Downtown Jebel Ali

Downtown Jebel Ali
Area description

Downtown Jebel Ali is a large community with budget-friendly property in Dubai. The area offers a mixture of commercial and residential real estate. There are 200,000 residential units available for both sale and long-term lease. The community is conveniently located next to Sheikh Zayed Road, providing easy access to both downtown Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The construction of most of the community has been completed with the necessary facilities nearby. There are grocery stores, restaurants, schools and nurseries.

Min. sale price
Studio450 000 AED
1-bed apartment400 000 AED
2-bed apartment600 000 AED
Avg. sale price
Studio576 667 AED
1-bed apartment1 050 794 AED
2-bed apartment1 787 844 AED
Min. rental price
Studio40 000 AED
1-bed apartment2 908 AED
Avg. rental price
Studio40 000 AED
1-bed apartment3 519 AED
Properties in the areaApartment, office, shop
Developers in the area
BY DEYAAR PROPERTIES
69 properties
Reportage Properties
316 properties
Azizi Developments
440 properties
Advantages
  • Beautiful view
  • Type of buildings:
    Premium
  • ROI from 5.1%
  • Prestigious neighborhood
FAQ
Where is Downtown Jebel Ali located?

The community is located next to Sheikh Zayed Road. The Dubai International Airport is 40 minutes away through the E11.

The road to the resort community of Dubai Marina will take approximately half an hour. The capital of the UAE, Abu Dhabi, is one hour away.

To get to Downtown Jebel Ali from the centre of Dubai, you can take Sheikh Zayed Road or the E11. The trip from Downtown Dubai will take about 25-30 minutes.

What residential complexes and sub-communities are there in Downtown Jebel Ali?

The real estate in the community is medium and high-rise apartment buildings. Although there are many completed complexes here, you still can find off-plan projects in Dubai. The most popular projects in Downtown Jebel Ali are Suburbia, Signet and Azizi Aura. Suburbia is a two-tower complex with serviced apartments. This is a project of DAMAC Properties, a well-known construction company in the UAE. Signet is another popular project with 273 apartments. Azizi Aura is a 17-storey complex with 363 residential units.

All the residential properties are offered move-in ready and sometimes furnished. Apartment units have a high-quality finish that meets the high standards of residential development. Apartments feature marble floors, fitted kitchens and spacious balconies. The residential complexes have infrastructure with a swimming pool in a common area and fitness and recreation areas.

Average property prices in Downtown Jebel Ali

Where to live in Downtown Jebel Ali? The community features multi-family complexes with studio units and one- to three-bedroom apartments. Property sales trends in Downtown Jebel Ali are as follows: studio and one-bedroom apartments cost between AED 400,000-450,000 (USD 109,000-USD 122,500) and the prices of two-bedroom apartments start at AED 600,000 (USD 163,350). You can buy a three-bedroom apartment for an average of AED 1 million (USD 272,200). Prices for local real estate are considered quite affordable, but the area is still under development. Once the construction is completed, the value of the units will increase significantly.

Rental trends in Downtown Jebel Ali are as follows: a studio can be rented for AED 32,000 (USD 8,700) annually and the rental rates for the one-bedroom apartments start at AED 40,000 (USD 10,900) annually. The annual rent rates of an apartment with two or three bedrooms range from AED 55,000 to AED 75,000 (USD 15,000 – USD 20,400).

Downtown Jebel Ali belongs to the freehold areas in Dubai. This means that foreign investors can own real estate here and therefore rent it out. If you are looking for an investment apartment, you may want to consider buying a three-bedroom apartment. In this case, the return on investment for real estate in Downtown Jebel Ali reaches 6.8% per annum. Apartments with one and two bedrooms provide a slightly lower yield - 5.4% and 5.1%, respectively.

How to get from Downtown Jebel Ali to landmark attractions

The Expo 2020 venue is an iconic tourist attraction in Dubai and also a popular spot with locals. It will take approximately 15 minutes to get to this location from the community.

In the south of the community, there are several entertainment complexes, including Dubai Parks & Resorts. This place has four parks with different themes. For example, Motiongate Dubai is a Hollywood-themed area with rides and game rooms where adults and children can enjoy their favourite cartoon characters. The complex also houses the Legoland theme park and Legoland Waterworld.

