Olympic Park, Dubai Sports City

Developed by Gulf General Investments (GGICO), Olympic Park, Sports City is a residential complex completed in 2013. At the time of its launch in 2007, the plan included waterfront residential buildings with an assortment of 1 and 2-bedroom apartments. Also, the complex is a 7-minute drive from Sports Village, the hub of activities for sports fans.

Olympic Park is a cluster of four residential buildings in Dubai Sports City. The master-planned community offers a range of residential options surrounded by sports facilities. This area has many golf courses, playgrounds, and modern lifestyle amenities, including restaurants, supermarkets and schools.

• Type of building: Residential
• Location: Dubai Sports City
• Developer: Gulf General Investments Company (GGICO)
• Date of completion: 2013
• Unit type: 1 and 2-bedroom apartments
• Type of Ownership: Freehold
• Amenities: Gym, swimming pool, sauna room, concierge service

There are dedicated spaces for parking in Olympic Park. Guests can park their vehicles on the street.

There are high-speed elevators in Olympic Park buildings.

Olympic Park Sports City has 24-hour security and on-site maintenance. The district cooling service for all apartment buildings is provided by Emicool.

Those who follow a fitness routine can find a swimming pool and gym in Olympic Park. A sauna room is also available within the complex.

There is a tennis court and a kid’s playground in Olympic Park Dubai Sports City. Also, one can find sports courts, training pitches, and a clubhouse within a short distance.

The complex has a round-the-clock concierge and guest services. There is a lobby where guests can wait and coordinate with residents via intercoms.

Bayut has worked on creating a simple format for 2D and 3D floor plans on the website. You can easily find the unit type and bed type you’re interested in by browsing Olympic Park floor plans.

The six buildings in Olympic Park Sports City feature residential apartments in various configurations. One can choose from 1 and 2-bedroom units depending on the requirements.

1-bed flats in Olympic Park, Dubai span 850 sq. ft. to 1,010 sq. ft. The standard floor plan for the type – 1 unit features a spacious living and dining hall, a master bedroom with an en-suite bathroom and a balcony. The closed-style kitchen is equipped with regular appliances. 1 BHK flats also consist of a powder room; there’s a separate space for laundry.

Two-bed flats in Olympic Park Sports City cover around 1,500 sq. ft. to 1,600 sq. ft., featuring two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, a living room, kitchen and balcony. These apartments also feature separate spaces for laundry, storage and a powder room.

Buses are the most used mode of transportation near Olympic Park Dubai Sports City Dubai. There are many bus stops at short intervals; F34 and J02 service the region.

Sports City Offices 1 and 2 and Cricket Stadium 1 and 2 are the closest bus stops.

Although located at a fair distance, the red line network of Dubai Metro is still accessible to residents of Olympic Park Dubai Sports City Dubai. By car, you can reach Discovery Gardens Metro Station and Jumeirah Golf Estate Metro Station in 12 to 14 minutes. Also, you can take bus routes F-38 and F-34 to reach these metro stations.

Living in Olympic Park means quick access to popular restaurants in Dubai Sports City serving different cuisines. These include:

• Copper Kettle
• Nathalies
• Kickers Sports Bar

At a 4-minute short drive, you can find Copper Kettle serving fast food options, grilled steaks and shakes. Nathalies is a casual restaurant and Kickers Sports Bar is a happening place to watch games and have drinks with friends.

Furthermore, you can find these restaurants near Olympic Park Dubai Sports City Dubai:

• The Desert Wok
• Burger Live
• Lokmat Baladna

All these options are in Jumeirah Village Circle, accessible in 9 to 12 minutes by car.

There are two supermarkets near Olympic Park:

• Carrefour City
• Al Maya Supermarket

Both are a short 3 to 4-minute drive away. Other options nearby include Star Mart and West Zone Fresh Supermarket in City Centre Me’aisem.

Families living in Olympic Park will be glad to know that leading schools offering international curricula are located nearby. You can spot these schools around 5 to 10 minutes away:

• Victory Heights Primary School
• Renaissance School
• Royal Grammar School Guildford
• Sunmarke School

Victory Heights Primary School (VHPS) offers the National Curriculum of England from FS 1 until Year 6. VHPS was rated ‘Very Good’ by the KHDA and has made it to the best primary schools in Dubai list curated by Bayut.

Both Renaissance School and Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai (RGSGD) started their operations recently. Renaissance offers American education based on the State of New York Curriculum. RGSGD offers the British curriculum from Foundation Stage until Sixth Form.

Rated ‘Very Good’ by the KHDA, Sunmarke School offers British-system-based education to students aged 3 to 18 years. The school is a part of the Fortes Education Group.

• Zenith Towers
• Hamza Tower

Right next to Olympic Park Building is another multi-building complex, Elite Sports Residence. Both Zenith and Hamza Tower are within a short walking distance.

Olympic Park building is easily located from Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, E311. Also, it is a short drive away from Sports Village, the hub of sports courts and pitches for football, cricket, rugby, basketball and tennis etc. Some major landmarks close by include:

• Dubai International Stadium
• The Els Club
• City Centre Me’aisem

The Olympic Park complex is only 4 minutes from the International Stadium and 7 minutes from The Els Club.

City Centre Me’aisem is reachable in around 7 minutes by car.

Olympic Park residents enjoy access to a multitude of amenities as well as sports and entertainment options, including The Els Club and the Dubai International Stadium. However, living in Dubai Sports City has its own cons, such as ongoing construction and limited access to metro stations.

At a 6 to 12-minute drive, you will find Kickers Sports Bar, Big Easy Bar & Grill and Goose Island Tap House.

Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab, Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall are within a 19 to 25-minute drive from the residential apartment complex.