Al Qusais Industrial Area, Al Qusais

Al Qusais Industrial Area is a part of the oldest district of Dubai – Al Qusais set on the northern side of the parent community. It shares the border with the Sharjah Industrial Area, Muhaisnah and Al Nahda. Besides a range of commercial properties, the neighbourhood offers affordable accommodation options for working professionals. It has direct access to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, making the commute to neighbouring areas convenient for commercial goods.

• A mixed-use community of Al Qusais
• Set close to the Dubai-Sharjah border
• Properties include apartments, offices and shops
• A part of one of the popular areas for renting warehouses in Dubai
• Easy access to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311)

Al Qusais Industrial Area is a cluster of five sub-communities featuring a mix of residential and commercial properties. It is an ideal community for living at a reasonable cost. There are plenty of communal facilities accessible with ease, such as supermarkets, banks and parks. Another community feature is the well-equipped public transportation system making commuting easy to nearby areas. Al Qusais Industrial Area is preferred by expats and working professionals looking for affordable accommodation options.

Properties in Al Qusais Industrial Area include a mix of residential and commercial. There are low to mid-rise apartment buildings offering studios and 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments. Most flats come with an attached bathroom in the bedroom, a fitted kitchen and a powder room. The larger units also have an expansive living area and a balcony. Other features include a shared parking facility, high-speed elevators and 24-hour security and concierge services.

Commercial properties in Al Qusais Industrial Area include offices, warehouses, shops, labour camps and factories. Offices in the district come with an option of furnished, semi-furnished and fitted. These workplaces are equipped with modern amenities such as elevators, CCTV surveillance and a firefighting system. Warehouses in the community spread over 1,500 sq. ft. to 47,000 sq. ft., equipped with a range of facilities. These include an office, powder rooms, parking and loading areas, firefighting systems and a pantry.

Al Qusais Industrial Area Dubai is split into five zones, each possessing a unique set of features. The mixed-use development – Al Qusais Industrial Area 1 is on the top of the list home to the popular shopping destination – Bin Shabib Mall. It is set on the western side of Al Nahda, next to Damascus Street. The annual rent for apartments in Al Qusais Industrial Area 1 starts from AED 26k, while warehouses can be leased for a year from AED 84k to AED 528k.

Al Qusais Industrial Area 2 is another sub-community featuring apartments, offices, labour camps and warehouses. Beirut Street runs along with the community providing hassle-free commutes to residents. Al Qusais Industrial Area 3 and Al Qusais Industrial 4 are situated on the northern side, while Al Qusais Industrial Area 5 is on the northeastern side, offering a mix of residential and commercial properties.

There are several companies in Al Qusais Industrial Area, ranging from fire safety companies to fit-out and steel companies. A few of them are:

• Abbas Steel Tank Factory LLC
• Aujan Interiors LLC
• Planet Green
• Wahath Al Madina
• Alwan Printing Press Dubai

Abbas Steel Tank Factory LLC is one of the best steel production companies in Dubai, operating for more than three decades. Listed among the car spare parts companies in Dubai, Wahath Al Madina offers spare parts to famous brands like Nissan and Toyota. Alwan Printing Press is a leading printing company in Dubai, while MAF Fire Safety & Security is a well-developed fire and safety company in Dubai known for providing services to residential and commercial clients.

Ecyclex and Planet Green are two renowned e-waste recycling companies in Dubai located in the commercial district. The leading fit-out service in Dubai – Aujan Interiors LLC is also situated in Al Qusais Industrial Area.

Besides companies, the neighbourhood is home to several car workshops and driving institutes. These include Gargash Auto and Sunshine Auto Repairing Workshop. These car repairing workshops in Dubai are situated in Al Qusais Industrial Area 1 and Al Qusais Industrial Area 4, respectively. The two main motor driving centres – Galadari Motor Driving Centre and Emirates Driving Institute are located in the commercial district.

There are ample parking spaces in Al Qusais Industrial Area for commercial and residential properties. Most apartment buildings come with a dedicated car parking facility for tenants and their frequent visitors, while offices and shops also have a parking facility. Moreover, warehouses have ample parking spaces facilitating trucks transporting equipment to and from the facility.

Residents and workers can commute using the Dubai bus with ease as there are plenty of bus stations in the community. Bus C26, 13B, X28 and F21 have routes that pass from the neighbourhood. Those looking for metro service can drive for around 10-minutes to reach Al Qusais Metro Station and Etisalat Metro Station.

Those with private conveyance can benefit from the well-developed street network connecting the neighbourhood with major roads of the emirate. Haleb Street, Damascus Street, Beirut Street and 204th Street run within the community providing an easy commute. Towards the east lie Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, while Al Ittihad Street is to the western side connecting to the neighbourhood via Al Nahda Street.

There are plenty of local grocery stores and supermarkets in Al Qusais Industrial Area dotted around the area. These include Fresh Cart Supermarket, Al Manara Supermarket, Green & Fresh Supermarket and Supreme Fresh Supermarket. An outlet of one of the best supermarkets in Dubai, West Zone Fresh Supermarket, is also located in the district. Other options include Crispo Supermarket and Sunrise Supermarket.

