AL SOUK AL KABEER, BUR DUBAI

Al Souk Al Kabeer is a lively locality in Bur Dubai. It is home to modern art al fresco restaurants, galleries, tea shops and malls. It is situated towards the end of the Dubai Creek and offers gorgeous views. Some popular spots in the area include Grand Bur Dubai Masjid, Meena Bazar and Al Fahidi Souk. The community is located near AL Mankhool and Al Hamriya.

Considered to be one of the oldest and most populated areas, Al Souk Al Kabeer has the most historic monuments and buildings in Dubai where visitors can catch a glimpse of how Dubai used to be. It is sandwiched between Al Satwa Road, Khalid Bin Al Waleed Road and Al Ghubaiba Road. Most of the residential area is situated on Al Mankhool road. The best thing about the area is that it covers every type of interest, from fast food restaurants to shopping centres.

• Located along Dubai Creek
• Studios, 1 and 2-bed flats on offer
• Close to Central Dubai
• Commercial properties include offices, shops and warehouses
• Near Marsa Al Seef, a popular leisure destination

Al Souk Al Kabeer Bur Dubai is a semi-residential and semi-commercial area with shopping malls, parks, gyms, mosques, grocery stores and historical sites. As it is located at the tip of the Dubai Creek, residents can enjoy a walk along the creek. Moreover, it is always bustling with life.

The community of Al Souk Al Kabeer Bur Dubai consists of apartments, offices, shops and warehouses. There are many budget apartments in the area including studios, 1-beds and 2-bed units. Since there are countless options to choose from, you will be able to find an apartment that comes with a swimming pool, well-equipped gym, balcony, fitted kitchen and recreational space.

The average covered area of a studio is 350 sq. ft. Whereas, some units may span around 500 sq. ft. A 1-bedroom apartment with 900 sq. ft. of covered space generally features a master bedroom with en-suite bathroom. Likewise, spanning 1,100 sq. ft., 2-bed flats are ideal if you’re looking for a more generously spaced out residential apartment. Interested tenants can check out Meena Bazaar and Al Souk Al Kabeer Street.

The community of Al Souk Al Kabeer offers residential complexes where one can rent an apartment. If you’re searching for a variety of studios, consider checking out rental apartments on Al Souk Al Kabeer Street.

Here is a breakdown of annual rental prices in Al Souk Al Kabeer:

• To rent studios in Al Souk Al Kabeer, you would require a minimum of AED 18k a year
• For more space, you should consider renting 1-bed apartment in Al Souk Al Kabeer for at least AED 28k
• If you want to rent 2-bedroom flats in Al Souk Al Kabeer, prepare to spend around AED 40k

In addition to the above, you need to check apartments for rent in Bur Dubai for more options.

Those looking for office space can rent an office in Al Souk Al Kabeer for at least AED 21k a year. The unit will provide 250 sq. ft. worth of space. Most of the offices are available at Al Souk Al Kabeer Street, Al Rifaa Plaza and IT Center Building. They are fully equipped with high-speed WiFi, a common P.O. Box and PABX systems. You should also expect 24/7 access to the commercial premises. There are more offices for rent in Bur Dubai at old commercial hubs, Al Mankhool and Oud Metha.

Besides, you can rent a shop in Al Souk Al Kabeer if you want to open a retail outlet, restaurant or café. For a better analysis, consider comparing prices with other shops for rent in Bur Dubai. In case you require a warehouse for rent in Al Souk Al Kabeer, you will need to shell out AED 120k per annum.

Whether you buy an apartment in Al Souk Al Kabeer or rent one, it would offer dedicated parking space. Hence, you should be able to safely park at least one vehicle.

Public transportation in Al Souk Al Kabeer is excellent and residents have plenty of options to choose from. They can take a bus from Marsa Dubai, Jumeirah Beach Residence Station 1 or the metro from BurJuman. Therefore, they get to take advantage of public transportation in Dubai.

The community of Al Souk Al Kabeer is home to some of the most popular spots in Dubai. Hence, it is visited by both residents and tourists alike. It is home to a number of hotels such as:

• Astoria Hotel
• Time Place Hotel
• Grand Nova Hotel
• Admiral Plaza Hotel Dubai
• Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa

From Astoria Hotel to Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa, each of the above hotels is equipped with Wi-Fi, swimming pool, air-conditioned rooms, TVs and offers spectacular views. The hotels also provide dining options and a gym where you can workout.

