Ghadeer 2, The Lakes

Ghadeer 2 is a villa community in the Lakes developed by Emaar Properties. The lakeside development consists of 3-bedroom residences surrounded by landscaped greenery and waterways. The strategic position of the neighbourhood brings it closer to the extensive range of amenities and facilities of the parent community. It is connected to the major highway of the city – Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) via First Al Khail Street (D86) that runs adjacent to the community.

• A sub-community of Ghadeer, the Lakes
• Offering 3-bedroom houses
• Amenities nearby include schools, supermarkets and healthcare facilities
• In proximity to Sheikh Zayed Road (E11)

Ghadeer 2 is a part of one of the popular waterfront communities in Dubai offering an ideal lifestyle to those who prefer living by the waterside. A few of the prominent features of the gated community are as follows:

• Offering spacious private residences
• A serene neighbourhood
• An ideal location for families

The well-connected road network is another feature of the community providing easy access to neighbouring areas and landmarks of the city.

Properties in Ghadeer include villas mainly available in a 3-bedroom layout. These two-storey villas come with an area ranging between 2,436 sq. ft. to 5,500 sq. ft. The ground floor of the villa consists of a spacious living area, fitted kitchen, maid’s room, study room, laundry and powder room. All the bedrooms are located on the upper floor. These bedrooms have an attached bathroom and a built-in wardrobe. Other features of these villas include a garage, private garden, balcony and family room.

The rental range of properties in the community is as follows:

• The annual rent of a 3-bedroom villa in Ghadeer 2 ranges between AED 170k to AED 220k

After choosing the house of your choice, the next step is to negotiate and sign the tenancy agreement in which mode of payment for the annual lease and other details are stated. Usually, landlord/real estate agents and tenants agree on paying the annual lease through post-dated cheques. The number of these cheques may vary from four to six or twelve in some cases. Tenants can also take a look at other popular areas for rental villas in The Lakes.

The sale price of residences in Ghadeer 2 is as follows:

• For buying a 3-bedroom villa in Ghadeer 2, one must prepare to shell out AED 2.6M to AED 4M
• The sale price of 3-bedroom townhouses fluctuates between AED 3M to AED 4.1M

Investors and end-users will find that buying property in the community can offer valuable returns as it is a part of one of the popular areas with villas for sale in The Lakes.

Bayut has worked on creating a simple format for 2D and 3D floor plans on the website. You can easily find the unit type and bed type you’re interested in by browsing Ghadeer 2 floor plans.

Residents do not have to worry about parking spaces in Ghadeer 2. Each villa in the community comes with a garage with enough capacity for visitors’ vehicles as well.

The mode of public transportation in Ghadeer 2 includes bus, metro and taxi service. Residents can take Bus F31 and 93 from Dubai International Academy bus station and Regent International School bus station in a 4 to 8-minute drive. Those looking for a metro station can drive for around 8 to 10-minutes to reach Al Khail Metro Station, Dubai Marina Metro Station and Dubai Internet City Metro Station.

For those with private conveyance, commuting to neighbouring areas is convenient through First Al Khail Street. It connects the villa community to Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road (E44) in a short drive.

There are several supermarkets near Ghadeer 2 from where residents can buy daily usage items. These include:

• Choithrams Lakes
• Aswaaq Mart The Greens
• Day Mart

Choithrams Lakes has a wide range of fresh fruits and vegetables, frozen food, household items, health and beauty products, bakery items and much more. The supermarket is located at a 6-minute drive from the community. Other options include Spar Supermarket and Lifco Supermarket TECOM.

Getting to mosques near Ghadeer 2 is a relatively easy task for residents. They can drive for around 8 to 10-minutes to reach Hamel Al Ghaith Mosque, Tiffany Mosque and Al Wahab Mosque. Residents can also pay a visit to one of the beautiful mosques in Dubai, Masjid Al Rahim in a 10-minute drive. It has a separate prayer area for men and women, a library and a madrassah.

Fellowship Dubai is the nearest church for residents of the villa community. They can take First Al Khail Street to reach the church near Ghadeer 2 in a 9-minute drive. Other churches nearby include Emirates Baptist Church and United Christian Church of Dubai.

Those who follow Sikhism can gather and worship at Guru Nanak Darbar after driving for around 15-minutes towards the south. Hindu community members must prepare themselves for around half an hour drive to visit the temples near Ghadeer 2. These include Shree Krishna Haveli and Shiva Temples.

Some of the top-notch education institutes near the community are:

• Dubai International Academy
• Regent International School
• American School of Dubai

Dubai International Academy offers International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum for Foundation Stage to Year 13 students. The school has a range of state-of-the-art facilities including fully equipped science labs, a library, basketball and tennis courts, rooms dedicated to performing arts and swimming pools. It is located at a 5-minute drive in Emirates Hills. Other schools near Ghadeer 2 are the American School of Dubai and the Arcadia School.

Higher education institutes near the community include:

• University of Wollongong in Dubai
• Middlesex University Dubai
• Murdoch University Dubai

The University of Wollongong is one of the reputable universities in Dubai Knowledge Park offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs, foundation studies and language programs and short courses in different disciplines. It will take a 10-minute drive to reach the university.

