HIGHLIGHTS
- Buying Property
- Getting around
- Nurseries and Schools
- Malls and Restaurants
- Leisure activities
- Things to consider
ABOUT RICHMOND
DAMAC Hills in Dubailand is home to numerous commercial and residential projects. The area has a total span of 42 million sq. ft. housing many sub-communities that features luxury villas, townhouses, and apartments. Besides the mix-use properties, the community encompasses amenities such as retail shops, schools, mosques, spas, and salons.
Richmond is a villa development in The Park Villas of DAMAC Hills. Designed to provide the highest comfort and living standards to its residents, the sub-community is one of the finest villa sub-communities in DAMAC Hills. The spacious and comfortable houses in this locality are affordable in comparison to other sub-communities, offering a premium lifestyle to its residents.
IN A NUTSHELL
- Easy access to community centres
- Features 3-bedroom semi-detached villas
- Comfortable, spacious and affordable houses
- Properties are maintained by Trump International Golf Club
- Located alongside Al Qudra Road (D63) and Emirates Road (E611)
- The community is established using the uppermost construction standards
NEIGHBOURHOOD
COMMUNITY OVERVIEW
Residents can also enjoy several community activities such as:
- Gymnasium
- Swimming Pools
- Landscaped walking paths
The community of Richmond features a hospitable and friendly neighbourhood with many amenities and leisure options nearby including plenty of lush green areas that add to the tranquillity of the environment. Families with children will love to spend quality time together by visiting the nearby Akoya Park and many other entertainment options nearby.
PROPERTIES IN RICHMOND
The properties in Richmond are unique and have been built by keeping into consideration a calm and comfortable lifestyle for residents. The properties feature 3-bedroom villas having up to 5 bathrooms. Interested buyers can invest in properties available in the most affordable price range. The surface area of these properties ranges between 2,724 sq. ft. to 3,500 sq. ft. with two different construction layouts.
The duplex houses have dining, living and family areas along with a fully-fitted kitchen and a maid’s quarter on the ground floor. Whereas, the first floor consists of 3 ensuite bedrooms with built-in wardrobes.
These villas come with separate gardens, parking spaces and swimming pools with highly furnished flooring. The retail areas and entertainment destinations are conveniently reachable for residents.
Sales Trends In Richmond
All properties are highly furnished with spacious driveways and offer almost the same amenities, however, villas for sale come in different sizes.
The sale price of the 3-bedroom villa in Richmond is highly dependent upon a couple of factors:
- Plot size and build-up area of the villa
- property layout
RICHMOND FLOOR PLANS
Those looking for Richmond floor plans can browse through the 2D, 3D and 3D live floor plans available on Bayut.
TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING SPACES IN RICHMOND
People living here can find parking spaces in Richmond quite easily as most of the properties in the community have large driveways combined with green spaces. The villas are housed on spacious streets adding even more parking space for visitors
Public Transportation Near Richmond
Residents in the community can easily catch a bus from the community bus station called, DAMAC Hills, Richmond Villas bus stop. Other bus stops near Richmond include DAMAC Hills, Rochester bus stop and DAMAC Hills, Trinity bus stop. Both of these stations are located at a drive of 2 to 3-minutes from the community.
Another option for transportation in Richmond is scheduling rides via the RTA app or using hailing cab services such as Uber and Careem.
AMENITIES, SCHOOLS AND HEALTHCARE
SUPERMARKETS NEAR RICHMOND
Geant Express supermarket in the Mudon community serves as the main supermarket for larger grocery hauls, it is the closest option, covering only a 4-minute driving distance from the area. Spinneys in Motor City is reachable within 13-minutes via Hessa Street (D61), depending on the traffic conditions.
Other supermarkets near Richmond include the Carrefour in the Ranches Souk, just opposite Al Qudra Road (D63), it takes 7-minutes to reach there. There is a ZOOM convenience store in The Sustainable City at a drive of 7-minutes.
