Rola Road, Bur Dubai

Rola Road, also known as Al Rolla Road and Rola Street, is a 1km long road in Al Raffa, Bur Dubai. It is dotted with apartment buildings, shopping centres, high-end hotels, and dining options. The street has direct access to Al Mankhool Road, which connects it with Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) in a short drive.

• One of the major roads in Bur Dubai
• A sought-after neighbourhood for affordable accommodation options
• Offers apartments in different layouts
• Also known as Al Rolla Road, Al Rolla Street and Rolla Street

Al Rolla Road Bur Dubai area is relatively a small neighbourhood in one of the oldest districts of Bur Dubai. The self-contained community offers easy connectivity to key areas as well as communal facilities.

Properties on Rolla Road Bur Dubai include apartments mainly available in 1 to 3-bedroom layouts. The mid to high-rise apartment buildings on the road come with retail spaces and a dedicated parking facility on the ground floor. The coverage area of these flats ranges between 450 sq. ft. and 2,800 sq. ft., featuring a living area, fitted kitchen and bedrooms with attached bathrooms.

The price range of rental apartments on Rolla Road Bur Dubai is as follows:

• The annual rent for 1-bedroom apartments on Al Rolla Road Bur Dubai is AED 40k
• Rent for 2-bedroom apartments on Al Rolla Road Bur Dubai is AED 55k, whereas 3-bedroom rental apartments on Al Rolla Road Bur Dubai can be leased at AED 95k per year

Those looking for other options can look at Bur Dubai apartments for rent.

Some of the hotels on Rolla Road Bur Dubai are:

• J5 Hotels Bur Dubai
• Raintree Rolla Hotel
• Rolla Residence Hotel Apartment
• Jacob’s Garden Hotel
• Savoy Central Hotel Apartments

J5 Hotels Bur Dubai is a 4-star hotel featuring various rooms and suites and dining options. There are several banquet halls for large gatherings or corporate events in the hotel. It is also listed among the top hotels in Bur Dubai, previously known as Imperial Suites Hotel.

Another hotel on the road is Raintree Rolla Hotel featuring an outdoor pool and restaurant. It is located close to Sharaf DG Metro Station and Al Ghubaiba Metro Station. Jacob’s Garden Hotel and Savoy Central Hotel Apartments are other hotels on the road.

Finding parking spaces in the neighbourhood might be a hassle as there are old buildings on the road with limited parking spaces. On the other hand, the commercial buildings have a dedicated facility for visitors.

The means of public transportation near Al Rolla Road Dubai include buses and Dubai metro. Raffa bus station and Al Ghubaiba bus station are accessible in a less than 8-minute drive. Options for metro stations near the community are Sharaf DG Metro Station and Burjuman Metro Station.

Those with private cars can drive using Al Mankhool Road and Al Mina Road, running on the eastern and western sides of the neighbourhood. They can reach Sheikh Zayed Road using Al Mankhool Road in an 8-minute drive.

There are plenty of options available for supermarkets on Al Rolla Road Dubai, offering a variety of daily essentials and household products. These include some of the best supermarkets in Dubai, such as Choithrams, Citi Mart Supermarket, Viva Supermarket and New Al Madina Bur Dubai.

Ibrahim Khaleel Masjid is the only mosque on Al Rolla Road Bur Dubai where residents can offer their prayers. Other facilities in the neighbouring communities include Farooq Masjid, Al Raffa Mosque and New Fatima Mosque.

Within a short drive of 12 to 15-minutes lie some of the best churches in Dubai, such as The Dubai City Church and New Covenant Church Dubai. Those following Hinduism can visit temples in Bur Dubai in a 6 to 8-minute drive.

Parents with toddlers can find reputable nurseries in Bur Dubai within a short drive from the community. British Orchard Nursery and Chubby Cheeks Nursery are a few of them. New Academy School in Al Raffa is the nearest option for school-going children. It offers an American curriculum for Kindergarten to Grade 12 students. It will take a 5-minute drive to reach the school. Ambassador School and Apple International Community School are other schools near Al Rolla Road Al Raffa Dubai.

