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Opera District

Opera District
Min. sale price
1-bed apartment1 499 999 AED
2-bed apartment2 850 000 AED
Avg. sale price
1-bed apartment40 157 225 AED
2-bed apartment156 368 999 AED
Properties in the areaApartment, penthouse, townhouse
Area description

You’ll have no problem looking for great places to visit in the Opera District as the most popular tourist spots in Dubai are located in the Opera District or proximity to the community. What is this community and where is it located? The Opera District is nestled in the very heart of Dubai - Downtown - practically at the foot of the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world. And this is just one of the attractions in the community. Downtown is one of the most prestigious neighbourhoods in the emirate, housing the most popular and important events in the city. The new community, developed by Emaar Properties, is about an active social life combined with an atmosphere of true luxury, comfort and style.

Developers in the area
DAMAC Properties
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Advantages
  • Beautiful view
  • Type of buildings:
    Residential
  • Prestigious neighborhood
  • The area of the district
    100000 sq.m.
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FAQ
Where is the Opera District located?

The neighbourhood of Downtown is called "the world's most prestigious square kilometre" and there are numerous reasons for this. Encompassed by Al-Mustaqbal Street and Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard, the neighbourhood is home to Dubai's top landmarks including the 828-metre Burj Khalifa, the Dubai Fountain, the Dubai Mall, the world's largest shopping mall and the Burj Park area, overlooking all these attractions.

The Opera District is located in the western part of the neighbourhood. It got its name from the Dubai Opera - a concert hall designed for 2,000 people. It was opened in 2016 and became another iconic attraction of the city.

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What residential complexes and projects are there in the Opera District?

The Opera District is famous for being one of the most prestigious communities in the emirate. Its developer is Emaar Properties. It’s hard to imagine a more ambitious and trustworthy developer in the UAE. Emaar Properties has constructed over 14,000 buildings, many of which have become world architectural heritage sites.

What kind of real estate does the company offer at present and where to live in the Opera District?

  • Il Primo

The 340-metre-high skyscraper features six underground parking levels and 77 residential floors housing four-, five- and six-bedroom apartments. The project features a wide range of top-notch amenities, from a spa and a library to a gym and a cinema.

  • Act Towers

Two skyscrapers - Act One and Act Two – comprising 45 floors each. In this project, you can buy one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments.

  • Opera Grand

Completed in 2021, the project has 71 floors (the apartments are situated on 60). There are also four levels designed for parking. The project offers two-, three- and four-bedroom units.

  • St. Regis The Residences

The project comprises two towers: St. Regis The Residences Tower 1 and St. Regis The Residences Tower 2 with 73 and 42 floors, respectively. Residents will have access to a playground and a swimming pool, a library, office space, a gym and many other amenities.

  • Grande at The Opera District

This 78-storey skyscraper houses one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom apartments. All the apartments have panoramic windows.

  • The Address Residences Dubai Opera A

This is one of the two towers of the project (a hotel is located in the second skyscraper). In this tower, you can buy one-, two- or three-bedroom apartments and four- and five-bedroom penthouses.

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Average property prices in Opera District

One of the frequently asked questions about the Opera District is how much local housing costs and what the return rates are. The return on investment for real estate in the Opera District is high. However, the prices for apartments in the community are higher than the average property price in Dubai.

For instance, a 193 square metre apartment (with two bedrooms) costs AED 8.13 million (USD 2.21 million) and the price for an off-plan duplex apartment of 737 square metres goes as high as AED 49.99 million (USD 13.61 million).

Rental rate trends in the Opera District:

  • Minimum rental rate for an apartment (61.5 m²): AED 110,000 (USD 29,952) annually
  • Maximum rent for an apartment (164.1 m²): AED 348,000 (USD 94,758) annually

Property sales trends in the Opera District:

  • Minimum price for an apartment (72.8 m²): AED 1.49 million (USD 408,441)
  • Maximum apartment price (1,073 m²): AED 75 million (USD 20.42 million)
How can I get from the Opera District to the popular tourist sights?

Since the community is located in an area that houses Dubai’s main attractions, the more popular question will be: “How can I  get to the Opera District from different parts of the city?”

Business Bay is within walking distance (about a 15-minute walk) from Downtown.

One of Dubai's largest neighbourhoods, Jumeirah, stretches along the Persian Gulf. Its top iconic spots are the Dubai Marina and the artificial island of Pearl Jumeirah. Downtown is a 20-minute drive from here. It takes a little longer to get there by public transport. To get to Pearl Jumeirah, you need to take the metro at The Dubai Mall (or Burj Khalifa), change at the Max station to the Green Line and get off at the Etihad Museum. This trip will take 55 minutes. If you need to get to the Dubai Marina, you can take the metro in the opposite direction - to Sobha Realty, change to the tram, go one stop and get off at Jumeirah Beach Residence 1.

The entertainment complex Dubailand, twice the size of Disneyland in Florida, is home to many interesting spots. For example, in the Global Village, you can visit pavilions with national goods from over 90 countries. The Opera District is a 25-minute drive from this spot. Within 40 minutes you can reach Al Sahra Desert Resort - Dubai's desert resort, which includes an oriental bazaar, luxurious villas and restaurants.

