District 8C, District 8 JVT

District 8C is a freehold residential sub-community of District 8 in Jumeirah Village Triangle (JVT). It is a project of Nakheel Properties that features large 2-bedroom independent villas.

Located right next to Orchid Street, the community offers easy connectivity to the main highways of Dubai including Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) and Al Khail Road (E44). Moreover, residents can avail of all the communal facilities like supermarkets, malls and restaurants within easy reach.

• A project of Nakheel Properties
• Located alongside Orchid Street
• Located in District 8 of Jumeirah Village Triangle
• Features 2-bedroom standalone villas for rent and sale
• Provides a safe and secure environment to its residents
• Easy access to Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed and Al Khail Road

Some significant features of the community are:

• Play area for kids
• Peaceful environment
• Private outdoor gardens

District 8C is a close-knitted neighbourhood that offers a peaceful atmosphere. You will find the streets to be quiet, while the area offers complete security. Children can go outside on the streets and play, while there are many sports courts right outside the community as well.

District 8C consists of 2-bedroom standalone villas. There are a total of 20 villas in this block of District 8. These villas are well-built and usually two-storey high. They come in a standard built-up area of 2,700 sq. ft, with a massive 7,500 sq. ft. backyard plot around the house. You will find several amenities like covered parking, additional bathrooms and a balcony in each villa. These houses come with expansive garden space which can also be upgraded into a private swimming pool.

Interested tenants can rent a 2-bedroom villa in District 8C for AED 190k. However, District 8C is a small block, one can also look for villas for rent in the bigger District 8 at the same price tag.

Buyers are expected to raise around AED 2.85M to buy a 2-bedroom villa in District 8C. As District 8C or Block C in District 8 JVT is a smaller division, there are not many properties on the market. Therefore, one can also take a look at the sale prices of the villas in District 8.

Since the community only features independent villas, residents will find ample covered parking spaces available inside the plot.

Getting around is easy since Orchid street runs on the edge of District 8C, so if you prefer to move around in the car you can easily cover many kilometres within a few minutes. However, finding a bus stop from here may take some time as the nearest one – The Meadows, Town Center 2 – is at 7-minutes of driving distance away. The nearest metro station from the area is DMCC Metro Station, 13-minutes away.

Triangle Supermarket is the nearest supermarket only 3-minutes away. You can also walk here if you prefer. A few other supermarkets are also available within just 5-minutes of the drive, including Danat Express Supermarket, Freshmint Market and Favourite Supermarket JVT. A Spinneys store is only 10-minutes away.

The closest mosque for the Muslim community is JVT Mosque. Other mosques are available within a 10-minute driving radius, these include Samad Mosque located opposite Al Sohool Street, Saleh Mohammed Bin Lahej Mosque in JVC and Masjid Wahid in Springs 7.

The Christian community living in JVT District 8C will find St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and Dubai Mar Thoma Church at a drive of 12-minutes in Jebel Ali Village. Both of these are also the best churches in Dubai.

As for Sikhs living in the area, a temple by the name of Guru Nanak Darbar is 17-minutes away. To facilitate the Hindu community, there is a Hindu Temple in Jebel Ali a short drive away.

Several nurseries are nearby, a few of the closest ones include:

• Jumeirah International Nursery
• Kids Kingdom Nursery School
• Raffles Nursery
• Kids World Nursery School

Schools in District 8C include:

• Arcadia School
• Dubai British School

The two closest schools to the community offer the British curriculum. Arcadia School was established in 2014 in the community of JVT. It is just walking distance away from JVT District 8C. The school is private and offers co-education. Dubai British School in Emirates Hills is 11-minutes away. It is also one of the best British schools in Dubai.

Clinics and Hospitals near District 8C include:

• Mediclinic
• NMC Royal Hospital
• Emirates Hospital Day Surgery and Medical Center

Mediclinic is available in every neighbouring community, the closest one is in The Springs community, 9-minutes away. There’s one in The Meadows at a 12-minute distance and one in Dubai Production City, 11-minutes away. NMC Royal Hospital and Emirates Hospital Day Surgery and Medical Center are both multi-speciality hospitals, available within a 12-minute drive.

