Airport Road Area, Al Garhoud

Airport Road Area is a mixed-use community in Al Garhoud. One can find a mix of apartments, offices and shops in the area connected with the Garhoud Bridge (Sharjah bound). The vicinity is surrounded by some of Dubai’s oldest and most popular hotels including Al Bustan Rotana and Le Meridien Dubai. It provides access to the Dubai International Airport and offers an abundance of amenities.

• A mixed-use district in Al Garhoud
• Features apartments, offices and shops
• Home to Emirates Aviation College
• Proximity to Dubai International Airport

Airport Road Area lies between old and new Dubai boasting commercial, industrial and residential projects.

Key highlights of the sub-community are:

• Well-connected public transport area
• Close to both Old and New Dubai
• Ideal for frequent travellers

Those residing within the area has convenience of commute as there is a well-connected public transport network. The community provides ideal accommodation for those looking to live near their workplace. The apartments are in high demand from frequent travelers and are easily accessible because of Business Bay Crossing and Floating Bridge.

The area is secure and ensures the privacy of residents. Similarly, the area is in proximity to a number of amenities including restaurants, cafes, grocery stores, schools and religious spaces.

One can mostly spot apartments in Airport Road Area. These are available in 1 to 3-bedroom units. A 1-bedroom apartment cover 678 sq. ft to 850 sq. ft. There is a spacious living room in the unit. The bedroom has an attached bathroom and built-in wardrobe. The semi-open kitchen has fitted cabinets.

A 2-bedroom unit has a coverage area ranging from 1,302 sq. ft. to 1,350 sq. ft. Some units have two while some have three bathrooms. The bedrooms have built-in wardrobes. There is a maid’s room and a laundry area. The balcony is spacious and offers views of the community.

The 3-bedroom units from 1,291 sq. ft. to 1,991 sq. ft. Some units have three while some have four bathrooms. The bedrooms have built-in wardrobes. There is a kitchen, a maid’s room, a laundry area, spacious balcony and covered parking spaces.

The buildings have facilities such as shared gym and pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, kids play area and a garden.

Apart from these, there are offices and shops for rent in this area. Offices in the area span from 50 sq. ft. to 43,335 sq. ft. Shops in the area span from 1,738 sq. ft. to 11,323 sq. ft.

Those interested in renting an apartment in the community can find different bed types. The rental trend is as follow:

• The rents of 1-bedroom apartments in Airport Road Area range from AED 48k to AED 75k per annum.
• Rents of a 2-bedroom apartment in Airport Road Area lies between AED 50k to AED 90k per annum.
• For renting a 3-bedroom apartment in Airport Road Area, prices are from AED 92k to AED 125k per annum.

These rental trends are similar to other rental apartments in Al Garhoud.

Those interested in renting offices in Airport Road Area can find prices between AED 2.5k and AED 5.8M per annum. Those who wish to start new business can rent shops in Airport Road Area. The prices range between AED 209k and AED 1.26M per annum.

Airport Road Area Dubai is connected to the key areas through Garhoud Bridge. People living a few minutes away from the main roads and intersections of Airport Road Area are not troubled by traffic surge during peak hours.

Because of the proximity to Dubai International Airport, there are plenty of parking spaces in Airport Road Area Dubai and surroundings. But it is best to invest in the RTA annual parking card to avoid any hassle.

There are a number of bus stops within the premises. Dubai Civil Aviation College 1 and 2 bus stops, The Indian High School bus stop, Airport Terminal 3 bus stop, Airport Terminal 1, External bus stop, Airport Terminal 1, Arrival bus stop, Airport Terminal 1, External Parking bus stop and Bustan Rotana Hotel 1 & 2 bus stops are some of the nearest options accessible within a 5-minute drive by car.

Al Garhoud has four metro stations which include Emirates, GGICO, Airport Terminal 1 and Airport Terminal 3.

Halal Mini Mart, New Demart Supermarket, Al Qaymariyya Supermarket, Lifco Supermarket, Madeena Supermarket, Emirates Cooperative Society Al Garhoud, Al Mas Super Mart and aswaaq Supermarket are easily accessible at a short drive of 3 to 5 minutes. All these are well-stocked grocery stores.

Choithrams Garhoud is one of the best supermarkets in Dubai. This mart offer fresh fruits, vegetables and meat to its customers. You can also find a wide range of dairy products here.

Muslims can conveniently spot some mosques near Airport Road Area Al Garhoud. These include Airport Mosque, Bin Darrai Masjid, Al Garhoud Mosque, Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Mosque, Al Rahman Mosque and NIMS Campus Masjid. These are accessible at a 5 to 8-minute drive by car. Two mosques are located near Dubai International Airport.

