Juniper, Akoya Oxygen

• Renting Property
• Buying Property
• Getting around
• Schools and Clinics
• Malls and Restaurants
• Leisure activities
• Things to consider

Juniper is a residential cluster in the master community of DAMAC Hills 2 (Akoya Oxygen). It is located on the northeastern corner of the community and is relatively nearer to the entrance. Juniper consists of 3 to 6-bed luxurious villas and townhouses, situated in a naturally beautiful and peaceful environment. Built and designed by DAMAC Properties, Juniper is one of the most beautiful localities of residence in Dubai. It features a variety of eye-catching properties set amidst lush green gardens, golf courses, lakes and waterparks. In addition, residents are able to find healthcare, education, shopping, entertainment and dining options pretty easily.

• located just off Al Qudra Road (D63) 
• Situated beside the Trump World Golf Club
• The sub-community has a community swimming pool
• 4 to 6-bedroom properties with an attractive architecture 
• Flagship project by one of the top real estate in Dubai, DAMAC Properties

Juniper redefines luxury and attractiveness. Living in Juniper has a lot of attractions like:

• Exceptional views of golf courses, lakes and parks.
• Gated community, with maximum security and privacy.
• Ideally located at a fair distance from central Dubai, ensuring a peaceful environment.

The community is about 25-minutes away from central Dubai which ensures that it is always peaceful and quiet. The people who work in central Dubai will also find it a useful option, as a 25-minute drive is easily manageable to get to work.

Properties in Juniper include plots, luxury villas and townhouses. The villas include 3 to 6-bedroom residential units. Those looking to buy property in Juniper will find the below information of good use.

The community has a good set of facilities and amenities. Also, villas have private parking slots along with private yards at the front and back. Investors have the chance to buy a plot of land, independent and semi-detached luxury villas and townhouses in different sizes from 1,830 sq. ft. to 4,201 sq. ft.

Those interested in renting a villa in Juniper can check out the renting trends on Bayut.

• The rent for a 3-bed villa in Juniper lies between AED 68k and AED 80k. These villas come with 4 to 5 bathrooms and are built over a plot size of about 2,000 sq. ft.
• The average rent for a 4-bed villa in Juniper is around AED 115k for a year. With 6 bathrooms, these properties have a built-up space of around 2,500 sq. ft.
• It takes AED 185k per annum to rent a 6-bedroom villa in Juniper. With over 3,000 sq. ft, of built-up space, these units are the biggest in the area.

Furthermore, interested tenants can also look for townhouses for rent in Juniper. Starting from AED 75k for a 3-bed townhome in Juniper, it goes up to AED 100k for a 5-bed unit.

Interested buyers can have a look at the sales trends for villas in Juniper before finalising the deal.

• The sale price for 3-bed villas in Juniper starts from AED 1.1M and goes up to AED 1.5M. With 4 and 5 bathrooms, these houses have a built-up space of about 2,000 sq. ft.
• It takes about AED 1.6M to AED 1.7M to buy a 4-bed villa in Juniper. the plot size for these homes is almost 1,900 sq. ft. while the built-up area is about 2,300 sq. ft.
• To buy a 5-bed villa in Juniper, one needs to shell out at least AED 1.8M. These villas have a built-up floor space of more than 2,500 sq. ft. with 5 to 6 bathrooms.
• It takes more than AED 2.5M to buy a 6-bed villa in Juniper. These villas are the largest units in the area with a plot size of over 4,500 sq. ft. and a built-up area of about 3,000 sq. ft.

For more options, buyers can also check out these semi-detached villas aka townhouses in the neighbourhood.

• The sale price for a 3-bed townhouse in Juniper lies between AED 1.2M and AED 1.4M
• It takes a minimum of AED 1.7M and a maximum of AED 2M to buy a 4-bed townhome in Juniper
• The average sale price for a 5-bed townhouse in Juniper is about AED 2.2M
• It takes about AED 2.5M to buy a 6-bed townhouse in Juniper.

Those looking for Juniper floorplans can browse through the 2D and 3D floor plans available on Bayut. Interested ones can also visit the property virtually via Bayut’s 3D live floor plans.

Finding parking spaces in Juniper isn’t problematic. Every villa contains parking space for two vehicles.

