District 13 is one of the ten sub-districts of Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) featuring a mix of apartments, villas and townhouses. The residential community is located at the southeastern end of JVC, close to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311). The neighbourhood has all the basic amenities and facilities required for peaceful living.
District 13 is a family-centric sub-community offering an urban lifestyle to residents. Key features of the community are:
The well-connected road network is another prominent feature of the community. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road runs along with the community from the southern side while Lazuward SW connects the district to Al Khail Road.
Properties in District 13 include apartments, penthouses, villas and townhouses.
The low to mid-rise apartment buildings offer studio, 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments and duplexes with an area ranging between 400 sq. ft. to 3,560 sq. ft. These apartments come with a spacious living area, bedrooms with attached bathrooms and a built-in wardrobe, a fitted kitchen and a balcony. A few apartments also offer a maid’s room, laundry room and a storeroom. The shared facilities of the apartment buildings include a fitness centre, a garden and an allocated parking spot.
Townhouses in District 13 come in 3 and 4-bedroom layouts with an area ranging between 3,000 sq. ft. to 4,200 sq. ft. Most of the townhouses are two or three storeys high featuring two floors apart from the ground floor. These townhouses include a living area, a separate dining area, a well-equipped kitchen, a maid’s room and a powder room. The rooftop terrace, an outdoor pool, a private garden and a parking facility within the house are other features of these residences.
There is a wide range of apartments available for rent in the sub-district.
Investors will find buying residential property in the sub-community a sound investment as some of the notable off-plan projects are coming up in the locality.
End-users and investors should know that the price of properties largely depends on the coverage area and amenities offered.
District 13 is home to several apartment buildings and villa communities known for their architectural styles and other amenities.
A few of the popular buildings in District 13 are:
Pantheon Boulevard is a five-storey apartment building in District 13 featuring 157 studios and 1 and 2-bedroom apartments. The architecture of Pantheon Boulevard is influenced by Spanish design as it has terra-cotta roofs and iron-railed balconies. The price range of apartments for rent in Pantheon Boulevard starts from AED 36k to AED 100k per annum. The Plaza Residences is one of the popular buildings to buy apartments in JVC. It is a cluster of 4 buildings offering studio, 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments and retail properties.
Oxford Residence and Reef Residence are other residential buildings in the district featuring 103 and 378 studio, 1 and 2-bedroom apartments respectively. Parc Cite in District 13 JVC offers studio, 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments along with commercial space on the ground floor. The annual rent for apartments in Parc Cite ranges between AED 28k to AED 90k.
Some of the renowned villa communities of District 13 are:
Mulberry Mansions is a project by Al Fara’a Properties featuring 12 Victorian-style 4-bedroom townhouses. It is a fully developed community located close to Pantheon Boulevard. The Ghaf Tree is another villa community offering 3-storey 4-bedroom townhouses.
There are plenty of parking spaces in District 13 for residents and visitors alike. Those living in apartment buildings can find an allocated parking spot in the basement or podium level while houses come with a garage.
For public transportation in District 13, residents can find two bus stations around the corner of the community. These include the JVC Al Wazzan Tower bus station and the JVC Prime Business Tower bus station. Residents can use the metro service from Dubai Internet City metro station and Mall of the Emirates metro station in a short drive of 15-minutes.
The residential community is home to several local grocery stores and supermarkets. A few of them are:
West Zone Fresh Supermarket is another supermarket in District 13 offering quality products such as fruits and vegetables, fresh seafood and butchery, household items and beauty care products. It is located on the ground floor of the Plaza Residences.
Masjid Fatma Al Sayed Mohammad Yousuf Sharaf in the community has a capacity of 1,000 worshippers with a dedicated prayer area for ladies. The mosque in District 13 also has a Quran library and ample parking spaces to facilitate Muslim community members.
Christian fellows can head to Emirates Baptist Church for congregational prayers. It is one of the best churches in Dubai and is accessible within a 15-minute drive. Those following Hinduism can visit Shiva and Krishna temples in a 20-minute drive.
