Naif Road, Naif

Naif Road is a vibrant road strip in Naif, a sub-district in the larger Deira community in Dubai. You can find various grocery stores, electronic stores, retail shops, offices and second-hand furniture shops dotted along the road. Not to mention, residents can find urban amenities ranging from hotels, budget-friendly restaurants to currency exchange services, ATMs and supermarkets within easy reach.

Naif Street Dubai is ideal for those looking for rental apartments in studio, 1 and 2-bedroom configurations. The area is in proximity to Naif Souk and Naif Museum and is well-connected to public transport links.

• A part of Naif, a sub-community of Deira
• Well connected to urban amenities and public transport
• Properties include apartments, shops, offices and hotels
• Close to Naif Souk and Naif Museum
• An 8-minute drive to Deira Corniche

The highlights of Al Naif Road Dubai are:

• Shopping and nightlife hub in the city
• An abundance of shops and offices
• Second-hand furniture stores

Naif Street Dubai is a busy commercial street that connects the neighbourhood of Naif and Al Murar. Ahmed Hammad Used Furniture LLC on Naif Road is a great shop to buy used furniture in Dubai. They stock chairs, sofas and bedroom sets at affordable prices.

Naif Souk, on the other hand, is one of the hidden gems in Dubai. From garments, spices to electronics and toys shops, it offers everything to interested buyers.

Properties on Naif Road include budget-friendly studios, 1-bed and 2-bed apartment types. Studio units have a common living area, an open-plan kitchen and a bathroom. Larger studios might have closed-style kitchens and even balconies.

1-bed units have a master bedroom with an attached bathroom, built-in wardrobe, a kitchen, a living area, a powder room and a balcony. Smaller 1-bed units might not have a powder room or a balcony.

2-bedroom apartments are spacious units with two master bedrooms, a built-in wardrobe, one bathroom, a close-style kitchen, a living area and a balcony.

Apartment buildings can also have electricity backup, service elevators, maintenance staff and security staff.

Commercial properties on Naif Road, Deira include shops and offices for rent.

Those interested in apartments for rent on Naif Road will find these trends helpful:

• Studio apartment for rent on Naif Road is available for AED 20k to AED 28k per annum.
• Renting 1-bedroom apartments on Naif Road costs between AED 28k and AED 51k per annum.
• 2-bedroom flats for rent on Naif Road is priced at AED 60k per annum.

One can also find shops for rent on Naif Road. These units cover 137 sq. ft. to 6,200 sq. ft. The rental prices range from AED 23k per annum to AED 1.2M per annum. One can also find offices for rent on Naif Road ranging from AED 15k per year to AED 20k per year.

Travellers looking for accommodation can find several hotels on Naif Road. These range from budget, boutique hotels to hotel apartments.

• Naif View Hotel
• Delmon Boutique Hotel
• West Hotel

Naif View Hotel is a 2-star accommodation on 172 Naif Street, Deira at a 4-minute drive away. Delmon Boutique Hotel is a 3-star accommodation on Naif Street. West Hotel, a 1-star accommodation, is a perfect choice for those on a budget.

Other hotels on Naif Street Dubai include Taj Hotel, OYO 271 Parasol Hotel and Suba Star Hotel Apartments.

Tenants can find reserved parking spaces in residential buildings, commercial spaces and hotels. Finding street parking spaces on Naif Road can be a hassle since the community does not have many open spaces.

Naif Road Deira Dubai is well-connected to public transport in Dubai. You will find taxis, buses and metro stations in proximity.

Bus stops on Naif Road include Naif Intersection 1 & Naif Intersection 2 bus stops, Musalla Road, Eyal Nasir Masjid bus stop and Naif Park 1 & Naif Park 2 bus stops.

Baniyas Square Metro Station and Union Metro Station are a 5 to 6-minute drive from Naif Road.

Individuals can also book RTA taxis in Dubai by calling the concerned number or using the S’hail app.

For grocery shopping, residents can visit grocery stores, baqalas or supermarkets on Naif Road, Deira, Dubai. Some of the closest stores are:

• Faaz Supermarket
• Mahra Grocery
• Tayyiba Grocery
• Talal Supermarket LLC
• Al Suwais Supermarket

These are accessible at a short distance. Other options nearby include Zahrah Naif Super Market, Malabar Supermarket Nakheel and RKN Hor Alanz.

Mosques on Naif Road located within walking distance of the buildings include Rashid Bin Saqr Mosque, Al Futtaim Masjid Naif and Al Zarooni Mosque.

Other mosques nearby are Dulmook Masjid, Fatima Ahmed Masjid, Thani Bin Abdulla Masjid, Somalia Mosque and Latifa Mosque. These can be accessed within a 4 to 7-minute drive by car.

