Al Badia Hillside Village, Al Badia

Al Badia Hillside Village is a residential sub-community that features luxurious low-rise apartments buildings set atop a hill. It is part of Al Badia hometown, located in the heart of Dubai Festival City (DFC) in Dubai. Sharing its borders with well-established residential areas like Umm Ramool and Ras Al Khor, the area is located along Gateway Avenue, which in turn offers connectivity to a major network of roads.

Set in a quaint villa setting, the properties in Al Badia Hillside Village are inspired by old Arabian architecture. With cobbled streets and Andalusian architecture, Al Badia Hillside Village not only highlights the Arabian culture but tries to recreate the vibe of old Arabia in the modern era. Providing access to many dining, entertainment and shopping facilities, the community caters to the needs of both residents and tourists alike. Al Badia Hillside is one of the most popular sub-communities to buy and rent apartments in DFC.

Dubai Festival City, the parent community of Al Badia Hillside Village, is a master-planned development that is home to several family-oriented entertainment venues, food outlets, eateries and shopping zones. It also offers panoramic views of Dubai Creek and lavish skylines of Dubai.

• A residential development in Al Badia, DFC
• Properties are built on old Arabian architecture
• Extravagant community suitable for family-oriented living 
• Offering 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments available for rent and sale
• Neighbouring areas include Dubai Creek Harbour, Al Jaddaf and Umm Ramool
• Located alongside Gateway Avenue and offers easy access to Sheikh Zayed Road (E11)

The premium mix of residential quarters in Al Badia Hillside Village highlights unique features, containing:

• Outdoor swimming pools
• Enclosed courtyards
• Community parks
• Fitness centres

Al Badia Hillside Village is a close-knit community that recalls the life of Old Arabia. It offers a blend of urban city life with traditional living to its residents. The landscaped gardens and the lush greenery on the extravagant outdoors are a visual treat from the low-rise residential apartments. These premium amenities stand apart Al Badia Hillside Village from other communities.

Combining modern living standards with traditional values, apartments in Al Badia Hillside Village display Arabesque interiors. The real estate currently offers a collection of studio, 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartment units that are available for sale and rent.

These properties in Al Badia Hillside Village feature extended spaces guarded by pillars that allow natural light and air to enter inside. The bedrooms in the apartments contain crystal chandeliers and french doors, a modern bathroom and floor-to-ceiling open windows. The kitchen has built-in cabinets designed for maximum storage. These flats also contain a comfortable maid’s room for house help and a guest bedroom to entertain visitors. Amenities inside the buildings include multiple car parking spaces, a kid’s play area, barbeque spots in the courtyards and a swimming pool.

Those looking for Al Badia Hillside Village floorplans can browse through the 2D and 3D floor plans available on Bayut. Interested ones can also virtually visit the property via Bayut’s 3D live floor plans.

The apartments offer covered parking in Al Badia Hillside Village. Residents can easily avail those designated parking slots in parking bays. Although the slots are allocated one per unit, if the space seems crowded, residents can also use the other option of street parking.

To travel to the central areas of the emirate, public transport is the cheapest way of travelling in Dubai. Luckily for residents of Al Badia Hillside Village, the bus stops are available at walking distance from the community. Al Badia Hillside Village A1 & A2 bus stops are located on Gateway Avenue, just outside the community. One can also find Creek metro station and Al Jadaf metro station at a distance of 10-minutes.

You will find several grocery outlets nearby for day-to-day grocery pickup. The nearest one is Carrefour, 5-minutes away in DFC mall and another is Abu Hail Supermarket at an 7-minute drive. Carrefour is an international leading hypermarket chain that can suffice large grocery hauls, but there are other supermarkets near Al Badia Hillside Village as well, including Kadooli Supermarket and W Mart Supermarket.

There are several local mosques located near the community within the distance of 5 to 10-minutes. Osama Bin Zayed Mosque is a large mosque that takes a 5-minute drive via Rebat Street. Habib Mosque is another mosque near Al Badia Hillside Village which takes a 9-minute drive down Nad Al Hamar Road. Other popular mosques nearby are Al Rahman Mosque, Al Jaddaf Mosque and Ibrahim Khalil Mosque all are located within a 10-minute radius.

