Jebel Ali Industrial Area 1, Jebel Ali

• Renting property
• Buying property
• Getting around
• Healthcare facilities
• Malls and restaurants
• Things to consider
• FAQs

Jebel Ali Industrial Area 1 is a mixed-use sub-district in Jebel Ali situated on the north-eastern side of the community. It is set between Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) and Sheikh Zayed Road (E11), where Jebel Ali Al Hibab Road (D57) intersects both roads.

• One of the four sub-communities of Jebel Ali Industrial Area
• Features apartments, offices, shops and staff accommodation spaces
• Home to a range of amenities and facilities
• Situated close to Dubai Expo 2020

As the name says, Jebel Ali Industrial Area 1 is mainly a commercial district home to several factories, manufacturing companies, warehouses and apartment buildings. It is well-connected to the central city via the emirate’s major roads, providing a hassle-free commute to neighbouring areas. Affordable accommodation is another plus for living in Jebel Ali Industrial Area 1.

A range of residential and commercial properties in Jebel Ali Industrial Area 1 is available for rent and sale. As for accommodation spaces, prospective tenants can choose from studio, 1 and 2-bedroom apartments with an area ranging between 322 sq. ft. to 1,100 sq. ft. These apartments have a living area, fitted kitchen and bedrooms with an attached bathroom and built-in wardrobe. A few units may offer a balcony and a powder room, depending on the unit type you are renting.

Offices in the neighbourhood spread over 1,992 sq. ft. to 9,654 sq. ft. are available for rent with flexible payment options. Other features of these offices include shared parking space, 24-hour security and free maintenance. The area also features warehouses suitable for storing goods, cold storage and building material storage. These warehouses have modern fire fighting systems, smoke detectors and loading and unloading machines. Other commercial properties in the area include shops, labour camps and commercial plots.

Those interested in buying property can find several options in the neighbourhood. Take a look at the price range of these properties:

• The sale price of warehouses in Jebel Ali Industrial Area 1 ranges between AED 3.5M to AED 14M
• For buying labour camps in Jebel Ali Industrial Area 1, one must prepare to shell out AED 17.7M to AED 72M
• The sale price of commercial plots ranges between AED 5.6M to AED 35M
• The industrial land can be purchased for AED 1.75M to AED 200M

Buying property in the district can offer valuable returns as it is a part of one of the popular areas for buying commercial property in Dubai.

Most commercial and residential buildings have dedicated car parking facilities in Jebel Ali Industrial Area 1. Visitors can also use the facility or park their cars on the street.

For public transportation in Jebel Ali Industrial Area 1, people can find bus and metro service in a short drive. They can take the Dubai bus from stations situated in the community, including Jebel Ali Industrial Area 1 bus station and Landmark Group bus station.

The metro service is another mode of commuting to neighbouring areas. Danube Metro Station of the Dubai Metro is located around the corner, operating between the UAE Exchange Metro Station and Ibn Battuta Metro Station.

Those with private conveyance can commute using Sheikh Zayed Road, Yalayis Street, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and Expo Road. Since the neighbourhood is situated amidst these major thoroughfares, residents can quickly drive towards the neighbouring areas. It will take a half-hour drive to reach the central areas of Dubai and the off-plan developments of Abu Dhabi, such as Ghantoot and Al Jurf.

There are plenty of supermarkets in Jebel Ali Industrial Area 1 dotted around the area. These include:

• Noor Al Hayat Supermarket
• Pasons Supermarket
• Lims Supermarket

Grand Hypermarket Jebel Ali and Nesto Hypermarket are also in the community for larger grocery hauls.

Most of the mosques in Jebel Ali Industrial Area 1 are on the western side of the community. Masjid Handalath Bin Abi Umar, Sayyeda Ruqayya Mosque and Masjid Parco are a few of them.

Christians can drive for around 10 to 12 minutes to visit the top churches in Dubai. These include St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, United Christian Church of Dubai and St. Mina Coptic Orthodox Church. For Sikh fellows, the largest Gurdwara in the region – Guru Nanak Darbar, is an 8-minute drive away.

