HIGHLIGHTS
- Community Overview
- Buying property
- Getting around
- Schools & clinics
- Malls & restaurants
- Things to consider
ABOUT HAWTHORN
Hawthorn is a sub-community in the master development of DAMAC Hills 2 (Akoya Oxygen). It features empty residential plots of about 2,000 sq. ft. which are a part of a project called Imagine Plots. Surrounded by lush greenery, private parks and other popular clusters, it is also close to an international standard 18-hole golf course.
DAMAC Hills 2 (Akoya Oxygen) is a massive environment-friendly project in Dubailand by the developers of DAMAC Properties. The area is a secure neighbourhood that features several residential clusters like Hawthorn. The community is strategically planned and is close to a network of roads, while several spaces are dedicated to commercial use. Hawthorn cluster is less than a half-hour drive from the central emirate and right next to Jebel Ali – Lehbab Road (E77).
IN A NUTSHELL
- Close to Dubai Al Ain Road (E66)
- Gated and completely secured neighbourhood
- Approximately 25-minutes away from the city centre
- A residential cluster in DAMAC Hills 2 (Akoya Oxygen)
- A sought-after location offers property and plots for sale
- Offers car parking spaces, pools, play areas and a golf club
- Home to several freehold properties including detached and semi-detached villas
NEIGHBOURHOOD
COMMUNITY OVERVIEW
Popular points of interest in the community are:
- Front yard
- Children’s play area
- Shared pools and gardens
Hawthorn is a peaceful community where you will find a range of modern villas aligned neatly in clusters. Surrounded by courtyards, lush greenery and play areas for kids, the area is completely secure and family-friendly.
PROPERTIES IN HAWTHORN AKOYA OXYGEN
Properties in the Hawthorn cluster consist of 2,000 sq. ft. empty plots. Since the area is relatively new, you will find the properties in Hawthorn up for grabs, offering a great chance for buyers and investors to buy property in one of the most sought-after locations in Dubai.
The developer, DAMAC Properties offers some lucrative monetary benefits for buying a residential plot in Hawthorn, such as
- Very low annual community maintenance charges
- Permission to resale after depositing 20% of the total amount
- Buyer can start construction after paying 50% of the total price
- Pre-approved designs for villas are available for immediate construction
The developers have provided approved layouts of 6-bedroom villas for Imagine plots in Hawthorn. The total built-up area will be around 3,142 sq. ft. to 4,200 sq. ft. The 6-bedroom villa in Hawthorn will have spacious living and dining areas, a maid’s room and a guest bedroom on the ground floor in addition to a powder room and a contemporary-styled kitchen. The remaining five bedrooms will be on the first floor, with walk-in closets, ensuite bathrooms and private balconies.
Sales Trends in Hawthorn
The price tag for a single plot of about 2,000 sq. ft. in Hawthorn starts from AED 550k and goes up to AED 770k while some investors sell a bunch of plots together with a higher sale price starting from AED 1.9M for six plots.
TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING SPACES IN HAWTHORN
Each villa in Hawthorn comes with a dedicated covered parking space.
Public Transportation in Hawthorn
Travelling in and out of Hawthrone via car is easy since there is a whole network of streets mapped in the community that further joins with the Jebel Ali – Lehbab Road (E77). However, getting to a bus stop on foot may be challenging as the nearest one is Dubai Virtual Reference Station, 14-minutes away via car. It is advisable to travel via personal vehicle or call an online cab. Most of the metro stations are available within a 30-minute radius.
AMENITIES, SCHOOLS AND HEALTHCARE
SUPERMARKETS IN HAWTHORN
The closest grocery pickup from the location is Carrefour, which is a 9-minute drive from the area. It is an international hypermarket chain that features a variety of products, so you can also visit here for monthly grocery hauls. Another Carrefour is in Town Center Dubai, just off Al Qudra Road (D63) at a distance of 30-minutes. Other supermarkets near DAMAC Hills 2 (Akoya Oxygen) include Geant Express, Choithrams and Spinneys in the neighbouring districts.