JVT District 8C enjoys a well-established neighbourhood, popular communities nearby are:

• Jumeirah Village Circle
• Emirates Hills
• Dubai Production City
• Dubai Sports City

Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) and Emirates Hills are both popular residential communities, while Dubai Production City is the main commercial hub. Dubai Sports City is a mixed-use area that is home to several golf clubs and Dubai International Stadium.

Al Khail Avenue Mall is an under-development retail facility in JVT District 6. Once completed, it will serve as a community mall for the JVT residents. Currently, townies can find a few popular shopping destinations nearby including:

• City Center Me’aisem
• Dubai Marina Mall

Due to its location among the emirate’s central residential districts, City Center Me’aisem is the town’s favourite shopping mall. It offers several high-street fashion outlets, like

• H&M
• MAX
• Centre Point

You will also find a Carrefour in the mall and popular dining places like Chilis, Gazebo and Acai Spot. Magic Planet is the main entertainment and leisure spot in the mall.

Dubai Marina Mall is comparatively a larger shopping, dining and leisure destination, located at a 14-minute distance in the popular sea-facing district Dubai Marina. You will also find several other services in Dubai Marina Mall, like a Waitrose supermarket, Boots Pharmacy and Redha Al Ansari Exchange.

You will find many casual-dining places near the area and a few nightlife options. Some of these include:

• Zeit w Lamoon Restaurant
• Dine Inn Restaurant
• Xandros Restaurant
• Han Cuisine Restaurant
• Desert Wok Restaurant

Wadi Express is a casual dining place that serves Egyptian cuisine, while Han Cuisine Restaurant serves the finest Chinese and Asian dishes. At Xandros Restaurant, you can enjoy a variety of cuisines including Mediterranean, Arabian and Italian and if you have a knack for spicy Indian dishes, visit the Dine Inn Restaurant within a 10-minutes drive from JVT District 8C. Desert Wok is a casual dining Chinese place.

Top-rated nightlife options include McGettigan’s – an Irish Pub, Big Easy Bar and Grill in Dubai Sports City and Mr Toad’s Pub & Kitchen on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) in DIP.

If u want to enjoy a day at the beach, head down to the JBR beach. Being the closest one, it is 14-minutes away. Here you can also enjoy many beach activities like kayaking, paragliding and banana boat rides. Those who are fond of playing outdoor sports in the sands will find sports courts here too.

For people living in JVT, entertainment places are just a few minutes short. A few are:

• Dubai Miracle Garden
• Dubai Autodrome

You will find Dubai Miracle Garden only 12-minutes away. It is a popular tourist attraction where one can marvel at the gorgeous life-sized floral sculptures and several butterflies in the Butterfly Garden.

If you crave the thrill of adventure and nerve-racking, adrenaline-fueling activities, visit Dubai Autodrome for all kinds of racing. You can take part in Formula 1 car racing or enjoy the thrill of Hot Laps Track and several other activities.

Places for outdoor activities near the area are:

• Tennis courts
• Basketball courts
• Community park

JVT is famous for featuring many sports courts and community parks, so residents can enjoy several outdoor activities near the area. There is a tennis court located on the edge of District 8C, whereas the nearest community park is only a walking distance away. If you are looking for gyms near District 8C, visit The Warehouse Gym Jumeirah Park, as it is the top-rated gym in the area.

Spas and salons near District 8C Dubai are:

• ReFive Spa at Five
• Tips and Toes
• The One Gents Salon JVT

At ReFive Spa and Tips and Toes, you can enjoy massages and treatments like manicures and pedicures. The One Gents Salon is within the community, accessible within a 3-minute drive.

Many communities in the neighbourhood of District 8C Dubai arrange events around the year. The events may not be timely scheduled, but you can visit these whenever someone organises them. Many food events take place in JVC and Barsha Heights, along with traditional events like Christmas parties and New Year’s also occur each year and people from all around the emirate are welcome to join in.

If u want to stay updated with the latest news and events happening in the community, join the public forums on Facebook. Jumeirah Village Triangle community group and Jumeirah Golf Estates Community Events group are open to the public.

District 8C JVT has a to offer including large independent villas, leisure destinations and dining places. However, those totally dependent on public transport will find living here challenging as all the bus stops are approximately 4 km away.

• The Walk JBR is 16-minutes away
• Barsha Heights is at a distance of 11-minutes
• Dubai International Airport is 27-minutes away via Al Khail Road (E44)