Downtown Jebel Ali

• Getting around
• Renting property
• Buying property
• Popular buildings
• Schools & clinics
• Malls & restaurants
• Things to consider

Tapping into a modern style of living with upscale amenities, Downtown Jebel Ali is another large real estate project in Dubai. The area is a mixed-use strip that runs alongside the Sheikh Zayed Road and covers a landmass of 6.5 million square meters. It offers a bustling commercial sector and luxurious apartments for sale and rent.

Downtown Jebel Ali is developed by Limitless which is a global integrated real estate developer with projects in Saudi Arabia, Vietnam, Russia and the UAE. The project began in the year 2006 and its properties are built with 5-star amenities to ensure a high standard of living.

• The area is a mix of commercial and residential properties
• It is home to 200,000 residential properties that are up for sale and rent
• Located alongside Sheikh Zayed Road as well as offers easy access to Abu Dhabi
• Offers convenient access to several facilities required suitable living, such as grocery stores, restaurants and worship places

Nestled between Jebel Ali Free Zone and Techno Park, Downtown Jebel Ali stretches over four different zones, each having its own parks, plazas, shaded sidewalks and mid-rise residential complexes with Bedouin-inspired courtyards.

The district is a key area for growth and development and many investors find it worth their investment. It is a well-planned and well-built suburban town connected to Dubai’s main motorway, Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) which makes it ideal for commuting to Abu Dhabi.

Properties in Downtown Jebel Ali are mainly apartments. Being part of one of the free zones of Dubai, the properties offer proprietorship to both UAE nationals and foreigners. There are endless options in terms of residential apartments while there are quite a few shops and mixed-use plots available for sale as well.

The apartments are composed of a mix of studios to 3-bedroom units each boasting extravagant facilities.

The residential apartments feature marble flooring, furnished kitchens and spacious balconies. The apartment buildings also include swimming pools, covered car parking spaces, gymnasiums, spas and floor-to-ceiling windows that allow residents to enjoy the charm of Dubai.

Property prices are affordable considering the area is still under development. But upon completion, the prices are expected to increase. The asking price of a studio unit lies between AED 225k to AED 526k. On the other hand, the sales price of a 1-bedroom apartment ranges from AED 399k to AED 847k.

There are no such hotels on the strip, however, those looking for temporary accommodation can consider hotel apartments in Downtown Jebel Ali. Like other residential units, hotel apartments are also equipped with multiple facilities such as central air conditioning, parking spaces, balconies and terraces. Tenants also get access to a swimming pool, lobby and kid’s play area. The average rent for a hotel apartment is AED 45k yearly while the purchasing price ranges from AED 540k to AED 1.9M.

As the neighbourhood is a mixed-use development there are large paid parking lots in the area. Residents are offered a minimum of one reserved parking space in the residential buildings.

Downtown Jebel Ali is carefully designed to ensure easy commuting for residents. The fact that the district lies parallel to Sheikh Zayed Road makes it easy to commute to and from the area.

As for now, there is no bus that reaches Downtown Jebel Ali directly, however, UAE Exchange Metro Station is located at the beginning of the Downtown Jebel Ali district and it is the last station of the Red Line of Dubai Metro.

The area has spaces dedicated to schools, hospitals, pharmacies and mosques but most of them are still under construction. However, the residents can easily reach the ones located in neighbouring areas.

There are several supermarkets near Downtown Jebel Ali. Residents can head out to Fresh Plus, Kerala Hyper Cold Market and Salem Minimart located just across the town. Many other markets are available nearby, including Sultan Hypermarket and Madinat Al Qusais Supermarket, at a distance of 7 minutes. Apart from these two, Zabeel Mini Supermarket and Village Hypermarket are just opposite Downtown Jebel Ali in the New West Camp area.

Downtown Jebel Ali has plenty of local mosques within the vicinity, the nearest mosque is Emirates Station Mosque. One can also head down to Jebel Ali Mosque and New East Accommodation Mosque, both of which are available within 11 minutes of drive.

Many churches are located close to Sheikh Zayed Road, which makes them easily accessible for people living in Downtown Jebel Ali. United Christian Church of Dubai, Dubai Evangelical Church Centre, St. Gregorios Orthodox Church, Christ Church Jebel Ali and Dubai Mar Thoma Church are all just 15 minutes away in Al Muntazah.

Hindu believers will have to drive for 40 minutes to visit the many temples in the Bur Dubai area, such as Shirdi Sai Baba Mandir, Shiva Temple and more. The closest Gurudwara is Gurunanak Darbar Sikh Gurudwara, less than a 15-minute drive away in Al Muntazah.

There are several nurseries and primary and secondary schools are situated close to the area.

