Al Maktoum Road, Deira

Al Maktoum Road is a major thoroughfare of the Deira with the iconic Baniyas Square on one side and Deira Clock Tower on the other. It is a 2km long road dotted with high-end hotels and local eateries. It is the first paved road in Deira home to government buildings, different companies and travel agents.

• One of the major roads in Deira
• Offers apartments in different layouts
• Dotted with shopping centres, hotels and restaurants
• Direct access to Sheikh Rashid Road (E11)

Al Maktoum Road, also known as Al Maktoum Street was built in 1963 when Al Maktoum Bridge spanning across Dubai Creek was constructed. It was the most important road in the city even though it was only one lane in the direction. The first building of Pepsi Cola Company and Shell Oil Company was on this street along with several governmental departments. These include Land Department, Dubai Municipality and The Water and Electricity Company. The street was also home to the first high school for boys – Dubai Secondary School. The historical landmark – Deira Clock Tower is also situated on the same road.

As of now, the road is dotted with hotels offering scenic views of Dubai Creek and eateries offering a variety of cuisines. In terms of accommodation, there are apartment buildings on Al Maktoum Street offering well-equipped flats.

The neighbourhood has low to mid-rise apartment buildings offering studios, 1, 2 and 3-bedroom units. These residential properties on Al Maktoum Road Deira Dubai come with a parking lot and shops on the ground level.

The price range of apartments for rent on Al Maktoum Road is as follows:

• The average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment on Al Maktoum Road is AED 45k per year
• The annual rent for a 3-bedroom apartment on Al Maktoum Road ranges from AED 99k to AED 100k

The most common method of paying an annual lease is the post-dated cheques on a quarterly on annual basis. Tenants must check the payment plan before signing the tenancy agreement.

Al Meraikhi Tower 2 on Al Maktoum Road Deira Dubai is a 19-floor residential tower offering 2-bedroom apartments. It has all the standard facilities families look for such as 24-hour security, a shared pool and a fitness centre. Another apartment building on the road is Al Meraikhi Tower 3 featuring 2 and 3-bedroom flats. Other buildings include Al Masood Tower and Al Reem Tower.

Carlton Palace Hotel is a 5-star hotel on Al Maktoum Road Dubai with fully-furnished 212 rooms and suites. Each room comes with an en-suite bathroom, mineral water facility, Wi-Fi connectivity and complimentary breakfast. Jumeirah Suite is the highlight of the hotel offering ample space for 12 people, an executive workspace and a private dining room.

Al Khaleej Palace Deira Hotel is another hotel on the street featuring a great selection of elegantly designed rooms. Other hotels include Deira Suites Hotel Apartments and Moscow Hotel Deira.

Most of the apartment buildings come with parking spaces on Al Maktoum Road Dubai facilitating visitors and residents alike.

Residents can take complete benefit of all the modes of public transport in Dubai for the commute. They can take the RTA bus from stations available on the road while the Green Line of Dubai Metro has a station around the corner of the street – Baniyas Square Metro Station. Other metro stations nearby include Union Metro Station and Al Rigga Metro Station.

There are plenty of supermarkets on Al Maktoum Road Street Deira Dubai situated on both sides of the road offering a wide range of daily essentials. Viva Supermarket, Families Supermarket and Midtown Supermarket are a few of them. Residents can also shop from the best supermarkets in Dubai such as Choithrams and Baqer Mohebi accessible in a 10 to 12-minute drive.

There is a mosque on Al Maktoum Road beside Baniyas Centre. It is the only facility on the road where Muslims can offer their prayers. Other mosques near the neighbourhood are Mohammed Bin Madiyyeh Mosque and Riggat Al Buteen Mosque.

Winners Chapel International Dubai is the nearest church for Christian fellows living on Al Maktoum Road Street Deira Dubai. It is located in the neighbouring community and accessible within a 5-minute drive. Other churches nearby are Christian Fellowship Church and St Mary’s Catholic Church.

Parents with toddlers and school-goers will have to drive to the neighbouring communities for educational institutes. In an 11-minute drive lying Spectrum Nursery for 2 to 4-years old children. The nursery school offers the Early Childhood Care and Education Curriculum to students. Other nursery schools nearby are Little Diamond Nursery and Little Nest Nursery.

