District 8 O (or District 8, Block O) is a residential cluster in Jumeirah Village Triangle. At a prime location in the city, JVT is a popular residential area and one of the pet-friendly communities in Dubai with 9 sub-districts, each featuring a set of villas, townhouses and apartments.
District 8 is one of the smaller communities in JVT and Block O features 2-bedroom simplex and duplex villas. The area is bound by Orchid Street that connects to the main road network and allows direct access to the Al Khail Road, E44 and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, E311. JVT District 8o is close to the community parks, tennis courts, Triangle Supermarket and Sunmarke School.
As part of JVT, District 8o offers all the community amenities to residents. Some key points of interest among these include:
Residents in JVT District 8o enjoy the calmness of a gated community while living in proximity to the main roads. Those with private vehicles enjoy convenient access to key areas of Dubai while avoiding the noise and hustle and bustle of city life.
Life in JVT is a unique combination of an urban residential area in a village setting. If you take a stroll down the road, you will see a series of villas in District 8 Block O amidst lush greenery.
In the cluster, the residential properties predominantly consist of 2-bedroom villas. These duplex units offer a private lawn, terrace, spacious storage, lounge, outdoor area, and designated parking spaces, in addition to two bedrooms with en-suites. The covered area of each villa typically spans around 2,700 sq. ft., with glass windows and high-quality fittings. Additionally, certain villas also feature a backyard or barbecue area.
Rental properties in District 8o are reasonably priced. The average annual rent of a 2-bedroom villa is around AED 110k. One can expect to pay AED 105k per annum at the minimum.
Those interested in buying a property can expect to shell out around AED 3.2M to AED 3.3M for villas for sale in District 8o.
Getting around JVT is quite convenient since the community is directly connected to major highways. Those who drive can get to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road E311 within 10 minutes. Also, residents get dedicated parking spaces in District 8 O for up to two cars.
F 34, F31 and J01 shuttle nearby. Bus stations in neighbouring localities including The Springs, The Meadows and Dubai Production City are easily accessible by car within a few minutes. One can also catch a taxi shuttling outside the gates of the community.
These are some supermarkets near District 8O:
Triangle Supermarket is the go-to option for District 8 O residents. It is located at a short walk. Other grocery stores like Cherry Grocery and FMart are also within JVT but in different blocks, so you may have to pull out a car to reach there. Moreover, there is an outlet of Spinneys in JVC, 12 minutes away from JVT District 8O.
JVT Community Mosque near District 8o is reachable within 4 minutes by car. Other mosques in the neighbourhood include Me’aisem Mosque in the City Centre and Jumma Mosque in Production City. A community mosque in JVC is 12 minutes away.
Those looking to visit a church can prepare for a 15-minute long drive to Jebel Ali Village. There are many churches in this area at short intervals such as The Metropolitan Mark Chords, The International Nepalese Community Church, United Christian Church of Dubai and St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. The Hindu temple and gurdwara, Guru Nanak Darbar is also located in Jebel Ali Village.
Nurseries in the vicinity are:
Raffles Nursery in Emirates Hills is accessible within 7 minutes by car. Jumeirah International Nursery is a popular option within JVT and Kids Kingdom Nursery is 10 minutes away in IMPZ. Other schools near District 8o include:
Dubai British School is one of the most notable British curriculum schools in Dubai. There are two branches of this institute and both are easily accessible from JVT District 8o. Moreover, Sunmarke School is in closer proximity offering the IB curriculum.
District 8 Block O residents can access these health and medical facilities close by:
Emirates Hospital and Mediclinic Parkview Hospital are two of the most reputable hospitals in Dubai easily accessible from District 8O. Mediclinic Meadows in The Meadows and American Hospital Clinic in Al Barsha South are speciality clinics.
District 8o neighbours these communities:
JVC is a sister community of JVT. Dubai Production City is towards the southern border while The Springs is to the north.
Most shopping malls near District 8 O are community centres. The popular options are:
Al Khail Avenue is within Jumeirah Village Triangle. It is set to offer a range of entertainment facilities retail options. Moreover, City Centre Me’aisem in Production City is a 10-minute drive away from District 8O.
Some fine-dining restaurants near District 8o include:
Amigo’s Pub is also within District 8O. Other popular eateries close by include:
If you head to the City Centre, you will find a wide range of restaurants like Paul Bakery and Restaurant, Lelia, Gazebo and Patchi. An outlet of Baskin Robbins and Starbucks is also available there.
The popular beaches in Dubai are a 20-minute drive away from sub-communities in JVT. Prepare for a long drive to Jumeirah Public Beach, Kite Beach or Marina Beach. All these options offer a range of beach activities and are loaded with eateries. If you are looking for water sports places, visit Kite Beach.
Dubai Miracle Garden is a family-friendly leisure spot; it is usually crowded on weekends. Floral arrangements of Emirates A-380, Cabanas, 3D installations, heart passage and various cartoon characters attract residents and tourists throughout the year. The venue is around a short 12-minute drive away.
District 8o is also in proximity to Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Residents in District 8o experience an active lifestyle and green outdoors. They have access to the quaint JVT Pond Park, jogging trails, playgrounds and tennis courts. Moreover, a few gyms in the vicinity are easily accessible such as Hyati Fitness Club and Dungeon Gym. Some spas and salons like NStyle Beauty Lounge and Aura Beauty Salon are nearby.
Unlike other areas, dedicated metro stations are not yet developed for JVT. However, those who move to District 8o can easily find bus stations close to the area.