Mulberry Mansions, JVC

Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) is one of the most popular communities in Dubai that boasts a wide range of residential options such as studios, apartments, villas and townhouses. In its southern District, 13 lies the projects of Mulberry Mansions. It is a uniform row of 12 Victorian-style 3-storey townhouses that include four bedrooms. The developer Al Fara’a Properties launched Mulberry Mansions in 2008 and completed it in 2011. It is located next to projects like the Al Waleed Building and the residential complex of Pantheon Boulevard. This area guide offers a detailed look at the properties, amenities and lifestyle in Mulberry Mansions.

• A collection of 12 four-bed townhouses
• Offers well-established freehold properties 
• Close to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311)
• Close to Dubai International Stadium
• At a walking distance of four to six minutes from bus stops

The project of Mulberry Mansions directly faces the tree-lined Qmasha Street, offering a boulevard view to every independently-owned home. These four-bed townhouses are freehold which means they are open for investments to locals as well as ex-pats.

• A part of a pet-friendly community
• Exclusive three-floor residences with multiple balconies and terraces
• Close to a community park and the main road

Mulberry Mansions welcomes residents to keep pets while offering community facilities like pet-friendly parks and pet stores. There are also a couple of vet clinics in nearby areas.

The most unique feature of properties in Mulberry Mansions is that they are three (G+2) storeys high, which means, they feature two upper floors apart from the ground floor. Since the living space is distributed between three floors, residents enjoy the view of the community from different perspectives at varying heights.

The ground floor consists of exterior spaces such as a lawn, porch, terrace deck and parking area, while the interior area features a hall, kitchen, powder room, dining room, living room and an en-suite maid’s room. The second floor includes two terraces and two en-suite bedrooms, while the third features two balconies and an additional two en-suite bedrooms.  The sales trend of Mulberry Mansions homes is as follows:

• The corner 4-bed townhouses cost up to AED 2.1M 
• The price range of townhouses in the middle lie between AED 1.6M and AED 2M

There are five types of Mulberry Mansion floor plans. Unit A is a western corner property that has a few extra amenities such as a huge garden and an outdoor pool. Similarly, the eastern corner property features an outdoor area. The residences on the corner plots are built over an area of approximately 4,968 sq. ft. Since these are the largest properties in Mulberry Mansion, they have relatively higher demand.

Mulberry Mansions is conveniently located next to the community’s main road which offers easy connectivity to other districts within the neighbourhood. Other routes for transportation near Mulberry Mansions include the western Mayar Boulevard. These routes provide access to the bus stations located across the southern Dana Road within the community, which are JVC – Westar Vista Apartment 1 bus station and JVC- Prime Business Tower 1 bus station. Both are located a six-minute walk away. The nearest, however, is JVC – Emirates Garden Rose 2 Apartments 1 bus station at a distance of four minutes on foot.

Residents are provided with a private carport with two parking spaces in Mulberry Mansions townhouses. The shaded carport is located at the backside of the property. Guests can park their cars on the paved driveway area that is well-lit with street lights.

Supermarkets near Mulberry Mansions that are within a two-minute walking distance include Cistys, also known as Cistys Supermarket in Indigo Ville and Holiday Minimart in the Lavender Project. Other retail options for groceries are also close enough for a walk. These include Spinneys, Rubiyan Grocery, West Zone Fresh Supermarket and Jame Jam Supermarket.

There are three community mosques near Mulberry Mansions but they are located in the northern region. It will take between five to seven minutes to reach. These prayer areas are Masjid JVC close to Mu’allaqat Boulevard, Saleh Mohammed Bin Lahej Mosque near Bijada Boulevard (North) and a mosque that is being built near The Circle Mall. Other mosques are a 12-minute drive away, such as Sports City Mosque, Al Adel Mosque and Masjid Abu Bakr Al Siddiq, also known as Abu Bakr Al Siddiq Mosque.

The nearest place of worship for Christian residents is Casa de Oración Torre Fuerte Al Khail Road (E44), around 13 minutes away. They can also access other churches near Mulberry Mansions after a drive of 17 minutes. Located at a five-minute interval between each other, these churches are Gatekeepers Weekday Warehouse, Emirates Baptist Church, Fellowship: A Christian Church in Dubai and Dubai Central Seventh-day Adventist Church.

