HIGHLIGHTS
- Renting property
- Buying property
- Getting around
- Schools and clinics
- Malls and restaurants
- Beaches nearby
- Landmarks nearby
- Things to consider
ABOUT MIRA 2
Mira 2 is a sub-community with villas and townhouses. Made up of five phases with 18,000 residential units, Mira is located in the greater Reem community in Dubai. Together with Mira Oasis, it makes up the Reem area, a development by Emaar.
One of the five phases of Mira is Mira 2 or Mira Phase 2. It consists of 258 3-bedroom units and 76 4-bedroom units, which include both townhouses and villas. The micro-district is close to Emirates Road (E611) and situated just off Al Qudra Road (D63).
IN A NUTSHELL
- Sub-community of Mira in Reem Dubai
- Boasts of 258 3-bed units and 76 4-bed units
- Includes both townhouses and villas under affordable pricing
- Access to shared amenities such as parks and a community centre
- Located just off Al Qudra Road (D63) close to Emirates Road (E611)
NEIGHBOURHOOD
COMMUNITY OVERVIEW
Points of interest in Mira 2 Reem are:
- Shared amenities including parks and community centre
- Spacious villas and townhouses within affordable pricing
- A family-friendly and serene environment with green spaces
Just off Al Qudra Road (D63), Mira 2 is Phase 2 of the greater Mira community. With its own community park and shared amenities, Mira 2 is an ideal location for prospective residents who prefer family-friendly living. Boasting an affordable price tag, the Reem communities are some of the sought-after areas for renting townhouses and villas.
PROPERTIES IN MIRA 2
Properties in Mira 2 include 3-bed and 4-bed townhouses and villas. The 3-bed units equal 258 in number while the 4-bedroom houses are 76 in total. Covering from 2,000 sq. ft. to approximately 4,000 sq. ft., the townhouses and villas both have spacious layouts.
The difference between the villas and the townhouses is that villas are available in semi-detached layouts and townhouses are aligned in a series. Like the other Mira villas in Dubai, the villas in Mira 2 offer comparatively more privacy than townhouses, which are attached to each other through single walls.
Corresponding to the overall community, villas and townhouses sport contemporary architecture and state-of-the-art interiors and finishes. The properties come in caramel coloured exteriors and lawns with carpeted grass in the front.
In most cases, you will find a bathroom with every bedroom on a property. Larger 4-bed units have a maid’s room with an ensuite bathroom. The kitchen comes in both semi-closed and open layouts depending on the property. Residents will find ample spaces for storage in the form of built-in cupboards and built-in cabinets.
RENTAL TRENDS IN MIRA 2
Properties for rent in Mira 2 are available as per the listed rental trends.
- Townhouses for rent in Mira 2 are available from AED 130K to AED 145K.
- Mira 2 villas for rent start from a rental range of AED 115K and go up to AED 140K.
3-bedroom villas for rent in Mira 2 spanning 2,385 sq. ft. cost around AED 115k per annum.
SALES TRENDS IN MIRA 2
Mira 2 properties for sale have the listed pricing range. Townhouses for sale in Mira 2 are preferable for individuals who wish to opt for shared amenities. The price of 3-bedroom houses for sale in Mira 2 starts from AED 1.8M and goes up to AED 2.5M. A 4-bed townhouse can be purchased for AED 2.2M to AED 2.5M.
Villas for sale in Mira 2 have more or less a similar pricing range as the townhouses. To buy 3-bed villas in Mira 2, you will have to pay around AED 1.85M while 4-bedroom villas for sale in Mira 2 cost around AED 2.2M to AED 2.9M.
MIRA 2 FLOOR PLANS
2D and 3D floor plans for Mira 2 are available on Bayut. You can view them for understanding the different configurations of the townhouses in Mira 2.
TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING IN MIRA 2
The community facilitates its residents with ample parking. Residents can park up to two vehicles in their garages whereas guests and visitors can find street parking in Mira 2.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEAR MIRA 2
As a gated community, Mira 2 does not offer direct access to modes of public transport in Dubai. However, by driving outside the area’s borders, residents will come across many bus stops and bus stations that service the J02 Bus. J02 takes you to Arabian Ranches, Dubai Sports City and Dubai Production City. You can board this particular Dubai Bus at Mira Towncentre Bus Stop, Mira 5 Community Bus Stop, Mira Oasis Bus Stop and Nshama Townhouse Bus Stop.