Popular options for nursery schools near Al Badia Hillside Village are:

• Redwood Montessori Nursery
• Mini Miracles nursery
• British Orchard Nursery

A few of the renowned primary and secondary schools near Al Badia Hillside Village are:

• Universal American School
• Deira International School
• Cambridge International School

The above-mentioned nursery schools are available within a 5-minute drive, these are some popular options but residents can find a whole lot of other nurseries in the neighbouring areas, situated at a close distance. High School options nearby include Universal American School, Deira International School and Cambridge International School. These are all highly reputed educational centres.

The closest option is Universal American School, located only 7-minutes of drive away. This nonprofit school is one of the top 10 American Schools in Dubai. The school mainly runs on the American Curriculum from Kindergarten to a higher level of education. However, the senior high level is offered a choice between American or IB curriculums.

Being rated as ‘Good’ in KHDA ratings of the past 10 years, one of the most reputable schools near Al Badia Hillside Village is Cambridge International School. Available within a 13-minute drive from Al Badia Hillside Village, it is based on the National Curriculum of England. Deira International School follows the UK National Curriculum until Year 11, located 7-minutes away from the area.

The nearest and most popular higher education options near Al Badia Hillside Village include Al Falah University, University of Modern Sciences and the University of Cambridge CIE. All these universities are available within a 10-minute distance.

Residents can find several healthcare facilities within an easy reach. Some popular clinics near Al Badia Hillside Village are:

• Ibn Al Nafees Medical Clinic
• Axon Medica Polyclinic
• Dubai London Clinic

Popular in town, Dubai London Clinic It is a multi-speciality clinic. It is the closest medical facility available at walking distance from the community. Offering numerous services by experienced professionals, the clinic facilitates patients with high-tech latest technology. Ibn Al Nafees Medical Clinic offers cupping therapy services by licensed doctors in Dubai, it is available within 10-minutes of drive.

Other clinics within a 10-minute radius are Thumbay Clinic RAK, Mediclinic Deira, Axon Medica Polyclinic and Mayo Clinic. Closest hospitals near Al Badia Hillside Village include Latifa Hospital in Al Jaddaf community and American Hospital Dubai, 11-minute drive on Oud Metha Road. Latifa Women and Children Hospital is also one of the top children’s hospitals in Dubai.

The neighbourhood is well-equipped by residential areas, such as:

• Ras Al Khor
• Umm Ramool
• Al Rashidya
• Al Jaddaf
• Nad Shamma

Surrounded by a major network of roads such as Rebat Street, Nad Al Hamar Road and Marrakech Street, Al Badia Hillside Village directly joins the Gateway Avenue. The area is connected with Umm Ramool from the eastern side while Al Rashidya and Nad Shamma lie on the southeastern and southern side of Al Badia Hillside Village.

Popular malls near Al Badia Hillside Village include:

• Dubai Festival City Mall
• City Centre Deira
• Wafi City

The largest shopping destination is located right across the community in just 3-minutes of drive you will find Dubai Festival City Mall. You will find over 500 shopping and retail outlets in the Dubai Festival City Mall along with dining and entertainment options. Home to high-end international brands like:

• Zara
• IKEA
• Robinson 
• H&M
• Topshop
• GAP

This leisure destination occupies the title of one of the top 10 malls in Dubai, offering a thrilling shopping experience. You can also visit other highly reputed malls near Al Badia Hillside Village including City Centre Deira, 10-minutes away and Wafi City Mall in Umm Hurair 2, taking an 11-minute drive from the area.

