch, Yasmine Beauty Salon and Podium Ladies Salon.
THINGS TO CONSIDER
Al Warqaa 1 has a range of accommodation options with all the basic amenities and facilities within the community. The only setback of living in Al Warqaa is that it is a non-freehold area where only GCC and UAE nationals can purchase the property.
LOCATION
- Dubai International Airport is at a 12-minute drive
- A 12 to 15-minute drive to Al Rashidiya and Umm Ramool
- It will take a 20-minute drive to Dubailand