Al Warqaa

Al Warqaa is an emerging and rapidly developing area that represents the expansion of the Dubai real estate market. Featuring newly-constructed residential properties including a mix of villas and apartments, Al Warqaa bags the position as an affordable area for renting properties. Home to a number of notable schools, Warqa Mall, restaurants and a range of other amenities, it has grown into a complete residential suburb. The area is divided into 5 sub-communities from Warqa’a 1 to Al Warqa’a 5 – gaining considerable growth throughout the years, especially in its residential projects. And let’s not forget, Al Warqaa is the proud bearer of Dubai Safari Park, one of the largest safari parks in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) along with three community parks spread across the sub-communities.

Known to be in the outskirts of the city, Al Warqaa is now a popular and well-connected area. And why wouldn’t it be? The famous Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed highway wraps around the master community’s western boundary, while Al Awir Road lies on the southern peripheries of the area. Also, the neighbourhood has gained exposure in the real estate market after the development of the much-hyped International City, in closer proximity to Warqa. The community also shares its northeast border with Dubai Creek, while other well-established communities such as Nad Al Hammar, Midrif and Al Warsan are close by.

• An established residential community on southern outskirts of Dubai
• Features mid-rise residential buildings and luxury villas
• The properties in Al Warqaa are offered for rent and sale
• Communal facilities include shops, eateries, mosques and schools
• Home to reputable schooling options and recreational facilities
• Near Al Warsan, International City and Nad Al Hamar
• Home to Dubai Safari Park and 3 family parks
• Close to Dubai Festival City and Ras Al Khor Industrial Area
• A network of streets for convenient travel of residents around town
• Bound by Al Awir Road and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road
• Offers quick access to Dubai International Airport, in 15 minutes

Named after a popular bird (‘_warqaa_‘ in Arabic) that looks like a dove, Al Warqaa, the master community is divided into five sub-districts numbered from 1 to 5. The Al Warqaa 1, 2, 3 and 4 sub-communities are mainly residential, while Al Warqaa 5 is composed of the different elements that make up Dubai Safari Park.

Al Warqaa is an ever-expanding community that keeps adding more shops and residential projects to the area. While Al Warqaa 1 is completed, the other phases are still under development. These sub-communities are designed keeping the same serene theme of Al Warqaa. The combination of landscaped courtyards, presence of community parks and neatly aligned luxurious villas all make up a perfect family-friendly neighbourhood. Adding to the theme, the community is packed with numerous facilities including various dining and shopping outlets, grocery stores, schools, mosques and clinics within the vicinity.

A community centre located in the heart of the neighbourhood is where most of the amenities are concentrated. Since it is close to Al Awir Road (E44) and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311), Al Warqaa 1 is a popular sub-community. It also has close access to most of the amenities found in Al Warqaa. Al Warqaa 2 and 3 follow closely in terms of popularity. These are the top areas for renting in Al Warqaa featuring a mix of 4 to 5-bed villas and reasonable apartments. Al Warqaa 3 is in the centre of the residential districts providing easy access to the whole community.

Since the construction of Al Warqaa first began, the popularity of residential properties in the area has come a long way. The rental properties in Al Warqaa include apartments and large villas. Whereas, options for property buyers are limited to independent villas.

Apartments in Warqaa are mostly mid-rise buildings arranged in narrow clusters. However, you find the streets to be well-spaced-out so there isn’t a lot of congestion. The streets offer room for more parking in case the underground parking bay runs out of space. Other than private parking, the residential buildings offer onsite maintenance, tight security along with CCTV cameras, central air conditioning and concierge services.

The blue glass exterior of the building adds a classic modern touch to the residential clusters. Some amenities for residents of the building include a kids play area, swimming pool, a guest lobby and high-speed elevators. Upon entering the building you will be welcomed by a gracious foyer that leads to the lobby. Each flat in the building is equipped with en-suite bedrooms, attached closet space and a kitchen fitted with marbled countertops and sufficient cabinets. Overlooking the open skies of the city, the balconies are connected to the living area offering almost the same layout for each unit. The open spaces facilitate residents with better ventilation and in natural sunlight. Al Warqa is a popular option if you’re searching to rent 2-bed apartments in Dubai under AED 75k.

