Khalid Bin Waleed Road, Bur Dubai

Khalid Bin Waleed Road (D79) or Khalid Bin Al Waleed Road is a 3.4km long road in Bur Dubai running on the eastern side of the community. It stretches from the northern end of Oud Metha to Al Raffa, where it intersects with Al Khaleej Road (D92). The neighbourhood is dotted with several high-end hotels, restaurants and retail outlets. It offers studios to 2-bedroom apartments in terms of residential units.

• One of the major roads in Bur Dubai
• Offers studios, 1 and 2-bedroom apartments
• Amenities near the road include grocery stores, schools and mosques
• Direct access to Al Khaleej Road and Sheikh Rashid Road

Khalid Bin Waleed Road, also known as Bank Street, runs amidst the central residential districts of Bur Dubai; Al Raffa, Al Fahid and Al Karama. It changes its name from Oud Metha Road when intersecting Tariq Bin Ziyad Road (D78) in Umm Hurair 2. Several hotels, bus and metro stations, and dining options are available on the road. Other features include affordable residential options and a well-connected road network.

Mid- to low-rise apartment buildings on Khalid Bin Waleed Road Bur Dubai offer studio, 1 and 2-bedroom units. These units spread over 350 sq. ft. to 1,300 sq. ft., featuring a fitted kitchen, bedrooms with attached bathrooms and a shared parking facility.

There are several hotels on Khalid Bin Waleed Road Bur Dubai, including:

• Royal Ascot Hotel
• Four Points by Sheraton Bur Dubai
• Howard Johnson by Wyndham Bur Dubai
• York International Dubai
• Palm Beach Hotel Bur Dubai

Royal Ascot Hotel is a 4-star hotel featuring 181 well-appointed rooms and suites. There are several restaurants in the hotel offering a variety of cuisines. Other facilities include a fitness centre, business centre, salon and swimming pool. Four Points by Sheraton Bur Dubai is another 4-star hotel in the neighbourhood situated a short drive away from Dubai International Airport and Al Fahidi Historical District.

Conveniently located on the edge of Khalid Bin Waleed Road, Howard Johnson by Wyndham Bur Dubai offers picturesque views of Port Rashid. Each room and suite in the hotel is fully equipped with modern amenities and facilities such as a minibar, coffee or tea maker, electronic in-room safe and free Wi-Fi access.

Other hotels in the neighbourhood include Dolphin Hotel Apartments, Dallas Hotel and Fortune Atrium Hotel.

Residents can easily park their cars in the dedicated spaces on the basement and podium levels. There is a street parking facility on Khalid Bin Waleed Road Dubai for guests.

Commuting using public transportation on Khalid Bin Waleed Road Dubai is quite convenient as several bus and metro stations are on the road. Residents can take the Dubai bus from Bastakia bus station and Four Point Sheraton Hotel bus station. Those looking for metro stations can easily drive to the BurJuman Metro Station to use the service. Al Ghubaiba Metro Station and Oud Metha Metro Station are other metro stations near the community.

Residents can stock up on daily essentials from supermarkets on Khalid Bin Waleed Road. These include West Zone Supermarket, Day to Day Al Fahidi Hypermarket and Al Shahama Supermarket. Other best supermarkets in Dubai near the road include Viva Supermarket and Al Madina Supermarket.

There are plenty of mosques in and around the neighbourhood where residents can offer their prayers. Al Fahidi Masjid, Ibrahim Khaleel Masjid and Al Fateh Mosque are a few of them.

Some reputable churches in Dubai are within a short drive as Oud Metha, where most of the churches are concentrated lie in proximity. These include St. Mary’s Catholic Church and King’s Revival Church International Dubai. It will take a 5 to 10-minute drive to reach these churches.

Those planning to visit temples can easily drive using Al Satwa Road (D90) and continue driving on Al Fahid Street to reach Shiva Temple in a 6-minute drive. It is one of the most-visited temples in Bur Dubai, where Hindu devotees organise special events on Holi and Shiv Ratri.

Little Diamond Nursery is one of the best nursery schools in Bur Dubai, following the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum. It is the only nursery school on Khalid Bin Al Waleed Road Bur Dubai offering services to 45 days old to 4-years old children. Other nursery schools nearby include Banana Moon Nursery and Roots and Wings Nursery.

Towheed Iranian School for Girls Dubai on Khalid Bin Waleed Road offers education to Grade 1 to 12 students. In a short drive of 10-minutes lie New Academy School following the American curriculum for Kindergarten to Grade 12 students. Zabeel High School and Mohammed Bin Rashid Model School are other schools near the community. These government schools in Dubai are easily accessible in a 12 to 15-minute drive.

