Mira 2, Reem Dubai

Reem is a masterplanned community located at the intersection of Al Qudra Road (D63) and Emirates Road (E611). Made up of five phases with 18,000 residential units, Mira, along with Mira Oasis, forms part of Emaar's Reem development. One of the five phases of Mira is Mira 2 or Mira Phase 2. It features 258 3-bedroom units and 76 4-bedroom units, which include both townhouses and villas.

• Sub-community of Mira in Reem Dubai
• Boasts of 258 3-bed units and 76 4-bed units
• Includes both townhouses and villas under affordable pricing
• Access to shared amenities such as parks and a community centre
• Located just off Al Qudra Road (D63) close to Emirates Road (E611)

The highlights of  Mira 2 Reem are:

• Shared amenities including parks and community centre
• Spacious villas and townhouses 
• A family-friendly and serene environment with green spaces

Mira 2 is located just off Al Qudra Road (D63), a part of the greater Mira community. With its community park and shared amenities, Mira 2 is an ideal location for prospective residents who prefer family-friendly living. Boasting an affordable price tag, the Reem communities are some of the sought-after areas for renting townhouses and villas.

Properties in Mira 2 Reem include 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom townhouses and villas. The 3-bedroom units equal 258 in number while the 4-bedroom houses are 76 in total. Covering from 2,000 sq. ft. to approximately 4,000 sq. ft., the townhouses and villas both have spacious layouts.

Corresponding to the overall community, villas and townhouses sport contemporary architecture and state-of-the-art interiors and finishes. The properties come in caramel coloured exteriors and lawns with carpeted grass in the front.

In most cases, there is a bathroom with every bedroom on a property. Larger 4-bed units have a maid’s room with an ensuite bathroom. The kitchen comes in both semi-closed and open layouts depending on the property. Residents will find ample space for storage in the form of built-in cupboards and built-in cabinets.

One can find 2D and 3D floor plans for Mira 2 on Bayut.

The community facilitates its residents with ample parking. Residents can park up to two vehicles in their garages whereas guests and visitors can find street parking in Mira 2.

As a gated community, Mira 2 does not offer direct access to modes of public transport in Dubai. However, by driving outside the area’s borders, residents will come across many bus stops that service the J02 Bus. You can board this particular Dubai Bus at Mira Towncentre Bus Stop, Mira 5 Community Bus Stop, Mira Oasis Bus Stop and Nshama Townhouse Bus Stop.

Those travelling via Dubai Metro can access some stations within a drive of 26 to 30 minutes. These include DMCC Metro Station, Jabal Ali Metro Station, Mall of the Emirates Metro Station, Jumeirah Lake Towers Metro Station and Al Furjan Metro Station.

Residents wondering how to book RTA taxi can hail the one from the taxi ranks or by using the SMS taxi service. Residents can also book online on the S’hail app.

A branch of Spinneys Dubai is there in Mira Town Community Centre. Another branch is there in the community centre of Town Square. Spinneys is a popular supermarket chain that stocks up on fresh produce, books, magazines, toys and jewellery as well.

A number of other leading supermarket chains in Dubai lie at a 15-minute drive. These supermarkets near Mira 4 are:

• Géant Express – Mudon Community Centre
• Choithrams – Layan Community Centre
• Carrefour Market – Jenna Apartments, Town Square
• Blue Mart – Wadi Al Safa 7
• ZOOM – Building C, Wadi Al Safa 7

You will find many branches of Carrefour Markets in Dubai in the vicinity, besides the one in Town Square. Choithrams is best known for its edibles and organic foods including its range of creamy cakes, desserts and croissants. ZOOM is a chain of convenience stores while Blue Mart is another well-known supermarket brand in the UAE.

Muslim residents can head over to Mira Town Centre. Residents from the entire Mira community offer their prayers in this mosque. The neighbouring Town Square and Mira Oasis areas have their own community mosques as well.

Hindu residents can visit the temples in Bur Dubai for their spiritual healing. The temples include Shiridi Sai Baba Mandir, Shrinathji Temple and Shiva Temple, reachable at a 40-minute drive.

For the Sikhs, the largest Gurudwara of the Gulf Region is available in Dubai. Situated 25 minutes away, Guru Nanak Darbar Gurudwara hosts different kinds of festivals and distributes langar to non-Sikhs as well.

