Divine Homes, District 14 JVC

Divine Homes is a row of 12 townhouses, each of which consists of four bedrooms and three storeys. This row of townhouses is situated in District 14 of Jumeirah Village Circle and has been developed by Mian Asad Bashir & Shahnaz Asad, whereas Em Square Engineering Consultants have overseen the architectural aspect of the development. Construction of the townhouses marked completion in 2016.

The townhouse row is located towards the southwestern end of Jumeirah Village Circle. A development of Nakheel, Jumeirah Village Circle has ranked as one of the most popular areas for renting apartments in the city. The community consists of apartments, villas and townhouses along with hospitality units and commercial buildings.

• A row of 12 townhouses in JVC District 14
• Each townhouse has three storeys and four bedrooms
• A development by Mian Asad Bashir & Shahnaz Asad
• Designed by Em Square Engineering Consultants
• Construction ended in 2016
• Private garden, terrace and swimming pool

Jumeirah Village Circle is one of the most family-friendly communities in Dubai, owing to its tranquil atmosphere, walkways, affordable residential options and green spaces.

Amidst the numerous properties in the community, Divine Homes is a row of 12 townhouses that come in 4-bed configurations and consist of two floors above ground. The townhouses are close to both Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) and Al Khail Road (E44).

Popular points of interest in these townhouses include:

• Expansive built-up areas
• State-of-the-art décor
• Private gardens and swimming pools
• Easy access to parks and restaurants

Consisting of 3-storey 12 townhouses, Divine Homes offers units in 4-bedroom configurations featuring built-up areas of 4,100 sq. ft. while the floor area of each plot is 1,875 sq. ft.

The ground floor of each townhouse features a garage, a garden, a swimming pool, an expansive living area with a powder room and a small terrace, a closed kitchen as well as a maid’s room with an attached bath. The maid’s room has a separate exterior entrance. The bedrooms lie on the first and second floors and feature en-suite bathrooms as well as terraces.

You will find built-in wardrobes in the bedrooms whereas the kitchens have built-in cabinets as well as kitchen appliances. The flooring consists of Italian marbles while the interiors have Italian finishing with wooden parquet too. The stairs leading to the upper floors have glass balustrades as well as a closet on the ground floor.

Renting townhouses in Divine Homes requires you to shell out from AED 110K to AED 125K per year. These townhouses are also available as villas for rent in Divine Homes on Bayut.

FIVE Jumeirah Village is the closest hotel near Divine Homes and can be reached within a drive of 6 minutes. It is the only hotel in JVC and is a 5-star hotel with 247 hotels and 254 apartments along with amenities such as a large swimming pool, a spa, gym and restaurants.

Those interested in more options can find hotels outside the area, such as:

• Ghaya Grand Hotel & Apartments – 5-star hotel
• Park Inn by Radisson – 4-star hotel
• Aloft Me’aisem – 4-star hotel
• Treppan Hotel & Suites – 4-star aparthotel
• Studio One – 4-star hotel
• The S Hotel Al Barsha – 4-star hotel

Ghaya Grand Hotel & Apartments and Aloft Me’aisem are situated in Dubai Production City (IMPZ) while Park Inn by Radisson is the only motor-themed hotel in the city and is located in Dubai Motor City. Treppan Hotel & Suites is in Dubai Sports City, Studio One Hotel is in Dubai Studio City whereas The S Hotel Al Barsha lies in Al Barsha.

Each townhouse comes with two parking spaces. Guests, as well as those with more than two vehicles, can opt for street parking instead.

Jumeirah Village Circle is abundant in a number of bus stops, all of which service the J01 Bus that takes individuals throughout the Al Barsha area. The closest bus stops near Divine Homes include Sobha Daffodil Apartments 1 Bus Stop and Al Wazzan Tower 1 Bus Stop. Other bus stops are located within a drive of a minimum of 4 to 5 minutes.

Dubai Metro is one of the most popular forms of transportation in the city. To reach any of the metro stations near Divine Homes, a minimum of a 10-minute drive will be required. Mall of the Emirates Metro Station is 11 minutes away while InsuranceMarket Metro Station and Dubai Internet City Metro Station 2 can be reached in 14 minutes.

To travel via Dubai Tram, you can drive around 12 to 15 minutes and access any of the tram stations near Divine Homes, which are available from Al Sufouh to Dubai Marina.

One of the best parts about the lifestyle of JVC is easy access to numerous supermarkets. Many of the best supermarkets in Dubai have their stores in JVC, thus adding to the family-friendly lifestyle of the community.

Supermarkets near Divine Homes are available in District 14 as well as the nearby districts, all of which are reachable within a drive of 5 minutes. Some of these include:

• Xinxin – Maple 1 Emirates Gardens 2
• Tudo Mart Supermarket – Magnolia 2 Emirates Gardens 2
• Aswaaq Mart – Sydney Tower, District 18
• Spinneys – Alfa Residence, District 13

Xinxin and Tudo Mart Supermarket are some of the smaller supermarkets in the community. Aswaaq Supermarkets are a go-to destination for those looking for cheaper grocery in Dubai as they have an array of household and fresh items under affordable pricing.