To travel around the city with ease, Dubai Metro is a choice for most of the individuals of the city. A large number of metro stations lie within a drive of 26 to 30 minutes, including the newly inaugurated metro stations of Route 2020. These include Mall of the Emirates Metro Station, Jumeirah Lake Towers Metro Station and Al Furjan Metro Station.
Another option for public transportation near Mira 2 is booking RTA taxis in Dubai. Besides hailing the taxis from the taxi ranks, individuals can opt to book taxis by dialing the concerning number, by using the SMS taxi service or by booking online on the S’hail app.
AMENITIES, SCHOOLS AND HEALTHCARE
SUPERMARKETS NEAR MIRA 2
A branch of Spinneys Dubai is there in Mira Town Community Centre. Another branch is there in the community centre of Town Square. Spinneys is a popular supermarket chain that stocks up on fresh produce, books, magazines, toys and jewellery as well.
A number of other leading supermarket chains in Dubai lie at a 15-minute drive. These supermarkets near Mira 4 are:
- Géant Express – Mudon Community Centre
- Choithrams – Layan Community Centre
- Carrefour Market – Jenna Apartments, Town Square
- Blue Mart – Wadi Al Safa 7
- ZOOM – Building C, Wadi Al Safa 7
You will find many branches of Carrefour Markets in Dubai in the vicinity, besides the one in Town Square. Choithrams is best known for its edibles and organic foods including its range of creamy cakes, desserts and croissants. ZOOM is a chain of convenience stores while Blue Mart is another well-known supermarket brand in the UAE.
MOSQUES & OTHER PLACES OF WORSHIP IN & NEAR MIRA 2
Muslim residents can head over to Mira Town Centre. Residents from the entire Mira community offer their prayers in this mosque. The neighbouring Town Square and Mira Oasis areas have their own community mosques as well.
Hindu residents can visit the temples in Bur Dubai for their spiritual healing. Located almost 40 minutes away, the temples have been erected in Bur Dubai by the massive number of Hindu expats in the area. The temples include Shiridi Sai Baba Mandir, Shrinathji Temple and Shiva Temple.
For the Sikhs, the largest Gurudwara of the Gulf Region is available in Dubai. Situated 25 minutes away, Guru Nanak Darbar Gurudwara hosts different kinds of festivals and distributes langar to non-Sikhs as well.
Christians will find a plethora of churches in Dubai. The ones in Oud Metha and Umm Hurair 2 lie at a 30-minute drive whereas the Jebel Ali churches are reachable within 25 minutes. Overall, a few of the churches near Mira 2 are:
- Emirates Baptist Church International – Grand Excelsior Hotel, Al Barsha
- St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church – Jebel Ali
- The Dubai Mar Thoma Church – Jebel Ali
- St. Mary’s Catholic Church – Umm Hurair 2
- Holy Trinity Church – Umm Hurair 2
SCHOOLS NEAR MIRA 2
The community has its own children’s nursery for little ones. You would have to take a minimum of a 10-minute drive to reach the private schools near Mira 2 Reem. The options are:
- Jumeirah English Speaking School – Arabian Ranches
- Fairgreen International School – Sustainable City
- Kings’ School Al Barsha – Al Barsha South
- Renaissance School – Dubai Sports City
Jumeirah English Speaking School, as the name suggests was previously located in Jumeirah when it first opened in 1975. Its branch in Arabian Ranches was launched in 2005 and imparts education for students enrolled in primary to Sixth Form. Easily one of Dubai’s best primary schools, Jumeirah English Speaking School follows the National Curriculum of England.
Fairgreen International School follows the International Baccalaureate curriculum for classes from Kindergarten to Grade 12. After Duncrest American School, it is the next addition to the list of ESOL schools in Dubai.
Kings’ School Al Barsha provides education from the primary level to the sixth form, based on the National Curriculum of England. Students here are assisted in procuring the gold level of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award.
Renaissance School is a US curriculum school that offers education to students in kindergarten and elementary classes. The curriculum of the school is aligned with the State of New York Curriculum and follows the guidelines of the Ministry of Education (MOE) too.
