Al Mizhar 2

An outskirts area in Dubai, the community of Al Mizhar lies to the east of Deira. It is a part of the northern region known as the older side of Dubai which retains its traditional charm. One of its two precincts is Al Mizhar 2. It is smaller of the two sub-communities and occupies the eastern part of the suburb. While including most of the daily-need conveniences, Al Mizhar 2 has proximity to a number of key amenities such as the airport, malls, main highway, leisure areas and public transportation. If you want to know more about this suburban locality, this area guide of Al Mizhar 2 will provide you with the best information.

• Close to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) 
• Next to Al Khawaneej Street (D89) 
• Opposite to Al Mushrif Park
• Include several bus stops
• Close to the Quranic Park Dubai
• Princess Haya Centre lies next to it

While the western precinct is packed with commercial areas along with housing units, the sub-community of Al Mizhar 2 is a more peaceful and quieter side of the neighbourhood. Here are a few notable points about this area:

• Large, stand-alone villas
• The central park is a communal amenity 
• Multiple schools and prayer facilities

It features several blocks of luxury villas and a few plots dedicated to administrative and commercial properties. Because of the large sizes of residential properties, many families with a large number of members choose to live in Al Mizhar 2. It also caters to the community’s needs with amenities like mosques, eateries, retail stores, educational institutes and a park for recreation.

The area is predominated by stand-alone, luxury villas that are surrounded by high boundary walls. In terms of architecture, every house has its own individual style. Properties in Al Mizhar 2 feature a variety of façade designs as well as a range of layouts with bedroom configuration starting from three.

One of the benefits of living here is access to public transportation in Al Mizhar 2. There are at least five bus stations distributed across the central region of the sub-community where the F05 bus line stops by. There are several bus stops along Khartoum Street and Al Khawaneej Street.

Finding parking spaces in Al Mizhar 2 is not as challenging as the community isn’t as crowded as the busier areas around the city’s centre. There are around 160 parking spots near the school and over 100 near the mosques which are dedicated to visitors’ cars only. Residents have private parking facility at their properties.

While there are no supermarkets in Al Mizhar 2, there are plenty of corner shops and grocery stores in the area. The popular ones are centrally located stores such as Okadh Star Grocery and Mizhar Star Grocery. Other options include Madina Al Mizher, Al Bashooti Grocery, Shams Al Mizhar Grocery and Hay Al Mizhar Vegetables and Fruit Trading. Residents can also visit supermarkets like Aswaaq Al Mizhar and West Zone Express on Khartoum Street that serve the entire neighbourhood.

The main mosque of this sub-community is Taibah Mosque located in front of a park. It has a separate prayer area for ladies and is where Eid prayers are usually observed. Other mosques in Al Mizhar 2 are dotted at convenient intervals between the blocks. These include Sheikha Latifa Mosque, Abdulrahman Bin Auf Mosque and Mohamed Bin Kadfoor Al Mheiri Mosque.

Convenient for Christian expatriates, the most-visited churches in Dubai are located at a practical distance of 20 minutes. These churches near Al Mizhar 2 include St. Mary’s Catholic Church, New Covenant Church, The Dubai City Church and King’s Revival Church International Dubai on Oud Metha Road.

There is also a diversity of temples near Al Mizhar 2. For instance, Derasar, a temple catering to the Jain community is in Bur Dubai and a Buddist temple called Sri Lankaramaya is in Jumeirah. A golden temple called Gurudwara Guru Nanak Darbar for the Sikh community is approximately 28 minutes away. The Hindu temples, Shiva and Krishna Mandir, are at a distance of 20 minutes.

Options for preschoolers include:

• Creative Nest Nursery
• Crystal Valley Nursery
• British Orchard Nursery

School-going children can be sent to:

• GEMS Royal Dubai School
• Mirdif American School
• Al Nokhbah Boys Model School For Basic Education

A number of institutes are located around the area but Al Nokhbah Boys Model School for Basic Education is an only school in Al Mizhar 2. There are many popular international schools near the area such as GEMS Founders School Al Mizhar, GEMS Royal Dubai School, Mirdif American School, North American International School and Greenwood International School. Schools that follow the British curriculum include GEMS Founders School Al Mizhar and GEMS Royal Dubai School. The former provides education to students from FS-1 to Year 6, while the latter caters to FS-1 to Year 8.

Nursery options are limited in the neighbourhood but there are many top-rated nurseries in Mirdif hardly on a ten-minute drive away. Offering flexible timings, these include Emirates British Nursery, British Orchard Nursery and Super Kids Nursery. The nearest option, however, is Creative Nest Nursery that is a part of Al Mizhar 2 and Crystal Valley Nursery that lies in the neighbouring sub-community.

There are two clinics near Al Mizhar 2, namely Dental Club Clinic and Blue Velvet Medical Centre, that are easily accessible across Khartoum Street. While the former deals with every dental issue, Blue Velvet Medical Centre focuses on cosmetic and medical dermatology.

Also located near Khartoum Street, Al Mizhar Health Centre is a state-of-the-art government hospital that caters to the entire community and the bordering outskirts neighbourhoods. Other leading hospitals near Al Mizhar 2 include Aster Hospital, Thumbay Hospital Dubai and Medcare Speciality Centre Mirdiff Uptown. Residents who need to buy medical prescriptions can go to either Aster Pharmacy or BinSina Pharmacy on Khartoum Street.