New Jerusalem Church near Al Naif Road Dubai is accessible at a 9-minute drive from the neighbourhood. Other churches in Dubai located in Umm Hurair 2 are accessible at a 15 to 17-minute drive. These include:

• St. Mary’s Catholic Church 
• Holy Trinity Church
• St. Nicholas’ Chapel
• Dubai Central Seventh-day Adventist Church
• New Life Fellowship Dubai

Hindu residents can reach Al Fahidi district by driving for about 15 minutes from Naif Street Dubai. Temples in Bur Dubai include:

• Shiridi Sai Baba Mandir
• ShrinathJi Temple
• Shiva Temple
• Sindhi Gurdarbar
• Shree Krishna Haveli

Spanning 125,000 sq. ft., Guru Nanak Darbar Gurudwara is one of the largest gurdwaras in the world. It is 35 minutes away from Naif Street in Jebel Ali Village.

Living close to Naif Street Dubai makes it convenient for parents to reach numerous pre-schools. Little Learners Early Learning Center, The Primary Nursery, Tiny Tots Nursery, Spectrum Nursery and Bumble Beezzz Nursery are a 5 to 8-minute drive by car.

Parents can find some of the best schools in Deira at a short drive. Famous schools near Naif Road include:

• Amna Bint Wahab Secondary Girls School
• Islamic Studies & Holy Quran School
• Little Flower English School
• The Elite English School
• Sabari Indian School

Amna Bint Wahab Secondary Girls School is just a 5-minute drive away. Those seeking religious education can head over to Islamic Studies & Holy Quran School, located in Naif, at a 4-minute drive by car. Little Flower English School in Hor Al Anz is close to Deira. It follows the CBSE curriculum and offers classes from Kindergarten to Grade 6. It is accessible at a 9-minute drive by car.

The Elite English School is a multicultural primary and secondary school near Century Mall in Al Wuheida, just 10 minutes away. It follows the CBSE curriculum and provides hands-on learning opportunities to students. The school has Wi-Fi-enabled classrooms, science, math and computer labs, libraries and play areas. Children can acquire education from KG-1 to Grade 12.

Sabari Indian School is a CBSE curriculum school that offers classes from KG-1 to Grade 8. The school also feature a STREAM Lab where students can apply their knowledge of research, art, science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The school on 30B Street, Al Wuheida Area is just 11 minutes away.

For higher education, residents can consider AlWasl University. It is located on Zabeel Road, Al Karama, a 12-minute drive away.

Those in search of medical help can find plenty of medical centres and clinics near Naif Road. These include:

• AMC Homecare
• Ali Medical Center
• Al Taif Medical Centre 
• Clinicare 
• Mueen Raja Clinic

Renowned hospitals near Naif Road include:

• Belhoul Specialty Hospital – Al Baraha
• Dubai Hospital – Al Baraha
• Al Kuwait Hospital

Belhoul Specialty Hospital is one of the top hospitals in Deira. Patients can find advanced diagnostic services and a wide range of medical specialities. There are more than twenty clinics functioning at the hospital. It is located on 2nd Street, Al Khaleej Road, Deira, at a 4-minute drive away.

Dubai Hospital on Al Khaleej Road, Deira, is a 6-minute drive away. Al Kuwait Hospital is located on Khaleej Al Arabi Al Baraha, a 6-minute drive away.

Those interested in alternative medicine like Ayurveda can find Kottakkal Ayurvedic Treatment Centre, one of the best ayurvedic clinics in Dubai, on Naif Road. Luqmani Herbs is a herbal medicine store on Naif Street, Deira. Health and Beauty Shop is located on 71 24 Street, Al Murar.

Residential communities near Naif Street Dubai are:

• Al Murar
• Al Sabkha
• Al Rigga
• Al Baraha
• Al Muteena

Ayal Nasir and Al Murar are located on the northern end. Al Rigga lies to the south. Al Muteena borders Naif to the east while Al Muraqqabat lies towards the south-eastern end. Al Baraha is another nearby community on the northern side. Deira Corniche is a 7-minute drive away.

Residents can head over to Diera Traditional Souk Shabia for sufficing shopping needs. Traditional Souq Naif is located behind traditional Souk. Al Musalla Tower Shopping Mall is located on Al Musalla Road. This mall was created to cater the needs of shoppers who live inside the Al Musalla Tower or nearby areas. This mall has two floors full of stores.

Those looking for retail therapy can head to the best malls in Deira. Popular shopping centres and malls near Al Naif Road Dubai are:

• Burj Nahar Mall
• Al Manal Centre 
• Reef Mall
• Abraj Shopping Centre

Burj Nahar Mall is a mixed-use development in the heart of Deira. Al Manal Centre is an Arabic fashion and lifestyle shopping mall on Deira Street. Reef Mall is located on Salahuddin Road, next to Salahuddin Metro Station, Deira. It is home to high-end stores that stock fashion, cosmetics and electronics. The mall also features a pharmacy and several food and beverages shops.