CLINICS AND HOSPITALS NEAR MIRA 2
You will have to bear within a minimum of a 10-minute drive to obtain medical care and treatment in some of Dubai’s best hospitals. Some of the clinics and hospitals near Mira 2 Reem are:
- Mediclinic Arabian Ranches
- Chiron Clinic – Building E1, Sustainable City
- Aster Clinic – The Ranches Souk
- Mediclinic Parkview Hospital – Arjan
- Prime Medical Centre Clinic – First Avenue Mall, Motor City
Aster Clinics have a number of branches in the city, making them one of the best clinics in Dubai. Chiron Clinic in Sustainable City is a multi-service clinic. Here, you can seek treatment for ailments through a combination of scientific and traditional methods. This healthcare facility has in its staff some of the best chiropractors in Dubai.
NEARBY AREAS
Mira 2 is surrounded by similar sub-communities of Mira, such as Mira 1, Mira 3, Mira 4 and Mira 5. Other nearby areas close to the parent community are:
- Town Square
- Mudon
- Arabian Ranches
- Al Waha
- The Sustainable City
- DAMAC Hills
- Dubai Studio City
- Dubai Motor City
Two unique projects including The Sustainable City Dubai and Akoya Oxygen deserve a mention here. Both of these are residential neighbourhoods with a family-oriented surrounding. Developed by DAMAC Properties, Akoya Oxygen has been renamed to DAMAC Hills 2.
LIFESTYLE
SHOPPING, DINING AND NIGHTLIFE
MALLS NEAR MIRA 2
For quick shopping hauls, you can visit Mira Community Centre or the community centres in the neighbouring areas, such as Town Square, Arabian Ranches and Mudon community. You can enjoy retail therapy on a larger scale by driving from 18 to 25 minutes and reaching the malls near Mira 2. These include:
- Cityland Mall – Wadi Al Safa 4
- My City Centre Al Barsha – Al Barsha South
- Dubai Outlet Mall – Dubai Outlet City
Cityland Mall is spread over 1.2 million sq. ft. in Wadi Al Safa 4, just beside Global Village. While many shops are yet to open in this new mall, the key highlight of this mall is The Garden. Covering 200,000 sq. ft. of sustainable space, The Garden is a green space with shaded areas, restaurants and cafes. The place is a must-visit for individuals interested in learning about the local flora.
My City Centre Al Barsha was launched in 2015 and covers around 5,000 sq. m. of area. Located in Al Barsha South, the mall is a development by Majid Al Futtaim Group and consists of ample shops, restaurants, cafes and a Carrefour Hypermarket.
Next, Dubai Outlet Mall is a discount shopping mall, owned by Al Ahli Holding Group. With approximately 240 stores, the mall is easily one of Dubai’s best malls and some of its retail outlets offer up to 90% discounts.
RESTAURANTS NEAR MIRA 2
Mira Town Centre consists of London Dairy Café and Zaatar w Zeit Restaurant. For hot beverages, snacks and delicious breakfast, you can head over to London Dairy Café. On the other hand, Zaatar w Zeit is a Lebanese restaurant.
Town Square, the neighbouring community, has a branch of Starbucks and a fast food restaurant namely The Boutique Kitchen. For more options in terms of eateries, you will have to drive towards the northern end of Al Qudra Road (D63).
Other restaurants near Mira 2 are:
- Little Neighbourhood Restaurant – Remraam Community Centre
- Tuk Tuk – The Sustainable City, Arabian Ranches
- Paul Bakery – The Ranches Souq, Arabian Ranches
- Patiala House Restaurant – Glitz 1, Dubai Studio City
- NAR – First Avenue Mall, Motor City
- Pepe’s Piri Piri – Foxhill 5, Uptown Motor City
- Trattoria by Cinque – FIVE Jumeirah Village
- Big Easy Bar & Grill – The Els Club, Dubai Sports City
You can reach all of these restaurants by driving from 18 to 23 minutes. Little Neighbourhood Restaurant deals in International cuisine and serves different kinds of healthy food.
Tuk Tuk is a Thai restaurant while Paul’s Bakery is a French café. Patiala House Restaurant serves delicacies from North India. NAR is a Lebanese restaurant whereas Pepe’s Piri Piri serves Portuguese quick bites.
Trattoria by Cinque and Big Easy Bar & Grill are fine dining restaurants. Trattoria by Cinque is an Italian restaurant. Big Easy Bar & Grill serves steak inspired by South African tastes and ranks amongst the best restaurants in Dubai Sports City.
