Al Satwa

Al Satwa
Area description

Al Satwa is a varied district in Dubai located close to the Dubai World Trade Centre, offering a blend of apartments, penthouses, villas, and land plots. Some of the area is designated for leasing modern offices and retail spaces.

The size of the residences varies from 37 to 370 m². The villas cover from 230 to 1,400 m². The average size of offices is from 10 to 550 m², and shops range from 20 to 480 m². 

The return on investment in real estate in Al Satwa is about 4% per annum.

Min. sale price
Villa10 000 000 AED
Avg. sale price
Villa12 000 000 AED
Min. rental price
Studio2 750 AED
1-bed apartment4 000 AED
2-bed apartment5 249 AED
Avg. rental price
Studio2 750 AED
1-bed apartment4 000 AED
2-bed apartment5 374 AED
Properties in the areaApartment, office, shop
Developers in the area
Advantages
  • Beautiful view
  • Type of buildings:
    Premium
  • Prestigious neighborhood
  • The area of the district is:
    1.11 sq mi
FAQ
Interesting facts about Al Satwa

The area with modern real estate in Dubai is situated along the major urban thoroughfare Sheikh Zayed Road (E11).

The most popular buildings in Al Satwa are as follows:

  • Jumeirah Garden City is an ongoing development with towers and land plots;
  • Bin Dhaen Holding Building is an office building;
  • Al Badaa Residences is a cluster with apartments;
  • Adaire 1 and Al Habbai 3 are residential complexes.
Al Satwa review

The community provides cosy apartments in the UAE of different sizes and layouts, including studios, 1-3-bedroom residences and 3-4-bedroom penthouses. These properties have high-quality finishes, equipped kitchens and bathrooms, built-in wardrobes, panoramic windows and cosy balconies overlooking busy streets. There are furnished housing options. A variety of amenities are available to residents in most complexes such as swimming pools, fitness rooms, concierge service, etc.

The villas in the community include 3-6 bedrooms, a maid's room, a kitchen-living room, a spacious terrace and parking. The floors in the houses are made of wood and marble, and the main bedrooms have bathrooms. There are mansions with gardens and a swimming pool.

Shopping: shopping centres, malls and supermarkets in Al Satwa

The Satwa Market, West Zone, Al Maya and Springs supermarkets are all nearby and can be reached on foot.

Residents can also discover numerous spacious shopping centers within an 8-minute car ride:

  • City Walk is a shopping mall with galleries, a green alley and a fountain. It is home to numerous boutiques of many world brands such as Michael Kors, Calvin Klein, Bramble and Tory Burch.
  • Boxpark is a lifestyle mall with outlets, gourmet restaurants and lots of entertainment.
  • The giant Dubai Mall offers hundreds of boutiques, bakeries, coffee shops, restaurants, spa, hypermarket, Olympic rink, aquarium and cinema.
  • Palm Strip Mall, The Village Mall and Mercato Mall in Jumeirah offer a diverse selection of shops, cafes and fine restaurants.

Cafes, bars and restaurants in Al Satwa

The community's streets are lined with numerous cafes and restaurants offering a diverse selection of dishes:

  • Satwa Star Plus is a family restaurant;
  • Gama Kade serves Sri Lankan cuisine;
  • Al Waqqas is an Asian restaurant;
  • Ravi Restaurant offers Pakistani dishes;
  • Fillet King is a fast food restaurant;
  • Al Mallah serves shawarma, sandwiches and falafel.

You can also find a variety of establishments in shopping centers near the community.

Gourmet restaurants are located in hotels on Sheikh Zayed Road. They are accessible in less than 10 minutes by car.

Public transport and parking spaces in Al Satwa

Public transport in the cluster is well developed. 

There are many bus stops in its territory: Wasl Masjid 2, Wasl School 2, Bilal Bin Ribah School, Satwa Road 1 and 2, as well as Ghaya Residence.

The closest metro stops are Financial Centre and Emirates Towers, a 7-minute car ride away.

Apartment towers and villas have parking lots for residents. Free parking spaces can be found on the street or on the ground floors of commercial buildings.

Hospitals and clinics in Al Satwa

The Al Badaa Health Center and Dubai Petroleum Clinic provide excellent medical services to the local community. Medcare Hospital Al Safa, with 64 beds and state-of-the-art equipment, is a 12-minute drive away and provides emergency assistance.

Kindergartens and schools in Al Satwa

Preschoolers can attend British Berries, Safa, Safari, Little Champions, Odyssey and Al Ferdous kindergartens, and Hummingbird is also a great option an 11-minute drive away.