Dubai Parks and Resorts also houses a gastronomy complex called Riverland, which has traditional restaurants and several food courts based on the theme of the park's attractions. In addition, you can visit the fascinating hotel Lapita, a Polynesian-style resort located close to the theme parks.

If you prefer a beach holiday, then JBR is a must-visit place for you. You can get from the community to the famous beach community of Jumeirah Beach Residence and its entertainment in half an hour by car.

Where to go shopping in Downtown Jebel Ali

There are no shopping malls in Downtown Jebel Ali, but the nearest one is located right on the edge of the community, a 1–3-minute drive away. The Outlet Village is a large shopping complex made in a medieval Italian style. The huge mall welcomes visitors all year round with budget-friendly prices and big discounts on goods from famous brands.

Other shopping and entertainment complexes are located in an 18–25-minute drive. For example, the Ibn Battuta Mall in Jebel Ali Village is popular with families with children. The Dubai Marina Mall is another key shopping destination in Dubai, also located in the famous resort area.

As for supermarkets in Downtown Jebel Ali, the community has its convenience store, Salem MINIMART. In addition, the Zabeel Mini Supermarket and the Parco Supermarket are located nearby in neighbouring Mina Jebel Ali.

Schools and nurseries in Downtown Jebel Ali

Near the community are several nurseries and primary and secondary schools.

Little Woods is a nursery a 15-minute walk away. Downtown Jebel Ali does not yet have a school, but parents can send their children to the Greenfield International School, offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum. The Dovecote Green Primary School follows the National Curriculum for England while the British Columbia Canadian School offers the National Curriculum for Canada. The Greenfield International School, the British Columbia Canadian School and the Dovecote Green Primary School are all within a 20-minute drive.

Higher education options are located in the Dubai Knowledge Park, reachable in about half an hour.

What clinics and hospitals are there in Downtown Jebel Ali?

There are no hospitals and clinics in Downtown Jebel Ali, but the nearest ones are situated a short distance away. Mediclinic Meadows is an 18-minute drive from The Meadows. Mediclinic is a renowned healthcare provider with over 20 clinics in the United Arab Emirates. This hospital guarantees excellent medical care. In addition, in just a few minutes' drive, you can find the Royal NMC Hospital - in the Dubai Investments Park.

Public transport in Downtown Jebel Ali

As for public transport in Downtown Jebel Ali, residents can easily move around the city without private transport, as there is a red line metro station in the area. Also, the F54 bus route passes through the community, which can take you to the key points of the community. In addition, there are enough parking bays in Downtown Jebel Ali, making it convenient if you have a car.

Top restaurants in Downtown Jebel Ali

There are a few restaurants in the community. The most popular is the La Mensa Restaurant | Biryani Hub with Italian cuisine. Also, residents of the area usually visit The Outlet Village, where you can have a delicious meal. The complex houses the Operation Falafel Outlet Village restaurant, a Starbucks coffee shop and a large selection of seafood from Urban Seafood.

How to spend your leisure time in Downtown Jebel Ali

Downtown Jebel Ali is designed as a family community and it has everything for the daily needs of parents and children. But for more active leisure, residents can visit the nearby attractions.

For example, for a Sunday outing with the family, the residents of the local residential complexes go to the neighbouring community of Dubai Investment Park, which is a quiet and peaceful place with many playgrounds and recreation areas.

Where can you exercise in Downtown Jebel Ali? Almost all the residential projects offer fitness rooms. If you want to work out somewhere else, there are other options nearby. The nearest gym is the Mia Fitness Centre, less than 10 kilometres from the community. Several other sports clubs can be found near the industrial area of Jebel Ali.

Ladies can visit the Mi Amor beauty salon, located a 13-minute drive from the area. A short distance away are other beauty centres such as White Feather, Heydi and Solitaire. Men can go to the Barbers Salon and the New Gents Salon, which are less than a 12-minute drive from the area.

After the completion of all the construction works in the community, Downtown Jebel Ali will host various social events like the other communities in Dubai. For instance, Dubai arranges special entertainment programmes for children and adults during national and religious holidays.

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