Little Woods Nursery is roughly 15 minutes away. One can reach Greenfield Community School, British Columbia Canadian School and Dove Green Primary School within a 20-minute drive.

Greenfield Community School follows the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, Dovecote Green Primary School follows the British curriculum and British Columbia Canadian School offers the Canadian curriculum.

University options can be found in Dubai Knowledge Park, roughly 30 minutes away.

Mediclinic Meadows is 18 minutes away and it is located in The Meadows community. This clinic near Downtown Jebel Ali provides excellent healthcare.

Apart from this, one can easily find NMC Royal Hospital in Dubai Investment Park, within just a few minute’s drive.

There are a few pharmacies such as Aster Pharmacy, City Pharmacy and Village Pharmacy near Downtown Jebel Ali.

Downtown Jebel Ali is located across Sheikh Zayed Road. Its next-door neighbour is the industrial site of Jebel Ali. In the south of the area are a few entertainment venues including Dubai Parks and Resorts, The Outlet Village by Meeras and The Last Exit Jebel Ali South. The commercial hub of Jebel Ali Free Zone and the maritime port, Jebel Ali Port are located nearby.

Malls near Downtown Jebel Ali include The Outlet Village by Meraas, which is less than 13 minutes of drive from the area. It is a large mall with Italian architecture and features many outlet stores of well-known international brands.

Some other popular malls of Dubai, under an 18-minute drive, include Ibn Battuta Mall in Jebel Ali Village and Dubai Marina Mall in Dubai Marina.

Mall of the Emirates is a huge modern shopping and dining complex with over 700 stores. It also features Ski Dubai and VOX Cinemas. This mall is 23 minutes away from Downtown Jebel Ali.

Residents can choose from a number of restaurants near Downtown Jebel Ali. Famous for its dynamite prawns, P.F Changs is located 13 minutes away, inside Dubai Outlet Village Mall. Within less than a 10-minute drive, residents can reach Chennai Star Restaurant, Best Deal Restaurant, Foodway Restaurant, Paragon and Qaserzabeel Restaurant. Subway can be spotted at the petrol station in Al Hassa, which is a neighbouring area.

There are two beaches near Downtown Jebel Ali. Banan Beach is a beach resort which offers water sports, chalets overlooking the water and camping tents. The beach is 12 minutes from Downtown Jebel Ali and charges an admission fee. A free beach nearby would be Jebel Ali Beach but it does not have many of the amenities Banan Beach offers.

A more well-equipped public beach would be Jumeirah Beach, roughly 30 minutes away. It has fitness equipment, bathrooms, restaurants and lifeguards available.

The most defining landmarks include the Al Maktoum International Airport and the Expo 2020 site. It takes roughly 15 minutes to reach either landmark.

Dubai Parks and Resorts is also located near Downtown Jebel Ali. It has four different theme parks to experience. Motiongate Dubai is a Hollywood-inspired theme park, it features rides and games based on characters from Dreamwork Animations, Columbia Pictures and Lionsgate. Legoland Dubai and its aquatic counterpart, Legoland Waterworld are popular among younger children. The rides are based on the iconic Lego block sets. Bollywood Parks is a theme park for those that would love to experience the magic of Bollywood cinema first-hand.

Dubai Parks and Resorts also has a food section called Riverland, there are typical restaurants here and also some themed restaurants based on the theme park rides. Other than that the Lapita Hotel is a Polynesian-themed resort located near the theme parks.

GC East Park In the neighbouring area of Dubai Investment Park is a quiet area where children can play around while adults sit back and relax in the evening. The community park of Jebel Ali is 17 minutes away and close to it is a children’s park making it suitable for residents of Downtown Jebel Ali to visit.

Mia Fitness Center is the nearest gym less than 10 km away while a handful of other gyms can be found near Jebel Ali Industrial Area.

Ladies can visit Mi Amor Beauty Salon at a distance of 13 minutes. Other salons slightly further away are White Feather Beauty Salon, Heydi Ladies Salon and Solitaire Ladies Salon. Men can find Barbers Salon and New Gents Salon, both less than 12 minutes away from the area.

The community is not completely developed, so it hasn’t held an event yet. Once the project is completed, there might be some mega community events. However, the Expo 2020 site is closely located making it easier for residents of Downtown Jebel Ali to enjoy and explore this anticipated international event.

Downtown Jebel Ali is still undergoing the construction process, so there may be some noise pollution residents may have to face, along with the lack of public transportation near the area.

• Dubai International Airport is at a 40 minutes distance via E11
• Dubai Marina is about a half-hour drive from the area
• The emirate of Abu Dhabi is at a distance of 1 hour