HIGHLIGHTS
- Properties
- Getting around
- Schools and universities
- Clinics and hospitals
- Malls and restaurants
- Leisure attractions
- Things to consider
- FAQs
ABOUT NOVELIA
Novelia is a revolutionary lifestyle concept in Victory Heights, a district within Dubai Sports City at the intersection of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, E311 and Hessa Street, D61. It is a gated residential sub-community to the southwest of the development. Family-friendly and vibrant, Novelia offers a total of 98 units as a mix of 5 and 6-bedroom villas.
Victory Heights is a large villa community consisting of over 1,000 villas. The neighbourhood is home to Fairways Els Golf Club and is ideal for sports fans.
IN A NUTSHELL
- A gated residential sub-community
- Part of Victory Heights in Sports City
- Offers 98 residential units for sale
- A collection of 5 and 6-bedroom villas
- Quick access to lifestyle amenities
NEIGHBOURHOOD
COMMUNITY OVERVIEW
Factors that make living in Novelia Dubai Sports City appealing include:
- Excellent communal facilities
- Sports facilities
- Lifestyle amenities
- Connectivity to main roads
Residents of Novelia Village Dubai share facilities with the wider Victory Heights community, including basketball courts, grassy playgrounds, bicycle routes, a championship golf course, a fitness centre, swimming pools, lakes, parks and open spaces and walkways.
Moreover, Novelia Village Dubai is home to The David Lloyd Next Generation Club, Tennis Academy and the Butch Harmon School of Golf. These facilities are ideal for learning golf and getting trained by the best coaches in the region.
PROPERTIES IN NOVELIA VICTORY HEIGHTS
There are limited rental properties in Novelia at the moment. However, properties for sale in Novelia include spacious villas in different architectural styles such as Mediterranean, European Classical and Spanish Andalusian.
98 residential units with custom finishes are available in 5 and 6-bedroom configurations. The property has spacious en-suites and bedrooms with built-in wardrobes and dressing areas together with balconies overlooking the golf course. Maid’s room and driver’s room have separate bathrooms and entrances.
Besides the fully fitted kitchen, dining and family living area, each house has a laundry room and a private swimming pool.
Rental Trends in Novelia Village Dubai
Villa Type | Average Rental Price in AED |
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Villa Type 5-Bed | Average Rental Price in AED 250,000 |
Villa Type 6-Bed | Average Rental Price in AED 317,000 |
Victory Heights takes the lion’s share when it comes to rental villas in Dubai Sports City. These Spanish style villas are available in 4, 5 and 6-bedroom configurations, perfect for families who want ample space.
There are few rental properties in Novelia Village too. Prices for villas for rent in Novelia start from AED 250k, per annum.
Sale Trends in Novelia Village Dubai
Villa Type | Average Sale Price in AED |
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Villa Type 5-Bed | Average Sale Price in AED 5,035,000 |
Villa Type 6-Bed | Average Sale Price in AED 9,215,000 |
Interested investors can consider villas in Novelia as the sub-community offers market competitive rates. The sale prices range from AED 6M to AED 10.5M.
The sale trends for 5 and 6-bedroom units are as follows:
- Buying a 5-bedroom villa in Novelia may cost you AED 5.7M
- To buy a 6-bed villa in Novelia, expect to pay around AED 9M
- 5 BEDS
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- 5 BATHS
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- 12170 SQFT
ROI in Novelia Village Dubai
Villa Type | ROI |
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Villa Type 5-Bed | ROI 4.92% |
Villa Type 6-Bed | ROI 3.59% |
Investors will find that buying a villa and townhouse in Novelia is a lucrative deal. 5-bedroom units top the list with a 4.92% ROI whereas 6-bed units offer a 3.59% rental yield.
TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING SPACES IN NOVELIA
Finding parking spaces in Novelia won’t be a hassle. Most residential units come with two allocated parking spaces.
Public Transportation near Novelia Sports City
For those who depend on public transportation near Novelia Sports City, several bus stops are a short walk away, accessible within 6 to 13 minutes. These include Sports City, Victory Heights West Gate 1 bus stop, Sports City, Victory Heights West Gate 2 bus stop, Sports City, Golf Tower 1 bus stop and Sports City, Golf Tower 2 bus stop. Residents can rely on taxis and buses – two common modes of Dubai’s public transport system to move around.
Dubai Metro has been an integral part of public transportation since its launch in 2009. From Novelia, several metro stations are reachable in 11 to 13 minutes by car. DMCC Metro Station is the closest, at an approximate 11-minute short drive. Also, residents can use three stations added to Dubai Metro’s Route 2020. The Gardens Metro Station is a 12-minute drive and Discovery Gardens Metro Station and Al Furjan Metro Station 13 minutes away.
AMENITIES, SCHOOLS AND HEALTHCARE
SUPERMARKETS NEAR NOVELIA DUBAI SPORTS CITY
To buy groceries and daily-use items, supermarkets near Novelia Dubai Sports City are a 3 to 4-minute drive away. This includes an outlet of Spinneys supermarkets in Dubai – Spinneys in Jumeirah Golf Estates. New W Mart Supermarket in Dubai Production City is another option.