Residents can seek medical assistance from the following facilities:

• Mediclinic Meadows
• Saudi German Hospital
• Al Zahra Hospital

Mediclinic Meadows is one of the best hospitals in Dubai offering services for internal medicine, dermatology, family medicine and orthopaedics. Residents can reach the hospital in a 9-minute drive. Other clinics near Ghadeer 2 include Aster Clinic and Kaya Skin Clinic.

Ghadeer 2 is surrounded by popular villa communities and residential districts of the city. These include:

• Zulal
• Maeen
• Forat
• Deema

The Meadows and Jumeirah Lake Towers lie to the southern side while Barsha Heights is located to the northern side. The Greens and The Views are also situated close to the community. Other nearby areas include Dubai Marina and Jumeirah Beach Residence.

Popular shopping destinations near the sub-community are:

• Dubai Marina Mall
• Mall of the Emirates
• Ibn Battuta Mall

Dubai Marina Mall is one of the best malls in Dubai featuring high-street fashion brands, a range of dining options and recreational facilities. Popular stores in Dubai Marina Mall are:

• Tommy Hilfiger
• Steve Madden
• Aldo
• Kate Spade
• MAC
• Sephora
• Miniso

The Springs Souk also lies close to the community. It is home to around 100 retail stores, restaurants and cafes and a Carrefour supermarket. It is located at an 8-minute drive from the community. Other shopping malls near Ghadeer 2 are Ibn Battuta Mall and the Dubai Mall.

There are plenty of restaurants near Ghadeer 2 serving a variety of cuisines. These include:

• Reform Social & Grill
• Damasco Restaurant
• Beef King Chinese Restaurant
• Taqado Mexican Kitchen
• Melt and Roast

Residents can also dine at some of the best fine dining restaurants in Dubai after driving for around 15 to 20-minutes towards the west. These include:

• Ossiano – Atlantis the Palm
• Nobu
• Rhodes W1
• Eauzone
• Indego by Vineet
• Pierchic

Besides casual and fine dining restaurants, residents can also find nightlife options nearby. Hunter and Barrel, Rock Bottom Café and Crown and Lion are a few of them. It will take a short drive of 5 to 7-minutes to reach these bars.

Most of the public beaches in Dubai are located at a 16 to 20-minute drive from the villa community. The popular ones include JBR Beach, Kite Beach and Sufouh Beach. Visitors can indulge in water sports activities such as parasailing, kayaking, paddle boarding and jet skiing at JBR Beach. It also has sun loungers, cabanas and sunbeds for those looking to soak in the sun.

Popular leisure spots and landmarks near the sub-district are:

•  Emirates Golf Club
• The Lakes Club
• Jebel Ali Racecourse

Emirates Golf Club is one of the top golf courses in Dubai known for hosting international golf tournaments. It has three golf courses; The Faldo, the Majlis and Par 3 Academy Course, each offering a different experience to golfers. The club also has dining options, an academy for newbies and a golf pro shop. The golf club is located a 9-minute drive from the community.

The Lakes Club is another popular recreational facility of the parent community featuring sports facilities such as volleyball courts, pool, tennis and squash courts and aerobic studio. It also has dining options to cater to visitors.

Other leisure spots nearby include Dubai Miracle Garden and Aquaventure Waterpark.

There are plenty of recreational facilities available for residents. These include:

• Landscaped gardens
• Swimming pools

They can also visit the community parks nearby such as Zulal 1 Community Park, Deema 3 Community Park and Hattan 3 Community Park. It will take a 3 to 5-minute drive to reach these parks near the villa community.

Fitness enthusiasts can head to the following gyms near Ghadeer 2:

• The Warehouse Gym
• Crunch Fitness
• Elevation Fitness Centre

The Warehouse Gym has modern equipment for Circuits training, cycle, Grit and yoga. The gym is located at a 10-minute drive in the Springs Souk.

Beauty care options near the community are:

• Tips and Toes
• Mashael Beauty Salon
• Bellissima Ladies Salon

All these salons are situated at a 7 to 10-minute drive from the community. Options for gents include Cutting Line Gents Salon and Square-Cut Gents Salon.

Residents can attend golfing events organised by Montgomerie Golf Club Dubai and Emirates Golf Club. Both the golf courses are located a short drive from the community. For other sporting events, they can drive towards the Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex that hosts NAS Sports Tournament and other games.

Residents can join the Facebook group ‘Dubai, The Lakes’ and ‘Meadows, Lakes and Springs Community’ to stay updated about upcoming events. However, there isn’t a group created specifically for residents of Ghadeer 2 yet.

The Lakes is one of the renowned projects by Emaar Properties that offers a family-friendly community, a serene lifestyle and an ideal place to live. Since the residential area is family-oriented where individuals can find it difficult to adjust as they love the hustle and bustle of the city.

Ghadeer 2 is a sub-community in the Lakes located close to First Al Khail Street.

• Dubai International Airport is located at a 24-minute drive
• A 20-minute drive to Burj Khalifa 
• Al Sufouh 2 and Dubai Internet City are located at a 10-minute drive
• It will take a 10-minute drive to Al Barsha Pond Park