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Umm Suqeim Road

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HIGHLIGHTS

ABOUT UMM SUQEIM ROAD

Stretching from Umm Suqeim to Motor City, Umm Suqeim Road runs through many prominent neighbourhoods like Al Barsha, Al Quoz and Al Sufouh. It also intersects with many popular thoroughfares including Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Road E311, Al Khail Road E44 and Sheikh Zayed Road E11.

IN A NUTSHELL

  • A popular road on the outskirts of Dubai
  • Extends from Umm Suqeim to Motor City
  • Connects the coastal side from the north
  • Intersects some major highways in the UAE
  • Joins Al Qudra Road from south
  • Links Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road
  • Residential properties include villas and townhouses

NEIGHBOURHOOD

COMMUNITY OVERVIEW

Most properties on Umm Suqeim Road offer a secure and calm lifestyle for its residents. Popular points of interest include:

  • Proximity to various facilities
  • Well connected to the rest of the city

Living spaces are spacious and feature chic interiors. You can find a few villas on Umm Suqeim Road which will have private contemporary swimming pools and manicured landscaping with a play area for children.

PROPERTIES ON UMM SUQEIM ROAD

Properties on Umm Suqeim Road mainly include villas and townhouses, however, you may also discover some apartments on the northern side close to the coastal area. The built-up area of these properties varies from 500 sq. ft. to 4,800 sq. ft. Moreover, the configuration of townhouses and villas would vary from 4 to 6-bedroom, whereas the residential buildings generally offer studio flats and 1 to 3-bedroom apartments.

These houses come with a living room, a dining area, a garden, storerooms, a powder room and a semi-open kitchen with breakfast table. Bedrooms feature built-in wardrobes. Whereas, the master bedroom on the upper level extends into a balcony. Bathrooms are contemporary and come with high-standard faucets and accessories.

TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING SPACES ON UMM SUQEIM ROAD

Parking spaces on Umm Suqeim Road are plenty. Whether it’s a villa, townhouse or an apartment, each residential unit comes with dedicated parking spots.

Public Transportation on Umm Suqeim Road

When it comes to transportation on Umm Suqeim Road, you can find numerous bus stops at short distances. Linking to famous areas and roads, it provides easy access to the coastal side of the emirate which hosts most of the leisure destinations. This can also make the road busy during weekends. Getting to Sheikh Zayed Road may take around 10 to 14 minutes.

AMENITIES, SCHOOLS AND HEALTHCARE

SUPERMARKETS NEAR UMM SUQEIM ROAD

One can find several supermarkets near Umm Suqeim Road. If you are looking towards the southern side of the road, Carrefour in My City Centre Al Barsha will be a good option for you. Offering a relaxing shopping experience, it offers a great range of products from groceries to electronics.

Also, there is Lulu Hypermarket near ENOC petrol pump which is convenient for people who live in the communities of Al Barsha 1 or Al Quoz. One can also visit the Carrefour outlet in the Mall of the Emirates.

MOSQUES NEAR UMM SUQEIM ROAD

There are many mosques near Umm Suqeim Road. In Al Barsha 2, you will find Al Salam Mosque – a large mosque, popular among residents, especially for Friday Prayers. Al Qayem Mosque, Abu Bakr Mosque and Umar bin Abdul Aziz mosque are located in Al Barsha 2 near 24 street. One can also find Ikhlaas Mosque and Hussein Ali Yateem Mosque towards the intersection of Al Khail Road.

OTHER PLACES OF WORSHIP NEAR UMM SUQEIM ROAD

To accommodate residents of different beliefs, there are many temples and churches near Umm Suqeim Road.  Al Barsha houses numerous churches including The Casa de Oracion Torre Fuerte and Emirates Baptist Church. One can also access the churches in the neighbourhood of Al Quoz like Haley’s Church and The Gatekeepers Weekday Warehouse.

Hindu residents can drive towards Bur Dubai to access Shiva Temple. Other temples in Bur Dubai include Shree Krishna Haveli and Shirdi Sai Baba Mandir. Guru Nanak Darbar, an ISO certified Sikh Gurudwara in Jebel Ali is accessible in 14 minutes.