Some renowned Dubai supermarkets are located in Sports City. These include Carrefour City, Al Maya Supermarket, Big Value Supermarket and Grandiose, all are a 7 to 8-minute drive by car.
MOSQUES NEAR NOVELIA, DUBAI SPORTS CITY
Sports City Mosque, Al Abrar Mosque and Masjid at Elite 1 Sports Residence are some of the nearest mosques at a 4 to 5-minute drive by car.
OTHER PLACES OF WORSHIP NEAR NOVELIA
Dubai is a metropolis with people flocking from around the world. Therefore, it has all the basic amenities to fulfill residents’ social, cultural and even religious needs. Casa de Oración Torre Fuerte in Al Barsha South is a church near Novelia for Christian residents. It is accessible in around 12 minutes by car.
Furthermore, Shiva Temple, Shiridi Sai Baba Mandir and ShrinathJi Temple are some Hindu temples near Novelia. These are some of the popular temples in Bur Dubai, accessible at a 31-minute drive. Guru Nanak Darbar is a Sikh Gurdwara in Jebel Ali Village. It is one of the largest gurdwaras in the world. Novelia residents can reach this facility in 13 minutes.
SCHOOLS NEAR NOVELIA VILLAGE
As for young students and toddlers, some nurseries are close by such as:
- Idea ELC
- The Wonder Years Nursery
- Kinder Castle Nursery
Ideal ELC in Victory Heights is the nearest, reachable within 3 minutes if you drive. The Wonder Years Nursery is a 6-minute drive to the north of the sub-community and Kinder Castle Nursery is 7 minutes away.
Other schools near Novelia Village, Victory Heights include:
- Victory Heights Primary School
- Sports City School
- Junaibi School Dubai
Victory Heights Primary School follows the National Curriculum of England (NCE) and enrolls students from Foundation Stages to Year 6. The institute has received a “Very Good” rating from the KHDA from 2017 to 2019. It is an accredited member of British Schools of the Middle East (BSME), the council of British International Schools (COBIS) and British Schools Overseas. The school is located near Zenith Tower A2 and Butch Harmon School of Gulf.
Sports City School is a 7-minute drive away and Renaissance School and Junaibi School Dubai are a 9-minute drive away.
Moreover, the nearest university is the University of Balamand Dubai, just 12 minutes away in Green Community Village.
CLINICS AND HOSPITALS NEAR NOVELIA VICTORY HEIGHTS
Medical facilities near Novelia Victory Heights are:
- Mediclinic Me’aisem
- Eupepsia Medical Clinic
- Apex Dental & Orthodontic Clinic
- Emirates Hospital Day Surgery & Medical Center
Mediclinic Me’aisem in Dubai Production City is the closest, just 5 minutes away via car. Mediclinic has 10 multi-speciality clinics spread across Dubai. Equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, it is one of the top clinics in Dubai, offering medical services in different departments including and not limited to gastroenterology, radiology, cardiology, paediatrics.
Eupepsia Medical Clinic and Star Veterinary Clinic are both 7 minutes away. Similarly, the Apex Medical & Dental Clinic in Prime Business Centre is just 9 minutes away.
Emirates Hospital Day Surgery & Medical Center, Motor City in Up Town Motor City is the nearest hospital at an 11-minute drive. At the same driving distance, there are some of the top hospitals in Al Barsha, such as Mediclinic Parkview Hospital and Neuro Spinal Hospital, around 11 to 12-minute drive away.
NEARBY AREAS
Being a part of Victory Heights, the sub-community is surrounded by some well-established projects such as:
- Dubai Production City
- Jumeirah Golf Estates
- Jumeirah Village Triangle
Dubai Production City is located to the west, at a 7-minute drive by car. Jumeirah Golf Estates is 10 minutes away via Al Fay Road. And, Jumeirah Village Triangle is located to the north, at a 9-minute drive by car.
LIFESTYLE
SHOPPING, DINING AND NIGHTLIFE
MALLS NEAR NOVELIA VILLAGE
Some notable malls near Novelia Village are:
- City Centre Me’aisem
- Motor City Shopping Centre – Spinneys Mall
- First Avenue Mall
City Centre Me’aisem is a primary shopping destination in Dubai Production City. Some high street stores are located on the ground floor of the mall. These include H&M, Max and Centrepoint. Tavola and HiPhone are home & electronics stores on the ground floor.
Inside the City Centre Me’aisem, there is Magic planet for children. Also, the Carrefour supermarket inside the mall stocks a large variety of food and household stuff.
Georges of Dubai is another shopping destination in Green Community Motor City at an 8-minute drive by car. This mall stocks fashion products, baby items, giftware, handmade & contemporary interior accessories and jewellery. At the same driving distance, you can find Motor City Shopping Centre.
The Ribbon Mall and First Avenue Mall are located in Motor City at a 9 to 10-minute drive.