These are the nearby areas to the sub-community:

• Al Khawaneej 
• Al Qusais
• Al Warqaa

Al Khawaneej is a farming community that plays a key role in the agricultural sector of the nation as it is home to several farms, nurseries and stables. It is the next-door eastern neighbour. A few minutes drive towards the south will bring you to the rapidly developing Al Warqaa community. It houses the massive Dubai Safari Park while featuring two-storey villas and mid-rise apartments distributed between four of its sub-communities.

Residents can get their shopping fix at one of these malls near Al Mizhar 2:

• Al Mizhar Mall
• Arabian Centre
• City Centre Mirdif

Al Mizhar Mall is a small community mall that includes amenities like a bank, pharmacy, supermarket, restaurants as well as other retail stores dealing in fashion, jewellery, perfumes and household appliances. For a more comprehensive retail experience, residents can explore the shops in City Centre Mirdif that offer an eclectic variety of brands. From fashion, cosmetics and accessories to homeware and baby essentials, this mall has a lot to offer. A few brands include:

• Sephora
• Crate & Barrel 
• Hamleys

A one-stop-shop for an exceptional selection of makeup and skincare products, Sephora is a top beauty brand that many ladies across the world rave about. If you are looking to give your home an uplift then Crate & Barrel will provide you with the best options for home décor and accessories. Hamleys is a world-famous toy store that is every child’s dream come true.

There is a confectionery shop as well as plenty of cafeterias within this sub-area. Diners who are looking for family restaurants near Al Mizhar 2 can choose from:

• Gazebo Restaurant
• Oregano Restaurants Mirdif
• BBQ Kabab

Gazebo is popular for several sub-continental favourites, such as butter chicken, chicken tikka, galawati kabab, vegetable biryani, etc. Oregano is an Italian restaurant where diners are offered a variety of lasagna, ravioli, gnocchi, risotto, pasta and pizza. BBQ Kabab brings the flavours of Afghanistan and Pakistan such as lamb chops, chelo kababs, kabuli pulao, mutton qorma, etc.

On an eight-minute drive away, there is the trending Last Exit Al Khawaneej by Meraas that features a myriad of food trucks. Coffee or tea connoisseurs can indulge in all-day breakfast or hi-tea refreshments at:

• Treatery
• Glitch Café
• Schokolade House

Featuring light grey interiors and turquoise accents, Treatery offers a range of Turkish breakfast like shakshuka and toasted halloumi as well as croissants, crepes and desserts. Their signature drinks include Pistachio milkshake, chocolate peanut milkshake, iced saffron, etc.

Located at a distance of nearly 20 kilometres, Al Mamzar Beach is one of the family-friendly beaches near Al Mizhar 2 and home to a 106-hectare beach park. There is a multitude of activities to try at Al Mamzar Beach Park ranging from thrilling watersports like snorkelling and jet-skiing to something as relaxing as enjoying a beach picnic.

The northern region offers a few unique leisure destinations that are near Al Mizhar 2 We have shortlisted these tourist attractions:

• Aventura Parks
• Quranic Park Dubai
• Dubai Safari Park

Located to the south across Al Khawaneej Street (D89), Mushrif Park is the largest and oldest public park in the region. It is also home to Aventura Parks that is a one-of-its-kind adventure theme park. It boasts a zip line course that lets adventure-seekers glide along the ropes between the treetops.

The Quranic Park Dubai is a new cultural attraction that is spread across 60 hectares in Al Khawaneej, accessible in just five minutes. A drive down Academic City Street (D54) leads you to a 119-hectare zoo called Dubai Safari Park. A visit to Safari Park Dubai once in a while is a must for families who look forward to an engaging wildlife experience.

Residents have access to many recreational facilities in Al Mizhar Second Park, such as:

• Football ground
• Volleyball court
• Play area for kids

Individuals who are into sports activities can have outdoor fun with their friends either playing football, volleyball or tennis. The park is landscaped with date palm trees, shrubs and ornamental flowers and features additional facilities such as a 465-metre jogging track and playground for children. Fitness enthusiasts can stay active at nearby gyms such as Gold’s Gym in Etihad Mall and Rise Fitness Boutique on Al Khawaneej Street.

Ladies can visit the following salons and spas:

• Grand Flora Salon
• Bedashing Beauty Lounge
• Maven Spa

Based in the Aswaaq complex, Grand Flora pampers women of all ages with a comprehensive range of beauty services. Some of these services include facial, hair extensions, nail care, lash and brow treatments as well as waxing, henna and makeup services. There is also a salon for children called Kiddy Couture and a number of grooming facilities for men such as AFG Gents Salon, Urban Look Gents Salon and New Look Gents Salon, all on a short-drive away.

Al Mizhar 2 is an ideal community for families looking to settle in large houses. Those who are content with smaller living space can check out apartments in the nearby areas such as Mirdif, Muhaisnah and Al Warqaa.

• Mirdif lies to the south across Al Khawaneej Street
• Dubai International Airport is accessible in 13 minutes
• The Sharjah-Dubai border lies to the north
• Dubai Festival City lies to the south-west on a 16-minute drive away