Christians will find a plethora of churches in Dubai. The ones in Oud Metha and Umm Hurair 2 lie at a 30-minute drive whereas the Jebel Ali churches are reachable within 25 minutes. Overall, a few of the churches near Mira 2 are:

• Emirates Baptist Church International – Grand Excelsior Hotel, Al Barsha
• St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church – Jebel Ali
• The Dubai Mar Thoma Church – Jebel Ali
• St. Mary’s Catholic Church – Umm Hurair 2
• Holy Trinity Church – Umm Hurair 2

The community has its own children’s nursery for little ones. You would have to take a minimum of a 10-minute drive to reach the private schools near Mira 2 Reem. The options are:

• Jumeirah English Speaking School – Arabian Ranches
• Fairgreen International School – Sustainable City
• Kings’ School Al Barsha – Al Barsha South
• Renaissance School – Dubai Sports City

Jumeirah English Speaking School, as the name suggests was previously located in Jumeirah when it first opened in 1975. Its branch in Arabian Ranches was launched in 2005 and imparts education for students enrolled in primary to Sixth Form. Easily one of Dubai’s best primary schools, Jumeirah English Speaking School follows the National Curriculum of England.

Fairgreen International School follows the International Baccalaureate curriculum for classes from Kindergarten to Grade 12. After Duncrest American School, it is the next addition to the list of ESOL schools in Dubai.

Kings’ School Al Barsha provides education from the primary level to the sixth form, based on the National Curriculum of England. Students here are assisted in procuring the gold level of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award.

Renaissance School is a US curriculum school that offers education to students in kindergarten and elementary classes. The curriculum of the school is aligned with the State of New York Curriculum and follows the guidelines of the Ministry of Education (MOE) too.

You will have to bear within a minimum of a 10-minute drive to obtain medical care and treatment in some of Dubai’s best hospitals. Some of the clinics and hospitals near Mira 2 Reem are:

• Mediclinic Arabian Ranches
• Chiron Clinic – Building E1, Sustainable City
• Aster Clinic – The Ranches Souk
• Mediclinic Parkview Hospital – Arjan
• Prime Medical Centre Clinic – First Avenue Mall, Motor City

Aster Clinics have a number of branches in the city, making them one of the best clinics in Dubai. Chiron Clinic in Sustainable City is a multi-service clinic. Here, you can seek treatment for ailments through a combination of scientific and traditional methods. This healthcare facility has in its staff some of the best chiropractors in Dubai.

Mira 2 is surrounded by similar sub-communities of Mira, such as Mira 1, Mira 3, Mira 4 and Mira 5. Other nearby areas close to the parent community are:

• Town Square
• Mudon
• Al Waha
• The Sustainable City
• DAMAC Hills
• Dubai Studio City
• Dubai Motor City

Two unique projects including The Sustainable City Dubai and DAMAC Hills 2 deserve a mention here. Both of these are residential neighbourhoods with a family-oriented surrounding.

Residents can visit Mira Community Centre or the community centres in the neighbouring areas, such as Town Square, Arabian Ranches and Mudon community. You can enjoy retail therapy on a larger scale by driving from 18 to 25 minutes and reaching the malls near Mira 2. These include:

• Cityland Mall – Wadi Al Safa 4
• My City Centre Al Barsha – Al Barsha South

Cityland Mall is spread over 1.2 million sq. ft. in Wadi Al Safa 4, just beside Global Village. While many shops are yet to open in this new mall, the key highlight of this mall is The Garden. Covering 200,000 sq. ft. of sustainable space, The Garden is a green space with shaded areas, restaurants and cafes. The place is a must-visit for individuals interested in learning about the local flora.

My City Centre Al Barsha was launched in 2015 and covers around 5,000 sq. m. of area. Located in Al Barsha South, the mall is a development by Majid Al Futtaim Group and consists of ample shops, restaurants, cafes and a Carrefour Hypermarket.

Mira Town Centre consists of London Dairy Café and Zaatar w Zeit Restaurant. For hot beverages, snacks and delicious breakfast, you can head over to London Dairy Café. On the other hand, Zaatar w Zeit is a Lebanese restaurant.

Town Square, the neighbouring community, has a branch of Starbucks and a fast food restaurant namely The Boutique Kitchen. For more options in terms of eateries, you will have to drive towards the northern end of Al Qudra Road (D63).

Other restaurants near Mira 2 are:

• Little Neighbourhood Restaurant – Remraam Community Centre
• Tuk Tuk – The Sustainable City, Arabian Ranches
• Paul Bakery – The Ranches Souq, Arabian Ranches
• Patiala House Restaurant – Glitz 1, Dubai Studio City
• NAR – First Avenue Mall, Motor City
• Pepe’s Piri Piri – Foxhill 5, Uptown Motor City
• Trattoria by Cinque – FIVE Jumeirah Village
• Big Easy Bar & Grill – The Els Club, Dubai Sports City

You can reach all of these restaurants by driving from 18 to 23 minutes. Little Neighbourhood Restaurant deals in International cuisine and serves different kinds of healthy food.

Tuk Tuk is a Thai restaurant while Paul’s Bakery is a French café. Patiala House Restaurant serves delicacies from North India. NAR is a Lebanese restaurant whereas Pepe’s Piri Piri serves Portuguese quick bites.