Several clinics in Jebel Ali Industrial Area 1 Dubai offer premium healthcare services. An outlet of Dr Ismail Polyclinic in the district has a team of general practitioners, while Noor Al Shefa Clinic provides dental care and other treatments. Other clinics in the community are Right Health, Al Azhar Clinic and Live Care Clinic.

Jebel Ali Industrial Area 1 shares the border with Dubai Investments Park from the eastern side, while Jebel Ali Village lies to the northern side. The other two sub-communities of Jebel Ali Industrial Area – Jebel Ali Industrial Area 2 and Jebel Ali Industrial Area 3 are on the southern side. Other nearby areas include Jebel Ali Hills by Meraas, Dubai Production City and Dubai South area.

Jebel Ali Industrial Area 1 is home to several community malls with famous fashion brands and dining options retail outlets. These include:

• Jebel Ali Mall
• Crystal Mall
• XPO Mall

Jebel Ali Mall is a one-stop-shopping destination for grocery items, electronics and other accessories. It is spread over 45,000 sq. ft. with more than 27 stores of international and regional fashion brands. Crystal Mall is another mall in the district featuring retail outlets of electronics, clothes, jewellery, handbags and an outlet of Al Madina Hypermarket.

The renowned shopping destination – Ibn Battuta Mall is also located at an 11-minute drive. It is one of the largest themed malls in the world, featuring six different zones with around 500 shops, restaurants and recreational facilities. Other malls nearby are Dubai Festival Plaza and The Outlet Village.

There are plenty of local eateries, cafeterias and restaurants in Jebel Ali Industrial Area 1 dotted around the area. Popular ones are:

• Khan City Restaurant
• The Mattar Farm Kitchen
• Eat and Taste Restaurant
• Karachi Restaurant
• Mirza Khan Restaurant
• Golden Paris Way Restaurant

Some of the best restaurants in Jebel Ali are also in proximity, such as Kinara by Vikas Khanna, Pathan Darbar Restaurant and Sameer Restaurant.

Visiting Jebel Ali Beach is one of the best things to do in Jebel Ali. It is a popular public beach in Dubai for camping and watersports activities. One can conveniently reach Jebel Ali Beach in an 18-minute drive via Sheikh Zayed Road. Other beaches near Jebel Ali Industrial Area 1 Dubai are JBR Beach and Al Sufouh Beach.

Expo City Dubai has a lot of attractions to explore. It has pavilions inspired by three major themes – sustainability, mobility and opportunity. Once you’re done exploring the Expo 2020 Pavilions, head to the food and beverage outlets offering a variety of dishes from different cultures. Residents of the commercial district can dive for around 10 to 12 minutes to reach the site.

Other leisure spots nearby are Jebel Ali Recreational Club and Jebel Ali Shooting Club.

Fine Fit Gym in Jebel Ali Industrial Area 1 has a range of modern exercise equipment that helps you to get in shape. Other gyms nearby are Bab Al Noor Gym and Al Maroof Gym.

Personal grooming options in the area include Royal Park Gents Salon, Perfect View Gents Salon and Shabab Jabal Al Noor Gents Salon.

Jebel Ali Recreational Club hosts various weekly and seasonal events.

As the name says, Jebel Ali Industrial Area 1 is solely a commercial district with accommodation options for working professionals. Those planning to move can consider renting apartments in Jebel Ali as there are limited residential options for families in the commercial district.

As the name says, Jebel Ali Industrial Area 1 is part of Jebel Ali Industrial Area located on the northern side.

It is a mixed-use development featuring apartments, offices, shops and warehouses.

• Al Maktoum International Airport is a 21-minute drive away
• A 20 to 25-minute drive to Ghantoot and Al Jurf
• Dubai Marina is accessible in a 20-minute drive
• It will take a 20-minute drive to Dubai Parks and Resorts