MOSQUES NEAR RICHMOND
The Mudon Mosque near Richmond is located at a 5-minutes distance. Masjid Salam, a comparatively larger mosque located at an 11-minute distance from the sub-community on Al Qudra Road (D63), is the preferable mosque by residents for Friday prayers. Al Madinah Al Mustadama Masjid and Community Mosque in the Sustainable City are roughly a driving distance of 6-minutes away from the area.
OTHER PLACES OF WORSHIP NEAR RICHMOND
Jebel Ali Village, located at a drive of about 20-minutes, serves as a religious hub for Non-muslims. Christ believers will find several churches there including St. Mina Coptic Orthodox Church, Dubai Marthoma Parish church, Christ Church Jebel Ali, Covenant Hope Church and Dubai Evangelical Church Centre. Guru Nanak Darbar is a Sikh gurdwara in the same locality.
Hindus living in the area can go to the newly opened Hindu Temple in Jebel Ali. It takes nearly 20-minutes to reach there via car. Lankaramaya Temple is for people associated with Buddhism and can be reached within half an hour.
SCHOOLS NEAR RICHMOND
Nursery options near the community include:
- Step-by-Step Nursery in Layan
- Blossom Nursery in Mudon
- The Wonder Years Nursery
Children from 0 to 5 years are blossomed and groomed in the Blossom Nursery. The nursery also hosts events and many activities for children to provide them with a holistic environment, it is a roughly 5-minute drive from the area. Step by Step nursery near Emirates Road is a 10-minute drive. The Wonder Years Nursery in the Remraam community is a 9-minute drive.
Schools near Richmond are:
- Jebel Ali School
- Fairgreen International School
- South View School
Jebel Ali School on Hessa Street (D61) offers the complete British curriculum from primary to secondary classes. The school is approximately 6-minutes away from the Richmond community. Fairgreen International School is just 8-minutes from the area and South View School in the Remraam community is roughly a 9-minutes drive.
CLINICS AND HOSPITALS NEAR RICHMOND
There are quite a few clinics and hospitals near Richmond, which include:
- The Chiron Clinic
- Aster Clinic
- NMC Royal Hospital
- Emirates Hospital Day Surgery & Medical Center
The closest medical facility for residents of this community is The Chiron Clinic and Aster Clinic, roughly a 6-minute drive from the area. Aster clinic in the nearby community of Arabian Ranches where top-ranked doctors provide medical services.
NMC Royal Hospital is a general hospital where physicians and doctors provide 24/7 services. It is an 18-minute drive from the area. At NMC there are also Gynecologists, ENT specialists and dentists available to cater to patient needs. Emirates Hospital Day Surgery & Medical Center is another general hospital located at a driving distance of 14-minutes away.
NEARBY AREAS
Located alongside Al Qudra Road (D63) and Emirates Road (E611), Richmond is positioned opposite well-established communities such as:
- Arabian Ranches
- Dubai Motor City
- Mudon
- Remraam
Residents can visit these nearby areas and make good use of amenities offered by these communities such as retail outlets and finest quality grocery stores, along with schools, hospitals, pharmacies, nearby mosques and supermarkets.
LIFESTYLE
SHOPPING, DINING AND NIGHTLIFE
MALLS NEAR RICHMOND
Richmond cluster is right next to the community of Arabian Ranches which houses quite a few malls. The Ranches Souk can be enjoyed by residents. other popular malls near Richmond are:
- The Leisure Centre
- The Village Community Mall
- Mudon Community Centre
The Village community mall in Arabian Ranches 2 is located at a drive of 7-minutes. It is a rural-themed shopping centre where residents can seek trendy boutiques and limitless food and beverage options. Mudon Community Centre is just 5-minutes away, a mix of casual eateries and retail shops in the mall.
RESTAURANTS NEAR RICHMOND
There are numerous dining options near the place that makes the best of international dishes. Abatjour Bistro serves classic Mediterranean cuisines and Antar Cafeteria takes care of your fast food cravings. Other restaurants near Richmond include:
- Tuk Tuk Thai Cuisine Restaurant
- Carluccio’s
- Chez Sushi
- Cafe Bateel
- Palermo
Chez Sushi in The Ranches Souk is a 7-minute drive from the area, where residents can enjoy Japanese cuisine and order them from home as well. Tuk Tuk Thai Cuisine Restaurant on Al Qudra Road (D63), serves the best of Thai dishes, located 8-minutes away. The restaurant will serve food items infused with Thai flavours with a fusion of Eastern dishes. Cafe Bateel is a sweet shop that will satisfy your sweet tooth, it serves all kinds of mouthwatering dates, just 7-minutes from the area. Carluccio’s – an Italian restaurant is just a 7-minutes drive.