Bur Dubai is a popular destination among tourists and residents of the city as it’s home to the historic Al Bastakiya area and the Dubai Museum in the ancient fort. Getting here by public transport is very easy because, from the Dubai Mall Station, you can get directly to the oldest part of the city by metro. If you want to walk around the area, you need to go directly to the ADCB station. And to visit the National Museum, you’ll have to skip one more station, make a change and get off at Sharaf DG.

Where to go shopping in the Opera District

When it comes to shopping, the Opera District is a great destination for shoppers as the Dubai Mall, one of the largest shopping malls in the world, is situated nearby.

What should you know so that you don’t get lost?

  1. The mall houses the Fashion Island - 44,000 square metres of luxury designer boutiques.
  2. Children can play at the KidZania entertainment and educational centre while you are shopping.
  3. Don't forget to visit the Dubai Mall Aquarium, one of the world's largest aquariums.
  4. The Ice Rink is equal in area to the Olympic one.
  5. The parking lot of the shopping centre can accommodate 14,000 cars.

There are also other shopping destinations worth visiting in the Opera District. For example, Souk Al Bahar means "sailor's market". This mall is situated almost completely on the water and is stylized as an oriental bazaar. Here you can find carpets, antiques and other home décor items and accessories.

If you don’t have time for long walks around the vast area of the Dubai Mall, you can go to the supermarkets in the Opera District: Spinneys, Geant Express and Grandiose.

Schools and kindergartens in the Opera District

Every year, a special commission ranks schools in Dubai from "weak" to "outstanding". The schools in the Opera District are rated "outstanding" or "very good". In total, there are 12 educational institutions near the community, including the elementary schools the Horizon English School and the Jumeirah English Speaking School. Both schools are private and use the British curriculum. You can get to the first school in 10 minutes by car or in half an hour by metro. The second school is 13 minutes away by car or 50 minutes by bus F20.

There’s no rating system for the nurseries in the UAE, but the nearest preschools to the Opera District are:

  • Learning Tree Nursery (2-4 years)
  • Blossom Nursery (8 weeks - 5 years)
  • Caboodle Pamper&Play (from 3 years old)

All are within walking distance and have a British curriculum.

Medical facilities in Opera District

Hospitals and clinics in Opera District for adults include the following:

  • Emirates Hospitals & Clinics (15-minute walk);
  • ILHT (15-minute drive);
  • Dubai Equine Hospital (7-minute drive).

The children's medical centres are concentrated in the north of the city. The nearest clinic is Al Jalila Children's Specialty Hospital on Sheikh Rashid Road.

What transport can I use in the Opera District?

Since Downtown is the most visited area of the city, the infrastructure and transport network are perfectly developed here. Travelling outside the community or getting to the nearest supermarket will be as easy as that. There are no problems with parking in the Opera District, as each residential complex has either underground multi-level parking or individual parking bays.

Public transport in the Opera District includes the metro and buses. The Burj Khalifa (The Dubai Mall) and Business Bay stations are located in the community. There is also a bus stop near them. In addition, the Mazaya Centre and Safest Way stops are also located on Sheikh Rashid Road. There are other bus stops at 8 Boulevard Walk Tower, Burj Khalifa, the Palace Hotel and the Dubai Mall, Main Entrance.

The most popular restaurants in the Opera District

Where to dine in the Opera District? The community offers an abundance of fine dining restaurants and various cafés, many situated in the Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Mall. The only thing you need to check in advance is the floor and location of the venue on the map of the mall or tower.

Since it’s difficult to choose from such a variety of restaurants, we have collected the top-rated ones that received the Travelers' Choice 2022 award.

  • Tribes Carnivore

Even though the restaurant’s speciality is steaks and barbecue, the cuisine is suitable for any person, including a vegetarian. The venue is located in the shopping mall on the first floor.

  • The Grill Shack

The restaurant also offers only grilled dishes, but there are options for vegetarians on the menu. Situated in the Dubai Mall on the second floor.

  • Secret Garden by VII

The restaurant serves seafood, sushi and fine wines. It’s located in the Conrad Hotel VII Dubai.

  • Vietnamese Foodies Downtown

Here you will find delicious Asian soups and other spicy dishes. The restaurant is situated on the Sheikh Rashid Boulevard.

  • Hafiz Mustafa 1864

The #1 patisserie in Dubai is next to the dancing fountains. The café offers Turkish sweets - baklava, Turkish delight and unique desserts.

How can I spend my leisure time in the Opera District?

Opera District offers a huge range of entertainment options. As the main attractions of Dubai are located here, you have plenty of things to do here. You can take a walk around the Opera District and watch the fountain shows, go shopping, go to the opera or enjoy a street festival.

The community is a great choice for businesspeople who are busy with work and for those looking for an active nightlife. The first will appreciate the fact that all the necessary amenities are within walking distance and the second will enjoy the entertainment opportunities. Families should also consider this community due to popular schools, gardens, parks and children's clubs being nearby.

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