Mosques in Al Qusais Industrial Area are spread around the area facilitating Muslims in the community. Abu Bakr Al Siddique Mosque, Al Badi Mosque and Al Rahman Mosque are a few of them.

The mixed-use development is home to The Church of Pentecost Dubai, where churchgoers can worship. Other churches near the community are International Baptist Church and Winners Chapel International Dubai. Hindu fellows will have to drive for around half an hour to reach Bur Dubai temples via Al Ittihad Road.

Although it is a commercial district, parents with school-going children will find plenty of educational institutes close to the community. The Sheffield Private School is the nearest one offering the EYFS programme and UK curriculum. In a short drive of 8-minutes lie MSB Private School following the British National Curriculum for Kindergarten to Year 11 students. Other schools near Al Qusais Industrial Area include Philadelphia Private School and Russian International School Dubai.

Emirates College for Management & Information Technology (ECMIT) is a private higher education institute offering graduate and undergraduate programs. The university is a 9-minute drive from the district. Other universities nearby are Al Falah University and Al Dar University College.

Aster Hospital Al Qusais is a 150-bed multi-speciality hospital adjacent to Beirut Street in Al Qusais Industrial 2. One of the best hospitals in Dubai has six operation theatres, critical care and a daycare unit with 10 beds and 9 NICU beds. The hospital also has a 24-hour emergency care facility and a pharmacy. Other clinics in Al Qusais Industrial Area include Al Qusais Star Polyclinic, Mediclinic Al Qusais and Dr Sai Ganesh Medical Centre.

Al Qusais Industrial Area shares a border with Muhaisnah from the eastern side, while Al Nahda Dubai lies to the western side of the community. Towards the south lie Al Qusais Residential Area, featuring apartments and villas in different layouts. Other nearby areas include Al Twar and Industrial Area Sharjah.

The commercial district is home to Bin Shabib Mall, featuring several retail outlets and dining options. In a short drive of 9-minutes lie Madina Mall in the neighbouring community. It spread across two levels with shops of famous fashion brands such as Splash, Mulberries, The Body Shop and Giordano. Other facilities of the mall include an outlet of Carrefour Hypermarket, 700 parking spaces, a range of F&B outlets and entertainment facilities. Residents can also visit The Dubai Mall within a 20-minute drive and Al Mulla Plaza within a 15-minute drive.

There is a bunch of restaurants in and around Al Qusais Industrial Area offering a variety of mouth-watering dishes. The popular ones are:

• Castana Café
• Cook Book Restaurant
• Al Nahda Café
• Hajiyar Bucket Biryani
• Kayal Star Restaurant
• Al Kabab Al-Afghani Restaurant

Residents can drive for around 15 to 20-minutes to enjoy the finest fresh seafood dishes. Some renowned seafood restaurants in Dubai lie close to the community, such as Dampa Seafood Grill, Seafood Market and Peppercrab.

Those who love to spend time on the beach can head to Al Mamzar Beach in a 12-minute drive via D95. It is one of the best beaches in Dubai, located on the edge of the Sharjah-Dubai border. Al Khan Beach and Jumeirah Beach are other beaches near Al Qusais Industrial Area.

Deira Gold Souk is one of the largest gold markets in the world, with about 300 shops offering stunning pieces of jewellery made with gold and gemstones. Popular jewellery shops in the souk are Joyalukkas, Malabar Gold and Diamond and Bafleh Jewellery. It will take a 24-minute drive to visit the gold souk.

Those interested in spending a day out with the family can head to Al Mamzar Beach Park in a 20-minute drive. There are plenty of activities available in the park such as swimming, skating and watersports activities. Other leisure spots near the community are Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum Stadium and Naif Museum.

Al Qusais Pond Park and Al Nahda Pond Park are two of the best parks in Dubai located near the neighbourhood. Residents can easily reach any of these in less than a 10-minute drive.

Apart from that, the community is home to several sports academies and health clubs promoting a healthy lifestyle among residents. Play to Fit Sports Academy has exclusive badminton courts where adults and children can try their hands at the game. The academy also offers individual and group training under the supervision of certified coaches. Other academies in the area include Badminton Sports Academy and Universal Martial Arts Academy.

Body & Soul Health Club on Damascus Street offers a range of fitness facilities such as aerobics, aqua Zumba, aerobic studio and steam and sauna rooms. Other salons and spas in Al Qusais Industrial Area include Silver Eagle Gents Salon and Regina Beauty Lounge.

The nearby shopping malls such as Madina Mall and Sahara Centre Sharjah host several events.

Al Qusais Industrial Area is an ideal community for those looking for affordable accommodation options. However, a large portion of the neighbourhood is dedicated to commercial activities, making it always busy and noisier. Families looking for a quieter place can rent apartments in Al Qusais Residential Area.

Al Qusais Industrial Area is a mixed-use development positioned on the northeastern side of Dubai, close to the Sharjah-Dubai border.

• Dubai International Airport is accessible within a 9-minute drive
• A 13-minute drive to Sahara Centre Sharjah
• Deira and Bur Dubai are a 20-minute drive
• It will take a 20-minute drive to reach the emirate of Sharjah