The community is located about 20-minutes away from Emirates Road (E611). Al Qudra Road (D63) and Dubai Al Ain Road (E66) are less than 15-minutes away. These three roads are the best options that connect residents with the rest of the city in a quick time.

Public transportation in Juniper is easily available. Residents can find taxis right outside the community gates. It will take about 15-minutes to reach Dubai Virtual Reference Station 1, the nearest bus station.

As the Because the hamlet is somewhat far from the main city, the shopping and recreational opportunities are quite limited. A few minutes drive away, there is an Akoya community centre that serves as the main retail stop for townies. Carrefour, a popular hypermarket chain, has a branch there. Residents will find a wide variety of goods such as grocery and food items, electronics, home care and clothes too. Other supermarkets near DAMAC Hills 2 (Akoya Oxygen) include Geant Express, Spinneys, ZOOM and Choithrams.

Built by DAMAC Properties, the community mosque goes by the name, DAMAC Hills 2 Masjid is the nearest and only mosque within the parent community. Residents can also drive a bit farther to the neighbouring communities for more prayer facilities. Other mosques near Juniper include Remraam Mosque, Al Waha Masjid, Hasan Abas Sharbatly Mosque and Arabian Ranches Mosque.

Residents from the Christian community need to travel for at least half an hour to access the nearest churches, including The Winning Generation Gospel Assembly on Al Khail Road (E44). The popular church complex in Jebel Ali is also within a short drive. Among the top churches in Dubai are  St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, St. Mina Coptic Orthodox Church, and Covenant Hope Church.

A Gurudwara is a sacred site for Sikhs, and Guru Nanak Darbar, the city’s only gurudwara, is located in Jebel Ali Village. A newly opened Grand Hindu Temple in Jebel Ali caters to the Hindus that live in the neighbourhood.

Schools and nurseries are included in the development plans for the master community DAMAC Hills 2 (Akoya Oxygen). However, as the plans are still being developed, Shining Stars Nursery Dubai is the only nursery currently providing services to preschoolers in the neighbourhood.

Moreover, popular primary and secondary schools near Juniper include:

• Fairgreen International School
• Jebel Ali School
• GEMS Metropole School

Fairgreen International School is governed by Esol Education, a trusted name with more than 10,000 students in different countries. Fairgreen International School has a good rating, also provides quality education and offers several facilities for the students.  It works in harmony with the philosophy of the International Baccalaureate (IB).

Jebel Ali School and GEMS Metropole School are also known for quality educational services. All these schools are about 20-minutes away from Juniper.

At the time of completion, the region will have greater healthcare services than what is present today. Currently, Saudi German Clinics DAMAC Hills 2 is the only clinic within the community of DAMAC Hills 2. However, residents can visit the following clinics and hospitals near Juniper in case of medical emergencies.

• Emirates Hospital Day Surgery & Medical Center in Motor City
• American Hospital Clinic in Mira Town Centre
• Mediclinic Parkview Hospital in Dubailand

All these healthcare facilities are about 20 to 30-minutes away from Juniper. Mediclinic Parkview Hospital and Emirates Hospital Day Surgery & Medical Center are counted among the top medical institutions of the city, owing to the quality of medical services their patients receive. American Hospital Clinic is also a good option and is known for offering excellent healthcare services.

Neighbouring areas of Juniper include:

• The Villa
• Al Lisaili
• Lahbab

Akoya Oxygen is surrounded by residential communities that offer excellent facilities. All of them have a good perception owing to their location, facilities and reasonably priced properties. The Villa is a luxury family community by Dubai Properties ideal for those looking for elegant 4-, 5- and 6-bedroom villas.

The surrounding areas of DAMAC Hills 2 (Akoya Oxygen) are currently in the development phase. However, once the community is complete, there will be greater shopping options close to the community. Currently, the best malls near Juniper include:

• Dubai Outlet Mall
• The Ranches Souk
• Cityland Mall

Dubai Outlet Mall is a popular choice for shopping among residents. Visitors enjoy the wide shopping range along with numerous restaurants present within the mall. Popular stores inside Dubai Outlet Mall include:

• Adidas Factory Outlet
• Automobili Lamborghini outlet
• Crocs Outlet

The Ranches Souk is a community retail centre in Arabian Ranches 2 at a drive of about 20-minutes. Residents will find some popular retailers there including Mothercare, MAC, Hour Choice, Claire’s and The Body Shop.  Cityland Mall is another flagship shopping mall near Juniper. With more than 350 shops and over 75 dining facilities, it is the first nature-inspired retail destination in the city.