MOSQUES IN HAWTHORN
The closest mosque near Hawthorn is DAMAC Hills 2 Masjid which is a community mosque built within the premises of the parent community. Another mosque in the area is about 20-minutes away, named Abdullah Mosque – Umm Nahad.
OTHER PLACES OF WORSHIP NEAR HAWTHORN
Hawthorn residents can go to the popular Jebel Ali Village to access places of worship for non-muslims. The renowned church complex in Jebel Ali boasts various churches of different sects such as St. Mina Coptic Orthodox Church, Covenant Hope Church, Dubai Mar Thoma Parish and St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. A Hindu Temple and a Sikh gurudwara are also located in the same district by the name of Grand Hindu Temple Jebel Ali and Guru Nanak Darbar respectively.
SCHOOLS IN Hawthorn, Akoya Oxygen
The development plans for preschool along with a primary and secondary school within the parent community are underway. Currently, Shining Stars Nursery Dubai is open to enrolling preschoolers in the area. It takes a few minutes’s walk to reach this nursery. Other nearby options for playschools are:
- Step By Step Nursery
- Blossom Nursery
- Wonder Years Nursery
Primary and Secondary schools near Hawthorn are:
- Fairgreen International School
- South View School Dubai
- GEMS FirstPoint School The Villa
- GEMS Winchester School Dubai
Fairgreen International School is the closest one, located in The Sustainable City at a drive of about 20-minutes. The school follows an all-through IB curriculum for classes starting from Kindergarten to Grade 10. In the early stages, the school teaches IB Primary Years Programme and from middle school onwards it follows the Middle Years Programme.
South View School is 29-minutes away in Dubailand and follows the British curriculum. GEMS FirstPoint School The Villa follows the British curriculum from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12. GEMS Winchester School Dubai focuses on providing top-quality British education, following the National Curriculum for England.
CLINICS AND HOSPITALS NEAR HAWTHORN AKOYA OXYGEN
Clinics and Hospitals near Hawthorn consist of:
- Saudi German Clinics DAMAC Hills 2
- Future Life Clinic
- Dubai London Clinic – The Villa Branch
- Emirates Hospital Day Surgery & Medical Center – Motor City
- King’s College Hospital London – Dubai
The nearest clinic is Saudi German Clinics DAMAC Hills 2, available within 5-minutes of a drive. The clinic offers primary healthcare services at affordable prices. Future Life Clinic is about 12-minutes away via Dubai Al Ain Road (E66). The closest multispecialty hospital from the area is Emirates Hospital Day Surgery & Medical Center, accessible within 27-minutes of a drive. It is the closest branch of the Emirates Hospital which is one of the best hospitals in Dubai.
NEARBY AREAS
Hawthorn is part of Akoya Oxygen that features several other residential sub-communities, some of the bordering ones are:
- Mulberry
- Avencia
- Paloverde
- Sahara Villas
All of these are residential communities, developed by DAMAC Properties. Mulberry and Sahara Villas offer semi-detached independent villas and Paloverde is known for offering luxurious townhouses and villas, while Avencia boasts several parks and outdoor spaces.
DAMAC Hills 2 (Akoya Oxygen) is a massive community home to several residential developments, some residential communities that are situated towards the central emirate include The Woods, Trixis, Sanctnary and Centaury.
LIFESTYLE
SHOPPING, DINING AND NIGHTLIFE
MALLS IN HAWTHORN
Malls near Hawthorn are:
- Dubai Outlet Mall
- City Centre Me’aisem
Dubai Outlet Mall falls the nearest, only 20-minutes away via Dubai Al Ain Road (E77). It is a large shopping destination that boasts more than 200 stores and several factory outlets that offer clothes at discounted rates. Some of the popular brands at the mall include:
- Emax
- Marc Cain
- Priceless
- Addidas
- Mango
Another famous mall near Hawthorn is City Centre Me’aisem, which is almost the same driving distance via Al Qudra Road (D63). Here you will find a range of high-street fashion brands, entertainment options, dining outlets and the Carrefour hypermarket.