Lankaramaya Buddhist Temple is the place of worship for Buddhists within the premises of Al Garhoud. Churches near Airport Road Area such as St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Dubai Seventh Day Adventist Church, St. Mark & Ava Bishoy Coptic Orthodox Church, Sharon Fellowship Church, Holy Trinity Church and St. Thomas Orthodox Cathedral. These are located in Umm Hurair 2 at an 8-minute away.

Shiva Temple, Shirdi Sai Baba Mandir, Shree Krishna Haveli and Shrinath Ji Temple are the temples in Bur Dubai. These are 15 minutes away from the neighbourhood.

Gurudwara Al Aweer is located in Ras Al Khor Industrial Area 2, just 11-minute drive by car. Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara is a community-run worship place that hosts millions of Sikhs and non-Sikh tourists. It is among the largest gurdwaras in the world located in Jebel Ali Village.

Nurseries near Airport Road Area Al Garhoud are:

• Redwood Montessori Nursery
• Kinderville Early Learning Center
• My Child Nursery

Redwood Montessori Nursery’s curriculum focusses on the emotional, social and physical development of students. It offers one of the best kids spring camps in Dubai for 2022, called “farmtastic”. This farm-themed camp enables your child to learn about animals with activities and entertainment. The timing of the nursery is parent-friendly and it is dotted within the premises.

Kinderville Early Learning Center is another pre-school located within the premises. My Child Nursery is located in Marrakech Street, Umm Ramool.

Schools near Airport Road Area Dubai include the likes of:

• The Indian High School
• GEMS Legacy School
• National Charity School
• Gulf Indian High School 
• Al Mawakeb School

The Indian High School is a renowned educational institute located near GIGICO Metro Station. It is one of the oldest Indian schools in Al Garhoud, Dubai. This campus offers pre-primary and primary education up to grade 4.

GEMS Legacy School is another institute located on 2nd Street, Garhoud. National Charity School is one of the oldest charity-based schools in Dubai. It follows the Ministry of Education (MOE) curriculum targeting the holistic development of students from Grade 1 to Grade 12. National NIMS New Indian Model School is located next to National Charity School, Rebat Street.

Gulf Indian High School is located near new RTA office. The secondary campus of GEMS Legacy School is located in the school area opposite RTA Building. Al Mawakeb School, Al Garhoud is managed by Academia Management Solutions International (AMSI). It offers the American curriculum for students enrolled in Kindergarten until Grade 12.

Emirates Aviation College is located within Al Garhoud premises. It is a specialised institute for aviation training featuring three buildings.

Other universities near Airport Road Area include Longevity Business School and Al Dar University.

Some well-reputed secondary and tertiary care hospitals near Airport Road Area include the following:

• Al Garhoud Private Hospital
• Adam Vital Hospital
• Prime Hospital
• Mediclinic Welcare Hospital

Al Garhoud Private Hospital is known for advanced medical services. The hospital has 106 private bed capacity and state-of-the-art physical therapy facilities. Adam Vital Hospital is located at 10th Street, behind Al Fattan Plaza, Garhoud.

Prime Hospital is a multi-specialty hospital and diagnostic centre. It caters to almost 4,000 patients at multiple locations.

Mediclinic Welcare Hospital is one of Dubai’s most well-established hospitals at an 8-minute drive from Airport Road Area.

Other medical facilities nearby include City Medical Centre, Signature Plus Clinic and Be You Clinic.

Some nearby areas include the likes of:

• Umm Ramool
• Umm Hurair
• Dubai Festival City

Umm Ramool is a residential and commercial district on the east side of Dubai. It is home to apartments, offices, shops and warehouses for rent. Umm Hurair is a shopping and economic district along with a small residential community. It features apartments, offices and shops. Dubai Festival City is a popular family-friendly area that boasts commercial and residential properties.

Malls are a prime source of shopping and entertainment in Dubai. Some popular shopping destinations nearby include:

• City Centre Deira
• Dubai Shopping Center
• Dubai Festival City Mall

Deira City Centre spans over 123,028 square metres with over 371 retail stores. It offers some of the best shops in Deira City Centre for a well-rounded retail therapy experience. Some of these are:

• Marks and Spencer 
• Kashkha
•  Levi’s
• Mothercare
• H&M 
• Smart Baby 
•  Omega
• Montblanc
• Clarks 
• Aldo Accessories

You can also shop for makeup and skincare products from City Centre Deira. Some of these include MAC, Sephora, Home Centre and Daiso. It is located along 8th Street Dubai, close to the Deira City Centre Metro Station. Dubai Shopping Center is another shopping destination located at Street # 8, near Deira City Centre Dubai.

Dubai Festival City Mall is a renowned shopping destination located on the banks of Dubai Creek. With over 300 Dubai Festival City Mall shops including Zara, H&M, Old Navy and GAP. It is also home to the only IKEA outlet in Dubai, an outlet of Carrefour Supermarket and an 18-screen Novo Cinemas.

