Al Qusais 2, Al Qusais

Al Qusais, one of Dubai’s oldest and most culturally diverse areas, is split into two main sub-districts: Al Qusais Residential Area and Al Qusais Industrial Area. The residential area is further divided into three zones: Al Qusais 1, Al Qusais 2 and Al Qusais 3. Many low-rise buildings dominate the residential area, and there are few mid-rise towers.

Al Qusais 2 is bounded by Al Qusais 1, Al Qusais Industrial Area 2, Al Qusais 3 and Al Twar 2. The community features all basic and recreational facilities. One can find hospitals, supermarkets, mosques, schools and restaurants nearby.

• Located in Al Qusais
• A part of Al Qusais Residential Area
• Offer apartments, villas, residential plots, offices, shops and warehouses 
• Proximity to lifestyle amenities
• Home to Al Qusais Police Station

Al Qusais is one of Dubai’s most sought-after residential areas. Life in Al Qusais is comfortable because of the sheer number of amenities.

Popular points of interest in Al Qusais 2 Dubai include:

• Al Qusais Community Park
• Access to bus stops and Al Qusais Metro Station
• Proximity to Al Ittihad Road (E11)

The sub-community occupies a strategic location. It is connected to Sharjah and the rest of Dubai via E11. Also, those relying on Dubai’s public transport system can find bus stops and Al Qusais Metro Station nearby to commute easily. One can expect a comfortable lifestyle as it is close to Al Qusais Community Park, notable schools, supermarkets, mosques and healthcare facilities.

Properties in Al Qusais 2 Dubai include apartments and villas in different configurations. The residential apartments are available as studios, 1, 2 and 3-bedroom units. These flats feature master bedrooms, a built-in wardrobe, en-suite bathrooms, a closed-style kitchen, a balcony and covered parking.

Villas in Al Qusais 2 come in 5 and 6-bedroom layouts. These houses have bedrooms, a huge hall, a maid’s room, a big kitchen, a dining room and car parking.

Commercial properties in Al Qusais 2 Dubai include offices, shops and warehouses. Most offices in the community span 100 sq. ft. to 1,700 sq. ft., while shops cover 1,076 sq. ft. The neighbourhood also features 2,400 sq. ft. to 12,000 sq. ft. warehouses that come with an office room, a guard room, kitchen and bathrooms.

For investment, there are few residential buildings for sale in Al Qusais 2. Expect to pay AED 19M for these properties.

There are few warehouses and mixed-use lands for sale in Al Qusais 2 community.

• Warehouses for sale in Al Qusais 2 are priced at AED 3M
• The selling price for mixed-use land in Al Qusais 2 is AED 8.4M

Al Qusais 2 is a famous residential district and a tourist spot. Some popular hotels are:

• Fortune Plaza Hotel
• TIME Grand Plaza Hotel

Fortune Plaza Hotel is a 3-star hotel located at Al Nahda Street. This affordable hotel in Dubai has a fully equipped gym with personal trainers, an outdoor pool with sun loungers and a comprehensive business centre.

TIME Grand Plaza Hotel is a 4-star hotel located at Damascus Street, Al Qusais. The guest rooms in this hotel have flat screens, Wi-Fi access, minifridges, tea and coffee making facilities. All upgraded rooms have balconies with city views. The suites have sitting areas or separate living rooms. Some quarters offer access to a private lounge serving snacks.

Besides these, there is Hampton by Hilton Dubai Airport at Damascus Street. It is one of the popular Hilton hotels in Dubai that offers a great stay with good value for money. One can also find Dubai Grand Hotel By Fortune, a 4-star accommodation located in the Al Qusais community.

There are plenty of parking spaces in Al Qusais 2 for residents and visitors.

Residential buildings have dedicated parking spaces, and villas in the community have private garages. Visitors can use street parking spaces.

Those who depend on public transportation in Al Qusais 2 can head to Beirut Street to catch the bus from Al Qusais, Qutami Al Suweidi Masjid 1 & 2 bus stops, Al Qusais, Police Station bus stop and Al Qusais, Civil Defence Intersection bus stop.