Parents of schoolchildren have access to the available educational institutions:

  • Al Maktoum Primary School;
  • Zayed Bin Sultan Boys School;
  • Al Shaab School;
  • Salma Al Ansaria Elementary School.

The prestigious JESS Jumeirah School is also a 12-15-minute drive away.

Located 25 minutes away by car, Academic City is the location of numerous higher education institutions.

Real estate rental trends in Al Satwa

You can rent properties in the community at the following prices:

  • a studio — $12,500 per year;
  • a 1-bedroom residence — $19,500;
  • a 2-bedroom flat — $25,500;
  • a 3-bedroom apartment — $43,500.

Renting villas will cost more: about 46,000 per year for a 5-bedroom house.

Real estate sales trends in Al Satwa

You can buy here:

  • a studio for $313,000;
  • a 1-bedroom apartment for $480,500;
  • a 2-bedroom residence for $590,500.

The most expensive property costs $1 million. This is a 129 m² apartment with 2 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.

The community also offers exclusive villas. The 1,394 m² house with 3 bedrooms and a maid's room costs $2.5 million.

The nearest districts and travel time

The cluster is situated near Sheikh Zayed Road (E11), adjacent to Jumeirah, Al Badaa, Al Wasl, Al Jafiliya, and Bur Dubai.

The large financial hub of DIFC is a short drive away. 

The downtown is an 11-minute car ride. It will take the same amount of time to get to the coast. DXB International Airport is a quarter-hour drive away.

Popular entertainment venues

There are many attractions near the cluster in 8-10 minutes by car:

  • Coca-Cola Arena, a large venue for concerts and sports events;
  • Museum of the Future, one of the world’s most beautiful museums;
  • The world's tallest Burj Khalifa tower with an observation deck;
  • An interactive light and music fountain;
  • Dubai Opera House.

Lovers of sea holidays go to the Jumeirah Public Beach. The community also has a beautiful park of the same name, where residents spend their evenings relaxing with their family members and chatting with their friends. The park has a playground with play equipment, a sports court and a jogging track.

Sports and fitness centres

If residents want to keep fit, they can visit diverse gyms in the tower. State-of-the-art fitness complexes are also available for them in the community and nearby such as Star Gym Satwa, Sahin Gym, Gym, Barry's Dubai DIFC, Roar Fitness and Bodylines Fitness & Wellness Club. They offer a wide range of simulators and group and individual classes.

Amusement parks near Al Satwa

Residents can visit Dubai Mall for amusement, with shops, a huge ice rink, Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, a waterfall with pearl divers and a children's cognitive park called Kidzania.

Miracle Garden and Butterfly Garden are a 20-minute drive away.

It takes half an hour to drive to the IMG Worlds of Adventure amusement park for adults and children. Aquaventure Water Park on Palm Jumeirah Island is located at the same distance.

Extreme entertainment

Here are some extreme activities nearby:

  • Ski Dubai Indoor Ski Resort is a 15-minute drive away;
  • Desert safari and ATV drive at Desert Duggy Rental Dubai is 20 minutes away;
  • Deep Dive Dubai is 20 minutes away;
  • Skydive Dubai is 25 minutes away;
  • Balloon Adventures Dubai is 25 minutes away.

Spa, beauty and health

Residents who desire to keep fit visit the gyms Star Gym Satwa, Sahin Gym and Muscle Power Gym. The cluster is home to various beauty salons and spas such as Mandara Spa, Bodyline Ladies Spa, Bella Style Ladies Salon and Diva Gents Salon. Many beauty spots can be found in various malls within a 10-minute drive: 

  • NStyle Beauty Lounge;
  • Hush Salon;
  • Nivea Haus Spa and many others.
Frequently Asked Questions about Al Satwa

Where to live in Al Satwa?

Residential development includes a mixture of 1-4-bedroom apartments and spacious villas. Properties in the region are available for rent.

Where to go to Al Satwa?

You can stroll along Al Satwa, relax in the local park, which is considered one of the emirate’s best family parks, have a snack in restaurants and cafes, or go shopping and entertainment in any of the nearby malls: Satwa Market, City Walk and Dubai Mall.

When was Al Satwa built?

It is one of the emirate’s oldest areas, but it has been enriched with brand-new projects in recent years.

How to reach Al Satwa?

The nearest metro stops are Financial Centre and Emirates Towers. Bus lines such as X13 are also available. Taxi and cars remain a popular transport choice. The area is conveniently located next to the E11 highway.

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