SCHOOLS NEAR UMM SUQEIM ROAD

Coming to the educational facilities for those residing on this road, there are many schools and nurseries close by which take fewer than 10 minutes to reach depending on where you live on Umm Suqeim Road.

Nursery options include:

  • Cherry Town Nursery
  • Blossom Burj Nursery
  • Dewdrops Nursery

Other schools near Umm Suqeim Road are:

King School is located in Al Barsha near Al Khail Road. It follows the National Curriculum for England. Mainly, the curriculum is focused on PE, ICT, Islamic Education, Swimming, Music and different languages – Arabic, French, Russian and Spanish.

Gems Founder School is another notable option in Al Barsha. Rated ‘good’ by KHDA, it also offers the UK curriculum. It is a part of the well-known GEMS education family. The schools offer high-quality education from foundation stage to Year 12 students. Extracurricular activities include charity events, plays, poetry and story recitation competitions, field trips and different sporting actives.

For higher education, there are many universities that are located towards the northern side of the city in Dubai Internet City. Some notable options among these include the University of Wollongong, Middle Sex University, Abu Dhabi University Dubai Campus and many more.

CLINICS AND HOSPITALS NEAR UMM SUQEIM ROAD

There are many medical facilities near Umm Suqeim Road:

  • Aster Clinic
  • Dulsco Medical Clinic
  • Mediclinic Parkview Hospital

One can spot numerous clinics near Umm Suqeim Road. Aster Clinic in Al Barsha provides high-standard outpatient services. The clinic has a staff of highly qualified doctors who specialize in different categories including General Medicine, Paediatrics, Gynaecologist / Obstetrics, ENT and many others. Dulsco Medical Centre is another notable option in Al Quoz Industrial Area 4 that also provides health services in various fields.

Mediclinic Parkview Hospital on Umm Suqeim Street (D63) close to the intersection of Sheikh Zayed Road. Opened in 2018, the centre provides healthcare facilities on international standards. The renowned hospitals provide medical services in numerous facilities including Psychiatry, Radiology, Urology, Family Medicine and many more. Other hospitals near Umm Suqeim Road include Al Zahra Hospital, Saudi German Hospital and Emirates Hospital.

NEARBY AREAS

Extending from the coastal side to the outskirts of the Emirate, Umm Suqeim Road neighbours many prominent areas including:

  • Al Barsha
  • Al Quoz
  • Umm Suqeim

Umm Suqeim Street extends from the waterfront neighbourhood of Umm Suqeim and connects to Al Sufouh and Al Quoz. Umm Suqeim is a vibrant and bustling area with eclectic shops, eateries, apartments, villas and townhouses.

To the west of the road are the sub-communities of Al Barsha – a serene neighbourhood that provides living spaces at affordable prices. Al Quoz 3 is located on the other side of the Umm Suqeim Road. It is a mixed-use development that has distinctive residential and commercial communities.

LIFESTYLE

SHOPPING, DINING AND NIGHTLIFE

MALLS NEAR UMM SUQEIM ROAD

Residents of Umm Suqeim Road have numerous options for shopping close to their homes. Some popular malls near Umm Suqeim Road include:

  • Souk Madinat Jumeirah
  • Mall of the Emirates

People living at the northern side in Al Sufouh or Umm Suqeim can visit Souk Madinat Jumeirah. It is a popular shopping destination for ouds, Persian carpets and Turkish pottery. Some popular retail outlets in the majestic shopping centre are Paris Moda, Braschi, Pandora, Miri and Latas. You can also find pharmacies and banking services here. There are also many activities in Souk Madinat Jumeirah besides shopping. Some restaurants in the mall include:

  • McGettigan’s
  • Starbucks
  • The Noodle House
  • Cinnabon

Lavishly sprawling across four floors, Mall of the Emirates is another upscale shopping destination near the intersection of Sheikh Zayed Road and Umm Suqeim Road. It houses over 630 brands. Spanning a massive area of 233,467 sq. m., it features lifestyle, fashion and electronics stores.