There is no shortage of hospitals and clinics on Khalid Bin Waleed Road providing premium healthcare services. Getwell Medical Centre is a state-of-the-art healthcare facility serving the ailing community for almost a decade. Liverpool Medical Clinic is another facility in the neighbourhood near Palm Beach Hotel Bur Dubai. Al Raha Clinic, Primacare Speciality Clinic, and Badr Al Samaa Medical Centre are other clinics on the road.

Towards the eastern side of Khalid Bin Waleed Road lies Al Fahidi – home to Grand Mosque Dubai, while Al Raffa is on the western side. If you move ahead, Al Hamriya and Al Mankhool are located on each side, featuring apartments and villas in different layouts. The road also passes in the middle of Al Karama and the shopping and financial district – Umm Hurair. Other nearby areas include Oud Metha and Mina Rashid.

There are several shopping centres on Khalid Bin Waleed Road to purchase clothes, perfumes, household items, electronics and much more. Meena Bazaar is one of them featuring a range of shopping avenues. The next on the list is Central Mall, previously known as Mussalla Towers Mall. It is a go-to destination for clothes, shoes and grocery shopping in a budget-friendly price range. Burjuman Mall is another shopping mall on the road with several retail outlets of high-street fashion brands. Besides shopping, dining out at more than 50 restaurants and cafes is another thing to do in Burjuman Mall. The popular F&B outlets in the mall are Shakespeare & Co., Mr Crab and California Pizza Kitchen. Other malls near the community are Wafi Mall and City Centre Al Shindagha.

One of the top features of living in Bur Dubai is that residents will find a variety of culinary retreats dotted around the community. The popular restaurants on Khalid Bin Waleed Road are:

• Al Taroof Restaurant
• Puranmal Sweets & Restaurant
• MTR 1924
• Shakey’s Pizza Parlor
• Juice Lab Dubai
• Koyla Lounge & Café

Residents can also dine at some of the best restaurants in Bur Dubai in a short drive. These include Miss Wang, Al Fanar Seafood Restaurant, Doors Freestyle Grill and Rajdhani Street.

If you plan to spend a day under the sun on the beaches in Dubai, you must prepare for a 15 to 20-minute drive. JBR Beach is the nearest spot for beachgoers to enjoy water sports activities along with eating out and shopping from JBR Beach Mall. Other beaches near Khalid Bin Waleed Road are Al Sufouh Beach and La Mer Beach.

Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood is the oldest heritage site in Dubai, holding the memories of the 1800s when the area was the hub of pearl and textile trading. It is commonly known as Al Bastakiya, named after the Bastak region in Iran, from where most of the people emigrated. Some of the major attractions of the neighbourhood are Textile Souk, Coffee Museum, Al Fahidi Fort and Dubai Museum. It will take a short drive of 6-minutes to reach the site via Khalid Bin Waleed Road.

Another popular leisure spot nearby is Dubai Garden Glow – a unique theme park spread over 40 acres of land. The models in the park are created using recyclable material to promote sustainability. The park’s major attractions are Glow Park, Ice Park, Art Park, and Magic Park. Residents can drive via Zabeel Street to reach the park in a 9-minute drive.

Other must-visit spots near the community are The Dubai Frame and Al Nasr Leisureland.

Creek Park is a popular family-friendly attraction featuring jogging and bicycle racks. Other things to do in Dubai Creek Park include playing golf on a mini 18-hole golf course and riding dhows. Buying Creek Park tickets is also convenient using RTA public transportation’s nol card. Other parks nearby are Karama Park and Al Mankhool Park.

Fitness enthusiasts can head to gyms on Khalid Bin Waleed Road to keep up with their workout routine. These include Fitness Extreme Muscle Factory, Life For You Gym and Orane Fitness Club.

Revival Beauty Salon offers a range of hair and beauty care treatments to make you feel pampered. It is one of the best salons in Bur Dubai with a modern and hygienic environment. Maira Beauty Salona and Nancy Beauty Salon are other salons near the community.

XVA Art Hotel in Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood is home to a gallery where masterpieces of different artists have been kept. The gallery also hosts art exhibitions to promote emerging and established artists throughout the year.

Khalid Bin Waleed Road is a family-friendly community for those who rely solely on public transportation for commute and the hustle and bustle of the city. However, the traffic congestion and noise pollution might be uncomfortable for prospective tenants.

You can easily reach Khalid Bin Waleed Road (Bank Street) via bus and metro service. BurJuman Metro Station and Oud Metha Metro Station are the nearest options, whereas Bus C18 also have routes on the road.

• Dubai International Airport is a 10-minute drive away
• The iconic Burj Khalifa is accessible in a 12-minute drive
• The Dubai Mall is at an 11-minute drive 
• A 15-minute drive to Downtown Dubai and Business Bay