32 Villas, Dubai Media City

32 Villa is a villa compound in Dubai Media City, Al Sufouh 2. The residential complex is also known as Sheikh Saoud Villas, located beside Al Bourooj Street. Al Mizaan Street and Al Dalow Street are the other two roads bordering the compound.

It consists of a luxurious collection of 32 attached villas with 4-bedrooms set in a lovely green atmosphere. It is a part of Dubai Media City, which was established to be a commercial area. Since the community has grown, a few residential buildings have been built in the area enjoying a close location to Sheikh Zayed Road (E11).

Residents of the 32 Villa community enjoy easy access to commercial buildings, as well as day-to-day necessitates. The place is most convenient for people who work in international or local media.

• Well-established villa community
• Part of a business-friendly community
• Easy access to Sheikh Zayed Road (E11)
• Located Close to Marina Walk and Palm Jumeirah
• Comprises a luxurious collection of 4-bed semi-detached villas

Highlights of this community include:

• Communal gymnasium
• Shared swimming pool
• Private outdoor spaces
• Spacious streets
• Kid’s play area
• 24/7 security

Residents can enjoy a serene ambience. Villas in the community are joined together in a group surrounded by lots of greenery, upholding an eco-friendly environment. Families can also feel refreshed after a long week at the shared swimming pool, located amidst the villas.

Properties in 32 Villas are composed of 2-storey, furnished 4-bedroom villas.  Each villa comes with garage spaces and a private fenced garden. Residents can enjoy marble flooring, built-in wardrobes and spacious hallways. Blue-stained glass windows highlight the exquisitely designed exterior of these houses. Maid’s accommodation is also given along with a bathroom facility.

The limited number of units within the community makes it unlikely to have a villa on sale and rent each time. To have an idea about the price trends, one can visit listings for 4-bed villas for rent in 32 Villas.

Finding parking spaces in 32 villas won’t be a problem as the properties come with a private garage. Ample parking space is also available on the streets.

Those who depend on public transportation near 32 Villas can catch buses 83, 84, 88, X28 and F56 from the nearby bus stations. Dubai Internet City MS Seaside Bus Station is at a 7-minute walking distance, while the University of Wollongong Dubai Internet City Bus Stop is at a walking distance of 9-minutes. More bus stops near 32 Villas are Dubai Knowledge Village Block 3 bus stop and Abdulla Omran Taryam Street 1 bus stop.

Dubai Internet City Metro Station is within a 9-minute reach via foot. It is located in the southeast of 32 Villas just across Sheikh Zayed Road (E11). Al Sufouh Tram stop is located along King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street (D94), a drive of only 3-minutes.

Aswaaq Supermarket – Al Sufouh is within a walking distance, locals can visit this supermarket in 32 Villas in just 5-minutes on foot. It is one of the best supermarkets in Dubai. Other supermarkets near 32 Villas include Swiss Mart, which is 3-minutes short from the area. A ZOOM Market is also present on the ground floor of Jewel Tower, just 7-minutes away on foot.

Tecom Masjid is a preferred and centrally located mosque in Media City.  Available within a 5-minute walk, the community mosque offers a spacious prayer space and an on-site parking facility. Other mosques near 32 Villas include Hamel Al Ghaith Mosque in Barsha Heights, just 6-minutes away. At the same distance, there is Green Mosque in The Greens community and the Masjid Shaikh Ahmad Bin Rashed Al Maktoum near Al Sufouh Park.

The closest church for Christian residents of the community is Fellowship: A Christian Church in Dubai, just 7-minutes from the area on foot. There are other churches near 32 Villa as well, which include Emirates Baptist Church International (EBCI), a 13-minute drive. EBCI is regarded as the best church in Dubai.

To visit temples near 32 Villas, residents have to drive over to the Al Fahidi community, where a bunch of temples are located behind the Dubai Museum. Shiridi Sai Baba Mandir, ShrinathJi Temple, Shree Krishna Haveli and Shiva Temple are located at a drive of 25-minutes. Mahamevnawa Buddhist Temple Dubai in Jumeirah 1 facilitates the Buddhist community in the city.

Nurseries close to the area include:

• British Orchard Nursery Media City
• Chubby Cheeks Nursery Barsha Heights

Both of these nurseries near 32 Villas offer the British Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum and stand among the list of best nurseries in Dubai.

Some of the notable schools near 32 Villa are:

• The International School of Choueifat
• Regent International School
• American School of Dubai

The International School of Choueifat is on Hessa Street (D61) in Al Sufouh 2, a 3-minutes drive from the area. Regent International School is just off First Al Khail St, in Emirates living. It is a 6-minute drive from the area and follows the National Curriculum of England. Rated as “Very Good” by KHDA, the school comes under the list of best British schools in Dubai. American School of Dubai is in Al Barsha 1, located at a distance of the 9-minutes drive.

Dubai Knowledge ParK (DIP) is within walking reach of 10-minutes and thus resulted in several university options located close to this area. Abu Dhabi University – Dubai Campus is a 5-minute drive while Michigan State University is only 4-minutes away. Middlesex University Dubai and the University of Wollongong in Dubai are only 3-minutes away.

A few clinics and hospitals near 32 Villa include:

• American Hospital Dubai Media City Clinic
• Saudi German Hospital Dubai
• Al Zahra Hospital Dubai
• Mediclinic Al Sufouh

American Hospital Clinic is the nearest option, it is located just off Sheikh Zayed Road (E11), 3-minutes away from the area, Mediclinic Al Sufouh is a 4-minute drive in block 10 of DIP. Both of these facilities offer primary and secondary medical care.