All of the retail and leisure facilities have been taken into consideration when designing the parent community, DAMAC Hills 2. Numerous dining alternatives are available close by in the Akoya Retail Centre.

• Dough Me Nation
• Nay Oxygen Cafe & Restaurant
• Qasr Al Madina Restaurant & Cafe
• Shawarma Location

Dough Me Nation is an upscale fast-food restaurant with a diverse menu. In addition to serving fusion dishes from Italian, Middle Eastern, and Arabian cuisines, the restaurant is well-known in the area for its pizzas. Fine dining restaurants include Qasr Al Madina Restaurant & Cafe and Nay Oxygen Cafe & Restaurant. Al toot Alabyad Food Truck, Grandma BBQ Grill, and Shawarma Location are some additional neighbourhood eateries.

For more options, Dubai Al Ain Road (E66) is the best place to find restaurants near Juniper:

• Chowking Orient Restaurant
• Chuck E. Cheese’s
• Skyler’s Gourmet Bistro
• Hatam Restaurant

All these are located on Dubai – Al Ain Road (E66) and one can reach them in about 20-minutes.

The community is far from the shoreline of Dubai, therefore it will take a 35 to 40-minute drive to reach the popular beaches of Dubai. Beaches near Juniper include Jumeirah Beach, Kite Beach and Private Beach. Visitors can indulge in a number of activities like swimming and volleyball followed by dining at a nearby restaurant.

Popular landmarks near Juniper are:

• Trump International Golf Club 
• Al Qudra Desert
• Dubai Autodrome
• Dubai Miracle Garden

Available within a few minutes drive, Trump International Golf Club Dubai is one of the best golf clubs in the gulf region. Al Qudra Desert is also a famous destination in Dubai. People can enjoy camping, cycling and bird-watching here. It is about 20-minutes away from Juniper.

Furthermore, one can reach popular entertainment spots like Dubai Autodrome and Dubai Miracle Garden in less than half an hour. Dubai Miracle Garden is a big flower garden with life-size sculptures decorated with flowers. One of its most popular structures is the Emirates Airbus A380, made entirely out of flowers. In addition, flower passageways, floral castles and floral clock are other popular exhibits in the garden.

The neighbourhood will include a wide range of recreational activities, including parks, waterparks, fitness centres, and other sporting facilities, in addition to the Trump World Golf Club Dubai. Also, juniper will contain a desert-inspired spa and a yoga enclave when the development is complete.

There are two gyms near Juniper, Fitness Edge and CK Fitness. both of these are accessible within a 7-minutes drive.

Nearby salons and spas include:

• Le Vendôme Ladies Beauty Lounge
• The Corner Barber
• The Haven Spa and Beauty Salon
• Nstyle Beauty Lounge

Le Vendôme Ladies Beauty Lounge and The Corner Barber are the closest salons, both of which are within a 5-minute drive. Men can get standard salon treatments including hair and beard trimming at The Corner Barber. Drive time to the Haven Spa and Beauty Salon is roughly 24-minutes. This full-service spa offers a selection of massages and treatments. Moreover, residents can enjoy beauty treatments at Nstyle Beauty Lounge, which is 19-minutes away. This salon is well-known for its professionalism and provides hair care services, manicures, pedicures, and facials.

Residents of Juniper can attend Marmoom Heritage Festival at Al Marmoom Heritage Village. It is an annual event held in March/April. Al Marmoom Heritage Village is about 18-minutes away.

Residents of Juniper can join the group AKOYA Oxygen (Residential Community) on Facebook. It is an excellent platform to stay in touch with other residents and have discussions regarding the community.

The facilities, location and beautiful views make Juniper a perfect place for people who wish to reside in an attractive neighbourhood. Likewise, it is an ideal location for people who want to stay away from the hustle and bustle of the main city. However, residents will find it a bit time-consuming to commute to central Dubai.

• Less than 15-minutes away from Al Qudra Road (D63) and Dubai Al Ain Road (E66)
• Jebel Ali – Lehbab Road (E77) is about 10-minutes away
• Al Maktoum International Airport is 30-minutes away
• Al Qudra Desert is about 20-minutes away