District 12, Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC)

District 12 is part of Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), which is a gated community built in an urban village setting. Jumeirah Village Circle is a project by the pioneer Nakheel Properties. District 12 consists of villas townhouses and apartments, surrounded by landscaped gardens and with easy access to all amenities of life. District 12 is bordered by Hessa Street (D61) on the eastern side and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) on the southern side.

• Project of Nakheel Properties
• All the amenities of life present nearby
• Sub-community of Jumeirah Village Circle
• Community-based on village-style setting
• Well-connected to the rest of the city via Al Khail Road (E44)

District 12 is a promising project of Nakheel Properties that has open spaces, spacious homes and beautiful surroundings. The following aspects characterise District 12:

• A gated community, with complete security and privacy for residents.
• 5-minutes away from both entrances and Al Khail Road (E44).
• Property types include villas, townhouses and apartments.

District 12 is on the southern side of JVC, near the central park. There is a good number of supermarkets, schools, pharmacies, restaurants and retail shops close to District 12.

District 12 has all the property types that JVC has to offer. Apartments, villas and townhouses available for rent and sale come with modern facilities like CCTV security and waste disposal systems.

All the properties have good access to all the amenities and the road network within the community. There are separate parking spaces for all property types. Townhouses and villas come with private lawns/gardens.

Those looking for District 12 floor plans can browse through the 2D, 3D and 3D live floor plans available on Bayut.

The properties come with private parking spaces in District 12, so parking has never been an issue for its residents.

JVC is centrally located in the city and surrounded by important areas. Residents will find it easy to commute to important places in the city including top malls, entertainment places and commercial hubs.

Al Khail Road (E44) is about 5-minutes away, whereas Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) is about 7-minutes from District 12. Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) is also nearby and will take about 15-minutes to reach. These three roads connect the area to the rest of the city.

The public transportation near District 12 is mostly buses as there are plenty of bus stations within the community. The nearest bus station is JVC Nakheel Villas T12 1, just a 3-minute walk away. JVC Emirates Garden Rose 2 Apartments 1 bus stop and JVC Qamash Blvd A-1 bus stop are the other two bus stations in District 12.

Taxis are also available but outside the community gates. Dubai Internet City Metro Station 2 is the nearest metro station and is about 12-minutes away.

There are a few small-scale marts in District 12 including:

• Aswaaq Mart -JVC
• Holiday Minimart
• Tfaddal Grocery Shop

Supermarkets near district 12 include some of the best supermarkets in Dubai. Popular names like Spinneys and West Zone Fresh Supermarket are less than 5-minutes away for residents of District 12. Other options include Cistys Supermarket, All Day Minimart, The Express Cart Supermarket JVC and New Jame Jam Supermarket.

District 12 residents can access any of the four community mosques in JVC including, Masjid Fatma Al Sayed Mohammad Yousuf Sharaf which is the closest one among all. Located at walking distance from the area, Fatma Mosque is the first mosque in JVC and was developed by Nakheel Properties. Other mosques near District 12 are Saleh Mohammed Bin Lahej Mosque, Circle Mall Mosque and Abdullah Mohammad AlShirawi Mosque.

The nearest church is The Winning Generation Gospel Assembly in Al Barsha, about 13-minutes away. Residents belonging to the Hindu faith can travel to Shiva Temple, Shree Krishna Haveli and Shiridi Sai Baba Mandir in Al Fahidi. Hindu Temple in Jebel Ali is a more convenient option, located at a 20-minute drive. Guru Nanak Darbar in Jebel Ali Village, about 19-minutes away, is the nearest Sikh Gurudwara. Lankaramaya Buddhist Temple in Al Garhoud is there to facilitate the Buddhist community.

There are plenty of nurseries and schools near District 12, within JVC and outside. Popular ones include:

• Little Wonders Nursery Dubai JVC (6-minutes away)
• Kids World Nursery JVC (5-minutes away)
• Chubby Cheeks Nursery JVC (5-minutes away)

Chubby Cheeks Nursery is part of a popular chain of nurseries and pre-schools in UAE. The nursery has spread its branches through the provision of a suitable learning environment and well-trained teaching staff.

Schools near District 12 include:

• JSS International School (6-minutes away)
• Sunmarke School (16-minutes away)
• Nord Anglia International School Dubai (15-minutes away)

JSS International School is developed by JSS Mahavidyapeetha (JSSMVP), which runs about 125 schools in India, the USA, Mauritius, and UAE. The school follows the Indian Curriculum for students from Kindergarten to Grade 12. The school provides an opportunity for students to participate in extra-curricular activities like Swimming, Basketball, Chess, Athletics, Squash, Cricket, Football, Yoga, Volleyball and Table Tennis. The school is located within the JVC.