Saudi German Hospital is equipped with an advanced critical care unit along with providing medical services in a wide range of specialities and subspecialties. It is one of the largest medical facilities in the UAE, maintaining the highest standards of health care. Located on Hessa Street (D61), it is a 7-minute drive for residents. Al Zahra Hospital is located at the same distance on Sheikh Zayed Road (E11). It is one of the best private hospitals in Dubai.

Enjoying a coastal location near Arabian Gulf, Dubai Media City itself is a commercial area surrounded by well-established residential communities such as:

• Barsha Heights
• Al Sufouh
• The Greens
• Dubai Internet City

Barsha Heights is located at the south-eastern side of the locality, while The Greens community cover the southern end. Dubai Internet City is towards the southwestern side, which is a hub for emerging markets. Al Sufouh is located towards the northeast of 32 Villas.

The neighbourhood boasts several high-end luxury shopping destinations. Some of such shopping malls near 32 Villas include:

• Mall of the Emirates
• Golden Mile Galleria
• Dubai Marina Mall
• Nakheel Mall

Mall of the Emirates is one top 10 malls in Dubai and is located just 11-minutes away from the area. One can have – hands down – the best shopping experience here as the mall comprises several retail shops, dining and entertainment destinations. Some of the top international brands available in the mall include:

• Betty Barclay
• Forever 21
• Monsoon
• Topshop
• Mango
• DKNY

Besides shopping, visitors can also enjoy other fun things to do in the Mall of the Emirates, some of which include rock climbing, snowboarding, meeting penguins, etc. Golden Mile Galleria and Nakheel Mall are located in Palm Jumeirah, a one-of-a-kind project by Nakheel Properties. It takes around 10-minute to reach either of these places.

For casual shopping, there are much closer options available such as Mazaya Shopping Center and The Greens Souk, located just 5-minutes away. The Greens Souk features restaurants, coffee shops, a supermarket, a dry cleaner, a photo studio, a bookstore and a beauty salon along with an ATM machine and a pharmacy. Visitors can also relax and enjoy the weather in a number of cafés and restaurants set in an outdoor setting.

A few notable restaurants near 32 Villas include:

• Certo Italian Restaurant
• Social Lounge and Cafe
• Somo Sushi & Bento
• Oregano Restaurant
• Olives Restaurant
• Hardee’s

Offering International Cuisines, Oregano Restaurant provides visitors with an Italian-flavoured experience. The nutritious food is also available for takeaway and delivery. There is also a learning option for kids to make their own pizza and have their own fun. All these restaurants are located within a drive of 10-minutes from 32 Villas.

Beach lovers can find several beaches near 32 Villas. Pine beach is the closest, located at a 7-minute drive from the area. A sandy beach where the shore is lined with palm trees is Al Sufouh Beach, 8-minutes away. A few public beaches, JBR Beach and Marina Beach are easily accessible under 15-minutes of the drive.

Famous places and notable landmarks near the area include:

• The Palm Jumeirah
• Marina Walk
• Reel Cinema

Visitors can have the best cinematic experience in Reel Cinemas. Featuring the latest tech: Dolby Cinema, Mx4D and ScreenX, it also features a dine-in cinema for foodies, where they can order food from highly rated menus. It is available at six locations around 32 Villas including the popular Reel Cinemas Drive-in at Dubai Mall. The other five locations are Dubai Marina Mall, Jebel Ali Recreation Club, Rove Downtown, The Springs Souk and The Pointe.

Dubai Marina Walk is a waterfront area, lined with palm trees, visitors can enjoy a number of shopping and dining options here. It is located at a driving distance of 12-minutes. Palm Jumeirah, the world’s most fascinating island is also just a 12-minute drive from the area.

A few outdoor activities that locals can avail include:

• Swimming pool
• Adventure Safari

Sports lovers of the community can avail the swimming option, as the community boasts a swimming pool. For more outdoor action, residents can travel to the nearby communities and visit the Super Sport Tennis Academy, and golf clubs that surround the area. Adventure Safari, located at a 14-minute drive from the area offer racing adventures in a desert.

Fitness buffs can find many gyms near 32 Villas. The closest gym is Fitness First Dubai Media City, which is a 4-minute drive from the area. At a 2-minute walking distance, there is Snap Fitness UAE. Ultimate Fitness Services (UFS) is located at an 8-minute drive.

Spas and salons near 32 Villas include:

• Solo Tre-Spa
• Caractere Salon
• Tulip Ladies Salon

Solo Tre-Spa has the highest ratings in providing quality services. Some professional consultants are there to guide the visitors and offer royalty treatments. It is just an 8-minute drive from the area. Tulip Ladies Salon and Caractere Salon are 9-minutes away.

Dubai Media City, Dubai Studio City and Dubai Internet City keep hosting events around the year including several workshops, media gatherings, movie premier nights and much more.

For related information on upcoming events and updates about the community, people can join the community page Dubai Media City on Facebook.

Securing an ideal location, the community is a peaceful one. Surrounded by greenery and commercial units. However, since there are very few residential properties in the area, finding a property in this area is a bit of a knuckle-cracker. People will have to wait a while for someone to move out.

• 12-minutes from Palm Jumeirah
• 13-minutes from Sheikh Zayed Road (E11)
• 24-minutes from Dubai International Airport
• 7-minutes of drive from Palm Jumeirah monorail station