There are various supermarkets located within the community such as:

• Al Madina Supermarket
• Bur Dubai Souk Market
• Noor Talal Supermarket

From Al Madina Supermarket to Noor Talal Supermarket, residents of the neighbourhood can shop at any of the above grocery stores as these are all within walking distance.

6 minutes from Bur Dubai Abra Station, Bur Dubai Souk is a waterfront traditional market. It has a variety of retail shops for clothing, food, snacks, spices, decorative items and Turkish lamps etc.

One of the best things about living in Bur Dubai is that it has a multicultural population. It is home to the Grand Bur Dubai Masjid (also known as the Grand Mosque Dubai) where Muslim worshippers can offer prayers and non-Muslim visitors can take a tour of the minaret.

Residents of the community are also near many other community mosques such as:

• Ali Ibn Abi Talib Mosque
• Al Farooq Mosque
• Hussaini Zehra S.A. Shia Mosque

Each of the above mosques is within walking distance.

Hindu residents are within walking distance to the temples in Bur Dubai. Popular temples they can visit include Shree Krishna Haveli, Shiridi Sai Baba Mandir and Shiva Temple.

Moreover, residents of Al Souk Al Kabeer are near many churches in Dubai. The closest church that they can visit is St. Mary’s Catholic Church as it only takes 12 minutes to reach. Other churches include Maranatha Full Gospel Church which takes 13 minutes to reach and New Life Fellowship Dubai which takes 13 minutes to reach.

Al Souk Al Kabeer is a residential community near a number of educational institutions. The following nurseries are popular choice among Bur Dubai residents:

• Tappy Toes Nursery
• Little Diamond Nursery
• Ambassador Kindergarten
• Chubby Cheeks Nursery

The following are excellent schools for children to study in:

• The Indian High School is 17 minutes away
• New Academy School is 10 minutes away

Another notable that residents of Al Souk Al Kabeer can send their kids is the Indian High School. It is located in Oud Metha. Known for being established in 1961, it has an affiliation with the CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) in New Delhi. It has multiple campuses in different parts of the city. The Oudh Metha branch of the school educates Grade 5 to Grade 12 students.

New Academy offers an American curriculum-based education and is located near the New Gold Souq Building at Al Raffa. The school is also accredited with the NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges) along with many other American boards.

Moreover, if you want to pursue higher education, you can consider Al Wasl University at an 11-minute drive and Muhammad Bin Rashid University of Medicine located 16 minutes away.

If there is a medical emergency, one can visit the following clinics and hospitals near Al Souk Al Kabeer Dubai:

• Aster Hospital is 7 minutes away
• Al Mankhool Health Center is 11 minutes away
• Harley International Medical Clinic is 11 minutes away

Aster Hospital and Al Mankhool Health Center are located within Al Mankhool. Aster Hospital is known as one of the best hospitals in Dubai. Thus, one can drive to any of these two medical centres to receive immediate medical care. In addition to these, Harley International Medical Clinic is also located in Bur Dubai.

As Al Souk Al Kabeer is located in Bur Dubai, residents are near the following localities:

• Al Fahidi
• Al Shindagha
• Al Mankhool
• Al Raffa Residence

In addition to the above, the neighbourhood is near Al Jafilliya and Dubai Maritime City which is the first international centre that focuses on the development of maritime and trade industry in the region.

As the name itself suggests, Al Souk Al Kabeer is a place where you’d always find streets filled with traditional shops, souks and vendors. The area is partially commercial and has textile markets, electronic market, perfume stores and wholesale shops.

Meena Bazaar

One such traditional markets, Meena Bazaar is a popular choice among the residents of Bur Dubai and neighbouring old Dubai communities. Offering a wide variety of shops from ceramics and home décor to Indian spice stores and street food stands, this market has everything to offer to tourists and residents alike. It is also home to one of the popular gold shops in Dubai, Malabar Gold and Diamonds.

