Top residential areas near DAFZA Metro Station
For many, one of the main considerations in selecting a home is the availability of public transport nearby. This becomes a key factor, especially in a city like Dubai, where a lot of the population depends on the Dubai Metro for their daily commute. So, if you want to move near the convenient Green Line route of the Dubai Metro, check out these popular residential areas near DAFZA Metro Station.
Popular residential areas near DAFZA metro station
DAFZA is a bustling business hub and a free zone. Global freight forwarding companies such as DHL and Integrated Packaging Systems FZCO and many technology companies and financial institution have offices in DAFZA. DAFZA Metro Station, on the Green Line of Dubai Metro, serves a lot of employees working in the district.
When searching for affordable apartments for rent near the metro stations, you will find localities close to DAFZA Metro Station. Hence, you can reside in an area of your preference without paying extra. Here is our list of popular residential areas near Dubai Airport Free Zone Metro Station.
AL TWAR
Al Twar is divided into three sub-communities: Al Twar 1, Al Twar 2 and Al Twar 3. The residential areas closest to the DAFZA MS are Al Twar 1 and Al Twar 2. You can take Exit 1 from the metro station for the quickest route to Al Twar.
The family-friendly neighbourhood features community parks and top schools. Parents can choose from Star International School, Asma Bint Al Nouman Modern School, Deira Private School and Al Hudaibiya Primary School. For tertiary-level education, residents have quick access to the University of Modern Sciences, Al Falah University, University of Cambridge (CIE) and Al Dar University College.
One can visit Ultimate Supermarket LLC, Aviation Supermarket and Emirates Co-Operative Society Supermarket for grocery shopping. Al Twar Centre is perfect for some retail therapy. Plus, you can visit nearby malls like the Dubai Festival City Mall, Al Ghurair Centre and Wafi Mall.
This community is known for having many large villas offering excellent amenities. You can rent villas in Al Twar with top-class amenities.
- To rent a 3-bed villa in Al Twar, the average rent is AED 135k.
- It rises to AED 157k for a 4-bed villa.
- The average rent for a 5-bed villa in Al Twar is AED 346k.
AL QUSAIS
Located on the Exit 2 side of the Dubai Airport Free Zone Metro Station, Al Qusais is a residential paradise for expats looking for affordable flats for rent. The Al Qusais community is one of the oldest communities in Dubai, with many residents calling the place home for decades.
It is one of the popular residential areas near the DAFZA Metro Station because it caters to families and single professionals. The self-sufficient community has everything you need in one place. You can find cafes and restaurants dotted all around, and the massive LuLu hypermarket serves the resident’s needs along with a slew of smaller grocery stores that home deliver essentials.
There are also plenty of reputed schools in Al Qusais offering different curricula, and the Al Qusais Pond Park has many recreational facilities, further adding to the area’s appeal.
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As for residential properties, you can find a mix of old and new residential buildings that feature apartments for rent in units ranging from studios to larger 3-bedrooms, which come at affordable rates.
- As per current listings on Bayut, tenants looking at studios for rent in Al Qusais can expect to pay AED 29k, on average.
- For 1-bed flats, the average rent stands at AED 40k.
- The rent for 2-bed flats in Al Qusais averages at AED 51k.
- For larger 3-bed apartments, the average rent is AED 65k.
If you are planning a move, read our list of pros and cons of living in Al Qusais. Flats for rent near the DAFZA Metro Station offer great value for money.
OTHER POPULAR NEIGHBOURHOODS NEAR DAFZA METRO STATION
Al Qusais and Al Twar are the closest residential areas near the DAFZA Metro Station. However, if you don’t mind adding a bus ride and possibly a bit of walking to your journey, there are two other areas to find affordable property for rent near the DAFZA MS.
AL NAHDA 2
A consistent favourite with residents in Dubai for its amenities, relatively lower rental prices and central location, Al Nahda Dubai is another residential area near the DAFZA MS. This family-friendly neighbourhood is divided into two sub-communities, Al Nahda 1 and Al Nahda 2. While both these areas are accessible by the DAFZA MS, Al Nahda 2 is closer and served by public buses.
Al Nahda 2 is the most popular area to rent flats within Al Nahda. Over here, you can find apartments ranging from studios to 3-bedroom flats in buildings offering the latest facilities.
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Apart from having the most affordable flats for rent in Dubai, there are many advantages to living in Al Nahda. Its strategic location off the Sharjah-Dubai Highway allows residents to avoid most traffic from Sharjah to Dubai. Some top-notch schools in Al Nahda and medical facilities such as Zulekha Hospital and NMC Speciality Hospital are present here, making the neighbourhood perfect for families.
For these reasons, Al Nadha 2 stands out amongst the areas with flats for rent near the DAFZA Metro Station.
- As per the latest Bayut listings, the studios for rent in Al Nahda 2 average at AED 29k,
- A 1-bed flat is available for AED 37k, on average.
- Whereas AED 51k and AED 70k are the average rent for 2 and 3-bed flats.
MUHAISNAH 3
Next on this list of places to live near the DAFZA Metro Station, we have Muhaisnah 3, which is part of the larger Muhaisnah community. Like Al Nahda 2, it isn’t close to DAFZA Metro Station but can be accessed by buses.
Muhaisnah 3 is a more villa-oriented community. It has its very own community park – the Al Muhaisnah 3 Park as well as small grocery stores, restaurants and cafes.
- The latest listings on Bayut show that the yearly average rent for houses in Muhaisnah 3 stands at AED 140k.
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That concludes our overview of the best residential areas near the DAFZA Metro Station, offering fabulous properties at fairly reasonable prices. Importantly, residential areas closest to the DAFZA Metro Station have properties with excellent amenities.
You can also look at our guide to the popular areas to rent near Dubai Metro stations.
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