RESTAURANTS NEAR NOVELIA DUBAI
Residents can dine at various restaurants in City Centre Me’aisem such as:
- Chilis
- Paul Bakery and Restaurant
- Baskin Robbins
- Gazebo
- Acai spot
- Patchi
- Tim Hortons
- Leila
- Nespresso
- Starbucks
With stellar menus, chic settings, and friendly staff, restaurants in Dubai Sports City can satisfy every guest’s appetite. Among these, restaurants near Novelia Dubai include:
- The Pangolin Restaurant and Lounge
- Big Easy Bar & Grill
- Shawarma Al Karmel
- The Kebab Shop
- Copper Kettle Restaurant – Sports City
- Nathalie’s
- Wingstop Sports City
The Pangolin Restaurant and Lounge and Big Easy Bar & Grill are located at Els Club, at a 5 to 6-minute drive by car. You can find Shawarma Al Karmel that serves delicious shawarma in Spanish Building, Dubai Sports City, at a 7-minute drive away.
The Kebab Shop in Canal Residence, European Building, is an 8-minute drive. Whereasm Copper Kettle Restaurant in European Building Canal Side Retail West, Nathalie’s and Wingstop Sports City are just an 8-minute drive away.
Those searching for pubs and bars will find Kickers Sports Bar at an 8-minute drive away. It is one of the best sports bars in Dubai.
BEACHES NEAR NOVELIA VILLAGE
As for beaches near Novelia Village, Pine Beach in Al Sufouh 2 is a 14-minute drive away. Al Sufouh Beach is also known as Secret Beach because of its peaceful environment. It can be reached within 16 minutes.
LEISURE ACTIVITIES AND NOTABLE LANDMARKS
Living in Dubai Sports City is ideal for sports fanatics as it is home to the ICC Academy and the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Apart from cricket, the neighbourhood also has many other sports and fitness facilities. It is perfect for those who enjoy a fitness-focused lifestyle.
Dubai International Cricket Stadium is the nearest landmark from the sub-community. Located in Dubai Sports City, this sports facility features 350 floodlights installed at the round roof of the stadium. Dubai Cricket Stadium can easily accommodate 25,000 spectators.
Notable places of Interest:
- Dubai Autodrome
- Balloon Adventure Emirates
- Dubai Miracle Garden
- Dubai Butterfly Garden
The nearest tourist hotspot is Dubai Autodrome in Motor City. It offers motorsports activities such as go-karting and driving experiences. One can reach Dubai Autodrome in 12 minutes by car.
Adventurous souls can opt for one of Dubai’s best hot air balloon rides. Balloon Adventures Emirates has been around since 2005 and is best known for peregrine falcon flights. It is renowned for providing top-notch ballooning services in Dubai regarding flight experience, pick and drop services and food.
For nature enthusiasts, there is the Dubai Miracle Garden, the world’s biggest flower garden. Located next to Miracle Garden is Dubai Butterfly Garden. It has 10 custom domes housing around 15,000 butterflies.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, FITNESS AND BEAUTY
There are many family parks near Novelia Village, Dubai Sports City, including:
- Novelia Village Park
- Olivia Playground
- Gatton Park
Novelia Village Park is the nearest park within Dubai Sports City; it is just 4 minutes away via car. Olivia Playground is also in the neighbourhood where children can engage in outdoor activities. Gatton Park is a bit farther away; one will have to drive for 11 minutes towards UpTown Motor City.
The Els Club is the brainchild of Ernie Els. It is one of the finest golf clubs in Dubai. It is home to Claude Harmon Performance Golf Academy, The Els Club Dubai Golf Course, The Country Club, golf shop, practice facilities and restaurants.
Sports City is a themed mixed-use area focusing on sports and fitness, so there are several gyms near Novelia. Victory Heights Community Gym is just 7 minutes away. Similarly, one can spot Fitrepublik Fitness Centre at a short drive away. It is a state-of-the-art sports facility renowned for various fitness disciplines such as gymnastics, swimming and martial arts. One of the best kickboxing classes in Dubai is offered by Fitrepublik Fitness Centre. Sports City Football Academy is also a short drive away.
Beauty spas and salons nearby include:
- Sugar Beauty Lounge
- Dragon Spa
- Markiza Spa
- Reflections Massage Center
- Desert Sky Spa
These are a 5 to 8 minutes drive from the villa sub-community.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Residents can attend the sporting events held at Sports City. These could be league cricket matches, international cricket matches and other sporting events.
SOCIAL COMMUNITY GROUPS
Residents can become members of the official Facebook group for ‘ Sports city community (DSC) – Dubai’ to catch up on the latest happenings in Sports City.
THINGS TO CONSIDER
Novelia Victory Heights is an ideal place to reside, especially if you prefer to be surrounded by green spaces, parks and sports clubs. The only factor to consider is that Novelia Sports City doesn’t have apartments. However, other areas within Sports City will offer apartments for rent and sale.
FAQs about Novelia Village
Where is Novelia located?
Novelia is a sub-community of Victory Heights in Dubai Sports City.
LOCATION
- Sheikh Zayed Road is an 11-minute drive via Al Khail Road/E44 and Hessa Street/D61
- Dubai International Airport is a 24-minute drive via Al Khail Road/E44
- Downtown Dubai is a 21-minute drive via Al Khail Road/E44
- Dubai Marina is a 16-minute drive via Garn Al Sabkha Street/D59