Cluster 3, The Sustainable City

The Sustainable City is one of the popular eco-friendly areas in Dubai situated at the intersection of Al Qudra Road and Emirates Road. It is the first zero-energy development in the United Arab Emirates that features solar panels and car-free zones. Developed by Diamond Developers, the area is divided into 5 clusters. Cluster 3 is one of the residential sub-communities in The Sustainable City Dubailand situated to the northwest of the development near Al Qudra Road.

• One of the five clusters in The Sustainable City
• Part of an eco-friendly community in Dubai
• Properties include spacious villas and townhouses

Cluster 3 The Sustainable City is a clean and eco-friendly sub-community.

Popular points of interest in Cluster 3 include:

• Playground 
• TSC Tennis Court
• Jogging and cycling tracks

Every cluster has a playground where you can enjoy perfect family time. Those who want to try their hand at tennis can find a tennis court at a short drive. There are jogging and cycling tracks nearby. The area offers easy access to other key amenities such as a football pitch, a gym, an equestrian centre, shops, supermarkets, restaurants, cafes and a mosque.

Properties in Cluster 3 include spacious villas and townhouses boasting an energy-friendly design. Most 3 and 4-bedroom villas use solar panels to generate electricity. These villas have a ground floor, a first floor and a rooftop. On the ground floor, there is a living and dining room, a storeroom, a sitting area, a spacious kitchen, a laundry room, a maid’s room with a bathroom and a private garden. On the first floor, there are master bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms and attached balconies. As you reach the rooftop, there is a spacious open area, a pantry and a storage area. The houses have cycle tracks, horse tracks and jogging tracks at a short distance.

Townhouses in Cluster 3 The Sustainable City Dubai come in 3-bedroom configurations. These units feature solar panels and have three master bedrooms, a study room, a maid’s room and a private garden. Two solar car parking spaces are available to residents.

Bayut has worked on creating a simple format for 2D and 3D floor plans on the website. You can easily find the unit type and bed type you’re interested in by browsing Cluster 3 floor plans.

There are covered solar car parking spaces in Cluster 3 for residents. Visitors and guests can use the public parking area nearby.

Residents can use nearby bus stops to commute easily. The Sustainable City, Main Entrance bus stop is the nearest option located at a 5-minute drive by car. Arabian Ranches 2, Main Entrance bus stop is located at a 6-minute driving distance.

Dubai Metro users can head to Umm Al Sheif Metro Station served by the Red Line, which is a 20-minute drive by car.

Residents can find some of the best Dubai supermarkets near Cluster 3. The nearest one is Zoom at a 5-minute drive. Geant Express Supermarket is just a 6-minute drive from the area.

Carrefour Market in Arabian Ranches 2 can be reached within 7 minutes. Residents can also spot a branch of Choithrams in Layan Community and a branch of Spinneys just 7 minutes away from the sub-community. Bluemart Minimart is located in Al Waha Community Club House at an 8-minute drive by car.

The Sustainable City Mosque is the nearest, at a 5-minute drive by car. One can also find Arabian Ranches Mosque in Arabian Ranches 2 at a 6-minute drive from Cluster 3.

Churches near Cluster 3 are located in Al Quoz Industrial Area 4. Haley’s Church and The Gatekeepers Weekday Warehouse are a 23-minute drive from the sub-community.

You can also find a few churches in Al Barsha at a 23-minute driving distance. These include St John Church and Emirates Baptist Church. St John Church is located at Sheikh Zayed Road, 4th Interchange, Al Barsha 1. While the Emirates Baptist Church is one of the few Baptist churches in Dubai, located inside Grand Excelsior Hotel, Al Barsha, on 7 69 A Street.

Bur Dubai temples are a 43-minute drive from the sub-community.

The largest gurdwara in the Gulf region, Guru Nanak Darbar Gurudwara, is 24 minutes away from Cluster 3.

Nurseries near Cluster 3 include:

• Dibber Nursery
• Blossom Nursery Arabian Ranches 2 
• Step by Step Nursery in Layan

A branch of Dibber Nursery is located in The Sustainable City. The campus has nine spacious classrooms with suitable learning resources, a plaza area, two shaded outdoor play areas and multiple greenfield spaces.

Like other Blossom nurseries in Dubai, this branch in Arabian Ranches 2 is popular with parents and children. You can easily enrol your toddler in this preschool as it is just a 7-minute drive from Cluster 3. Step by Step Nursery in Layan is located at a 9-minute driving distance.

Schools near Cluster 3 The Sustainable City include:

• Ranches Primary School in Arabian Ranches 2
• Fairgreen International School
• GEMS Metropole School

Ranches Primary School is a primary education school managed in partnership with Emaar Properties. It enrols students from FS 1 to Year 6 and boasts a campus equipped with the latest facilities. It is one of the best schools in Arabian Ranches that follows the UK curriculum. This branch is located close to the Ranches Souk in Arabian Ranches 2 community and is accessible at a 6-minute drive by car.

Fairgreen International School is part of ESOL Education and opened in September 2018. This institute follows a modified IB curriculum and claims to be the first sustainable school in the country. It offers co-educational classes from Kindergarten to Grade 10. The school management follows inquiry-based teaching methods where students set and achieve their academic goals with the support of the faculty.

GEMS Metropole School is part of GEMS Education and is located in Motor City. The school offers the British curriculum to children aged 3 to 17.

Residents seeking higher education can join The University of Balamand Dubai, which is 20 minutes away.