Featuring a wide range of standalone spacious villas, Al Warqaa is now rising in population compared to its early stages. Each villa in the area showcases a unique outlook, featuring traditional architecture fused with modern-day amenities. This distinctive feature appeals to many buyers and investors in the real estate market. The most highlighted features that enhance the façade of these villas are the large, full-length windows covered with tinted glass panels. Moreover, adding to the sophisticated appeal of the exterior, the cemented courtyards embedded with greenery and colourful flowers envelope the houses. Residents of these villas get to style their front outdoor in their signature style, adding a personal touch to the outlook of their homes.

Fenced with trees and shrubs, some villas also feature water fountains surrounded by ornate stones or a personal swimming pool. This feature depends on the size of the villas, which range between a small 1,200 sq. ft. villa to a large 12,000 sq. ft. mansion. Large villas also feature a generous garage that can accommodate a maximum of four vehicles at a time. Whereas, the comparatively smaller villas can accommodate up to two cars. You will find most of the luxurious villas in Al Warqaa 3, but Al Warqaa 2 also has a wide collection of traditional style villas. So if you are fond of living in a luxurious villa that takes your mind off of the daily humdrum of city life, Al Warqaa poses to be an ideal location for that.

Those looking to invest can choose from some villas in the community. There are no apartments up for sale as of now. The properties on offer include 5-bed houses and even larger mansions with up to 7 and 8 rooms. A standard 5-bed villa costs around AED 7M on an average.

Interested investors can buy 5-bedroom villas in Al Warqaa with a potential rental yield of 2.1%

Residents or visitors won’t have to worry about finding a parking space in Al Warqaa because there are ample open spaces that serve the purpose. Villas offer private parking spaces, this depends on the size of your home. One can also choose to rent apartments with parking in Al Warqaa.

Al Warqaa 1 connects with the northern Rebat Street (D83), one of the main highways around the master community. The other highways that are vital transport links include Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) and the southern Al Awir Road/Ras Al Khor Road (E44). There are many bus stops along these roads and inside the master community. Other options for public transportation in Al Warqaa are limited.

Accessible from eachsub-community, the development has supermarkets such as Shaklan, Spinneys, Lulu Hypermarket and Aswaaq Supermarket.

Other supermarkets in the area include Grandiose Supermarket, Star Warqaa Supermarket and Madina Al Warqa Supermarket.

With a travel time of 25 minutes, residents can access a bunch of churches near Al Warqaa in the district of Deira. These include Winners Chapel International Dubai, International Baptist Church, JA1 Church and Apostolic Church.

Automech Gurudwara is a worshipping facility for the Sikh community situated in Nad Al Sheba, very close to the neighbourhood. There is also the Gurudwara Temple and Mahamevnawa Buddhist Temple located in the community, Bur Dubai, around 30 minutes away. Moreover, there are many temples in Bur Dubai such as Shiva Temple, Krishna Temple and more.

A few of the mosques in Al Warqaa include Al Warqaa Grand Mosque, Sheikh Rashid Bin Maktoum Bin Rashid Mosque, Tareeq Al Jannah Mosque and Qubah Masjid.

Families with school-going children living in the area will benefit from the numerous educational facilities located in close proximity. There a number of schools in Al Warqaa which contributes to the neighbourhood’s family-friendly vibe. Future International Nursery and Al Warqaa Kindergarten are a couple of educational facilities in the community that cater to preschoolers.

Those who prefer the Indian curriculum schools in Dubai will also find a few notable options in Al Warqa such as

• GEMS Our Own English High School
• Our Own High School
• Primus Private School

Most of these are concentrated in Warqa 3. The first option on 41st street is a convenient choice for Indian residents in phase 2, 3 and 4. Primus Private School is one of CBSE institutes in the emirate founded in 2009. It is near Lootah Building and easily accessible from all residential sub-communities. The American curriculum schools include:

• Sharjah American International Private School
• International Academic School
• Ignite School
• International School of Arts and Sciences

Within the cluster of many schools in Warqa 3, Ignite School offers the American curriculum aligned with New York State Common Core standards and takes students from KG-1 to Grade 12. There are also a few schools that follow the British syllabus, these include Newlands School and The School of Research Science. Besides, Muslim residents will find one of Dubai’s notable Islamic schools in the vicinity. School of Research Science in Warqa 4 takes students from Foundation Stage 1 to Grade 13 and simultaneously follows the British curriculum.