There is an array of restaurants near Airport Road Area. The list includes likes of

• Eat & Drink Restaurant
• The Irish Village
• The Dubliner’s
• Bebemos Dubai
• Makan Restaurant
• Cactus Jacks Latino Restaurant And Bar
• Da Gama Lounge & Restaurant
• Baranda Lebanese Restaurant
• The Century Village
• CU-BA
• Desi Village Restaurant and Lounge
• Denny’s – City Centre Deira
• Chili’s

Eat & Drink Restaurant offers quality food at a very reasonable price. The restaurant is known to maintain the highest standard of hygiene and cleanness. It has Arabic, Indian and Chinese food. The Irish Village is a traditional Irish bar that serves cocktails and live entertainment.

The Dubliner’s is an Irish pub with home-cooked food, quiz nights and sport events. Bebemos Dubai is a Tapas bar while Makan Restaurant is Middle Eastern Restaurant.

Century Village has a beautiful sitting area in which you can enjoy food while listening to live music. CU-BA is a Latin American restaurant, while Desi Village Restaurant and Lounge serves Indian cuisine. Denny’s has a variety of food including burgers, steaks, sandwiches, salads and seafood. The restaurant also offers breakfast. Chili’s is an American restaurant with a Southwestern-inspired menu. One can have burgers, margaritas, sizzlers fajitas, Buffalo wings and other fast food items at Chili’s.

Other eateries nearby include Mustard Restaurant, Farooq Restaurant, Highland Gardens Restaurant, Pak Darbar Restaurant, Al Hajes Cafeteria, Swabi Darbar Restaurant and The Monsoon Restaurant.

There are several beaches located at a 20-minute drive by car. Jumeirah Public Beach is a perfect leisure destination where you can enjoy swimming, go surfing or went for cycling or running.

 La Mer Beach is situated between Pearl Jumeirah and Jumeirah Bay. It is one of the most popular beach destinations with a picturesque tropical ambience. It is also accessible at a 20-minute drive by car.

The other beach destinations near Airport Road Area are Mercato Beach and El Shorouq Beach.

Dubai International Airport is one of the most popular landmarks in the city. It is easily accessed by various modes of public transportation such as Dubai Metro, taxi service and Dubai RTA Bus service.

Airport Road Area Garhoud is surrounded by some key leisure attractions of Dubai. Those that are worth mentioning include:

• Al Nasr Leisureland
• Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club
• Al Garhoud Park

Al Nasr Leisureland is one of the largest sports and leisure centres in Dubai. This is a 48-acre site where you can find sporting and fitness facilities to stay in shape. Visitors can facilitate from Al Nasr Ice Rink, tennis courts, The Al Nasr Leisureland Bowling Centre, squash courts, swimming pools and The Al Nasr Fitness Club.

 The Kids Entertainment Zone is dedicated for children. They have amazing rides such as Himalaya ride, bumper cars, mini bumper, helicopter and go-kart. This attraction is located at Oud Metha, behind American Hospital, Dubai.

Residents can also visit Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club. It is around 15 minutes away from the community. The club has The Championship Course and is considered as a five-star leisure destination in the heart of the city. It boasts a state-of-the-art golf academy and several restaurants. It is located in Deira Dubai, off Baniyas Road and along Dubai Creek Club Street.

Al Garhoud Park has dedicated children’s play area suitable for kids of age 2 to 12. It has a well-equipped outdoor fitness area. There is a jogging track and a cycling track plus a basketball and a tennis court for sports-lovers. The park also has special facilities for the disabled.

To stay fit, residents can go to one of the closely located gyms including these:

• Guru Gym
• Abdul Qader Al Raisi Gym
• Pro Fitness

These gyms are not more than a 5 to 7-minute drive away. There are other gyms at a short distance too such as World Gym, Five Stars Gym, Fitness First and Power Zone Fitness Gym.

For having some me-time, massages and other beauty treatments, ladies can head out to some of these beauty salons and spa centres.

• The Nail Spa
• Chique Beauty & Ladies Spa Centre
• Baby Blue Ladies Beauty Salon

Purple Oyster Ladies Beauty Salon, Vivian Beauty Centre, Mayumy Beauty Lounge and N. Bar Nail Spa & Salon are also less than 8 minutes away. Men can choose from Snaplook Men’s Salon, Special For Men and Amaya Men’s Salon as these are almost 10 minutes away from Airport Road Area.

Airport Road Area is a well-established district with a lot of pros. However, the traffic surge during peak hours can be problematic for frequent travellers.

Airport Road Area is a mixed-use district located in Al Garhoud.

The sub-community is home to apartments, offices and retail shops.

You can choose between some of Dubai’s popular hotels such as Al Bustan Rotana and Le Meridien Dubai.

• Dubai International Airport is just 6 minutes away
• Downtown Dubai can be reached within a 15-minute drive
• Sharjah is almost 20 minutes away