La Riviera Estates, Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC)

Located along Al Khail Road, La Riviera Estates is a residential sub-community in District 10 of Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), Dubai. The project was launched in 2008 by B&M FZCO and delivered in 2014. La Riviera Estates features townhouses, villas and two low-rise apartment buildings.

• A residential development in District 10, JVC
• Landscaped parks nearby
• Pet-friendly neighbourhood
• Lucrative investment opportunity
• Excellent amenities within easy access
• Variety of residential properties to choose from

Before moving on, let us take an overview of the neighbourhood. As the name implies, the community of JVC offers a modern lifestyle in a village setting. Some highlights of the community include:

• Canals
• Golf courses
• Landscaped Parks

Not to mention, the sub-community is located close to Dubai Marina and Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT), places known for their leisure options. Overall, La Riviera Estates is a family-friendly sub-community is one of the most popular locations in Dubai.

Properties in La Riviera Estates JVC include two apartment buildings and 26 villas and townhouses. These provide a variety of living spaces ideal for professionals, couples and families alike.

Covered areas for 1-bedroom flats range from approximately 600 to 900 sq. ft. These include one-bedroom and a bathroom. There may be a guest washroom in some units as well. Moving on, 2-bedroom units are obviously more spacious, with covered areas going up to 1,350 sq. ft. These comprise two bedrooms and bathrooms, plus a guest bathroom in some units.

In terms of facilities, residents get balcony and terrace access, along with a common gym and swimming pool, as well as 24/7 security.

Apart from apartment buildings, one can also opt for 4-bedroom villas and townhouses in the sub-community. These have an average covered area of 4,000 sq. ft.

These homes include four bedrooms, up to six bathrooms and a maid’s room. There’s a spacious living area as well. Finally, the outdoor space comprises a private garden and covered parking. In addition, residents also get rooftop access.

These rental prices can be compared with other rental apartments in Jumeirah Village Circle.

When it comes to public transportation in La Riviera Estates, options for residents include bus and taxi services. While there is no metro station in JVC as yet (though this will change soon), one can take a bus ride to reach the Mall of Emirates Metro Station.

Moreover, finding parking spaces in La Riviera Estates is not an issue. Townhouses, villas and apartment buildings offer parking spaces to residents. On the other hand, one can also find public parking spaces near the community spaces.

Major amenities are within easy access of the sub-community. These include supermarkets near La Riviera Estates such as All Day Supermarket, Choithrams and Spinneys. All these supermarkets are located in JVC and are more than sufficient for the daily shopping needs of the community.

Moving on, there are a couple of mosques near La Riviera Estates dotted across the community. These include Masjid JVC and Saleh Mohammed Bin Lahej Mosque.

Among worship place of various faiths, there are a couple of churches near La Riviera Estates within a 15-minute distance by car. These include Seventh Day Church, Fellowship Church and Emirates Baptist Church.

With regards to temples near La Riviera Estates, one can find a Sikh gurudwara (Gurunanak Darbar) 16 minutes away in the Jebel Ali. There is also a Buddist temple nearby by the name of Mahamevnawa. Finally, Hindu temples are located 30 minutes away in Bur Dubai.

One of the many reasons JVC is considered a family-friendly community is the presence of good educational options in the vicinity. Schools near La Riviera Estates include:

• JSS International School
• Sunmarke Schools
• Nord Anglia International School

JSS International School is one of the highlights of the community. This school was launched in 2017 and offers the Indian curriculum until Year 12. On the other hand, Sunmarke School and the Nord Anglia International School, both offer the UK curriculum.

In addition, younger children can attend nurseries near La Riviera Estates, such as:

• Kids World Nursery
• Ladybird Early Learning Centre
• Jumeirah International Nursery

Finally, universities near La Riviera Estates include The British University Dubai, University of Wollongong Dubai and Herriot Watt Dubai. These are located in Dubai Knowledge Park, located about 15 minutes away from the community.

Along with the amenities listed above, there are also a couple of clinics and hospitals near La Riviera Estates. These include:

• Karama Medical Center
• Emirates Hospital Day Surgery
• Mediclinic Park View Hospital

Karama Medical Center located within JVC is sufficient for most healthcare needs. You can, however, head to Emirates Hospital and Mediclinic Park View Hospital for specialty services. Both these hospitals are located just 15 minutes away from the neighbourhood.

In addition, there are several pharmacies all over the community, Health First Pharmacy9 being closest to the sub-community.

Among residential communities in the emirate, those closest to La Riviera Estates include:

• Jumeirah Village Triangle (JVT)
• Dubai Marina
• The Springs community

Other nearby areas include JLT, Sports City and JBR, areas known for their leisure options. As you can see, the sub-community is connected to several major areas of Dubai.

For those who love to shop, there are a couple of small and large shopping malls near La Riviera Estates JVC. These include:

• Circle Mall
• The Springs Souk
• City Centre Me’aisem

Circle Mall is the nearest mall from the community. It is home to over 200 stores, several restaurants including a lounge bar on the ground floor, a multi-screen cinema, a Spinney’s supermarket and a children’s play area.