University options are concentrated in Dubai International Academic City. A few of the options include The British University in Dubai, Heriot-Watt University Dubai and American University in the Emirates. All these options and more are under 15 minutes away.

One of the pros of living in Al Warqa is that the community offers all the basic facilities from education to healthcare at a hand’s length. There are a few clinics in Al Warqaa, such as Fullcare Medical Centre, Aster Clinic and Dr Simin Medical Center. Dedicated to cosmetic treatments, Aster Beauty Clinic is located next to Mass Supermarket. For dental issues, one can visit Dr Vipins Dental Clinic in Al Warqaa 1. Fakeeh University Hospital is the nearest hospital to the community. It is 15 minutes away near Academic City.

Lying south of the neighbourhood across Al Awir, the residential development of International City is a country-themed community in Dubai. Apart from the clusters that represent 10 different nations, this unique development is hailed as one of the most sought-after areas for a lot more reasons. It houses the largest retailer of Chinese products in Dragon Mart. International City also offers authentic and mouth-watering cuisines from different cultures.

Towards the north of Al Warqaa is the vibrant neighbourhood of Mirdif that has four sub-communities, Mirdif Tulip, Uptown Mirdif, Shorooq and Ghoroob distributed across a covered area of 9 sq. km. Al Warqaa 2 directly neighbours Shorooq and Ghoroob communities. It is popular among families from a wide range of nationalities. Mirdif has small clusters of stand-alone villas, residential apartment buildings with courtyards, a fantastic list of educational institutes and a diverse selection of retail and dining options. That’s just not it – the community boasts three parks, Mushrif Park, Mirdif Park and Uptown Mirdif Park.

Al Warqaa is a complete haven for families and singles alike catering to all of the needs of its residents. For shopping sprees, residents have a range of local shops and a full-fledged mall within the area.

Warqa Mall

Situated near Tripoli Street, Al Warqa Mall efficiently fulfils the retail needs of the community. It is divided into two floors and is spread over 35,000 sq. ft., accommodating more than 30 retail outlets. The establishment features a fine selection of top brands in the departments of fashion, cosmetics, garments, accessories and electronics. This mall in Al Warqaa also features a leading hypermarket chain as an anchor store and a food court that is encircled by a diverse selection of eateries.

Besides, residents can head to the second nearest mall from the area, City Centre Mirdif. This massive shopping mall houses hundreds of retail stores, restaurants and entertainment options. One will find VOX Cinemas, amusement park Magic Planet and indoor skydiving experience iFly Dubai in the mall. Other malls near Al Warqaa are available in the neighbouring communities, the most popular one is Dragon Mart, located in International City. Dragon Mart is a large shopping and dining complex, featuring many Chinese exclusive shops.

If you are a fast-food lover and especially crave for a juicy burger every now and then, the numerous burger shops in the neighbourhood will keep you satisfied. Head over to Buns and Cones for their extensive menu that includes chicken and meat sliders, shrimp rolls, hotdogs and the unique ‘fries and shrimp’ cones. If crafted gourmet burgers are your thing then visit Volt Burger. Other popular burger joints are Chelsea Burger and The Burger Shop. A wide range of restaurants in Al Warqa serves any kind of craving.

Those looking to try more than burgers can opt for the fast-food restaurants in Al Warqaa which include McDonald’s, Papa Murphy’s Pizza and Paavo’s Pizza. Otherwise, a few casual dining eateries include Kish Restaurant, Kababi Restaurant and Hatam.

Located 30 minutes west of the area, the sandy white Jumeirah Beach is a beach near Al Warqaa. Named after one of the most prominent residential locations in Dubai, Jumeirah Beach has much to offer. There are waterfront restaurants, exercise equipment and jogging tracks.

You can choose from a wide selection of public and private beaches on Jumeirah Beach Road. Other popular beaches include Kite Beach, La Mer Beach and Al Mamzar beach. These beaches offer some exciting water sport activities that are sure to make your picnic day more memorable. From plans of spending a relaxed evening alone to enjoying a small barbecue picnic at the sandy beaches with your loved ones, Al Mamzar Beach is an ideal destination to visit. You also can indulge in the most thrilling water activities like snorkelling, jet skiing and even roller-skating here.

