District 16, Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC)

In the heart of new Dubai, Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) is a family-oriented residential community consisting of apartments and villas. JVC is further divided into six districts amid landscaped gardens and among these districts, District 16 has set a benchmark for other residential communities in Dubai.

Located 1.8 km off Jumeirah Village Circle, District 16 is a popular spot for experiencing spectacular sunsets. The villa community has gorgeous gardens, water features and other outdoor facilities. The property units of District 16 ensure a family-friendly environment, utmost comfort and convenience to its residents.

• Eco-friendly residential area
• Offers 2 and 3-bedroom villas
• Offers easy access to major landmarks in Dubai
• Each villa comprises a landscaped private garden, a covered parking area and en-suite bathrooms
• Plenty of shopping malls, hospitals and educational institutes are nearby

District 16 offers residents a combination of urban living in a village setting. The locality has grabbed the attention of investors and renters as it is going to be the benchmark for family-friendly residential projects in Dubai.

Prominent features of the community include,

• The peaceful neighbourhood of Jumeirah Village Circle
• Adjacent to Jebel Ali Racecourse
• 4-minutes away from the parent community

The closeness to Dubai Marina and Jumeirah Lakes Towers makes weekends and holidays memorable.

Most residential properties in District 16 consists of villas. The coverage area of a 2-bedroom villa in District 16 ranges from 2,690 sq. ft. to 2,990 sq. ft.

• Rental range of a 2-bed villa in the community starts from AED 105k per year and goes up to AED 170k per year
• Rental villas in District 16 range from AED 105k per year to AED 170k per year

• The sale price of a 2-bedroom villa in District 16 starts from AED 1.9M and goes up to AED 2.5M
• The sale price of villas in the locality range from AED 1.9M to AED 2.5M

The tranquil atmosphere of villas in the neighbourhood makes it an ideal location for families looking for a small place with privacy.

For transportation in District 16, residents can avail the metro service via bus. There are many metro stations situated near the locality. Dubai Internet City Metro Station is 14-minutes’s drive away, Mall of the Emirates 12-minutes drive away while Sharaf DG can be accessed in 14 minutes.

Most residential buildings have allocated covered parking space in District 16 for 1 or 2 cars. However, visitors can use the street parking space for their vehicles.

To cater to the retail needs of residents, one can find a handful of supermarkets near District 16. The nearest one, 4 minutes drive away, is Choithrams Manhattan Tower where freshest fruits and vegetable, household items, bakery items are available all the time. The supermarket also deals in online shopping if one is not in a mood to go for grocery. Other supermarkets near locality include Blue Mart and All Day.

There are several mosques near the sub-community. Saleh Mohammad Bin Lahej Mosque is the nearest one, only 5-minutes drive away. Other mosques near District 16 includes Sports City Mosque, 10-minutes drive away while Khalfan Bin Shanaf can be accessed in 11-minutes’ drive.

Christian residents can find a few churches near District 16 where they can perform their daily prayers and rituals. The nearest one is Casa de Oracian Torre Fuerte, only 11-minutes drive away. Other churches include Emirates Baptist Church, positioned 15 minutes away and United Christian Church, 18 minutes drive away from the neighbourhood.

The temples near District 16 are a little far away from the locality. Both the temples – Shiva Temple and Shirdi Sai Baba Mandir are around 30 minutes away from the community.

The popular nursery options near District 16 are:

• Kids World Nursery JVC
• Stepping Stones Nurseries and Preschools
• Jumeirah International Nursery

A few of the well-known schools near District 16 include:

• Global Indian International School
• JSS International School
• American School of Creative Science

The unique educational approach at Global Indian International School emphasizes on creating a learning experience for students rather than following the curriculum only. The institute can be accessed in 10 minutes via Hessa Street. Located 9-minutes’ drive away, American School of Creative Science provides the best of American and UAE National Curriculum for different subjects including Islamic Studies and Arabic. At a walking distance from the neighbourhood, one can find JSS International School which offers to learn through colourful and interesting activities.

There is an abundance of higher educational institutes near District 16. Popular colleges around the neighbourhood include Dubai College, 12-minutes’ drive away, Brighton College, 9-minute drive away while Cambridge College International can be accessed in 14 minutes.

The famous university campuses nearby include the Abu Dhabi University, Middlesex University and the University of Wollongong. With over 40 graduate and postgraduate programs, Abu Dhabi University is one of its kind in the region. Located at 15-minutes away from District 16, the university campus has been providing quality education to students for the past 16 years.

For any sort of medical assistance, residents can visit any of these hospitals near District 16:

• Mediclinic Meadows
• Karama Medical Centre
• Al Zahra Hospital

Located at 15-minutes drive away, Mediclinic Meadows has over 1000 doctors with specialists in paediatrics, gynaecology, ENT and many more. With more than 18 departments, Karama Medical Centre offers an extensive range of treatments to their patients. From general dentistry to physiotherapy and ultrasonography, Karama Medical has experienced staff and the latest equipment. Other clinics near District 16 are My Health Clinic, 11-minutes away while Aster Clinic is 14-minutes’ drive away.

Popular residential areas near District 16 are:

• District 11
• Fortunato
• The Manhattan

These residential areas are comprised of apartments and townhouses perfect for couples and small families. Al Khalil Road offers easy access to Jumeirah Village Triangle on the western side and Dubai Motor City on the eastern side of the locality.