Living in Jumeirah Village Circle is ideal for parents with toddlers and school-going children as there are plenty of options available within the boundaries. Some best nursery schools in JVC nearby are Ladybird Nursery, Kids World Nursery and Kinder Castle Nursery.
Other schools near the community are:
JSS International School follows the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) curriculum for children from Kindergarten to Grade 12. It is one of the top Indian schools in Dubai catering to the academic and non-academic needs of more than 2000 students. It will take a 6-minute drive to reach the school. Other schools near the community are Global Indian International School and Victory Heights Primary School.
Some of the best hospitals near the community include:
Apex Dental & Orthodontic Clinic is a premium dental care facility in District 13. It has a team of qualified doctors providing services for root canals, orthodontics, cosmetic and paediatrics dentistry and dental implants. The clinic is located near Indigo Ville 3. Other clinics nearby are Magnum Clinic and Smileworks Dental Clinic.
District 13 is surrounded by popular residential communities of the city. Such as:
District 12 and District 14 are located to the east and west while Dubai Sports City lies towards the southern side of the community. Other nearby areas include Jumeirah Village Triangle and Al Barsha South.
Popular shopping malls near District 13 are:
Circle Mall is the newly developed shopping mall in the parent community home to 80 retail outlets, a range of dining options and entertainment facilities. It also has an outlet of Spinney’s supermarket catering to the grocery needs of visitors.
Those looking for a glitzy destination can head to the Mall of the Emirates. It is a one-stop shopping destination near the community. It has around 630 retail stores of renowned fashion brands, electronics, home furnishings and sports. Some of the stores in the mall are:
The shopping mall is home to a wide range of entertainment facilities such as Ski Dubai, Magic Planet and Dreamscape VR Park and VOX Cinemas. Residents can visit the shopping mall in a short drive of 17 minutes.
There are several dining options available in the community. These include:
For Chinese food lovers, the Desert Wok Restaurant is located in the community. It is an Indo-Chinese fusion restaurant serving classical and traditional dishes. Other best restaurants in JVC near the sub-district are Pinza, Socialicious and Bawarchi. Those looking for fine-dining options can head to some of the top fine-dining restaurants in a 15 to 17-minute drive. These include:
Residents can also find a wide range of dining options in the nearby areas of the community. A few of them are Marmarita Restaurant, Lokmat Baladna and Nalini’s Kitchen.
For residents of District 13, the closest beaches are JBR Beach and Kite Beach. It will take a 20 to 25-minute drive to visit these beaches near the community.
Notable landmarks near District 13 are:
The Address Montgomerie and The Els Club are two of the top golfing destinations in Dubai. Both the clubs feature retail and dining facilities along with an academy for newbies.
Dubai Miracle Garden is another popular leisure spot featuring more than 50 million flowers arranged in different patterns and arches. Residents can visit the garden within a 13-minute drive.
The community parks in District 13 feature seating areas, walkways and a kid’s play area. Other parks near the community are:
Fitness enthusiasts can keep up with their workout sessions at gyms in District 13. New Life Fitness Gym and Sukoon Yoga Centre are a few of the best fitness centres in Jumeirah Village Circle equipped with modern exercise machines and qualified trainers. The self-care options in the community include Beauty Queen Salon and The Northern Quarter Hair & Beauty Salon. Both these top salons in JVC are located a short drive away from the community.
The Address Montgomerie hosts golfing events all around the year. Those interested in traditional festivals can head to the City Centre, Me’aisem and the Mall of the Emirates.
Residents can join different Facebook groups to interact with other community members and stay updated about upcoming events. A few of those groups are Jumeirah Village Circle Community and Jumeirah Village Circle – Residents.
District 13 is an ideal residential community offering a range of community facilities and a well-connected road network. However, the sub-community is located a bit far from the metro station which makes it challenging for those relying on public transportation.
District 13 is a sub-community of Jumeirah Village Circle set on the southeastern side of the parent community.
There are apartments, villas and townhouses in the sub-community available for sale and rent purposes.
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