Veneto, Dubai Waterfront

NEIGHBOURHOOD

COMMUNITY OVERVIEW

Veneto has been divided into two phases. While the first phase is almost complete, we can expect to see the launch of phase 2 in the near future. In total, there will be 1200 low-rise apartments as well as 1400 townhouses and villas, predicted to accommodate a population of 14,000. Several properties in the initial phase have already been delivered. 

• Community centre with retail and dining options
• Residential as well as commercial properties
• Access to the boardwalk that offers waterfront views

Veneto is designed as a mixed-use community that will also consist of recreational and commercial spaces. A few offices will be set up and will provide an opportunity for people to work close to home. There will also be piazzas - community gathering area that will feature retail and dining outlets.

PROPERTIES IN VENETO

In terms of architecture, the residential properties in Veneto focus more on functionality than on aesthetics. This involves large living areas and outdoor spaces along with rooftop terraces that let residents enjoy waterfront views. Nevertheless, you will also notice sleek finishes and modern details in the interior design of the homes. Staircases have glass railing support and the bright living rooms have access to balconies through wall-to-wall glass sliding doors. Other features include timber flooring across the bedrooms, built-in wardrobes, pre-fitted storage units, modern sanitary ware and additional areas such as maid’s room, laundry area and storeroom. 

The built-up sizes of the houses lie between 4,768 sq. ft. and 7,028 sq. ft., while the total plot area ranges from 8,000 sq. ft. to 17,179 sq. ft. Veneto townhouses have three bedrooms, while the options for villas include 3-bed, 4-bed and 5-bed units. Many freehold villas were sold out upon their launch but you can still find a few houses in Veneto available for sale. Here are price trends for both rental and investment options:

• The price of freehold villas swings between AED 3.3M - AED 7.5M.
• The average price of rental villas in Veneto is AED 140k

The rental villas are offered with different payment methods, ranging from one cheque to two, four and six cheques per year. Tenants who pay rents through single cheque full payment are offered 5% discount by the developer. Other charges include refundable security deposit, DEWA deposit of AED 4,000, RERA contract registration fees and Value Added Tax (VAT). For renting five-bedroom villa, one can expect to shell out a yearly amount between AED 150k and AED 180k.

TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING SPACES IN VENETO

For transportation near Veneto, currently, there is only one road called Al Hesah Street that links the community to Sheikh Zayed Road (E11). Al Hesah Street directly leads to the major highway from one end, while the other end is connected to Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) through Al Maktoum Airport Street (D53).

Provided as a private facility, there are two to three parking spaces in Veneto houses. As for people who are visiting in this area, there are several parking bays along with the paved areas on the streets.

AMENITIES, SCHOOLS AND HEALTHCARE

SUPERMARKETS NEAR VENETO

Commercial facilities are yet to develop in Veneto. Meanwhile, residents can take a short drive to one of the various supermarkets near Veneto. The nearest ones include Suncity Supermarket that is just five minutes away and Carrefour Market in Badrah on a seven-minute drive away. Other options include Meena Centre, Nesto Hypermarket and Village Hypermarket that are at a distance of no more than 10 minutes. 

MOSQUES NEAR VENETO

A mosque is expected to be built within the community. For now, residents can offer congregational prayers at the mosques near Veneto such as Jebel Ali Mosque, Dp World Camp Mosque and New East Accommodation Mosque. All of these are accessible in eight to 10 minutes.

OTHER PLACES OF WORSHIP NEAR VENETO

At an approximate distance of 17 minutes, there is a church compound in Jebel Ali Village. Some of these churches near Veneto are Mor Ignatius Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Cathedral, Our Lady of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, and St. Mina Coptic Orthodox Church.

Right next to the church compound is a Sikh temple called Gurunanak Darbar Sikh Gurudwara. Other than this, there are no temples near Veneto for a distance of 30 minutes. After covering the said distance, you can find India Harnath Ke Jama Masjid, whereas Mahamevnawa Buddhist Temple is accessible after the next eight-minute drive.

SCHOOLS NEAR VENETO

Presently, there are no educational institutes within the development. The nearby areas such as Dubai Investment Park and Jebel Ali Village do offer a few schools and nurseries. Options for pre-schoolers include:

• Little Woods Nursery
• Chubby Cheeks Nursery
• Bubbles & Giggles Nursery

Schools near Veneto include:

• Bright Riders School
• The International School of Choueifat
• Greenfield Community School

Bright Riders School is an Indian school that follows CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) curriculum and caters to students from Kindergarten 1 to Grade 12. The International School of Choueifat in Dubai Investments Park (DIP) provides SABIS-based education. SABIS, which stands for Semi-Automatic Bibliographic Information System, is an integrated and comprehensive academic program designed for Kindergarten to twelfth-grade students.

CLINICS AND HOSPITALS NEAR VENETO

Clinics near Veneto such as NMC Poly Clinic and Access Clinic are a couple of smaller medical facilities present in Jebel Ali Industrial Area. Some of the other nearby healthcare centres include:

• Aster Cedars Hospital
• NMC Royal Hospital
• Armada Medical Centre

A leading healthcare chain in UAE, NMC Royal Hospital has a state-of-the-art medical facility in Dubai Investments Park. Other hospitals near Veneto with the proximity of 20 minutes include Armada Medical Centre and Aster Cedars Hospital. Armada Medical Centre is a multi-speciality hospital that has a surgical facility, an in-house pharmacy and a wide range of medical services.

NEARBY AREAS

The upcoming and developing projects near Veneto are:

• Canal District
• Madinat Al Arab
• Badrah

One of the key areas of Dubai Waterfront is going to be Madinat Al Arab which is projected as the new downtown of Dubai. Parallel to the coastline, the project site is spread over an area of 522 hectares and sits at the base of a long-term megaproject of The Palm Jebel Ali. Badrah, on the other hand, was launched around the same time when Veneto was announced. Still having ongoing developments, both were the first communities in Dubai Waterfront to offer residential options for families.