Just like other areas of Dubai, JVC has plenty of healthcare facilities nearby. The top Clinics and Hospitals near District 12 are:

• Right Health Karama Medical Center (Jumeirah Village branch) (5-minutes away)
• Emirates Hospital Day Surgery & Medical Center, Motor City (14-minutes away)
• Mediclinic Parkview Hospital (15-minutes away)

Emirates Hospital Day Surgery & Medical Center and Mediclinic Parkview Hospital are counted among the top hospitals in Dubai. Their high rating is due to their excellent services for patients suffering from different ailments. Both these hospitals have the latest medical equipment and professional staff.

Neighbouring areas of District 12, JVC are:

• Al Barsha
• Dubai Sports City
• Motor City
• Dubai Production City
• Jumeirah Village Triangle
• The Springs Community

Other important areas nearby include Emirates Hills, Jumeirah Islands, Dubai Studio City and Arabian Ranches.

Residents will find numerous shopping centres and malls near District 12. Popular ones include:

• Circle Mall
• Al Barsha Mall
• Mall of the Emirates

Circle Mall serves as a community retail centre for the residents of JVC. Located in District 11, the mall has around 80 retail outlets and 40 dining options. A large space is dedicated to the indoor state-of-the-art gym and hypermarkets like Nesto and Spinneys. Some popular shops in Circle Mall include:

• Adidas
• Forever 21
• Bath & Body Works

Mall of the Emirates is one of the best malls in Dubai. It houses more than 600 stores, which ensures a wide range of shopping options. Apart from shopping, activities at the Mall of the Emirates include watching movies at VOX Cinemas and rock climbing at Go Sports Outlet. The mall is also home to Ski Dubai.

There are numerous restaurants near District 12 which are located within JVC. Popular ones include:

• Coop Restaurant
• Lokmat Baladna
• Desert Wok Restaurant JVC
• Jeita Restaurant
• Golden Plates Restaurant
• Teeneh ow Zeytoneh
• Wide Range Restaurant JVC
• Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

There are some more restaurants located in JVC. All these restaurants provide a wide range of cuisine and dining style choices. Residents of District 12 will find furthermore options in neighbouring areas of JVC, which are also easily accessible.

One of the most attractive things about Dubai is a visit to one of its exotic beaches. The nearest beaches for residents of District 12 are JBR Beach, Kite Beach and the open beach in Jumeirah. All of them are less than 30-minutes away and offer a wide range of beach activities including volleyball and swimming. The beaches also have a good variety of food available at the nearby restaurant.

For golf lovers, JVC and its surroundings are exceedingly attractive. Two of Dubai’s most popular golfing facilities are located nearby. The Address Montgomerie and The Els Golf Club have various dining and retail options along with the golf courses.

Dubai Miracle Garden and Butterfly Garden are located less than 15-minutes away. Dubai Miracle Garden is a one-of-a-kind garden which exhibits 2D and 3D floral sculptures. The park is open to the public in the winter months each year. Dubai Butterfly Garden is located adjacent to the Miracle Garden. This temperature-controlled indoor recreational facility is home to around 15,000 butterflies belonging to over 50 different species.

The JVC has 33 landscaped parks within its boundaries, which are extremely popular with couples and families living in the community. People can spend their leisure time strolling and jogging along the tracks under the array of well-maintained trees.

Out of these 33, at least 3 community parks are located in District 12 which are Khansour Community Park, JVC Community Park – henna park and JVC 1 District 12 Park.

JVC also has a number of gyms, which are all easily accessible from District 12. Popular ones are Prime Fitness JVC, New Life Fitness Gym, R Boot Camp and Backyard.

There are plenty of spas and salons in District 12 as well. Some of them are:

• Blue Beach Gents Salon
• Spirals Salon
• Amyioshka Nail Boutique

There are other options for self-care in JVC, which are all located close to District 12. The salons and spas for both men and women are easily accessible from District 12.

The Address Montgomerie regularly holds events related to golf around the year. People who are interested in golfing events would find it an attractive option.

Residents of District 12 can join a number of Facebook groups to interact with other residents and discuss matters related to the community. A few of those groups are Jumeirah Village Circle Community, Jumeirah Village Circle, Jumeirah Village Circle – Residents and Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) Pet Owners.

Life in Jumeirah Village Circle is peaceful, luxurious, convenient and secure. It is a family-focused community, bachelors who love to party and like to have a nearby spot for nightlife might not find it appealing. But people who want to live away from the hustle and bustle of the big city would like this community.

• Located in Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC)
• At a distance of 5-minutes from the main entrance of JVC
• Al Khail Road (E44) is 5-minutes away
• Downtown Dubai is a 25-minute drive away
• Dubai Media City, Internet City and Dubai Marina are 20-minutes away
• Dubai International Airport is 26-minutes away