BEACHES NEAR RICHMOND
Beach lovers living in this area of DAMAC Hills will not be disappointed as Jumeirah Beach Road is situated just half an hour away. Among plenty of beach options available for families, the closest one would be JBR Beach. It is perfect for families with children as it has many play areas for kids, restaurants, and cafes. Other public beaches near Richmond include Sunset beach and Kite beach. Both are located at the same distance as JBR Beach.
LEISURE ACTIVITIES AND NOTABLE LANDMARKS
There are many leisure centres and notable landmarks nearby where people living in the sub-community can have a fun-filled day out. These activities include indoor gaming, arcades and theme parks with rides, golf sports and much more, some of them are:
- Magic Planet
- Cheeky Monkeys
- IMG Worlds of Adventure
The closest entertainment options for children are Magic Planet and Cheeky Monkeys in The Ranches Souk. The amusement parks offer thrilling rides and activities like bowling, climbing and even sky trail. IMG Worlds of Adventure is the world’s biggest theme park and can entertain up to 2000 visitors with Cartoon Network and Marvel-themed rides. Besides the rides, 7-star cinemas and a number of dining options are also available.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, FITNESS AND BEAUTY
Outdoor activities for the people living here include golf courses, community pools and motorsports activities such as:
- Dubai Autodrome
- Trump International Golf Club
Trump International Golf Club, is the centre of attention of DAMAC Hills and consists of about 10 golf courses and several dining facilities. Dubai Autodrome is located at a roughly 18-minute drive on Sheikh Muhammad bin Zayed Road (E311). It is a motorsport arena where corporate events and karting, fast car and superbike races are held.
For maintaining a fitness regime, residents can visit these fitness facilities nearby which include Fitness First in Mudon. It is the closest gym to the residents, which they can reach within 4-minutes. It is an athletic club that works on refining athletic abilities. Another option for health-conscious people is Snap Fitness in Motor City, which is a 14-minute drive gym facility, fitted with cutting-edge machinery and the best trainers. Optimal Fitness & Therapy in Motor City is just an 11-minute drive from the area.
Salons and spas near Richmond include:
- The Nail Spa
- NStyle Beauty Lounge
- Tips and Toes
- The Haven Spa and Beauty Salon
NStyle Beauty Lounge is a 7-minute drive from the area. The Haven Spa and Beauty Spa in Layan Community is located at a distance of a 9-minute drive. Tips and Toes, 15-mins away on Sheikh Muhammad Bin Zayed Road (E311) is a salon best for manicures and pedicures. The Nail Spa in Arabian Ranches is just 16-minutes away.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
The social butterflies of the Richmond Community don’t need to fear the secluded area, as the larger community keep hosting events and shows throughout the year. DAMAC Hills and its neighbouring communities such as Arabian Ranches and Dubai Studio City celebrate many events like Halloween, Chinese New Year, Earth Hours, food festivities, and concerts. There are also movie nights and festivals arranged in nearby communities by their members.
SOCIAL COMMUNITY GROUPS
Residents of the community can keep in contact with their fellow members of the society via these social groups available by the name of Damac Hills (Akoya) Dubai – Owners & Residents and DAMAC Hills Ladies on Facebook.
THINGS TO CONSIDER
Living in Richmond has its perks and quirks. The area comes with many benefits including an affordable range of villas that are quickly occupied by residents. However, the villas offer only 3-beds which is a thing to consider for large families wanting to relocate to this secluded area safe from the uproar and restlessness of city life.
LOCATION
- 15-minutes to Sheikh Muhammad bin Zayed Road (E311)
- 5-minute drive to Emirates Road (E611)
- 21-minute driving distance to Al Maktoum International Airport