Spinneys supermarkets in Dubai are renowned for offering organic and fresh items along with toys, ice cream, magazines and ready-made hot food. Its JVC branch is located in Alfa Residence.

Mosques near Divine Homes include:

• Masjid Fatima Al Sayed Muhammed Yousuf Sharaf – District 13
• Saleh Mohammed Bin Lahej Masjid – District 10
• JVC Masjid – District 16

Masjid Fatima Al Sayed Muhammed Yousuf Sharaf is the closest mosque at a 4-minute drive whereas Saleh Mohammed Bin Lahej Masjid and JVC Masjid are 8 minutes away from the townhouses.

For Christians, there are plenty of churches in Dubai, the closest of which include:

• Emirates Baptist Church International – Grand Excelsior Hotel, Al Barsha14
• United Christian Church of Dubai – Dubai Evangelical Church Centre, Jebel Ali
• St. Francis of Assisi Church – Jebel Ali

Emirates Baptist Church International consists of a congregation within Grand Excelsior Hotel at a 14-minute drive mostly consisting of expat English-speaking Christians. The United Christian Church of Dubai is an evangelical church and it receives more than 1,000 attendants from different nationalities. St. Francis of Assisi Church is a Catholic Church.

Hindus can drive towards Bur Dubai for around 30 minutes and offer prayers in the temples in the community. There are three temples in Bur Dubai and they cater to different sects within Hinduism.

Guru Nanak Darbar, the largest Gurudwara in the Gulf Region is only 17 minutes away. Located in Jebel Ali Village, the Gurudwara is open to both the Sikh community and people of other faiths.

The only school in JVC is JSS International School, which is 8 minutes away from Divine Homes. Following the curriculum of the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE), JSS International is one of the top Indian schools in Dubai and it offers classes from Kindergarten to Grade 12.

Other than that, there are many nurseries in and around Jumeirah Village Circle, which proves convenient for those with toddlers and younger kids.

For more options, there are many schools in the nearby communities, such as:

• Sunmarke School – District 5, Jumeirah Village Triangle
• Arcadia School – District 9, Jumeirah Village Triangle
• GEMS Founders School – Al Barsha South
• Renaissance School – Dubai Sports City

Arcadia School and Sunmarke School are located in the immediate neighbourhood namely Jumeirah Village Triangle. These require a drive of around 15 minutes to reach. Formerly known as The Arcadia Preparatory School, Arcadia School offers classes from Foundation Stage 1 to Year 8 based on the National Curriculum of England.

Sunmarke School is part of the Fortes Education Group and follows the Positive Education (PostEd) culture by teaching the National Curriculum of the United Kingdom. Classes here are available for students aged from 3 to 18 years.

Gems Founders School offers classes from Foundation Stage to Sixth Form based on the British Curriculum while also following guidelines from UAE’s Ministry of Education (MOE). It is reachable within 10 minutes from Divine Homes.

Renaissance School follows the US National Curriculum that is upgraded based on New York’s Curriculum. Moreover, the school follows guidelines from the Ministry of Education (MOE) for subjects like Social Studies, Arabic and Islamic Studies. At the moment, the school consists of classes from Kindergarten to Grade 5 whereas plans for expanding the school till high school are underway.

For medical treatments and emergencies, Karama Medical Centre is the only option within JVC, located in District 11. It is a multi-specialty hospital that offers diagnostic services too such as CT scans, ultrasounds, MRIs and X-rays.

Other hospitals near Divine Homes include:

• Saudi German Hospital Dubai – First Al Khail Street, Al Barsha
• Emirates Hospital Day Surgery & Medical Centre – 1/1, Honsho Road, Uptown Motor City
• 7 Dimensions Medical Centre – Diamond Business Centre Block A, Arjan

Saudi German Hospital is the closest option outside the community and amongst the best hospitals outside of JVC. It is 9 minutes away in Al Barsha 3 and facilitates international patients too. Emirates Hospital Day Surgery & Medical Centre and 7 Dimensions Medical Centre are 13 minutes away from Divine Homes.

The immediate neighbours of District 14 are:

• District 13
• District 18
• Nakheel Villas
• District 15

District 13, District 18 and District 15 are similar sub-communities with a mixture of apartments, villas and townhouses. Nakheel Villas are located in the heart of Jumeirah Village Circle and consist of 2-bed and 4-bed villas built in Mediterranean and Arabian styles.

Malls near Divine Homes include:

• Circle Mall – District 11, JVC
• Springs Souk – Springs 7
• City Centre Me’aisem – IMPZ

Currently under development, Circle Mall is only 8 minutes away. The mall is a project of Nakheel and will house 235 shops, a multi-screen cinema, a sports complex, Faby Land and a Spinneys supermarket upon completion.

The Springs Souk is 15 minutes away and features more than 100 shopping stores. Located in Springs 7, the shopping hub is popular amongst those residing in the Springs and nearby communities. It is home to many kiosks, eateries, Reel Cinemas and a Carrefour Supermarket too.

City Centre Me’aisem is also 15 minutes away and is owned by Majid Al Futtaim Properties. In addition to a variety of shopping stores, the mall has a Carrefour Hypermarket, restaurants, pharmacies and a branch of Magic Planet in Dubai.