Abraj Shopping Centre is located near Naif Souk, Abraj. It offers clothes, jewellery and cosmetics. Visitors can also dine at the food court after a shopping spree.

Larger malls near Naif Road are:

• Al Ghurair Centre – Al Muraqqabat
• Deira City Centre – Port Saeed

Al Ghurair Centre is currently home to more than 150 shopping stores, including local and international brands. The mall has a branch of Spinneys and Carrefour for grocery shopping and a food court. For leisure purposes, you will find an 18-screen Reel Cinema with different seating options. It is located on Al Rigga Road, Deira, a 4-minute drive from Naif Street.

Deira City Centre is home to a variety of international and local brands, a branch of Carrefour Hypermarket in Dubai and a food court. Families can also spend some quality time at Magic Planet, which is located on Level 1 of the mall. City Centre, Deira is located on 8th Street at a 13-minute drive from Naif Road.

Popular restaurants near Naif Road include:

• Al Barakah Turkish Restaurant
• Rahmath Restaurant
• Layali Al Khaleej Restaurant & Coffee Shop
• Lahori Chaska Restaurant
• Delhi Restaurant
• Lahore Darbar Restaurant
• Maidan Kashmir Restaurant
• Shahrayar Restaurant LLC
• Al Naji Restaurant
• Malabari Restaurant
• India Star Restaurant
• Kasaragod Dine Restaurant
• Taj Palace Restaurant
• Kannur Paragon Restaurant
• Kalthappam Restaurant
• Mumbai Haji Ali
• Mexican Spicy Cafeteria
• Qasar Al Afghan Kabab

These are some of the nearest eateries from Al Naif Road Dubai. You can also find some of the best restaurants in Deira at a short driving distance.

Al Mamzar Beach is the nearest beach option at a 10-minute drive by car. It is known for watersports and picnics. You can also visit Al Mamzar Beach Park, located to the north of Al Hamriya Port along the Corniche and Al Mamzar Creek, in the Al Mamzar area. You will find palm trees, manicured lawns, barbecue spots, sports courts and plenty of opportunities for water activities at Al Mamzar Beach Park. North Beach in Pearl Jumeirah is 12 minutes away. It lies in proximity to Nikki Beach Club, a well-known beach club in Dubai.

Naif Street Dubai is home to some notable landmarks and leisure attractions, such as:

• Naif Museum
• Naif Souk

Regarded as one of the free museums in Dubai, Naif Museum is just a 3-minute drive away. Earlier, the building of the museum used to be the first police station in the city.

Later in 1939, Naif Fort served as the headquarters of Public Prosecution and the Civil Court. On the order of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in 1997, one of the wings of the fort was converted into a museum.

Naif Souk is another landmark at a 4-minute drive by car. It is one of the oldest souks in the city. After renovations in the 1980s, the souk is now home to a number of shops including textiles, clothes and hardware. It is one of the most fascinating souks in Dubai and a popular retail hub in the United Arab Emirates.

One of the best things to do in Deira is shopping at Naif Souk. You can shop for traditional Emirati wear or buy unique souvenirs in Dubai. It is a must-visit destination if you want to buy scarves, abayas, henna products, oud incense and leather accessories.

Naif Park is one of the key outdoor attractions close to the community. It features benches, a walking track and green spaces.

Other parks near Naif Road are Burj Nahar Park, Al Muteena Park and Baniyas Square Park.

For exercising, one can find several gyms near Naif Park. These include:

• Al Wafa Gym – Al Mussalla Street 
• Intimate Friends Gym – Zenath Building
• Asian Gulf Fitness Centre – 78, Al Nakhal Street

Other nearby gyms are Intimate Friends Gym, New Ultra Mass Gym and Friends Gym.

The community is dotted with numerous salons near Naif Road Deira Dubai. These salons include:

• Sonargoan Salon
• Al Yahar Gents Salon
• Tian Beauty Salon

You can also visit Fortune Deira Spa, River Day Spa, Noor Al Yahar Gents Salon, Suneetas Ladies Salon and Halal Al Shami Gents Salon.

The malls in the community host a variety of events throughout the year.

Naif Road is a thriving community dotted with restaurants, shops, banks and supermarkets. However, those moving to Naif Street should note that the area can get quite noisy and congested, especially during peak hours.

Naif View Hotel, Montreal Naif Hotel, Al Farej Hotel, Diplomat Hotel are some of the famous accommodation options nearby.

The closest metro station is Baniyas Square Metro Station, served by the Green Line of Dubai Metro.

• Dubai International Airport is 10 minutes away 
• Downtown Dubai and Business Bay are reachable within 16 to 17 minutes
• Palm Jumeirah can be reached in 27 minutes
• Dubai Marina can be reached in 24 minutes