Fortunato, Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC)

Fortunato is a residential project comprising apartments and townhouses in District 11 of Jumeirah Village Circle. This residential project was launched by Al Tajir Real Estate in 2008 and completed by 2014. The area is home to 5-storey residential buildings surrounded by townhouses.

• Situated in District 11 of Jumeirah Village Circle
• A project by Al Tajir Real Estate
• Project completed in 2014
• Offers freehold properties
• Properties include apartment buildings and townhouses
• Close to Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311)

Boasting a range of amenities, Fortunato is set in the heart of JVC. Key features of the sub-district are:

• Secured and gated community
• Proximity to a number of amenities
• Family-friendly area

The gated community features low-rise residential buildings and townhouses. Facilities in the area include parks, a health club, walking and jogging trails, a swimming pool, medical centres and schools.

Fortunato in Jumeirah Village Circle include studios, 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments. The community also offers a few 2-bedroom and 4-bedrooms townhouses. The residential units depicts Mediterranean influences.

A studio unit in Fortunato JVC has a covered area of 450 sq. ft. to 525 sq. ft. Some apartments have one while others have two bathrooms. The bedroom has a built-in wardrobe. There is an open kitchen with fitted cabinets. The unit also has a small balcony attached to the living area.

A 1-bedroom apartment in Fortunato has a coverage area of 609 sq. ft. to 908 sq. ft. There are two bathrooms in the apartment. The unit is laced with marble flooring. There is a small balcony connected with the living area. The apartments have a semi-open kitchen with fitted cabinets and granite top counter.

A 2-bedroom apartment in Fortunato has a coverage area of 888 sq. ft. to 1,326 sq. ft. There are three en-suite bathrooms in the apartment. The unit includes a big living area/dining area connected to a balcony through a sliding door. Both bedrooms have a small balcony. There is a semi-open kitchen with built-in cabinets and a small storage area.

The spacious 3-bedroom unit has a coverage area of 2,349 sq. ft. Every bedroom has an attached bathroom and a built-in wardrobe. There is a spacious living room connected to the balcony through a glass sliding door. The kitchen is big and has fitted wooden cabinets.

There are several townhouses in Fortunato JVC Dubai. 2-bedroom townhouses have a coverage area of approximately 2,428 sq. ft. There is a storage area and three bathrooms in the unit. The townhouses have central heating and central air-conditioning.

A 4-bedroom townhouse in Fortunato JVC Dubai has a built-up area of 3,175 sq. ft. Some of these townhouses have four while some have five bathrooms. The living room is spacious and the kitchen is semi-open with a storage area. There is a maid’s room and a laundry room. The townhouse also has a large terrace.

The prices of these rental properties are similar to other rental apartments in Jumeirah Village Circle.

Similar to these, there are other townhouses for rent in Jumeirah Village Circle.

Those interesting in buying properties can find several apartments for sale in Jumeirah Village Circle.

Investors can find a few townhouses for sale in Fortunato.

Bayut has worked on creating Fortunato floor plans in 2D and 3D layouts. Interested buyers and renters can check out floor plans for 2, 3 and 4-bed townhouses as well as apartments in the community.

JVC has plenty of parking space where visitors can park their vehicles. Residents get dedicated parking spaces in Fortunato inside the residential buildings and townhouses.

Fortunato is located in Jumeirah Village Circle, which means it has a strong public transport network including public buses and taxis. JVC – Mirabella bus stop is at a 2-minute drive. JVC – Atlantis bus stop is 5 minutes away. Bus J-01 services both the bus stops. There are two metro stations, First Abu Dhabi Bank and the Mall of the Emirates metro stations almost at the same distance, i.e., 13 minutes from Fortunato.

All Day Minimart is one of the supermarkets in Fortunato. It is tucked inside Florence building at a 3-minute drive. Jyothi’s Supermarket and Broz Grocery is 5 minutes away. At a 4-minute drive is The Express Cart Supermarket. All these supermarkets are conveniently accessible by residents of Fortunato.

There is a mosque at a short distance of 2 minutes from Fortunato. Masjid JVC and Saleh Mohammed Bin Lahej Mosque are at a 5-minute drive. Residents can also go to Sports City Mosque near Fortunato which is 9 minutes away.

Within a distance of 15 to 18 minutes, there are a few churches such as Emirates Baptist Church, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Seventh Day Adventist Church, United Christian Church of Dubai and Fellowship: A Church in Dubai.

Hindu temples near Fortunato include Shrinath Ji Temple, Shiva Temple, and Shree Krishna Haveli at a 33-minute drive.

Preschoolers can join one of the closely dotted nurseries including the likes of

• Smart Start Kindergarten
• Emirates British Nursery
• Jumeirah International Nursery

Some well-reputed schools near Fortunato include the following

• Dubai Heights Academy
• JSS International School
• GEMS World Academy

Dubai Heights Academy is at a 9-minute drive near Al Barsha South. It is based on the English National Curriculum and ensures high academic standards. The school conducts special activities for music, drama and sports along with academics.

JSS International School follows the curriculum laid down by the ICSE. It is 5 minutes away from Fortunato. GEMS World Academy is 11 minutes away. It is a well-known school in Dubai that follows the International Baccalaureate Curriculum for ages 3 to 18.

