District 10, Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC)

• Renting Property
• Buying Property
• Getting around
• Schools and Clinics
• Malls and Restaurants
• Leisure activities
• Things to consider

District 10 is one of the ten sub-communities within the greater community of Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC). It is located on the northwest front directly in link with Al Khail Road (E44). Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) and Hessa Street (D61) are the other two throughways connecting the district with the other parts of the emirate. This family-oriented community is a freehold development by Nakheel Properties.

• Retail facilities are scattered around the area
• Quick reach to over 30 parks in the master community
• Features a variety of linear and vertical sub-communities
• Part of a flagship project by the renowned Nakheel Properties
• Directly connects with the major UAE highway, Al Khail Road (E44)
• Easy access to business centres such as Internet City, Media City and Jumeirah Lake Towers

District 10 offers a unique combination of village-style living surrounded by a dense urban population. It is a secluded and peaceful sub-community located away from the hustle and bustle of busy city life. Despite its seclusion residents can easily get to Dubai Marina and Jumeirah Lake Towers; areas popular for their nightlife.

Popular points of interest include:

• Communal swimming pools
• Tennis and basketball courts for residents
• Fitness centres within the greater community
• JVC Club – features pool, sports and dining facility
• Circle Mall – A community shopping mall for JVC residents

Around 33 communal parks are located in JVC where residents can go strolling, jogging or play outdoor sports like football or cricket.

Properties in District 10 include villas, townhouses, apartments and penthouses for sale and rent. Also, one will find 2-bedroom hotel apartments in District 10 for sale. Empty residential plots for sale in District 10 and residential floors in District 10 for sale are also good choices for property investment. District 10 features studio and 1 to 4-bedroom apartments, 3 and 4-bedroom villas and townhomes and 2 to 4-bedroom penthouse apartments. Interested investors can also buy a whole residential building in District 10 available for sale.

Interested ones can take a look at District 10 floorplans on Bayut. These include floor plans for various apartment buildings and villa sub-communities in the area.

Residents will enjoy hassle-free parking in District 10 as nearly all villas and townhouses come with an attached garage. Linear stay facilities also have an allocated parking space for each owner and tenant. Visitors can easily find parking spaces in District 10 as this is a residential neighbourhood with little to no commercial activities.

Several major roads link to District 10. These roads include Al Khail Road (E44), which has a connecting interchange with Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311.)

There are about six bus stops on the premises of District 10. JVC Atlantis S 4, JVC Atlantis S 1, JVC Tuscan Residences, JVC Le Grand Chateau Block A-1, JVC Westar La Residencia and JVC Noor Residences are the bus stops in District 10. All of these bus stations are scattered around the community at a walkable distance for the residents.

The nearest point to catch a subway is located at a 9-minute driving distance, called Dubai Internet City Metro Station 2.

There are 3 popular supermarkets in District 10:

• Choithrams Manhattan Tower JVC
• All Day Minimart
• VIVA Supermarket – JVC

Choithrams is a multinational grocery chain operating in 25 countries worldwide. The store is known to stock, grocery items like fruits, vegetables, frozen food, meat and fish along with baked goods. Also, there is a huge collection of household items and imported products. residents can head to Choithrams for some renowned international brands like Kimball, Fruit-tella and Weetabix. All Day is known to be the best supermarket in Dubai.

Subsequently, there are many supermarkets in JVC from which residents can buy goods such as Aswaaq Mart -JVC, Spinneys JVC and Smile On Supermarket. It takes 5 to 7-minutes to drive to any of these marts.

Saleh Mohammed Bin Lahej Mosque serves as the community mosque for District 10 residents. Designed by Nakheel Properties, the mosque has on-site parking too to facilitate worshippers.

Practising Muslims can also take benefit of the mosques in the larger JVC community such as Masjid Fatma Al Sayed Mohammad Yousuf Sharaf, also known as JVC Masjid. It takes 7-minutes to reach there in District 13. JVC Masjid is also designed by Nakheel properties and is regarded as the first mosque in JVC.

There are several churches near District 10. They include The Winning Generation Gospel Assembly, which can be reached in 10-minutes. There is also Emirates Baptist Church International (EBCI), which can be reached within 16-minutes. Another popular church is Fellowship: A Church in Dubai. This church caters to the evangelical Christian community.

Hindus living in the area can visit Hindu Temple in Jebel Ali for religious offerings. Sikhs can go to Guru Nanak Darbar, Sikh gurdwara in Jebel Ali Village. Lankaramaya Buddhist Temple is located at an accessible distance to cater to the Buddhist community in Dubai.

Residents will find a decent selection of reputable educational facilities nearby.

Nurseries near District 10 include:

• Kids World Nursery JVC
• Green Roots Nursery Dubai
• Little Wonders Nursery Dubai JVC

Little Wonders Nursery Dubai JVC is a mere 4-minute drive. It is approved by KHDA and follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum. The main goal of this nursery is to provide kids with educational activities that will create within them the desire to explore the world around them.

Schools in District 10 include:

• Nord Anglia International School Dubai
• Global Indian International School Dubai Campus
• JSS International School

JSS International School is the only educational facility located within District 10. This school follows the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) standard curriculum, making it popular with Indian ex-pats. Other schools include Global Indian International School – Dubai Campus, which is 10-minutes away and Nord Anglia International School Dubai, located at a drive of 12-minutes.

There are some highly reputable universities near District 10 for residents who want to pursue higher education. At a distance of just 15-minutes, residents will find the University of Wollongong in Dubai (UoWD) and Middlesex University – Dubai. UoWD is a private Australian university, while Middlesex University Dubai is a UK-based institute.