Al Warsan 5 offers the most exciting weekend activities for kids and adults alike. There’s a lot to explore within and near the area.

Sprawled across an enormous area of 119 hectares (1.2 sq. km.), Safari Park Dubai is an eco-friendly recreational theme park based in the eastern Al Warqaa 5 district. Filled with verdant landscapes of green pastures and serene lakes, the safari consists of five different zones or ‘villages’. These include Safari Village, African Village, Arabian Village, Asian Village, Wadi Village and an additional area called Kids Farm.

The Safari Village welcomes you with recreated jungles of Asia and Africa and lets you get up close with exotic animals such as lions, tigers, cheetahs, deer, zebras, baboons and water buffalos. The Arabian Village features animals such as antelopes, gazelles, oryxes, ostriches that are native to the Middle East. Filled with exotic fauna and flora, African Village is instilled with true elements of the continent’s savannah and rainforest ecosystem. The Asian Village flaunts a variety of birds and reptile species, as well as animals such as Indian tigers, elephants, moon bears, gibbons, and Komodo dragons.

After exploring the above-mentioned safari zones, visitors can relax and unwind at this recreational valley called Wadi Village that has water streams running through it.

Another accessible place of interest is Dubai Crocodile Park. It is a nature and wildlife project established on the northeastern boundary of Al Warqaa 5. It is inhabited by over 3,000 animals. Spanning a total area of 20,000 sq. m., this sanctuary that houses hundreds of crocodiles has been developed in accordance with the wildlife standards set by the international federation. It is currently under construction and will be open to the public soon.

Get up close with thousands of aquatic and aerial wildlife species at the 6.2 sq. km. large wetland reserve of Ras Al Khor, located close to the neighbourhood. During winter, the pink flamingos add charm into this sanctuary while other migratory waterbirds grace the site too.

Providing the community with more natural outlets and parks adding to the beauty of the area, Al Warqaa is home to more greenery and entertainment venues than the Dubai Safari Park. This neighbourhood features three additional community parks – one is located on 7th street in Al Warqaa 2, the other near 41st Street in Al Warqaa 3 and the third is recently built in Al Warqaa 4, named as Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Park. The 5.25 sq. km. Mushrif Park in the neighbouring community of Mirdif is also a favourite leisure spot for families.

The Al Warqaa 3 Park features plenty of outdoor facilities such as jogging and cycling tracks stretched over 3.5 kilometres each, two well-manicured football fields, a basketball court and a tennis court. Al Warqaa Jogging and Cycling Track in Al Warqa Third Park is one of the top cycling trails in Dubai. Embedded with flowers and jewelled with greenery, this park is an ideal place for spending time amidst nature. It is decorated with over 150 palm trees while more than 2000 decorative trees and ornamental shrubs are planted in the ground.

There is a men’s only gym called Fitness Terminal Men’s Gym, it is located in Al Warqaa 1. Along the same lane, there is a gym facility for ladies as well called Fitness Terminal Ladies Branch. When it comes to beauty treatments, the neighbourhood is packed with numerous options. Miss Caramel Beauty Salon, Fereya Beauty Salon, Beauty Room Salon and Spa and Pure Style DXB are just a few of the options.

Al Warqaa comes with great housing scheme, offering a family-friendly neighbourhood combined with all the essential facilities within easy reach. However, there is one setback in the area. Since Al Warqaa is on the outskirts of the city, the area is not well covered by public transportation. Therefore, commuting can get challenging if you don’t own a car. However, you can always hire a cab or use your own vehicle to travel towards central Dubai.

Al Warqaa is one of the non-freehold areas in Dubai. Here, you will find a wide range of properties, exclusive to GCC Nationals and Emiratis. The properties on offer predominantly include luxurious family homes spanning across a large covered area.

The community has evolved gradually. Properties for sale in Al Warqa predominantly include large and luxurious villas ranging from 2-bed to 6-bedroom configurations. One can also find even more luxurious 7-bed and 8-bedroom mansions.

• Situated around 25 kilometres east of Dubai Creek
• Located between Mirdif and International City
• Dubai International Airport is a 14-minute drive, via D83 Rebat Street
• Around 30 minutes from Dubailand, via E311