There are six metro stations of Green Line in proximity to the sub-community, including Al Qusais Metro Station, Dubai Airport Free Zone Metro Station, Al Nahda Metro Station and Etisalat. All these Dubai Metro stations are less than a 10-minute drive away.

Supermarkets in Al Qusais 2 Dubai allow residents to fulfil their day-to-day grocery needs quickly. These include Saeeda Mohd. Abdulla Grocery, Zawya Mart, K Mart, Daily Fresh, Galaxy City Mini Mart, Adnan Ali Grocery, Tudomart Supermarket, Sunrise City Supermarket Al Qusais and White Snow Grocery LLC.

There is an outlet of Lulu Hypermarket for monthly grocery shopping next to Stadium Metro Station, Al Qusais 1. It will take a 10-minute drive to reach the supermarket.

There are several mosques in Al Qusais 2 within walking distance of the buildings. Bin Salmeen Masjid, Masjid Abu Bakr As-Siddiq and Masjid Albur are a 2 to 12-minute walk.

Church of Pentecost Dubai in Al Qusais Industrial Area 1 is the nearest for those living in Al Qusais 2 at a 6-minute drive by car. International Baptist Church in Al Nahda 2 is an 11-minute drive by car.

A 15-minute drive to Oud Metha Road leads to several churches. One of them is St. Mary’s Catholic Church, which is the most visited church and one of Dubai’s best churches. Other churches nearby include Coptic Church, St. Thomas Orthodox Cathedral, Grace Covenant Church Dubai, Holy Trinity Church and more.

Parents can send their toddlers to Circle Time UAE at Al Qusais Main Road, Office # 3, Rozanah Cafe Building.

Other nurseries near Al Qusais 2 Dubai are:

• Deira Montessori Nursery
• Chubby Cheeks Nursery
• British Orchard Nursery

Deira Montessori Nursery is located at 6th Street, Al Twar 2, at a 5-minute drive by car. There’s a branch of Chubby Cheeks Nurseries in Dubai and British Orchard Nurseries in Dubai in the Al Twar 2 community. You can reach these pre-schools at a 6-minute drive by car.

Schools in Al Qusais 2 Dubai include:

• Al Ahliya Girls School
• Al Sadiq Islamic English School

Al Ahliya Girls School is located at 62 11th Street, Al Qusais 2. Al Sadiq Islamic English School is a private school for girls and boys. It is part of Athena Education – one of the fastest-growing educational organisations in the UAE. It offers classes from Kindergarten to Grade 12 based on the National Curriculum for England. It is located on 5th street behind Al Tawar Centre.

Residents can head over to Emirates College for Management & Information Technology for higher education. It is located in Al Nahda 2 at a 9-minute drive by car.

Clinics and Hospitals in Al Qusais 2 include:

• HealthHub Clinic
• Zulekha Medical Centre
• Aster Clinic
• Nasser Clinic
• Dubai Medical University Hospital

HealthHub Clinic is located at Al Nahda Road, while Zulekha Medical Centre is located at 149 Damascus Street. A branch of Aster Clinic is located on the ground floor, Shop no. A 10 & 11, Al Fattan Building, Damascus Street, opposite to Nehal Complex. It is one of the top clinics in Dubai. From general medicine to gynaecology, this specialised clinic offers services in various departments. Naseer Clinic is another medical facility located at 252 Damascus Street, Al Qusais 2.

For specialised treatments, residents can find Dubai Medical University Hospital in Muhaisnah 1 at a 9-minute drive.

The nearby areas include:

• Al Twar
• Al Qusais 1
• Al Qusais 3
• Muhaisnah 3
• Al Qusais Industrial Area 2

Al Twar is a residential community with spacious villas in different layouts. It is divided into three sub-communities and is located towards the south of the area.

The sister sub-communities Al Qusais 1 and Al Qusais 3 are located towards the east and west of Al Qusais 2.

Muhaisnah 3 is a villa-only community offering 3 to 5-bed houses for rent. Al Qusais Industrial Area 2 is a mixed-use development near the Dubai – Sharjah border. The neighbourhood offers affordable residential and several commercial properties, including offices, warehouses and shops. Both sub-communities neighbour Al Qusais 2 from the northern side.