RESTAURANTS ON UMM SUQEIM ROAD

There is an abundance of restaurants on Umm Suqeim Road. A few well-known among these are:

  • Restaurant Grill Cabritoz Mandi & Haneeth
  • Barbeque Nation
  • London Fish & Chips
  • Fish Hut
  • Papa Murphy’s Pizza
  • Hardee’s
  • Pizza Hut

Restaurant Grill Cabritoz Mandi & Haneeth offers Arabic cuisine. It is known for serving fattoush, lentil, chicken Madhabi, Cabrito Lamb and Okra Stew. Barbeque Nation, an Indian restaurant, serves scrumptious South-Asian cuisine. Some signature dishes include Lamb Gilafi Seekh, Angara Murgh and Chilli Prawns. One can also find Fish Hut – a seafood restaurant. It is known for serving the best-grilled fish in town.

One can also spot a few bars near the road. The Huddle Sports Bar & Grill is located on the ground floor on Citymax Hotels. Here you can catch some live sporting action with some mouthwatering pub grub. Food offered includes burgers, steak, nachos and many more. Offering sublime views of the Burj-ul-Arab, McGettigan’s in Souk Madinat is another bar near Umm Suqeim Road. It has a range of promotions going on throughout the week. the famous bar features an eclectic menu with cuisines from Ireland, America, Asia and beyond. Other pubs near the road include The Red Lion, Kouba Bar and Sherlock’s Pub.

BEACHES NEAR UMM SUQEIM ROAD

People living on the northern side of Umm Suqeim Road will find beaches very close to their home, however, residents living in the suburb area will have to drive for at least 20 minutes to find a beach. Jumeirah Public Beach is the nearest where one can enjoy various water sports activities including scuba diving, kayaking, sailing, jet skiing and wakeboarding. Other beaches near Umm Suqeim Road are JBR beach and Kite Beach.

LEISURE ACTIVITIES AND NOTABLE LANDMARKS

The closest landmarks are:

Featuring several thrilling rides, Wild Wadi is a themed waterpark that offers an array of fun packed activities for the whole family. It is located in front of the iconic Burj Al Arab hotel. The waterpark is themed around the popular Arabian fable character – Juha. Some of the best rides here include Jumeirah Sceirah, Tantrum Alley and Burj Surj.

Dubai Miracle Garden boasts over 50 million flowers. Spanning an enormous area of 780,000 sq. ft., the world’s largest natural garden embodies the scents and colours with blossoms arranged in arches and patterns. The Attractions in Dubai Miracle Garden include Lost Paradise, Disney Avenue, Cabanas, Emirates A380, Butterfly Passage, Floral Clock, Gazebos, and 3D Floral designs.

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, FITNESS AND BEAUTY

Parks near Umm Suqeim Road include Mall of Emirates Park, Al Barsha Park, Dubai Hills Park and Umm Suqeim 3 Park. Here you can enjoy quality time with your family. Most of these parks feature cycling and jogging tracks.

You can also find a few gyms near Umm Suqeim Road. The Warehouse Gym is located opposite the well-known Lulu Hypermarket in Al Quoz Industrial Area 3. Al Barsha gym is situated opposite to the famous Mall of the Emirates. Next to it is the Dxtream Fitness. Fitness HQ and Fitness 360 are also located close by.

Salons and spas nearby include:

  • Afrina Beauty Club
  • Tips & Toes
  • The Nail Spa

Afrina Beauty Club is located on Umm Suqeim Road near Kids HQ. Boasting over 77 stations to help you rejuvenate, the beauty club caters to beauty services from party, bridal hair styling, fashion cutting and restyling, along with other services such as manicure, pedicure. waxing, facial and much more. Tips and Toes, an award-winning beauty salon is also there on Umm Suqeim Road near Kulfilicious restaurant. It provides services in nail care, skin, hair and body treatments. One can also visit NStyle Beauty Lounge and The Nail Spa in Mall of the Emirates.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

For events, residents can visit the neighbouring communities of Al Sufouh and Al Barsha. These are known for hosting several events throughout the year. Madinat Theatre has famous festive productions annually such as Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs. Local businesses showcase their goods and numerous children’s activities at the Ripe Market in Al Barsha Pond Park.

THINGS TO CONSIDER

Umm Suqeim Road is perfect for people who want to reside in a serene and calm locality. However, the peak hour traffic can be inconvenient for some people and can increase the commute time. Fortunately, this won’t be an issue for residents who have their own cars.

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