Medical facilities near District 10 include:

• Right Health Karama Medical Center
• Apex Dental & Orthodontic Clinic JVC
• Mediclinic Parkview Hospital
• Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery Dubai

There are a few clinics near District 10. The nearest clinic is Right Health Karama Medical Centre at a distance of just 2-minutes. Here, residents can find general OPD treatments. A little further away is Apex Dental & Orthodontic Clinic JVC, which can take around 8-minutes to reach.

There are also several hospitals near District 10. They include Mediclinic Parkview Hospital, which is located 13-minutes away and Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery Dubai a drive of 16-minutes away. This hospital specialises in orthopaedics surgeries which also includes highly advanced spine surgery.

Nearby Residential areas near District 10 include:

• Jumeirah Village Triangle
• Al Barsha South
• Emirates Hills
• Dubai Sports City

To the west lies the community of Jumeirah Village Triangle (JVT). The demographics of this community are very similar to District 10. Towards the east is the community of Al Barsha South, which is home to Dubai Miracle Garden and Dubai Butterfly Garden. Towards the north, there is Emirates Hills, which is an upscale gated community developed by Emaar Properties Group. Heading south, one will find sports themed suburb of Dubai Sports City.

Some nearby malls include:

• City Centre Me’aisem
• The Springs Souk
• My City Centre Al Barsha

Malls near District 10 include City Centre Me’aisem and My City Centre Al Barsha. Both can be reached in 13-minutes. Another option, The Springs Souk is 12-minutes away from the sub-community.

Popular stores in My City Centre Al Barsha include:

• Al Rifai Lebanese Mixed Nuts
• Handicraft Home
• Minutes Quick Services

Al Rifai Lebanese Mixed Nuts offers a unique selection of nuts, dry fruits and healthy snacks. They also offer unique blends of coffee. Handicraft Home is the go-to store for home decor items and tools. Those looking to have their watches repaired by expert hands should visit Minutes Quick Services. It is one of the few stores in Dubai that offers expert watch repairs.

Restaurants in District 10 include:

• Deccan Delight Restaurant Dubai
• Socialicious Restaurant – House of Asian Blends
• Like View Restaurant
• Bawarchi Indian Restaurant JVC

Food lovers do not have to go anywhere to satisfy their cravings, several local and casual fine dines are located within the community such as Socialicious Restaurant. It serves Asian and Thai cuisine and dishes like Burmese Khao Suey and Laksa Soup are the popular ones. Deccan Delight Restaurant specialises in North Indian, Indo-Chinese and Mughlai food. Like View is a small fast-food joint in the town while Bawarci is known for its extended kebab menu.

Barasti Beach is a sports bar, which can be reached in 15-minutes. Another option, located at a distance of 14-minutes, is Jetty Lounge. This facility offers a sophisticated beach-side dining and drinking experience.

Restaurants inside My City Centre Al Barsha include:

• Hatam Restaurant
• McDonald’s
• Tim Hortons
• Papa Murphy’s
• Shakespeare and Co.

Those looking for coffee and a bagel should head straight to Tim Hortons. It is a popular chain of cafes from Canada and is much loved by Canadian ex-pats.

Papa Murphy’s is a unique eatery that offers gourmet pizzas. Other popular restaurants offering a casual dining experience include Hatam Restaurant, Shakespeare and Co. and McDonald’s.

Beaches near District 10 include Al Sufouh beach, which can be reached in 15-minutes. This is a fairly less crowded, white sandy beach where visitors will enjoy the view of Dubai’s skyline. Another popular beach worth visiting is Jumeirah Beach, which has dedicated BBQ stations, lifeguards and on-site security.

The closest landmarks near District 10 include:

• Antique Museum
• Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary
• Motiongate Dubai

Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary is located at an 18-minute drive and is considered a bird-watchers paradise. Motiongate Dubai is the furthest landmark from District 10 around half an hour away. But it is worth a visit as it is a popular Hollywood-themed amusement park.

Some parks in District 10 include:

• JVC District 10 Park
• Sabar Community Park
• Community Park District 10

There are several parks near District 10. Al Barsha Pond Park is a very popular park in the district. This is a large park with a kid’s play area and walkways where residents can enjoy jogging or casual strolls. One can reach this park in about 13-minutes. There are also some exciting parks in the nearby community of The Springs. Springs 9 Park is a large park with a dedicated kid’s play area. Those looking to enjoy a good swim can visit Springs 15 Pool and Park.

Prime Fitness JVC is the one and only gym in District 10. Nearby gyms include New Life Fitness Gym, which is located just 8-minutes away. This gym is equipped with the latest equipment for strength training and cardio. EMS Fitness is another option. Here, residents can get personalized training from highly experienced, personal trainers.

Salons and spas in District 10 include:

• The Urban Cottage Ladies Salon and Spa
• Elle et Il Ladies Saloon
• Lucky’s Signature Gents Salon
• BerryCut Beauty Salon
• Tabassom Asgari Salon

All these spas and salons in District 10 are scattered around the community and are within easy reach of the residents. These parlours offer beauty services such as professional makeup, facials, hair styling and nail treatments. Lucky’s Signature Gents Salon is a male-only salon.

Events such as kid’s dance performances are organised throughout the year by the parent community JVC. Ramadan Souqs are organised during the holy month of Ramadan.

Although there is no specific social community group for District 10, there is a Facebook group for the parent community. Residents can join this group by searching for JVC Community – Jumeirah Village Circle Residents.

District 10 is popular with investors looking to gain quick equity by purchasing a villa. The only downside is that there are a limited number of villas available for rent. All in all, this is a family-friendly neighbourhood that offers a peaceful living environment.

• 25-minutes west of Dubai International Airport
• 20-minutes west of Downtown Dubai
• 27-minutes east of Jebel Ali