As for temples near Mulberry Mansions, a trip to the closest India Harnath Ke Jama Masjid will take approximately 18 minutes. There are many more temples towards the northern side, such as Automech Gurudwara, Jain Temple Dubai, Shiridi Sai Baba Mandir and Mahamevnawa Buddhist Temple.

There are multiple options for elementary as well as secondary-level students. Some of these schools near Mulberry Mansions include:

• JSS International School
• American School of Creative Science Al Barsha
• Nord Anglia International School Dubai

Options for preschoolers include:

• Stepping Stones 
• Kids World Nursery JVC
• Emirates British Nursery

JSS International School takes students for classes starting from Pre-KG to Year 12. They follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum for Pre-KG to KG-2, while ultimately preparing students for the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) curriculum. Nord Anglia International School Dubai in the Al Barsha community follows the British curriculum and caters to over 76 nationalities. With English as the basic language, it is one of the few schools in Dubai that offers lessons in multiple languages such as Arabic, German, French, Mandarin and Spanish.

Mulberry Mansions also offer proximity to a few driving institutes. Individuals can learn to drive from either Drive Dubai Motorcity or Drive Dubai JVC which is just a three-minute walk away. Students pursuing higher education can choose among many options available at the Dubai Knowledge Village. These include the University of Bradford Dubai, Middlesex University Dubai and the University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD).

You will find a multitude of pharmacies, clinics and hospitals in JVC and the nearby areas. Some of the medical centres in this development include:

• Karama Medical Centre
• Emirates Hospital Day Surgery & Medical Centre
• MedCare Medical Centre

Karama Medical Centre (KMC) is the only hospital near Mulberry Mansions that is located in Jumeirah Village Circle. Their specialised team of doctors includes dentists, paediatricians, gynaecologists, family doctors and general surgeons. For more advanced medical treatments, patients can visit Emirates Hospital Day Surgery & Medical Centre which is accessible in 12 minutes. For basic health care, patients can go to clinics near Mulberry Mansions such as MedCare Medical Centre, Your Health Clinic, and Apex Medical and Dental Clinics.

The areas situated in proximity to Mulberry Mansions include:

• Dubai Sports City
• Jumeirah Village Triangle
• Al Barsha South

Dubai Sports City is located precisely to the south and, as its name suggests, it is home to many sports venues. However, the Dubai International Stadium is its highlight. To the east lies Al Barsha South which is the southern sub-community of Al Barsha. Just like JVC, Jumeirah Village Circle is popular for apartments, villas and townhouses. It is strategically located to the west across Al Khail Road (E44) right next to the neighbourhood.

Shopaholics have a lot to look forward to as many retail destinations are distributed around the area and some are being constructed. However, the easily accessible malls near Mulberry Mansions include:

• Al Khail Avenue
• The Circle Mall
• My City Centre Al Barsha

Al Khail Avenue is one of the malls being developed by the leading real estate builder called Nakheel. It is based at the eastern edge of Jumeirah Village Triangle (JVT). It is said that once it is ready it will have 350 retail outlets for dining, shopping, entertainment as well as services.

Also an upcoming shopping place, The Circle Mall is going to be the ultimate retail destination for JVC residents. Its site is just a five-minute drive away from Mulberry Mansions. The nearby mall that offers a complete shopping experience is My City Centre Al Barsha. Although not as large as the other popular Dubai malls, My City Centre Al Barsha has a selection of top brands such as:

• Skechers
• Inglot
• Aldo

Skechers boasts a broad collection of athletic footwear. Their categories range from sport, work and performance wear to casual and relaxed-fit shoes. Inglot is a renowned brand for high-quality skincare and makeup products.