Residents can reach to one of the following closely located hospitals near Fortunato to seek medical attention.

• Medcare Medical Centre
• Mediclinic Parkview Hospital
• Saudi German Hospital

Medcare Medical Centre is a tertiary care hospital at a 10-minute drive. It is equipped with the best diagnostic technology and experienced medical staff. Saudi German Hospital is one of the largest private hospitals in the UAE. It is part of the Saudi German Hospital group. It is 11 minutes away from Fortunato.

The next-door neighbour of Fortunato is District 12 of Jumeirah Village Circle. Some well-known residential districts near the neighbourhood are:

• Al Barsha South
• Jumeirah Village Triangle
• Motor City

Al Barsha South is a popular residential area towards the East of JVC. It is divided into Al Barsha South 1, 2 and 3. Jumeirah Village Triangle is a freehold gated community tucked between Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and Al Khail Road.

There is an array of malls within 15 minutes’ drive. Malls near Fortunato include the likes of

• Circle Mall
• Nakheel Mall
• City Centre Me’aisem

Circle Mall is under construction and is all set to become the ultimate shopping and leisure destination for residents of Jumeirah Village Circle. The 1 million sq. ft. complex will have 200 shops, supermarkets and two department stores. It will also feature a multi-screen cinema and an expansive food court. This mall is 3 minutes away.

Nakheel Mall is in its final stages and is 11 minutes away near Palm Jumeirah. It will boast a fine dining roof plaza, three underground parking levels and 350 shops spread across five levels.

Restaurants near Fortunato offer a variety of dishes including fast-food and fine dining options. Within some minutes’ drive, residents can spot the likes of

• Popeyes
• Socialicious
• Wide Range Restaurant JVC
• Like View Restaurant
• PINZA
• Golden Plates Restaurant

Popeyes is only 3 minutes away from Fortunato. It is a fast-food chain from the US, popular for its fried chicken that comes with different sides. Socialicious is at a 6-minute drive. It offers a range of Asian and Southeast Asian food. Wide Range Restaurant is 4 minutes away. It is one of the fast-growing food chains in the UAE. The menu includes Indian, South Indian, Arabic, and Middle Eastern cuisines. The average cost for two people is approximately AED 110. View Restaurant is an Indian restaurant, at a 5-minute drive. It serves a mix of Arabic, Chinese, Pakistani and Sri Lankan food.

Within a drive of around 25 minutes towards the West, residents can reach the beaches of Dubai. Jumeirah Beach is around half an hour away. It is a crowded beach, popular among tourists. Al Sufouh Beach near Fortunato is a tranquil white sandy beach almost 15 minutes away. Kite Beach is 23 minutes away.

Those who like to spend their time in bars can spot these closely located ones at less than 10 minutes’ drive.

• LOA Lounge
• Kickers Sports Bar
• Big Easy Bar & Grill

Some landmarks near Fortunato are listed below

• Dubai Miracle Garden
• Dubai International Stadium
• Dubai Autodrome

Dubai Miracle Garden is one of its kind flower garden. It covers 72,000 square metres area with over 50 million flowers and 250 million plants. This popular tourist attraction is 10 minutes away.

Dubai International Stadium is at a 9-minute drive. It is one of the best sports facilities in Dubai Sports City. Dubai Autodrome is the region’s fully-integrated motorsports facility with Grade 1 race circuit.

There are a few parks dotted near Fortunato. The community park is 2 minutes away. The central park of JVC is 3 minutes away whereas, Circle Community Park is 6 minutes away. Al Barsha South Lake is a calm place at an 11-minute drive.
Some well-equipped gyms near the neighbourhood are mentioned below

• R Boot Camp
• Prime Fitness
• The Warehouse Gym

Ladies can head out to one of the closely located beauty salons which are not more than 5 minutes away.

• Better Beauty Salon
• Dial A Nail
• BerryCut Beauty Salon

Men can spot Blue Beach Gents Salon, Karizma Gents Salon, Lvenus Star Gents Salon, and Evolve Gents Salon. These are not more than a 7-minute drive away from Fortunato.

Residents of Fortunato can join J_umeirah Village Circle – Residents and Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) Pet Owners_, Jumeirah Village Circle Community, Fortunato, Jumeirah Village Circle – JVC and Fortunato-JVC groups on Facebook to keep pace with the community updates.

Properties in Fortunato are affordable and someone with a modest salary can rent or buy a townhouse, villa or even an apartment in the district. However, there are several projects under construction which may cause minor inconveniences.

Fortunato is a residential development in Jumeirah Village Circle.

Fortunato comprises 5-storey apartment buildings and townhouses.

One can easily access several parks within the neighbourhood. As for leisure purpose, you can head over to Dubai Butterfly Garden and Dubai Miracle Garden. Both are reachable at a 10-minute drive by car.

Visitors can find Bab Al Qarya Hotel at a distance of 400 metres. You can also plan your stay at FIVE Jumeirah Village or The First Collection Hotel.

Circle Mall JVC opened to the public in April 2021. You can visit the mall from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm.

• Dubai International Airport is less than half an hour away
• Downtown Dubai is at a 21-minute drive
• Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) is 19 minutes away