City Centre Me’aisem is a popular shopping destination serving the residents of JVC and JVT. For shopping, there are high street fashion outlets, home and electronics stores, health & beauty stores. Some of the renowned brand stores and shops are:

• Centrepoint
• H&M
• Bath & Body Works
• Max
• HiPhone
• Tavola
• M.A.C
• The Body Shop

Amenities of City Centre Me’aisem include a Carrefour hypermarket, Boots Pharmacy, Super Care Pharmacy, restaurants and recreational options.

If you are a foodie at heart, La Riviera Estate JVC Dubai is an ideal place to call home. It is close to popular restaurant in JVC where you can indulge in delicious cuisine. These include:

• Deccan Delight Restaurant Dubai
• The Kitchen Station Restaurant
• Like View Restaurant
• Bawarchi Indian Restaurant JVC
• Secret Spice Restaurant
• Socialicious Restaurant 
• Village Bistro
• Defne Turkish Restaurant
• Deniro Dubai
• Lokmat Baladna
• Coop Restaurant
• Marmarita Restaurant
• Jeita Restaurant
• Desert Wok Restaurant JVC
• Trattoria by Cinque
• Salt and Chillis Restaurant

One can also enjoy the exciting nightlife by sampling some of the best bars and nightclubs in Dubai. These include The Social Pool by Soul Street, Goose Island Tap House and The Mansion. These are just 5-minute drive from La Riviera Estate JVC.

For those who love splashing waves and walking on the sand, there are several beaches near La Riviera Estates JVC within a 20-minute distance. These include JBR Beach and Kite Beach, which offer a host of activities for you to enjoy. These include waterboarding, jet skiing, scuba diving, kayaking and sailing.

Along with shopping and dining, the community offers several avenues for leisure activities for the residents. Some popular entertainment spots near La Riviera Estates JVC Dubai include:

• Balloon Adventures Dubai
• Dubai Miracle Garden
• Dubai Butterfly Garden
• The Dubai Autodrome

Balloon Adventures Dubai offer some of the top hot air balloon rides in Dubai. Floating at 4,000 ft., you can overlook the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve which have wild life. You can also experience a short camel ride in the desert, in-flight falcon show, desert drive in vintage Land Rovers and gourmet a la carte breakfast.

Dubai Miracle Garden is one of the popular leisure places located in the heart of Dubailand. One can witness over fifty million flowers of 120 varieties. The venue also features a cafe, sweet bar, restaurant, bazaar, a photo booth, kiosk and souvenir shop.

Dubai Butterfly Garden is located right next to the Miracle Garden. This recreational facility is home to over 15,000 butterflies belonging to 50 species.

Dubai Autodrome is a renowned motorsport facility in Motor City that features a 5.39 km circuit with six different configurations. One can also find indoor and outdoor karting tracks, the Grandstand Retail Plaza, the Motorsport Business Park, a racing school and other recreational facilities. It is accessible within 14-minute drive by car.

When it comes to outdoor activities, the community offers incomparable facilities. There are more than 30 landscaped parks in the vicinity where one can enjoy strolling and jogging while taking their children as well as pets to play.

Other facilities include bicycle paths and community pools, all designed to keep residents active. In addition, the nearby Sports City offers facilities for soccer, basketball, and kickboxing.

Gyms near La Riviera Estates JVC Dubai include:

• Al Amir Gym
• InstaBody Gym 
• Prime Fitness JVC

Al Amir Gym is at a 5-minute drive by car. InstaBody Gym is located at FIVE Jumeirah Village, at a 6-minute drive by car. One of the best fitness centres and gyms in JVC, Prime Fitness provides state-of-the-art equipment and talented personal trainers who can help you meet your fitness goals. It is reachable at a 5-minute drive by car.

Likewise, salons near the sub-community include:

• Elle Et Il Ladies Saloon
• BerryCut Beauty Salon
• Tabassom Ladies Salon
• Noona Beauty Salon
• Al Bariq Ladies Salon

These are some of the popular spas and beauty salons in JVC where you can get pampered. In addition, there are few barber shops for gents such as Barbers Gents Salon, Grooming House and Dimassi Gents Salon among others. These can be reached within 5-minute drive by car.

Community events include public celebrations on occasions like National Day. In addition, residents can head to neighbouring communities to engage in other events.

Residents can stay connected through a couple of Facebook groups: ‘_Jumeirah Village Circle Community_’, ‘_Jumeirah Village Circle, Jumeirah Village Circle – Residents_’ and ‘_Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) Pet Owners_’.

La Riviera Estate JVC offers a variety of residential spaces with modern amenities within easy reach. The presence of Circle Mall within JVC offer numerous options for dining, shopping and recreation. Those who commute on their cars will find travel to and from the sub-community convenient, except during peak hours in the daytime and evening.

La Riviera Estates is a residential development in District 10, Jumeirah Village Circle.

The residential development feature 26 villas and 185 apartments in two five-storey blocks.

The bus route J01 pass through the bus stops near La Riviera Estates JVC.

• Dubai International Stadium is located at a 10-minute drive via Hessa Street/D61
• Dubai Autodrome is located at 14-minute drive via Hessa Street/D61
• Downtown Dubai is 19 minutes away via Al Khail Road/E44
• Palm Jumeirah is 19-minute drive away via Hessa Street/D61
• Dubai International Airport is 22 minutes away via Al Khail Road/E44