Shopping destinations are located at short intervals. Some notable malls near Al Qusais 2 Dubai are:

• Bin Shabib Mall ( 3 minutes away)
• Al Bustan Center ( 6 minutes away)
• Madina Mall Al Qusais ( 8 minutes away)

Bin Shabib Mall at Baghdad Street in Al Qusais Industrial Area 1 is the nearest. Al Bustan Center boasts an impressive shopping mall packed with many leading brands. It is the ultimate destination in Dubai for shopping, leisure and entertainment.

Madina Mall Al Qusais is home to around 150 stores, a children’s play area, dining options and ample parking spaces. Some popular stores in the mall are Giordano, Max, The Body Shop, Borjan and Swiss Arabian. The shopping mall also has an outlet of Carrefour for visitors looking to buy groceries.

Residents can find many restaurants in Al Qusais 2. Some popular ones are:

• Al Miqat Restaurant
• Haddad Restaurant
• Dhaba Restaurant
• Eagle Restaurant
• Bahr Al Noor Restaurant
• Al Zad Restaurant
• The Charcoal Shack
• Marhaba Mandi Restaurant Al Qusais
• Bangalore Empire Restaurant
• K-Grill
• Tharavad Restaurant

All are located at a short distance and are easily accessible. Foodies can also spot some of the top restaurants in Al Qusais at a 10-minute drive. These include The Charcoal Shack, Levant’ish, Haddad Restaurant, Sangeetha Vegetarian Restaurant Qusais and Papaya Salad Restaurant.

Al Mamzar Beach Park is one of the nearest picnic spots for beachgoers. It is home to five beaches, a kid’s play area, an open amphitheatre and swimming pools. Visitors can also enjoy water sports activities, such as snorkelling and jet skiing. The beach park is easily accessible within a 15-minute drive.

Since the community is close to the Dubai-Sharjah border, residents can also visit Al Khan Beach within a 15-minute drive.

Some leisure places and notable landmarks near the area include:

• Al Qusais Pond Park ( 6 minutes away)
• Al Ahli Horse Riding Club ( 7 minutes away)

Al Qusais Pond Park is located on the edge of Al Qusais 2. The park offers a wide range of facilities to visitors. You can plan a small picnic along with your family in the park or keep up with your workout session on the gym equipment installed in the park. The park also has shaded seating areas, a children’s play area and a 2km long jogging track.

Al Ahli Horse Riding Club is another popular leisure spot situated at Amman Street, Al Qusais, opposite LuLu Center. The equestrian club offers lessons for jumping, horsemanship, bare-backing and dressage for newbies. It is one of the best horse riding places in Dubai.

There is a community park in every sub-community where families can spend evening time with kids. Other parks near Al Qusais 2 are Muhaisnah Park and Al Twar Park.

Indoor fitness options include:

• Al Reem Fitness Center
• Powerzone Fitness Centre
• Just Fit Body Building
• Ahlan Gym Al Qusais
• Go Gym Dubai

All these gyms near Al Qusais 2 are a 2 to 6-minute drive from the community.

Ladies can book massages, facials and nail and hair care treatments at salons near Al Qusais 2. These include:

• B Saigon Beauty Centre
• Blush N Curls Ladies Salon & Spa
• Regina Beauty Lounge

You can reach these salons within a 2 to 9-minute drive by car.

Al Nahda Pond Park, one of the best parks in Dubai, hosts Dubai Flea Market, where you can sell or buy pre-loved items. Those looking for other options can head to Madina Mall, known for hosting traditional events and festivals.

Residents can join the Al Qusais 2 and Al Qusais 2 Dubai groups on Facebook to stay updated with events held in the community.

Al Qusais 2 is an ideal community for those looking for affordable accommodation options. However, there is traffic congestion during peak hours and the long commute to the city’s hotspots. Noise pollution can be another concern for families as it is located close to the industrial zones.

• Bur Dubai is a 13-minute drive away
• A 14-minute drive to Sharjah
• It will take a 12-minute drive to reach City Centre Deira
• Dubai International Airport is a 6-minute drive away