Sabari Indian School near Al Maktoum Road offers quality education to Kindergarten to Grade 8 students. It will take a 13-minute drive to reach the school. Other best schools in Deira near the community are The Elite English School and Little Flower English School.

HKT Medical Centre is a multi-speciality healthcare facility in the community offering services for general and internal medicine, physiotherapy, ENT and skincare treatments. Other clinics on Al Maktoum Road are Salah Medical Clinic and Al Mariya Polyclinic. For extensive treatments, residents can head to Canadian Specialist Hospital and NMC Healthcare in a 10 to 15-minute drive. Both the best hospitals in Deira offer a wide range of services to patients.

Al Maktoum Road is set amongst the popular residential communities of Deira. Towards the west lies Riggat Al Buteen while Al Muraqqabat is situated on the eastern side. It passes from the heart of Al Rigga connecting with Naif and Al Murar. Other nearby areas include Al Muteena and Al Sabkha Deira.

Al Ghurair Centre is the nearest shopping facility for tenants of the residential community. It has several outlets of high-end brands such as Matalan, Bath & Body Works, Malabar and Aldo Accessories. The shopping centre also has an outlet of Spinneys, Carrefour, Reel Cinema and a range of F&B outlets. It will take a 10-minute drive to reach the shopping centre. Besides fancy shopping, residents can visit the gold and spice souk which is one of the best things to do in Deira. These souks are located a 10 to 12-minute drive from the community. Other malls near Al Maktoum Road are City Centre Deira and Reef Mall.

There is no shortage of restaurants on Al Maktoum Road offering a variety of cuisines. Popular options include:

• Rayyan Mandi
• Al Yarmouk Restaurant
• Wejdan Café and Restaurant
• Pindi Boys Restaurant
• Coochini Restaurant & Bar
• Magic Savoury Restaurant

Besides these options, residents can also dine at some of the best restaurants in Deira such as Denny’s, Yakitate and Aroos Damascus Restaurant. All these restaurants are easily accessible in less than a 10-minute drive. Foodies looking for the traditional Emirati and Middle Eastern cuisine can head to Aseelah at Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Deira Creek in a 2-minute drive. The restaurant offers a wide range of dishes prepared with authentic spices such as cinnamon, fennel and dried chillies.

Al Mamzar Beach is the nearest leisure spot for beachgoers in the community. It has tracks for running and cycling, dining options and an outdoor gym for fitness enthusiasts. The beach is home to the Al Mamzar Beach Park where there is a kid’s play area and pools for visitors. Other best public beaches in Dubai near the community are Jumeirah Beach and La Mer Beach.

Deira Clock Tower is a notable historical landmark situated at the crossroads of Al Maktoum Road and Umm Hurrair Road. It is an 80-metre tall clock tower designed by the renowned architect Ziki Homsi in 1965. This iconic monument was mounted on four arches incorporating the traditional design and Islamic architectural features.

Another popular leisure spot nearby is Waterfront Market Deira located at an 11-minute drive. It is a one-stop-shopping destination for grocery items including fruits, vegetables, seafood, meat and spices. An outlet of Lulu Hypermarket is also a part of the market facilitating visitors.

The Women’s Museum and Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club are other leisure spots nearby.

Union Park Deira is the nearest recreational facility with paved walkways and ample green spaces. It is located near Union Metro Station on the road. Other parks nearby are Al Hamriya Park and Baniyas Public Park.

Lifetime Fitness Centre on Al Maktoum Road is a premium fitness centre equipped with modern exercise equipment. Other best gyms in Deira near the neighbourhood are Gold’s Gym and Olympus Fitness.

There are several spas and salons in the neighbourhood providing a range of beauty care treatments. These include Healing Power Foot Spa, Nancy Spa and Green Lilly Spa.

Al Maktoum Road is an ideal residential community for those who enjoy hustle and bustle of the city. However, the limited parking spaces and traffic congestion might be an issue for those planning to move.

• Dubai International Airport is accessible within a 10-minute drive
• Business Bay and DIFC are located a 15-minute away
• A 10-minute drive to the Dubai Frame
• Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club is 10-minutes away