Trattoria by Cinque and Big Easy Bar & Grill are fine dining restaurants. Trattoria by Cinque is an Italian restaurant. Big Easy Bar & Grill serves steak inspired by South African tastes and ranks amongst the best restaurants in Dubai Sports City.

The coastal side of Dubai lies at a drive of 28 to 32 minutes. While there are plenty of public beaches in Dubai to choose from, you can find a mixture of tranquil and lively beaches depending on your preference. You can spend your day at any of the beaches near Mira 2 Reem, including:

• Al Sufouh Beach
• Umm Suqeim Beach
• Kite Beach

Al Sufouh Beach is also known as the Black Palace Beach since it is located in the vicinity of the palace of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Owing to its tranquil ambience, the beach is also referred to as the Secret Beach.

Umm Suqeim Beach offers picturesque views of the renowned Burj Al Arab. Its calming waters and stunning sunsets have earned it the name ‘Sunset Beach’ too. One aspect that distinguishes it from other beaches in the city is that it allows night-time swimming.

Adjacent to Umm Suqeim Beach, you will find Kite Beach. As per its name, Kite Beach is a haven for kite surfers and offers tons of other facilities and water sports as well. You will find various food trucks, a skate park, an outdoor gym, multipurpose courts as well as outdoor play areas for children here.

A number of landmarks near Mira 2 lie within a 15 to 25-minute drive. These include:

• Dubai Miracle Garden
• Dubai Butterfly Garden
• Dubai Autodrome
• Camelicious

Dubai Miracle Garden and Dubai Butterfly Garden are located adjacent to each other in Arjan. Both of them are reachable within 18 minutes. You can marvel at around 15,000 butterflies from more than 50 categories in Dubai Butterfly Garden.

On the other hand, Dubai Miracle Garden is the largest flower garden in the world with over fifty million flowers. Boasting several attractions, the park has various 3D floral designs as well.

Dubai Autodrome is situated in Motor City at a 22-minute drive. A number of international races as well as national races take place at this motorsport facility. Besides an FIA-sanctioned circuit that spans 5.39km, Dubai Autodrome has outdoor and indoor karting tracks, a racing school and plenty of other facilities.

Camelicious is one of Dubai’s farms that has been present for more than 35 years. You can book a trip here and have fun feeding the camels.

Like other sub-districts of the greater Mira community, Mira 2 offers access to shared amenities such as a basketball court, a volleyball court, a football pitch as well as swimming pools. Besides landscaped walkways and community parks, residents can visit a separate dog park as well for walking their dogs.

For the skaters, a skate park also exists in the community. Children can make the most of their leisure time in the outdoor play areas whereas the outdoor gym proves sufficient for those looking to maintain their fitness routine.

Other gyms near Mira 2 are:

• Fitness First – Mudon Community Centre
• Snap Fitness 24/7 – First Avenue Mall, Dubai Motor City
• Optimal Fitness – Dubai Studio City

Besides the branch in Mudon Community Centre, another branch of Fitness First in Dubai is available in Wadi Al Safa 7. You can reach all of these gyms within 10 to 15 minutes. Additionally, for unwinding and personal grooming, the closest spas and salons are:

• The Barbershop – Zahra Apartments, Town Square
• Belle Femme Ladies Salon – The Leisure Centre, Wadi Al Safa 7
• The Haven Spa – Layan Community

Several community events take place throughout the year and they are held at the football ground and amphitheatre of Mira. As far as the events are concerned, residents can enjoy Market Days, cultural celebrations, live performances and other events such as Halloween.

The upcoming events are updated on Reem’s website. Residents can get in touch with the community’s management and organise their own events as well.

Phase 2 of Mira continues the legacy of Reem to provide a family-friendly atmosphere under an affordable price tag. The sub-community is a haven for those who wish to reap the benefits of living in New Dubai whilst maintaining their budget.

However, Mira and the larger Reem area lies on the outskirts of New Dubai and may not strike suitable for individuals who prefer the hustle and bustle of an urbanised culture. Nevertheless, the area is close to many notable attractions in Dubai and keeps its residents entertained with events every now and then.

Where is Mira 2 located?

Mira 2 or Mira Phase 2 is a sub-community of the Mira community in Dubai.

What are the properties available at Mira 2?

There are 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom townhouses and villas in Mira 2 Reem Dubai.

How to get to Reem Mira 2 by public transport?

Residents of Mira 2 can board the J02 Bus from Mira Towncentre Bus Stop, Mira 5 Community Bus Stop, Mira Oasis Bus Stop and Nshama Townhouse Bus Stop. One can also book a taxi or cab online.

How old is Mira Dubai?

Mira community was launched in 2013 and the last phase was completed in 2017.

• Hamdan Sports Complex is accessible at a 15-minute drive
• Plantation Equestrian and Polo Club is accessible at an 18-minute drive
• Dubai International Stadium is reachable at a 20-minute drive