Residents seeking medical assistance can find plenty of options around the corner of the community. Vida Clinics is a multi-speciality healthcare facility in Al Rais Shopping Centre on Rola Road. It offers services for general medicine, orthopaedics, dermatology and aesthetics. Kaul Clinic on Al Rolla Road Bur Dubai and Oxford Medical Centre are other facilities offering outpatient services for dentistry, gynaecology, general medicine and psychiatry.

Al Rolla Road Bur Dubai is on the northern side of Al Raffa, connecting the neighbourhood with Al Mankhool and Al Karama. Towards the south lie Al Jafiliya and Al Hudaiba, easily accessible via Al Khail Road (D68). Other nearby areas include Al Jaddaf and Al Karama.

Al Rais Shopping Centre on Al Rolla Road Bur Dubai is home to several shopping outlets, supermarkets, healthcare facilities and convenience stores. It is located at the intersection of Al Mankhool Road and Rola Road. In a short drive of 7-minutes lie Central Mall Al Fahidi featuring a good range of men’s, women and children’s clothes, a hypermarket, food kiosks and much more. Other shopping malls near the community are City Centre Shindagha and Al Fahidi Souk.

There are plenty of restaurants on Al Rolla Road Bur Dubai offering a variety of cuisines. Some popular ones are:

• Multifood Restaurant and Cafeteria
• Swadesh Pure Veg
• Bombay Basera
• Star Grill
• Caspian Kabab Restaurant
• White Mug Cafeteria
• Aaraamam Restaurant

Residents can also dine at some of the best restaurants in Bur Dubai within an 8 to 10-minute drive. These include Miss Wang, Al Fanar Seafood Restaurant and Al Ustaad Special Kabab.

La Mer Beach is the nearest picnic spot for families planning a day out at the beach. It is one of the best beaches in Dubai, offering watersports activities, cabanas and other facilities for visitors. It will take a 10-minute drive to reach the leisure spot. Other beaches near Al Rolla Road Bur Dubai are Mercato Beach and Kite Beach.

Rola Road is set close to the city’s historical landmark – Al Fahidi Historical District. It is the oldest heritage site where visitors can experience the traditional Emirati lifestyle before the oil boom in the region. There are ochre-coloured buildings with wind towers in the district along with the Dubai Museum, Alserkal Cultural Foundation and Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding. XVA Art Hotel is another attraction featuring the artwork of regional artists. Residents living on Al Rolla Road Bur Dubai can reach the spot in a 7-minute drive.

Those interested in fun-filled activities can head to Zabeel Park, which is home to the impressive tourist spot The Dubai Frame and the largest glow garden in the world – Dubai Garden Glow. It will take a 10-minute drive to reach these leisure spots.

Zabeel Park is the nearest facility for fitness enthusiasts with jogging and cycling tracks. The park also has a children’s city with slides, obstacle courses and other rides. The cricket ground, Dinosaur Park and boat rides are other things to do in Zabeel Park. Other parks near Al Rolla Road Bur Dubai are Al Mankhool Park and Al Hudaiba Public Park.

Indoor fitness facilities near the community include Al Thani Fitness Centre, FITOX Gym and Fitness Extreme Muscle Factory. All these gyms are located within a 5 to 8-minute drive. Divalicious Ladies Lounge on Al Rolla Road Bur Dubai is one of the best salons in Bur Dubai, offering a range of hair and beauty care treatments. Other beauty parlours around Rolla Road Dubai Ladies Salon and Glitter Girls Beauty Lounge.

Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood hosts several traditional events and festivals all around the year. The notable ones include Sikka Art Fair, National Day Celebration and Heritage Week.

Al Rolla Road Bur Dubai is a lively neighbourhood with communal facilities and leisure spots within easy reach. Those planning to move should keep in mind that it is a part of an old area where residential buildings come with no or limited parking spaces.

• Al Satwa and Zabeel are at a 12-minute drive
• Dubai International Airport is accessible in a 13-minute drive
• It will take a 10-minute drive to Dubai Marine Beach Resort & Spa
• A 16-minute drive to the notable landmark of the city – Burj Khalifa