In case of medical emergencies or minor sickness, residents can visit clinics near Cluster 3. These include:

• Core Basics
• The Chiron Clinic
• Core Care Polyclinic

Core Basics is a physical therapy clinic located at a 3-minute drive by car. The Chiron Clinic is an alternative medicine practitioner located at 160 2 D Street, The Sustainable City at a 4-minute drive away. Core Care Polyclinic is located at Diamond Square, The Sustainable City, Al Qudra Road just 5 minutes away from Cluster 3 community.

Hospitals near Cluster 3 include:

• Emirates Hospital Day Surgery and Medical Centre
• Mediclinic Parkview Hospital in Al Barsha South
• Neuro Spinal Hospital

Emirates Hospital Day Surgery and Medical Centre in Motor City is a 16-minute drive by car.

Mediclinic Parkview Hospital is one of the best hospitals in Al Barsha that offers primary, secondary and tertiary clinical services. It offers a range of health packages and supports several insurance networks.

Neuro Spinal Hospital is located in Dubai Science Park, Umm Suqeim Street, Al Barsha at a 17-minute drive by car.

Cluster 3 is close to several residential communities and entertainment destinations.

Sub-communities near Cluster 3 include:

• Cluster 1
• Cluster 2
• Cluster 4

Other residential communities near Cluster 3 are Al Waha, Layan, Arabian Ranches 2, Riverside and Dubai Lifestyle City.

Shopping malls near Cluster 3 are accessible at a short drive. The nearest ones are:

• The Sustainable City Plaza
• The Village Community Mall
• The Ranches Souk
• The Leisure Centre

The Sustainable City Plaza is a community shopping mall that offers entertainment and dining options. It is accessible at a 5-minute drive by car. The Village Community Mall is located in Arabian Ranches 2 at a 5-minute drive by car.

The Ranches Souk has clothing shops, a grocery store, a game arcade, a fitness club and restaurants. The fast-food joints in The Ranches Souk include McDonald’s, KFC, etc.

The Leisure Centre in Arabian Ranches 2 is also a renowned mall that offers kids play areas, musical classes, dance classes, day-care and a kid’s salon. The Leisure Centre focuses also organises events and celebrates major festivals.

Foodies can find a few popular restaurants near Cluster 3, which include:

• Tuk Tuk Thai Cuisine
• 800 Pizza
• Khbz and Zaad
• Bagels and More Restaurant
• Sanderson’s Cafe Dubai
• Maria Bonita
• Cafe Bateel 
• Sansation Arabian Ranches
• Paul Bakery & Restaurant
• Carluccio’s

Tuk Tuk Thai Cuisine serves delicious Thai dishes to residents. 800 Pizza is one of the best pizza places in Dubai that serves pizzas, salads, soups and desserts. You can also dine at Khbz and Zaad, Bagels and More Restaurant and Sanderson’s Cafe Dubai, located nearby. For enjoying Mexican food, you can head over to Maria Bonita Restaurant located at La Plaza Mall, Shop 2E. Cafe  Bateel, Sansation, Paul Bakery & Restaurant and Carluccio’s are located in Arabian Ranches 2.

Popular beaches near Cluster 3 include Al Sufouh Beach ( 24 minutes away), Sunset Beach (26 minutes away) and Kite Beach Dubai (30 minutes away).

Al Sufouh Beach also known as the Secret Beach is perfect for a refreshing dip in the ocean, soaking up the sun or taking amazing photos with the spectacular backdrop of the Burj Al Arab.

Sunset Beach offers a calm and relaxing environment with a picturesque view. Then there is Kite Beach, which features outdoor rides and multiple eateries.

The closest landmarks include:

• The Sustainable City Equestrian Club
• Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club
• Arabian Ranches Golf Club

The Sustainable City Equestrian Club in Al Waha is 5-minutes away. It offers horse riding lessons for kids and adults. The club features 62 well-schooled Arabian horses. You can book a 30-minute lesson for beginners and a 45-minute lesson for intermediate learners.

Golf enthusiasts can find plenty of golf, polo and equestrian clubs within a short driving distance. These include Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club and Arabian Ranches Golf Club.

Outdoor facilities nearby include:

• Playgrounds
• Tennis court 
• Fitness First, Arabian Ranches

There are several outdoor spaces within proximity. Residents can spot jogging and cycling trails close to their homes. Playgrounds are present in all four clusters of The Sustainable City. Sports enthusiasts can find a tennis court in The Sustainable City.

A branch of Dubai’s Fitness First gyms is located in Arabian Ranches. Facilities in Fitness First gym include outdoor leisure swimming pools, a children’s pool, two outdoor tennis courts and one indoor squash court. It also has a 400 sq. m terrace with a sprint track and outdoor training equipment. Other gyms near Cluster 3 include FT Gym, the Layan Community Gym and Pinpoint Fitness.

Salons and spas nearby include:

• Eternity Beauty Salon
• Hair Touch Gents Salon
• The Haven Spa and Beauty Salon
• Belle Femme Beauty Boutique & Spa at Arabian Ranches
• NStyle Beauty Lounge

You can reach these salons within a 5 to 10-minute drive by car.

The Sustainable City is known for its community events. The area celebrates New Year, Halloween and Earth Hour with great zeal.

You can join the Facebook page The Sustainable City to keep track of the community events and updates.

Living in The Sustainable City comes with a lot of advantages. It is an environment-friendly development featuring energy-efficient appliances and car-free zones. Cluster 3 in The Sustainable City is a family-friendly sub-community and is perfect for nature enthusiasts. However, it has limited properties for sale and rent.

• Dubai International Airport is 29 minutes away via Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road/E311
• Dubai International Stadium is 15 minutes away via Sheikh Zayed Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street/D54
• Downtown Dubai is 27 minutes away via Umm Suqeim Street/D63 and Al Khail Road/E44
• Burj Khalifa is 26 minutes away via Umm Suqeim Street/D63 and Sheikh Zayed Road/E11