Centaury, DAMAC Hills 2 (Akoya by DAMAC)

Centaury is located amidst green landscapes in Akoya Oxygen and is developed by DAMAC Properties. It is a residential cluster offering a diverse mix of properties. The project features independent & semi-detached luxury villas and townhouses.

Centaury is located next to Umm Suqeim Expressway and is well connected to the rest of the Emirate.

• A project of DAMAC Properties
• Offers 3-bedroom townhouses & villas for sale
• 413 residential units
• Proximity to AKOYA Oxygen golf course

Centaury represents outdoor living at its best with a wide range of facilities that include:

• Community luxurious spa
• Wellness centre
• Shared swimming pool

Residents can experience a tranquil environment away from the city noise.

Properties in Centaury include 413 residential units, including luxurious villas and townhouses. Villas come in R2-M14 and U-AA types. Most villas in Centaury are only available for sale. This allows investors the opportunity to buy land with a coverage area between 1,750 sq. ft. and 2,444 sq. ft.

• Mainly 3 and 4-bedroom villas available for families

Townhouses in Centaury are U-AB type. These residential units come with modern finishing, en-suite baths, a maid’s room, a swimming pool, parking spaces and round-the-clock security. The prime location of the townhouses gives an unobstructed view of the community.

• The townhouses for sale include 3-bedroom units

Price of the property might fluctuate depending on the features and amenities offered.

The system of public transportation near Centaury is not yet developed. Residents have to use their private cars to commute within the Emirate. Since it’s a gated community, parking spaces in Centaury are made available with each residential unit.

Bus stations near Centaury include Mira Town Centre, The Sustainable City – Main Entrance, Arabian Ranches 2 – Main Entrance, which are 19 minutes away.

The nearest metro station is over 40 minutes away.

Spinneys, Carrefour Market and Geant Express Supermarket – Mudon are some popular supermarkets located nearby. These supermarkets can be reached within 18 to 25 minutes. Other supermarkets near Centaury are more than 30 minutes away. They include Allday Minimart – DOM, Thomsun Supermarket, Skycourt Towers, TimePlus Supermarket Fzco, K P Mart Supermarket, West Zone Fresh Supermarket and Green Belt.

Muslim residents have to travel to neighbouring districts to offer prayers. The closest mosques near Centaury include Al Eman Mosque (24 minutes away), Remraam Mosque (25 minutes away), Sharbatly Mosque (27 minutes away), Sports City Mosque (27 minutes away), Global Village Mosque (28 minutes way) and Al Waha Masjid (29 minutes away.)

Christian residents have to travel to the neighbouring community to attend services. The nearest church from Centaury is Midchem, which is a 27-minute drive from the community. Other churches near Centaury include Emirates Baptist Church (36 minutes away), The Gatekeepers Weekday Warehouse (36 minutes away), City Hill Global Church Dubai (37 minutes away), Fellowship: A Church in Dubai (37 minutes away) and Seventh-Day Adventist Church (39 minutes away).

Hindu temples near Centaury are located a little further away. Renowned Shiva Temple and ShrinathJi Temple are a 51-minute drive from the sub-community. Gurunanak Darbar Sikh Gurudwara in Jebel Ali is 38 minutes away.

There are several educational options near the community.

Some Nurseries near Centaury include:

• Raffles Nursery Arabian Ranches 1
• Step By Step Nursery
• Blossom Mudon Nursery Dubai

Step by Step nursery and pre-school follows two key curricula; The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and The Reggio Emilia Approach. This, added with their language programme helps boost the personal, social and emotional development of children.

Other nearby nursery schools include Building Blocks Nursery & Child Enrichment Centre, The Wonder Years Nursery, IDEA ELC, Kids Kingdom Nursery School IMPZ, Jumeirah International Nursery and Tiny Town Nursery.

Schools near Centaury include:

• GEMS Metropole School
• GEMS United School
• Ranches Primary School

GEMS Metropole School is a private GEMS Education school located in Dubai Motor City. The school follows the National Curriculum for England from foundation stage to year 13.

Ranches Primary School offers the British curriculum from grade FS1 to Year 6. Some other schools near Centaury include GEMS First Point School, The Aquila School, GEMS Heritage School and King’s School Al Barsha.

Those looking for higher education institutes can choose Zayed University, which is a 32-minute drive from the community. Some other universities include The University of Dubai (26 minutes away), University of Birmingham Dubai (23 minutes Away), RIT Dubai (20 minutes away) and Heriot-Watt University Dubai  (25 minutes away.)

There are plenty of medical facilities in the neighbourhood.

Clinics near Centaury include:

• Anaya Clinic
• Aster Clinic, Arabian Ranches
• Mediclinic Arabian Ranches

These clinics are 20 to 30 minutes away from the community. Residents will find everyone from general practitioners to certified specialists at these clinics. Other nearby clinics include Your Health Clinic (29 minutes away), Aster Clinic, Aswaaq Mall (32 minutes away), Mediclinic Me’aisem (34 minutes away) and iCARE Clinics (36 minutes away.)

There are several hospitals near Centaury:

• Mediclinic Parkview Hospital
• Mediclinic Meadows
• Medcare Hospital

Mediclinic Parkview Hospital is just over 25 minutes away and specialises in obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics and bariatric surgery.

