Al Muteena, Deira

Al Muteena is one of the oldest sub-communities within Deira, Dubai. As per Dubai Statistics Center, the population in Al Muteena crossed 48,000 by the end of 2021. This is a mixed-use area with several business centres, retail shops and government offices. It is sandwiched between the sub-communities of Al Baraha, Naif, Hor Al Anz and Al Muraqqabat. The four streets border the town are Abu Bakr Al Siddique Road (D78), Salah Al Din Street (D80), Al Rasheed Road (D82) and Omar bin Al Khattab Street (D88).

• Just a few kilometres away from Dubai Creek
• One of the westernmost communities in Deira
• Just a few minutes away from the main Sheikh Zayed Road (E11)
• Close to Bur Dubai, which is also home to some major business centres

Residents in this neighbourhood consist of a diverse mix of nationalities that include people from India, Pakistan, Egypt, Yemen, Lebanon and a few other countries.

Popular points of interest include:

• Home to Al Muteena Park 
• Close to Deira Waterfront Market
• Several hotels and retail outlets nearby

This sub-community is an ideal place to live for single individuals as there are several clubs and bars within walking distance.

The residential properties in Al Muteena mainly consist of apartments. The vertical communities in the area feature studios and 1 to 3-bed flats. Studio apartment has a floor space between 300 sq. ft. and 600 sq. ft. and is considered an ideal accommodation for bachelor and foreign students. The 1-bed apartments are available with a maximum space of about 1,000 sq. ft. and often have 2 bathrooms. The 2-bedroom flats in Al Muteena feature a bit spacious and build up over an area of about 1,400 sq. ft. with 2 to 3 bathrooms while the biggest units in Al Muteena consist of 3-bedroom which are built over 1,500 sq. ft.

A few residential plots and buildings are also available for sale, which are good investment options for investors.

The following rental trends apply for flats in Al Muteena:

• The rent for a studio unit in Al Muteena starts at AED 22k per year and goes as high as AED 60k per annum for an upgraded and furnished unit
• An annual payment of at least AED 33k is required to rent a 1-bed flat in Al Muteena
• The rental price for a 2-bed rental flat in Al Muteena starts from AED 45k per annum and goes up to AED 74k for a unit with more floor space
• Renting a 3-bed unit in Al Muteena will be the most costly option among the others and demands at least AED 75k for a year

A wide variety of hotels are available in the area. Avani Deira Dubai is a 5-star hotel, located in the northeastern corner. The hotel features 215 suites and offers a rooftop swimming pool and fitness centre. Crowne Plaza is another 5-star stay facility in Al Muteena. Ramada Deira, Marco Polo Hotel and Grand Excelsior Hotel are all 4-star hotels scattered around the vicinity.

Marco Polo offers an extensive range of rooms with multiple meeting rooms and dining facilities. For more affordable options, one can also look for various 3-star hotels in Al Muteena including City Avenue Hotel, Claridge Hotel, Royal Falcon Hotel, Dubai Palm Hotel and Benta Grand Hotel.

Options for parking spaces in Al Muteena are limited. This sub-community is part of Old Dubai with very old apartment buildings. These buildings don’t have dedicated parking spaces. Therefore, residents will have to park their vehicles on the side streets.

Al Muteena is linked with major roads. This allows residents to easily get on Abu Baker Al Siddique Road (D78), which quickly links up with Sheikh Zayed Road (E11).

Public transportation in Al Muteena includes bus stops and metro stations. Several bus stations are located on Al Mateena Street which passes through the town. Bus stops in Al Muteena include the Muteena Road bus stop, Burj Nahar Mall bus stop and the Islamic Institute bus stop.

Salah Al Din Metro Station is situated along Salah Al Din street (D80), residents can go there for catching the green line metro service. To take up the red line, one has to drive up to Al Rigga subway station which is 10-minutes away.

There are several supermarkets in Al Muteena including Viva supermarket, Al Madina Express supermarket, Al Burj supermarket, Needs and Wants supermarket and J. Mart. Nesto Hypermarket at the ground level of Burj Nahar Mall is one of the most go-to location for house essentials. in The nearest branch of Carrefour is located in Al Muraqqabat called Carrefour Al Ghurair. It takes 5 to 15-minutes to reach the store on foot. Carrefour is one of the most popular supermarkets in Dubai.

There are several mosques in Al Muteena such as Sheikh Abdul Karim Tattan Mosque. Located on Al Rasheed Road (D82), the mosque is large enough to accommodate over 100 worshippers and offers an on-site parking facility. Mosque Burj Al Nahar located opposite Burj Nahar Park is another mosque in the area. Masjid Quba, Salman Farsi Masjid, Hamda Bint Mohammed Mosque Al Hashimi Masjid and Masjid Ahmed Bin Sultan Bin Salim are the other mosques in Al Muteena.

Churches near Al Muteena include Winners Chapel International, which is 12-minutes. Citizens of Heaven Ministries Dubai is about 10-minutes away from the sub-community. Another option, RCCG Unstoppable Generation Youth and Adult Church, can be reached within 10-minutes.

A number of Hindu temples are concentrated in the district Al Fahidi to facilitate the Hindus in Al Muteena. These includes ShrinathJi Temple, Shree Krishna Haveli, Shiva Temple and Shiridi Sai Baba Mandir. Lankaramaya Buddhist Temple Dubai is located at a drive of less than 20-minutes and cater to the religious needs of the Buddhists community.

Nurseries near Al Muteena include:

• Tiny Tots Nursery
• Spectrum Nursery
• Little Learners Early Learning Center

Little Learners Early Learning Center can be reached in 6-minutes. This nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage programme. The aim of this facility is to boost the mental and physical development of children by providing them with a variety of learning opportunities.