Popular entertainment spots nearby include:

• Jebel Ali Racecourse
• The Els Club
• JBR Open Beach

There are ample entertainment destinations available nearby the locality. To enjoy horse racing, drive 10-minutes to the west to reach Jebel Ali Racecourse. The golf match can be enjoyed at fullest in Els Club, 14-minutes away via Al Khalil Road. If you are planning a family picnic at a beach, JBR Open Beach will be an ideal and nearest spot, 18-minutes away from the neighbourhood.

Circle Mall is set to becoming the first shopping destination in the heart of Jumeirah Village Circle launching in the mid of this year. The mall will serve residents of JVC and surrounding neighbourhoods.

At the moment, a few of the popular shopping malls near District 16 are:

• City Centre Me’aisem
• My City Centre Al Barsha
• The Springs Souk

Located at a 13-minutes drive away in the Me’aisem area of Dubai Production City, City Centre Me’aisem is a community-oriented shopping mall. With a wide range of popular shopping and dining options, the mall caters to the needs of the community. City Centre Me’aisem is anchored by a number of international brands including H&M, Carrefour Hypermarket, Sun and Sand Sports, Max Stores and Magic Planet family entertainment centre. My City Centre Al Barsha is located just a minute away from City Centre Me’aisem while The Springs Souk can be accessed in 13-minutes’ drive away.

Residents can choose from these options in The Springs Souk:

• London Dairy Cafe
• Subway
• The Coffee Club
• Xenia
• Yoghurtland
• Russo’s

Popular options for restaurants near District 16 are:

• Coop Restaurant
• Chamina Restaurant
• Khaana Badosh

Coop Restaurant is famous for shawarmas. Rocket Chicken Shawarma, Chicken Shawarma Pie, 1 KG Chicken Shawarma are the bestseller of the restaurant. One can reach the restaurant in 8-minutes if driving via Mu’allaqat Boulevard. Other famous restaurants include Chamina Restaurant, 9-minute drive away and Khaana Badosh, a 12-minutes drive away.

The late-night entertainment options in Dubai are limitless. From nightclubs to pubs, one can enjoy the nightlife in the city at fullest. The draught and bottled beers at Crown & Lion Bar is the first choice of customers. Located at 13-minute away, the bar also offers a wide range of fast food including chicken tenders, curly fries and onion rings. The tequila shots of Crystal Bar and ‘hoppetizers’ of The Belgium Beer Cafe are famous in the town. Crystal Bar and Belgian Beer Cafe can be accessed in 13-minutes’ drive.

Dubai is home to many beaches, one can go for a family picnic or take a break after a long week at work. JBR, JBR Marina Beach and Jumeirah Open Beach are a few of the popular beaches near District 16.

JBR Open Beach is a perfect place for a family picnic. It offers camel riding, banana boating, water sports and several other activities that you can enjoy with your friends and family. JBR Marina can be accessed in 19-minutes drive while JBR is a 21-minute drive away from the neighbourhood.

A handful of water parks are also available near the locality. Aquaventure, Dubai Aqua Park and Splash ‘n’ Party are a few of them.

The notable landmarks near District 16 are:

• The Els Club
• Address Montgomerie

The Els Club is known for its relaxing environment. It has a wide range of retail and dining options and is just 11-minute drive away. Address Montgomerie can be accessed via Hessa Street in 19-minutes and is famous for its luxurious golfing field.

Residents can stay active and fit at:

• Jogging tracks in the community park
• Swimming pool

Other than that, there are a handful of gyms nearby for fitness lovers, these include Prime Fitness JVC, New Life Fitness Gym and The Warehouse Gym. Located at a walking distance from District 16, Prime Fitness JVC provides the best equipment and professional trainers that make you healthy, happy and unstoppable. The friendly environment and latest techniques adopted by trainers of New Life Fitness Gym motivate members. New Life Fitness is an 8-minutes drive away from the community.

A few of the beauty salons and spas near District 16 are,

• Spirals Beauty
• The One Gents Salon
• Dial A Nail
• BerryCut Beauty Salon

Spirals Beauty – 8 minutes of drive from the community has stylists from the UK with experience of more than 20 years. These experts provide you with consultations and offer the best facial, manicure and pedicure.

Grooming salons for men are also available near District 16. The One Gents Salon is 11-minutes’ drive away from the neighbourhood, it offers haircut by expert barbers at a reasonable price. Dial A Nail and BerryCut Beauty Salon are 5 minutes away from the locality.

6 races are held per afternoon with 30 minutes of the interval at Jebel Ali Racecourse. The ample parking space allows residents to come and enjoy without being worried about parking hassle. With seating space of approximately 2000 people, Jebel Ali Racecourse is known for a garden party like atmosphere.
Different sporting events held on a monthly basis at The Seven’s Stadium. In June, the stadium is going to host ‘The Dubai Desert Road Run’ on 7th June 2019.

Members of the District 16 Jumeirah Village Circle community can keep in touch with other residents through dedicated Facebook groups. A few of those groups are Jumeirah Village Circle District 16 Villas, Jumeirah Village Circle – Residents and Jumeirah Village Circle Community.

Till the end of 2019, thousands of new residential units are expected to be completed in Dubai and JVC’s District 16 will be one of them. The popularity of the community among the masses has elevated the property prices which may be burdensome for the investor at the moment. After the completion of ongoing projects around the locality, it will definitely pay them off.

• Dubai International Airport is 25 minutes’ drive away via Al Khalil Road
• 16-minute drive to Palm Jumeirah and Dubai Marina
• Safa Park can be accessed via Shaikh Zayed Road in 19 minutes
• Adjacent to Jebel Ali Racecourse