Residents can also visit the following shopping malls near Al Souk Al Kabeer Dubai:

• Al Khaleej Center is 6 minutes away
• Burjuman Centre is 8 minutes away
• Wafi Mall is 14 minutes away

Al Khaleej Center is the nearest shopping complex. It is known for offering discounts and a variety of retail shops. Another great shopping mall that one can visit is Burjuman Mall. It is located on Khalid Bin Waleed Road and considered among the top 10 malls in Dubai. The mall houses high-end fashion brands like Aldo, Calvin Klein, H&M, Levi’s and Inglot. There are activities in Burjuman Mall for everyone.

Lastly, Wafi Mall is also frequented by residents. It is a one-of-a-kind mall due to its unique Egyptian theme. The mall is famous for its sound and light shows along with gorgeous sphinx statues.

Foodies will find Al Souk Al Kabeer to be the perfect place to call home as it has many restaurants such as:

• Imperial Dragon is 6 minutes away
• Elia is 7 minutes away
• Gypsy Chinese Restaurant UAE is 8 minutes away
• Swagath Restaurant is 10 minutes away

Imperial Dragon is one of the best Chinese restaurants in Dubai with popular signature dishes on the menu like momos and manchow soup. Whereas, Swagath Restaurant caters to vegetarian foodies. One can also head to Burjuman Mall to find a wider variety.

Al Souk Al Kabeer is located right next to the stunning coastline of Dubai. They get to enjoy views of the Arabian Sea. A popular beach that residents can drive to have a great time is La Mer Beach. Another beautiful beach where one can hang out is Jumeirah Public Beach. It has plenty to offer including cafes, watersports and the opportunity to take in the sun.

Leisure is cherished by residents of Al Souk Al Kabeer. They can visit the following leisure spots for the best time:

• Dubai Creek
• Zabeel Palace
• Dubai Museum

Dubai Creek is within walking distance from the neighbourhood. It is the perfect place to walk and relax. Besides, abra rides at Dubai Creek is a popular leisure activity. The Bur Dubai Abra Station is one of the most picturesque spots in the historical region, from where visitors can take a 10-minute boat ride to the Gold Souk passing through many art galleries.

Located to the south is Dubai Museum. Considered to be one of the best museums in Dubai, it showcases rural and urban life in the UAE. Anyone who visits the museum will marvel at the timeline of UAE’s development.

Lastly, Zabeel Palace is a historical landmark and an awesome spot to enjoy free time. It has beautiful palm-fringed gardens that are inhabited by peacocks.

Anyone who is interested in fitness head to the following gyms to workout:

• Fitness Extreme Main
• Ichiban Fitness Club
• First Burjman Center
• Time 2 Body Fitness Studio

The above gyms are within close proximity to the community and provide the latest workout equipment. Besides this, Zabeel Park and Dubai Creek allow one to engage in sports and outdoor activities. As there are many things to do in Zabeel Park, it is a must-visit.

There are notable salons and spas near Al Souk Al Kabeer that one can visit such as:

• Beautiful Times Salon and Spa
• Soul Senses Spa and Wellness
• Moksha Ladies and Gents Spa

Soul Senses Spa and Wellness is visited by residents as it is one of the best European spas in Dubai. It offers a variety of treatments including Swedish massages which detoxifies the body and boosts blood flow.

Residents of Al Souk Al Kabeer can participate in various events. Many activities are organised for entire families as well as singles. Besides this, you can enrol at a workshop or development centre within the community to meet new people and make friends.

To learn more about the latest events in the community, one should join the Bur Dubai and Bur Dubai Exhibitions Facebook groups. You can also join the Al Souk Al Kabeer, Dubai group to connect with other residents.

Al Souk Al Kabeer is one of the most populous communities within Bur Dubai. It provides an affordable lifestyle. Living in this neighbourhood would allow one to learn more about historic Dubai. As it is located near the centre, convenience is a guaranteed. There are also many shopping malls nearby. However, the locality can seem congested during rush hours. Otherwise, it has everything that one could need in a community.

• Dubai Creek is within walking distance
• Deira is 18 minutes away
• Dubai International Airport is 19 minutes away
• Downtown Dubai is 26 minutes away