Primary and secondary schools near Al Muteena include:

• Amity School
• The Westminster School
• Dubai Scholar Private School

Dubai Scholars Private School is 19-minutes away from Al Muteena. While Amity School is located a little closer at a distance of 18-minutes. The Westminster School is part of the GEMS Education Group and it is 18-minutes away.

Nearby medical facilities include:

• Dubai Hospital 
• Belhoul Speciality Hospital
• NMC Medical Centre – Deira

Hospitals in Al Muteena include Belhoul Speciality Hospital, which can be reached in 9-minutes via car. This facility provides multi-speciality healthcare and advanced tertiary care. This is combined with a holistic approach to lifestyle management. Other hospitals near Al Muteena include Dubai Hospital, 6-minutes away, and NMC Medical Centre, 9-minutes away.

Nearby residential areas include:

• Naif
• Al Baraha
• Hor Al Anz
• Al Muraqqabat

To the north, lies the community of Al Baraha. To the south, residents will find the sub-area of Al Muraqqabat, which is home to the Reef Mall. Heading west, one will come across the sub-district of Naif, which is a mixed-use area with several retail outlets. To the east, there is Hor Al Anz, which is a large mixed-use area.

Nearby malls include:

• Reef Mall
• Burj Nahar Mall
• City Centre Deira

Malls near Al Muteena include Burj Nahar Mall, which is just 4-minutes away. This mall has around 6,360 sq. m. of retail space and a food court featuring several restaurants and casual dining eateries. It also has several cafes and family entertainment centres. Reef Mall is another close by destination that can be reached in 6-minutes. Deira City Centre is the biggest mall in the district and can be reached within 13-minutes away.

Popular stores in City Centre Deira:

• Sephora
• The Bose Store
• Virgin Megastore

Sephora is a fashion brand store that offers footwear and apparel for both casual and formal wear. The Bose Store is the place to be if one is looking to purchase high-end stereo speakers and home theatre systems. Virgin Megastore offers the latest gadgets and electronics.

Restaurants in Al Muteena include:

• Fresh Fish Restaurant
• Chopstix
• Al Mathaq Al Shami Restaurant & Café

Fresh Fish Restaurant is a community favourite that serves delicious seafood. Other restaurants in Al Muteena include Chopstix and Al Mathaq Al Shami Restaurant & Café. Both are located on Al Mateena Street.

Restaurants inside City Centre Deira include:

• Nando’s 
• London Fish and Chips
• Charleys Philly Steaks

Nando’s is a famous South African chain of restaurants known for their super-spicy grilled chicken. London Fish & Chips is the go-to restaurant if one is looking for the authentic fish and chips taste. Charleys Philly Steaks is an American chain of restaurants famous for serving steaks that are prepared right in front of you.

Beaches near Al Muteena include Al Mamzar Beach, which is located at a distance of 11-minutes. There are several interesting activities you can do at Al Mamzar Beach such as organising picnics, having a BBQ, riding the waves on a jet ski and so much more. For those who prefer a less crowded beach, Mamzar Beach is the place to go. Other popular beaches include Jumeirah beach, which is 20-minutes away.

Nearby landmarks include:

• Zabeel Stadium
• Dubai Garden Glow
• Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club

The Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club is 20-minutes away. It has an 18-hole par 71 championship golf course. Another unique aspect of this place is that it has a clubhouse shaped like a sailboat. Zabeel Stadium is 18-minutes away. The stadium is large enough to accommodate around 8,400 people and counted among the best football stadiums in Dubai. Dubai Garden Glow is the nearest landmark at a distance of 17-minutes. This park is situated inside Zabeel Park. It offers spectacular light shows that attract visitors from around the U.A.E.

Residents can stay fit at:

• Naif Park
• Burj Nahar Park
• Al Muteena Park

Parks in Al Muteena include the community’s very own Al Muteena Park. It can be reached in 2-minutes from Central Al Muteena. This park stretches from the east end of the community to the west end. It is ideal for those looking to jog, bike or stroll. Other nearby parks include Naif Park, which is 8-minutes away and Burj Nahar Park, which is much closer at a distance of 4-minutes.

Gulfinn Gym Muteena and Vijo Fitness & Lifestyle are the two gyms in Al Muteena. Other gyms nearby include Gold’s Gym, which is situated inside the Reef Mall. One can reach this gym in 5-minutes. This gym is fully equipped for crossfit, cardio and strength training. Other nearby gyms include Al Mass Fitness and Flex Gym.

Spas in Al Muteena include Bright Pearl Spa, this facility offers services such as a Thai massage, aromatherapy body massage and hot stone massage. Other spas and salons in Al Muteena include Prime Spa Dubai, Dream Angel VIP Spa Massage Center and Beautello Ladies Salon.

Most community events relating to Al Muteena and several other sub-areas of Deira take place in City Centre Deira. Residents should visit this mall to find out about upcoming events taking place in the greater district.

For community updates, one can join Facebook group Salah Al din Al Muteena. Salahudin/ Al muteena diera Room and partition for Rent is another group on Facebook to facilitate the people looking for rental accommodation in Al Muteena.

Residents of Al Muteena can easily commute between Deira and Bur Dubai, as the sub-community is centrally located. Despite the fact that residents will have to put up with a little urban noise and occasional traffic jams, Al Muteena is an ideal place for young professionals looking to settle down in Dubai.

• Dubai International Airport is 18-minutes south
• Downtown Dubai is 25-minutes east
• Dubai Museum is 13-minutes away