Many eateries are located within the master community and a few restaurants near Mulberry Mansions are even close enough for a walk. Some of the top restaurants in JVC are Pide Keyfi which has a Turkish variety, Socialicious where you can try ramen, calamari or baked yoghurt, and Pinza which offers healthy options of pizza. The easily accessible eateries include:

• Lokmat Baladna
• Coop
• Desert Wok Restaurant JVC

A five-minute walk towards the east will lead you to Coop and Lokmat Baladna which offer Middle Eastern cuisine. Coop Restaurant is popular for shawarmas and broasted chicken, while diners love to try the grilled chicken and other Lebanese varieties at Lokmat Baladna. There are also a few cafes in JVC but if you want to have coffee and refreshments at urban places then you can go to:

• The Kana Café
• Filli Café
• Circle Café

The Kana Café in Motor City is known for its shisha option, chic ambience and an impressive variety of food. Besides the well-designed indoor area, they have outdoor seating too where people enjoy the alfresco dining experience. If you are in the mood for some ‘lazy cake’ then head over to the Circle Café. Their menu features a vegan section, as well as, a ‘small plates’ section that consists of finger food like halloumi fries, falafel bites and vegetarian rice rolls.

Since the master community is hardly 10 kilometres away from the western coast, the beaches near Mulberry Mansions are at an agreeable distance of 14 to 20 minutes. Residents can visit JBR Beach which is equipped with many public-accessible amenities like open-air cinemas and outdoor workout machines. Most importantly, there are also locker rooms for keeping belongings safe, as well as, water taps and showers so that beach-goers can wash sand off their feet, footwear and clothing after a joyful dip in the water.

Mulberry Mansions enjoy proximity to landmarks and leisure destinations located on either side of the development. Here are a few noteworthy mentions:

• Address Montgomerie
• Dubai Autodrome
• The Els Club

Places like Dubai Marina Walk, Al Sufouh Palace, Address Montgomerie, and the Faldo and Majlis golf clubs are located towards the western side. Whereas, the eastern region features Dubai Autodrome, Dubai Miracle Garden, Dubai International Stadium and The Els Club.

There are also many night-out attractions in Dubai that offer a perfect way to spend leisure time during the cooler hours of the day. For instance, Dubai Fountain Lake Ride in Downtown Dubai is approximately 22 minutes away and the weekly The Ripe Night Market in Al Barsha Pond Park which takes place at Al Barsha Pond Park in winter, is an 18-minute drive away.

Residents enjoy the following recreational facilities:

• Community parks
• Cycling tracks

One of the perks of living in Mulberry Mansions is the nearness to an abundance of landscaped green areas. A network of community parks and cycling tracks connect the districts across the village circle. Apart from the swimming pools available in JVC apartment buildings, there are none in the community. However, there are many gyms and fitness studios in JVC that are easily accessible to Mulberry Mansions residents. Yoga practitioners can go to Planyoga. For a more comprehensive workout session, you can go to New Life Fitness Gym. Both fitness centres are located in the same district, as well as, in the same project of Prime Business Centre.

Salons and spas in JVC close to Mulberry Mansions include:

• Nail Atelier Salon
• Better Beauty Salon
• Vinca Rosea Ladies Spa

Many top-rated salons are located just a few steps away from homes. Nail Atelier Salon specialises in nail care services that range from manicures and pedicures to nail extensions and nail art. They also provide additional services for lashes and brows, such as eyelash extensions, eyelash lifting and brow tinting.

Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) is a peaceful residential area and there is hardly ever a dull moment there. Welcoming all JVC residents, several activities and events take place in a harmonious way. These involve, for instance, activities for kids such as face painting, treasure hunting and musical performances. Furry Friends Adoption Day offers an opportunity to adopt a shelter animal. There are local craft activities that bring the mums together.

Interestingly, JVC was also considered one of the best spots in the world to witness the longest lunar eclipse to happen in 2018. The developer Nakheel marked the day by organising a free event for the stargazers that involved alfresco camping, refreshments, movie screenings and giveaways between 9:30 pm to 1:30 am.

If you have pets then you can join a page called Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) Pet Owners. Other groups on Facebook that let residents keep in touch with their neighbours include Jumeirah Village Circle, Jumeirah Village Circle Community and Jumeirah Village Circle – Residents.

Mulberry Mansions offer homes with one or two shared walls with neighbouring properties in the project, which results in a lower level of privacy. Therefore, those who like complete privacy may want to check out villa projects in JVC like Nakheel Villas, Marwa Homes, Mirabella, etc.

• Downtown Dubai is 24 minutes away 
• Dubai International Airport is accessible in 28 minutes
• Motor City lies to the east across the D61 and E311 intersection