You can find a wide range of casual dining outlets and restaurants near Al Badia Hillside Village. These restaurants serve a variety of cuisines including Asian, Mediterranean, Arabian and International dishes. You can visit a few popular eateries in Dubai Festival City Mall, including:

• Texas Roadhouse
• Applebee’s
• Joe’s Crab Shack
• Semsom

Some popular eateries nearby are:

• Belgian Cafe
• Famous Dave’s Barbecue
• Origami Sushi

Famous Dave’s Barbecue at a short drive of 5-minutes is a small American restaurant, popular for its burgers and steaks. Applebee’s is yet another casual eatery that serves American and Mexican dishes. Origami Sushi restaurant is a Japenese restaurant famous for its fusion of Japenese Sushi. The restaurant serves traditional Japenese cuisines in an outdoor seating overlooking breathtaking waterfront views. It is located just 8-minutes away from Al Badia Hillside Village. You will find Semsom located on the ground floor of DFC Mall. It offers scrumptious Lebanese cuisines.

Want to catch a break from the daily humdrum of city life? Plan a beachy day packed with fun-filled activities. You will find a bunch of waterside places down on JBR road, including the famous Jumeirah Beach and Al Mamzar Beach.

Al Mamzar Beach would take a maximum drive of 14-minutes, while Jumeirah Beach is 19-minutes away from the area. Indulge in many of the water sport activities offered by both the beaches to make your picnic a memorable one. Moreover, you will find many shaded spots and dining areas on the sands.

The closest landmarks are:

• Marina Yacht Club
• Dubai Creek
• NOVO Cinemas

Dubai Creek is a large waterfront area now converted into a residential hub. Located in the heart of Dubai, this large waterway acts as a barrier between two major districts of the emirate: Bur Dubai and Deira. If you visit Dubai Creek now you can easily view the Ras Al Khor Birds Sanctuary, while Gulf lies on the other side of the Creek. Close to Ras Al Khor Birds Sanctuary, The Lagoons is a newly developed area that features a ton of entertainment venues including Marina Yacht Club.

Movie buffs can enjoy screentime with their loved ones in the NOVO Cinemas located in Dubai Festival City Mall, available in 4-minutes. Your little ones can also enjoy many rides in the mall.

You can enjoy tons of outdoor activities in the community, including long walks in the lush green courtyards, while children can play in the play area. Other than that the community offers easy access to these clubs and outdoor sports grounds:

• Basketball courts
• A Football ground
• Al Badia Golf Club
• Bel Remaitha Club
• Al Areesh Club

For physical training join the local gym in DFC, Five Star Gym. If you are an occasional gym-goer, you can also the gym in Holiday Inn Hotel. A Ladies exclusive gym, 971 Ladies Fitness Club is located 8-minutes away from al Badia Hillside Village. Other popular gyms in the area include World Gym, Al Raisi Gym and Pro Fitness all available within 8-minutes.

Some salon and spa options near Al Badia Hillside village are:

• Flair Beauty Salon
• Mona Beauty Salon
• NBAR Nail Spa
• Claris Skin Spa

You can pamper yourself by spending a day out at the spa. The nearest massage centres to the area are Claris Skin Spa and NBAR Nail Spa, offering services like facials, massages, nail treatment. Preferred beauty salons by the residents are Flair Beauty Salon and Mona Beauty Salon, where you can avail services like hair styling, waxing and makeup.

Residents of Al Badia Hillside Village and its neighbours can visit Al Areesh Club to enjoy social and cultural events. Traditional parties on Halloween, Easter, Christmas are hosted every year along with some exclusive events based on popular or trending situations. Al Areesh Club also features a variety of dining options.

If you are looking to stay in touch with the community members over social media, you can join a Facebook Page of the community, by the name of Al Badia Hillside Village Dubai. The page posts information about upcoming events in the community that helps you keep track of what is happening around you.

Living in Al Badia Hillside Village comes with many perks, including high-end security, quality homes and an ideal location near many roads that make commuting easier for residents. The only downside about buying a property in Al Badia Hillside Village is the leasing prices are overpriced, compared to other areas in the emirate. Dog lovers of the community will also be disappointed as DFC is not a dog-friendly area. If you are looking forward to buying a furry friend, you can buy a cat from the pet shop.

• Dubai International Airport takes only 8-minutes of drive to reach
• Dubai Creek is 8-minutes from Al Badia Hillside Village
• Takes a 15-minute drive to reach Business Bay