RESTAURANTS IN Hawthorn, Akoya Oxygen
Casual dining restaurants near Hawthorn include:
- Dough Me Nation
- Nay Oxygen Cafe & Restaurant
- Qasr Al Madina Restaurant & Cafe
- Shawarma Location
- Momento Cafeteria
- Carluccio’s – Arabian Ranches
Dough Me Nation is a 7-minute drive away; it is a casual eating restaurant that provides Italian meals and is an excellent choice for those on a tight budget. The parent community’s Nay Oxygen Cafe & Restaurant and Qasr Al Madina Restaurant & Cafe serve Arabian and Middle-Eastern cuisine. Momento Cafeteria, which is 19-minutes distant, is known for serving numerous fast foods such as burgers, hotdogs, fries, and club sandwiches. Carluccio’s – Arabian Ranches is only 19-minutes away. This restaurant is well-known for serving traditional Italian fare such as pasta, pizza, and a variety of other dishes. Other local and small-scale restaurants near Hawthorn are Shawarma Location, Al toot Alabyad Food Truck and Grandma BBQ Grill.
BEACHES NEAR HAWTHORN
Whether to play sports on the moist sand or soak up the sun or enjoy a swim, all the coastal destinations are located at a distance of 40-minutes drive. You have several choices to visit once you head down to JBR Road including Pine Beach, Marina Beach, Jumeirah Public Beach and Ocean Beach. A few of these beaches also offer fun activities like paragliding, banana boat rides and kayaking.
LEISURE ACTIVITIES AND NOTABLE LANDMARKS
There are several leisure activities near Hawthorn Cluster in DAMAC Hills 2 (Akoya Oxygen):
- IMG Worlds of Adventure
- Dubai Miracle Garden
Offering a ton of thrilling rides, IMG Worlds of Adventure is a popular tourist attraction in Dubai, located 30-minutes away from Hawthorn Akoya. Kids mostly enjoy the place because of its indoor Cartoon Network theme.
Another renowned destination is Dubai Miracle Garden in Dubailand. Here you can enjoy the bliss of thousand of flowers and their scents and revel in the vibrant ambience. The central attraction of the garden is the Dubai Butterfly Garden.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, FITNESS AND BEAUTY
Outdoor activities near Hawthorn Cluster in Akoya Oxygen include:
- Lush green gardens
- Shared gyms
- Private swimming pool
A place for sports lovers by the name of Volleyball Courts and Basketball is located at a 30-minute drive from the area. For those who like to work out, there are several gyms near the area. Among the gyms, Fitness Edge and CK Fitness are the nearest ones, a few minutes away from Hawthorn.
Salons nearby are:
- The Corner Barber
- Le Vendôme Ladies Beauty Lounge
The above-mentioned are the only two salons in Akoya Oxygen, Le Vendôme Ladies Beauty Lounge being the closest, 5-minutes away.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
The community is a project of DAMAC Properties, which is the UAE’s leading real estate development. Every year DAMAC Properties organises a 1-day marketing event at Akoya Oxygen. The purpose of this event is to boast luxurious villas and their top-class amenities, up for sale.
SOCIAL COMMUNITY GROUPS
Residents who wish to stay updated with the latest news and events happening in the community can join the AKOYA Oxygen community on Facebook.
THINGS TO CONSIDER
Hawthorn is an ideal residential area for those who like to stay away from the hustles and bustles of city life. However, it is not suited for working individuals as the commute and many communal facilities are located far off.
LOCATION
- Dubai International Airport is 32-minutes away via Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311)
- Downtown Dubai is also 32-minutes away, via Dubai Al Ain Road (E77)
- JBR is 36-minutes away