When it comes to dining, there are many restaurants in JVC to choose from. Some of the renowned restaurants near Divine Homes are:

• Shawarmco Bites – Emerald Tower
• The Desert Wok – Mohammad Hassani Building
• Nalini’s Kitchen – Maple 1, Emirates Garden 2
• Soul Street – FIVE Jumeirah Village

Each of these restaurants is reachable within a 5-minute drive. Shawarmco Bites serves Lebanese quick bites and Shawarma while The Desert Wok is a Chinese restaurant.

Nalini’s Kitchen has a combination of South Indian and Chinese items in its menu while Soul Street serves authentic street food from different regions across the globe. The overall interior of Soul Street is also dotted with street art and works of many acclaimed international artists.

Nightlife options and fine dining restaurants near Divine Homes include:

• Trattoria by Cinque – FIVE Jumeirah Village
• Toshi – Grand Millennium Dubai, Barsha Heights
• Big Easy Bar & Grill – The Els Club, Dubai Sports City

Trattoria is the only fine dining option within the JVC area and can be reached in 5 minutes by car. Toshi is a Pan-Asian restaurant that ranks as one of the best Indonesian restaurants in Dubai and offers an array of cuisines, which include Malaysian, Chinese, Thai and Japanese too. Big Easy Bar & Grill in The Els Club is 14 minutes away and specialises in seafood and steaks.

Al Sufouh Beach is the closest beach near Divine Homes, located at a drive of 12 minutes. Other beaches such as Kite Beach and Jumeirah Public Beach are 20 minutes away from the townhouses.

Al Sufouh Beach is a tranquil beach where you can enjoy some time away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Kite Beach offers multiple activities including water sports such as kayaking, paddle boarding and a waterpark. Moreover, the beach has a skate park, food trucks and sports courts too.

Jumeirah Public Beach is a popular public beach that is convenient for a lively day at the beach. It features a running track too that spans 1.8 kilometres.

From Jumeirah Village Circle, one can access many of the notable attractions in the city by driving around less than 20 minutes. Some of the prominent landmarks near Divine Homes consist of:

• Dubai Autodrome
• Emirates Golf Club
• Dubai Miracle Garden

Dubai Autodrome is a must-visit destination for sports enthusiasts in the city. It is located in Motor City and comes with both indoor and outdoor karting tracks, along with an FIA-sanctioned circuit with six configurations that spans 5.39 kilometres. Moreover, it features a racing school for beginners too.

Emirates Golf Club was the first golf course in the city and it was established in 1988. The Emirati culture-inspired design of the course is work of American architect Karl Litten. There are three golf courses in this club along with four restaurants, a pro shop and the Peter Cowen Academy. Emirates Golf Club is amongst Dubai’s best golf clubs.

The largest flower garden in the world, Dubai Miracle Garden is another popular attraction in the city. With more than fifty million flowers, the garden has made it Guinness World Records and won many awards too. Spanning 72,000 sq. m. Dubai Miracle Garden is located in Arjan, Dubailand.

An attractive aspect of Jumeirah Village Circle is the abundance of parks and walkways, which prove convenient for fitness enthusiasts. Each district comes with its own community park. The community park of District 14 is accessible by walk while Gadaf Park, one of the larger parks in JVC is only 8 minutes away.

Moreover, there are many gyms in JVC, such as:

• Fitness 101 – DAMAC Tower 108
• Prime Fitness JVC – Sandhurst St. 14, District 10
• New Life Fitness Gym – Tower B, Prime Business Centre

You can choose from different fitness programs at these gyms and opt for a trainer too if you require. The memberships for these gyms vary by the plan and number of months you decide.

The availability of spas and salons in JVC makes it easy to maintain your self-care routines. Some of the nearby salons are:

• Beauty Queen Salon – Maple 2, Emirates Garden 2
• Colorcode Ladies Salon – Maple 1, Emirates Garden 2
• Lvenus Star Gents Salon – Maple 2, Emirates Garden 2
• Aura Beauty Salon – Emerald Building
• BROZE Beauty Hub – DAMAC Ghalia
• The Urban Cottage Salon and Spa – Mar Residences, District 10

You can reach each of these spas and salons by driving around 5 to 8 minutes within Jumeirah Village Circle.

Many community events, organised by the parent community occur from time to time. Residents can find out about upcoming events by checking the Jumeirah Village Circle website every now and then, as well as by joining Facebook groups including:

• Jumeirah Village Circle
• Jumeirah Village Circle – Residents
• Jumeirah Village Circle Community
• Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) Pet Owners

Divine Homes Townhouses, JVC is an ideal choice for large families or for individuals interested in spacious townhouses. However, the townhouses come in only 4-bedroom units and do not offer choices in other configurations. Those interested in smaller residential properties can look for apartments in JVC instead.

• 30-minute drive to Dubai International Airport
• 12 minutes to Palm Jumeirah and Dubai Marina
• Burj Al Arab is reachable within 17 minutes
• Bur Dubai is 22 minutes away
• Adjacent to Al Khail Road (E44)