BEACHES NEAR MIRA 2
The coastal side of Dubai lies at a drive of 28 to 32 minutes. While there are plenty of public beaches in Dubai to choose from, you can find a mixture of tranquil and lively beaches depending on your preference. You can spend your day at any of the beaches near Mira 2 Reem, including:
- Al Sufouh Beach
- Umm Suqeim Beach
- Kite Beach
Al Sufouh Beach is also known as the Black Palace Beach since it is located in the vicinity of the palace of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Owing to its tranquil ambience, the beach is also referred to as the Secret Beach.
Umm Suqeim Beach offers picturesque views of the renowned Burj Al Arab. Its calming waters and stunning sunsets have earned it the name ‘Sunset Beach’ too. One aspect that distinguishes it from other beaches in the city is that it allows night-time swimming.
Adjacent to Umm Suqeim Beach, you will find Kite Beach. As per its name, Kite Beach is a haven for kite surfers and offers tons of other facilities and water sports as well. You will find various food trucks, a skate park, an outdoor gym, multipurpose courts as well as outdoor play areas for children here.
LEISURE ACTIVITIES AND NOTABLE LANDMARKS
A number of landmarks near Mira 2 lie within a 15 to 25-minute drive. These include:
- Dubai Miracle Garden
- Dubai Butterfly Garden
- Dubai Autodrome
- Camelicious
Dubai Miracle Garden and Dubai Butterfly Garden are located adjacent to each other in Arjan. Both of them are reachable within 18 minutes. You can marvel at around 15,000 butterflies from more than 50 categories in Dubai Butterfly Garden.
On the other hand, Dubai Miracle Garden is the largest flower garden in the world with over fifty million flowers. Boasting several attractions, the park has various 3D floral designs as well.
Dubai Autodrome is situated in Motor City at a 22-minute drive. A number of international races as well as national races take place at this motorsport facility. Besides an FIA-sanctioned circuit that spans 5.39km, Dubai Autodrome has outdoor and indoor karting tracks, a racing school and plenty of other facilities.
To revel in outdoor activities, you can visit Camelicious that lies at a 24-minute drive. Offering some get away from the city’s hustle and bustle, Camelicious is one of Dubai’s farms that has been present for more than 35 years. You can book a trip here and have fun feeding the camels.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, FITNESS AND BEAUTY
Like other sub-districts of the greater Mira community, Mira 2 offers access to shared amenities such as a basketball court, a volleyball court, a football pitch as well as swimming pools. Besides landscaped walkways and community parks, residents can visit a separate dog park as well for walking their dogs.
For the skaters, a skate park also exists in the community. Children can make the most of their leisure time in the outdoor play areas whereas the outdoor gym proves sufficient for those looking to maintain their fitness routine.
Other gyms near Mira 2 are:
- Fitness First – Mudon Community Centre
- Snap Fitness 24/7 – First Avenue Mall, Dubai Motor City
- Optimal Fitness – Dubai Studio City
Besides the branch in Mudon Community Centre, another branch of Fitness First in Dubai is available in Wadi Al Safa 7. You can reach all of these gyms within 10 to 15 minutes. Additionally, for unwinding and personal grooming, the closest spas and salons are:
- The Barbershop – Zahra Apartments, Town Square
- Belle Femme Ladies Salon – The Leisure Centre, Wadi Al Safa 7
- The Haven Spa – Layan Community
COMMUNITY EVENTS
A number of community events take place throughout the year and they are held at the football ground and amphitheatre of Mira. As far as the events are concerned, residents can enjoy Market Days, cultural celebrations, live performances and other events such as Halloween.
The upcoming events are updated on Reem’s website. Residents can get in touch with the community’s management and organise their own events as well.
THINGS TO CONSIDER
Phase 2 of Mira continues the legacy of Reem to provide a family-friendly atmosphere under an affordable price tag. The sub-community is a haven for those who wish to reap the benefits of living in New Dubai whilst maintaining their budget.
However, Mira and the larger Reem area lies on the outskirts of New Dubai and may not strike suitable for individuals who prefer the hustle and bustle of an urbanised culture. Nevertheless, the area is close to many notable attractions in Dubai and keeps its residents entertained with events every now and then.
LOCATION
- 40-minute drive to Dubai International Airport
- Bur Dubai lies at a 25-minute drive
- Palm Jumeirah and Dubai Marina are 25 minutes away
- Mall of the Emirates can be reached in 23 minutes