Mirdif

Mirdif is a residential area in eastern Dubai, known for quiet tree-lined streets, parks and proximity to Dubai International Airport. It borders Al Mizhar to the north and Al Warqaa to the south, with Mushrif National Park on its eastern edge. The area’s focal retail destination is City Centre Mirdif, home to everyday shopping and indoor attractions.

• Family-friendly suburban community near Dubai International Airport (DXB)
• Shopping and entertainment anchored by City Centre Mirdif
• A mix of villa neighbourhoods and established apartment and townhouse communities
• Well connected by road to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road E311

The community has a suburban feel with mostly low-rise homes and a family-friendly atmosphere. Supermarkets, clinics, nurseries and schools are close to most residential clusters in Mirdif Dubai. Residents head to Mushrif National Park for outdoor activities or City Centre Mirdif for shopping, dining, cinema and indoor skydiving at iFLY. Mirdif is among the best residential areas in Dubai for families.

Mirdif offers a mix of private villas on individual plots and master-planned communities:

• Ghoroob: rental apartments with landscaped courtyards and retail
• Shorooq: gated rental villas and townhouses with parks
• Mirdif Hills: freehold apartments near Mushrif Park with retail and hotel components

These communities in Mirdif are alongside established villa streets and smaller apartment clusters around Uptown Mirdif.

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Rent 2-bed villas in Mirdif for as low as AED 70k per annum. Whereas those in search of bigger residential units like 4-bed villa rentals in Mirdif can expect to pay around AED 130k annually.

Those looking for Mirdif floor plans can browse through the 2D and 3D layouts available for each apartment block and communities in Mirdif.

Most properties in Mirdif have dedicated parking spaces. Additionally, malls offer structured parking. Public transport relies on RTA bus links to Centrepoint (Rashidiya) Metro Station on the Red Line, with onward connections across the city.

There is an outlet of Carrefour Hypermarket in City Centre Mirdif. Several other community shops across Mirdif serve everyday retail and grocery needs such as Choithrams in Shorooq and VIVA Supermarket in Sports Society Mirdif.

Mosques in Mirdif cater to the spiritual needs of the community. Notable ones include Mirdif Grand Mosque, Mohamed Khamis Saeed Albadi Masjid, Mosque Imam Abu Hanifa Al Numan, Masjid Bilal Bin Rabah, Mirdif Mosque and Fayeqa Saeedi Masjid.

There are many schooling options within the community and nearby. For pre-schoolers and toddlers, there are many notable nursery schools in Mirdif, including:

• Step By Step Nursery
• British Orchard Nursery
• Super Kids Nursery
• Emirates British Nursery
• Chubby Cheeks Nursery

The educational and developmental programmes at the Step By Step Nursery follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and Reggio Emilia's approach. The campus is located in Shorooq Mirdif. Also in Shorooq, British Orchard Nursery follows the British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). 

Whereas Super Kids Nursery in Mirdif follows the Montessori approach with the British EYFS curriculum. Emirates British Nursery also offers the UK EYFS curriculum. It enrols kids aged 3 months to 4 years. The branch is located at 66B Street, Mirdif. Another notable nursery chain, Chubby Cheeks Nursery has a branch in Mirdif Uptown Mall.
Families in Mirdif have access to several reputable schools offering different international curricula:

• Uptown School: A Taaleem group school located near the intersection of Algeria Street and Tripoli Street. It follows the IB curriculum.
• Mirdif American School: A co-educational institute following the American Common Core State Standards from Pre-KG to Grade 8.
• Star International School Mirdif: Operated by ETA Star Education, follows the National Curriculum of England from FS1 to Year 12.

Parents may also consider nearby options such as Dar Al Marefa School in Al Khawaneej and GEMS Royal Dubai School in Al Mizhar 1.

There are numerous clinics and pharmacies in Mirdif. Healthcare is well served by Mediclinic Mirdif at Uptown Mirdif and Medcare Medical Centre at City Centre Mirdif and in Uptown. Mediclinic is one of the best private hospitals in Dubai.

City Centre Mirdif shopping and entertainment are popular among residents and visitors alike. The mall features fashion, home and lifestyle retailers alongside VOX Cinemas, Magic Planet and iFLY Dubai. Dining runs from cafés to family restaurants, with further local eateries spread throughout the neighbourhood. Likewise, Uptown Mirdif Mall is home to over 150 shops and eateries with outdoor seating arrangements.

Mirdif Hills Avenue is home to a few stores, entertainment and dining options. There is Cheeky Monkey Playland and Playhouse Nursery for children. Other malls in Mirdif are Park Centre Mirdif, Mirdif 35, Abaya Mall and Golden Gate Shopping Centre.

For dining out, there are many restaurants in Mirdif besides the eateries in these malls. You will find several options for Middle Eastern, Continental, Indian or Mediterranean cuisines.

Mushrif Park Dubai adjoins Mirdif and offers playgrounds, picnic and BBQ areas, running and cycling tracks, an International Village and hiking trails. Entry is AED 3 per person or AED 10 per car. It is one of the best parks in Dubai. The easy access to this massive park is certainly one of the exciting benefits of living in Mirdif.

Moreover, there are several gyms in Mirdif like Fitness First in City Centre Mall is a fully equipped gym with a swimming pool and a separate gym for ladies. As for beauty salons in Mirdif, The Loft Fifth Avenue and Glamour Beauty & Nail Spa are some of the best options.

Mirdif offers a suburban lifestyle with excellent access to schools, parks and retail. However, peak-time traffic can build near City Centre Mirdif and on roads to Centrepoint Metro.

• Dubai International Airport: 15 minutes
• Mushrif National Park: 5 minutes
• Centrepoint Metro: 10 minutes
• Downtown Dubai: 20–25 minutes

Yes, Mirdif is a family-friendly and self-sufficient community. Its serene and comfortable residential environment, gated sub-communities, retail centres and entertainment venues make Mirdif Dubai an ideal address in Dubai.

Mirdif Hills offers freehold apartments, while most other areas such as Shorooq and Ghoroob are rental-only.

Dubai International Airport is less than 15 minutes by car, depending on the terminal.

Mirdif itself does not have a Metro station, but Dubai RTA buses link the community to Centrepoint (Rashidiya) Metro on the Red Line.

Yes, Mushrif National Park is next to Mirdif, offering extensive outdoor facilities.