Commercial District, Dubai South

Commercial District is one of the eight districts of Dubai South area providing immense opportunities to set up your office, retail business or start-ups. Strategically located between Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the district is spread over 795 hectares and consists of state-of-the-art office spaces designed for every kind of business.

Home to Al Maktoum International Airport and Expo 2020, Dubai South is a business-friendly Freezone of the emirate. It was launched in 2006 as Dubai World Central to build a preferred place to live, work and rejoice in. As per the directions of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai South is all set to become the largest metropolitan development of the region.

• A sub-district of Dubai South
• Features office, land plots and retail spaces
• Offers leasehold and freehold properties
• Connected to key areas of Dubai

Dubai South Commercial District is a well-planned community offering a favourable environment for your business growth. The modern amenities and facilities in offices and a thriving business and retail community are proof of that. Besides commercial properties, there are several recreational facilities available in the neighbourhood as well promoting an active and healthy lifestyle among people.

Properties in Commercial District include offices, plots and shops mainly. Offices in the neighbourhood come in shell and core and fitted layouts with an area ranging between 215 sq. ft. to 32,291 sq. ft. These offices offer several on-site amenities and facilities, including ample parking spaces.

Land plots in the Commercial district are available in freehold and leasehold options for those interested in developing their own residential or office space. Moreover, the shops in the district spread over an area of 890 sq. ft. with an option of renting or buying.

The district is further divided into the following sections:

• Business Park
• Business Centre
• The Pulse Retail
• Business Park Retail
• Sakany Square Mall

Business Park is a cluster of 11 buildings offering a choice of shell and core and fitted offices. These buildings are categorised into East and West Wing while the Headquarters Dubai South is located in the centre. Companies interested in renting or leasing the office space will be offered plenty of facilities, including on-site licensing, tax redemption and foreign ownership.

Besides providing well-equipped space for already established businesses, Commercial District also supports small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups. The Business Centre in the community offers cost-effective solutions to facilitate the growth of such businesses. Other services include an activity hall, large community club and shaded parking areas.

The retail space in the district is available in The Pulse Retail, Business Park Retail and Sakany Square Mall. Each is equipped with exceptional amenities designed for every retail activity, such as supermarkets, pharmacy and F&B outlets.

There are ample parking spaces in the Commercial District Dubai South for both workers and visitors. Most of the properties in the neighbourhood offer shaded podium level and basement level parking.

Commuting using public transportation in the Commercial District Dubai South is quite convenient. The transit line of Bus F55 has routes that pass from near the community. Other routes of the Dubai bus nearby are F53 and 55. Those looking for metro service can head to Expo Metro Station in a short drive that will connect to key areas of the city within 20-minutes. It is a part of the Route 2020 extension to facilitate visitors coming to Expo 2020.

The district will feature several retail outlets from where residents can buy daily essentials and other items. Besides these retail outlets, other grocery stores near the community are Grand Hyper Sakany, Madinat San Marco Supermarket and Hill City Supermarket. All these supermarkets near Commercial District are located a 10 to 12-minute drive.

Muslims can offer their prayers in community mosques near Commercial District Dubai. These mosques are easily accessible in a 15 to 20-minute drive.

Christian community members can drive for 25-minutes towards the north-western side to visit St. Francis of Assisi Church and St. Mina Coptic Orthodox Church, Dubai. Moreover, the largest Gurdwara in Dubai – Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara, is also within the same driving distance.

Parents can find plenty of nurseries and schools a short drive away from the community. The popular ones are BlueBird Nursery Dubai South and British Oak Montessori Nursery.

Greenfield International School offers the IB curriculum from Kindergarten to Grade 12 students, while The International School of Choueifat (ISC) DIP is a co-educational school following the SABIS curriculum. Both the schools are situated in the neighbouring community, Dubai Investments Park and are accessible in a 20 to 25-minute drive. Other schools near the Commercial District Dubai are Delhi Private School and Dove Green Private School.

People can seek medical assistance from Access Clinic Jafza within a 15-minute drive. The clinic has a qualified team of general practitioners treating ailments for patients of all age groups. Other clinics near Commercial District are Right Health Al Azhar Clinic and Noor Al Shefa Clinic.

Commercial District is situated a bit far from the central city, but the well-connected road network provides ease for commuting. The residential districts, including Dubai Investments Park and Jumeirah Golf Estates, are situated to the eastern side, while the mixed-use development Jebel Ali is located to the northern side. People can also reach the emirate of Abu Dhabi in a half an hour drive via Sheikh Mohammed Zayed Road.

Popular shopping destinations near the district are:

• The Outlet Village
• Sapphire Mall
• Ibn Battuta Mall

The Outlet Village by Meeras is quite similar to the concept of Dubai Outlet Mall, featuring several retail outlets of high-end brands offering products at a lower price point. Some of the popular stores in the mall are Adidas, Aldo, DKNY, Banana Republic, Nike, Skechers and Sephora. The shopping mall also has a valet parking service, open Wi-Fi and prayer rooms. People can reach the mall in a 20-minute drive. Other malls near the Commercial District are Ibn Battuta Mall and Sapphire Mall.

There are many restaurants near the Commercial District offering a variety of cuisine. These include:

• Olives Restaurant
• Papa John’s Pizza
• Skini Panini
• Nook
• Golos Italia Restaurant
• Puranmal Restaurant

All these restaurants are around a 10 to 15-minute drive. However, there are plans underway for restaurants in the district which will be completed soon.

Some of the top public beaches in Dubai are located a 20 to 30-minute drive away. These include JBR Beach, Jebel Ali Beach and Sufouh Beach.

Some of the popular leisure spots near the community are:

• Expo 2020
• Dubai Parks and Resorts
• Ghantoot Polo and Racing Club

Dubai Expo 2020 is a global festival in which 192 countries from all around the world are participating. Each country has its pavilion inspired by three major themes; Sustainability, Opportunity and Mobility. These pavilions in Expo 2020 are designed by renowned architects hosting concerts, conferences, regional events and much more. It is a short drive from the district.

Dubai Parks and Resorts is a popular leisure spot near the district. It has three theme parks and a water park; Riverland, Motiongate, Bollywood Parks Dubai, Legoland and Legoland Waterpark. The Hollywood-inspired theme park Motiongate Dubai has roller coasters, several key rides and meet and greet sessions with your favourite characters. The six zones of Legoland have around 40 rides for 2 to 12 years old children. It will take a 19-minute drive to reach the theme park.

Once completed, the district will feature plenty of recreational facilities to promote a healthy and active lifestyle among people. Some of them are:

• Dedicated tracks for cycling and running
• Short course pools
• State-of-the-art fitness centres
• Activity halls

There are salons and spas in the neighbouring communities offering a wide range of beauty care treatments for a pampering session. These include Perfect View Gents Salon and HBG by Omoshola.

Commercial District is set close to the Dubai Expo 2020, hosting a range of events and fun-filled activities for everyone. Some of the best Expo 2020 events include Ousha and the Moon (a projection show), Salama’s Secret and other musical concerts and cultural performances.

Commercial District is an ideal district for those planning to set up their business in the emirate of Dubai. The strategic position of the neighbourhood also offers plenty of advantages to business owners. Since it is a commercial district, people won’t find long-term accommodation options in the area.

• Dubai International Airport is located around a 40-minute drive away
• The off-plan project of Abu Dhabi – Ghantoot is situated a half an hour drive away
• Al Furjan and Dubai Production City are located a 21 to 24-minute drive
• A 20-minute drive to JA Shooting Club