Other hospitals in the neighbourhood include Nadd Al Hamar Health Center, Medcare Speciality Centre – Mirdif Uptown, Al Garhoud Private Hospital Clinic Jumeirah. These facilities are more than 40 minutes away from the community.

The nearest residential communities include:

• Mudon
• Serena
• Villanova

Other nearby communities are The Villa, Dubailand, Mazaya 30, Maya 2, Maya 3 and G+8 Residential Tower. These communities are more than half 30 minutes away from Centaury.

Families residing in Centaury can visit IMG Worlds of Adventure and Dancing Fountain – Global Village, both of which are located at a 35-minute drive from the sub-community. Dubai Miracle Garden is 29 minutes away.

Dubai Outlet Mall, Souq Extra, Cityland Mall, The Ranches Souk, Circle Mall and City Centre Me’aisem are 20 to 30 minutes away from Centaury. Some of the best malls in Dubai such as The Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai Marina Mall, Ibn Battuta Mall, Nakheel Mall and The Mall are 18 to 25 minutes away from the community.

There is a variety of fine dining, casual eateries and fast-food restaurants located nearby. Some of the finest restaurants near Centaury include:

• LIMS 2 Restaurant
• Caravanserai
• Sahara Royal Dinner-Tour Dubai
• Momento Cafeteria
• Al Tawon Restaurant
• TukTuk Thai Cuisine Restaurant
• Abatjour Bistro
• Carluccio’s
• Oregano Restaurants, The Villa
• Zest Restaurant LLC
• Skyler’s Gourmet Bistro
• Chuck E. Cheese’s
• Chowking Orient Restaurant
• Tomato & Basilico Restaurant – Silicon Oasis

These restaurants can be reached within 20 to 40 minutes.

Nearest coffee shops (located 20 to 30 minutes away) are Costa Coffee, Spill the Bean, Caribou Coffee and Starbucks.

Beaches near Centaury are located at a distance of 25 to 30 minutes from the Jumeirah coastline. They include Jumeirah Beach, Kite Beach, JBR Beach, Aquaventure Beach, Marina Beach and Al Mamzar Beach. For a picnic, families visit Atlantis, The Palm, Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Dubai and Dubai Marine Beach Resort & Spa.

Landmarks near Centaury include:

• IMG Worlds of Adventure
• Dancing Fountain – Global Village
• Dubai Butterfly Garden
• Dubai Miracle Garden

Nature enthusiasts can head towards Dubai Butterfly Garden and Dubai Miracle Garden, which are 22 and 24 minutes away from the community, respectively. IMG Worlds of Adventure is World’s largest temperature-controlled indoor amusement park. It is 25 minutes away from the community. Other nearby options are Ski Dubai and Wild Wadi Waterpark.

Residents of Centaury will have to travel to the neighbouring community to visit public parks. Some parks near Centaury include:

• Alvorada Park
• Mirador Park
• Gatton Park

Some other options include Barsha South Park, Silicon Park, Ewan Child Park and Al Khail Gate Park.

Residents can keep themselves fit at:

• Fitness First Arabian Ranches
• Cardio Gym
• Prison Gym

Gyms and sports facilities near Centaury include Sheikh Hamdan Sports Complex, Optimal Fitness, Snap Fitness Motor City, FitRepublik Fitness Center and UAE Sports Academy. These facilities can be reached within 22 to 27 minutes.

There are several spas & salons available within the sub-community. Some famous options include The Haven Spa, The Nail Spa, Eternal Lotus Ladies Salon & Spa, Spring Dale Salon & Spa, Sakura Beauty Spa, The Loft Fifth Avenue Mudon, Show Style Beauty Salon, NStyle Beauty Lounge, Latelier, Grand Flora Salon – Al Barsha and Fabulicious Ladies Salon. These facilities can be reached within 12 to 20 minutes.

The Al Marmoom Heritage Village holds quite a few events. It is 27 minutes away from the community and is known for the Al Marmoom Heritage Festival, which takes place every year. This festival celebrates Arab culture amid various activities and attractions.

Those looking to keep in touch with their fellow community members can join the Facebook group called AKOYA Oxygen to stay up-to-date with the events and news.

The sub-community is located at a considerable distance from basic amenities such as Shopping Malls, Supermarkets, Schools, Leisure Attractions and Restaurants. However, if you wish to avoid the hustle and bustle of the city and are looking for some peace and quiet, then Centaury is the perfect place for you.

Centaury is a villa community in Jumeirah Park.

One can easily find spacious luxurious villas for rent and sale in Centaury.

Residents can easily access a swimming pool, mosques, schools, community parks, landscaped gardens, shopping centres, restaurants, car parking spaces and police and fire stations within a short drive.

• Trump World Golf Club Dubai is 27 minutes away via Al Qudra Road/D63
• Al Marmoom Heritage Village is 27 minutes away via Dubai – Al Ain Road/E66 and Jebel Ali – Lehbab Road/E77
• Business Bay is 40 minutes away via Dubai – Al Ain Road/E66
• Dubai International Airport is 43 minutes away via Dubai – Al Ain Road/E66