Oliva, Dubai Sports City

Oliva is a sub-district of Victory Heights in Dubai Sports City featuring 4, 5 and 6-bedroom residences. It is set on the north-eastern side of the community, close to Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The community also has direct access to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311), providing an easy commute to key areas of the city.

• A villa community in Dubai Sports City
• Offers 4 to 6-bedroom residences
• Amenities nearby include schools, supermarkets and mosques
• Direct access to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311)

Oliva is a family-friendly gated community offering easy connectivity to main roads and communal facilities. It is part of an upscale neighbourhood with residences providing scenic golf course views. Other features of the community include lush green spaces and a serene atmosphere.

Properties in Oliva include residences in 4 to 6-bedroom layouts. These two or three-storey units have an expansive living area, fitted kitchen, maid’s room and a balcony. The private parking area and lush green spaces are other features of Dubai Sports City villas for sale.

Parking in Oliva isn’t an issue as each villa has a garage accommodating two vehicles. Visitors can use the street parking facility for their cars.

Those relying on public transportation near Oliva can commute using bus and metro services. The nearest bus stations include Sports City Victory Heights East Gate and Sports City Dubai Cricket Stadium bus stations. All these stations are easily accessible in a 5-minute drive. Moreover, all three metro stations on Route 2020 are also short distances from the community. These include Al Furjan Metro Station and Discovery Gardens Metro Station.

There are plenty of grocery stores near the community offering a wide range of products. These include Tudo Mart Supermarket, Grandiose Supermarket and Big Value Supermarket. All these supermarkets near Oliva are located a 5 to 8-minute drive away.

Sports City Mosque and Al Abrar Mosque are the nearest facilities for Muslims in the community. Residents can walk for around 8 to 10-minutes to reach these mosques near Oliva.

St Francis of Assisi of Catholic Church and Dubai Mar Thoma Church are a few churches near Oliva located a 15-minute drive away. Sikhs and Hindus can visit Guru Nanak Darbar in Jebel Ali and temples in Bur Dubai in a 20-minute to half-hour drive via Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road.

Parents with toddlers and school-going children don’t need to look for educational institutes outside the neighbourhood as many options are available nearby. The Wonder Years Nursery and Kinder Castle Nursery are two reputable nursery schools in Dubai Sports City, situated a short drive away from the villa community.

Victory Heights Primary School near Oliva enrols Foundation Stage to Year 6 students. It follows the National Curriculum of England (NCE) and received a ‘Very Good’ rating from the KHDA from 2017 to 2019. It will take a 7-minute drive to reach the school from the community. GEMS United School and Renaissance Sports City School are other schools nearby.

There are several speciality clinics near Oliva providing premium services to patients. These include HMC Medical Centre, Eupepsia Medical Clinic and Dr Tazyeen Gynae and Polyclinic LLC. These facilities are easily accessible via Hessa Street and E311 in less than a 10-minute drive.

Oliva is set amongst the other sub-districts of Victory Heights, such as Calida, Estella and Novelia. If you move towards the north, Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) – the family-friendly community by Nakheel is located, whereas Motor City is on the eastern side. Other nearby areas include Dubai Production City and DAMAC Hills (Akoya by DAMAC).

In a 7-minute drive lies City Centre Me’aisem, the nearest shopping facility for residents of the villa community. It is one of the best shopping malls in Dubai, home to several retail outlets, dining options and entertainment facilities. Popular stores in the mall include The Body Shop, MAC, H&M, Centre Point and Max. The shopping mall also has Magic Planet and an anchor store of Carrefour. Other malls near Oliva are The Springs Souk, accessible in a 15-minute drive and the Mall of the Emirates, within a 20-minute drive.

There is no shortage of restaurants near Oliva where residents can satisfy their appetites. Some of them are:

• Burger Live
• Sticky Rice
• Wagamama
• Desert Wok Restaurant
• Pulcinella Restaurant

Residents can also dine at some of the best restaurants in Dubai Sports City, such as Big Easy Bar & Grill, Zuri & Go and Copper Kettle Restaurant. All these restaurants are accessible within a 5 to 8-minute drive. You can also catch up with your friends and family at sports bars in Dubai to watch your favourite sports while munching on snacks. Kickers Sports Bar and Huddle Sports Bar & Grill are the nearest nightlife options, 10 to 15 minutes away.

Al Sufouh Beach, also known as the Secret Beach of Dubai, is the nearest picnic spot for families residing in Oliva. Since it is relatively unfamiliar to beachgoers, you can drive via private cars and bring food and other stuff. Those interested in watersports can head to Kite Beach in a 25-minute drive and The Beach JBR in a 20-minute drive.

There is never a dull moment for residents living in Dubai Sports City as it is home to the iconic Dubai International Cricket Stadium and Els Golf Club.

Dubai Cricket Stadium is famous among cricket fans for hosting several local and international matches. The stadium has a seating capacity of 25,000 spectators and ample parking spaces. It will take a short drive of 7-minutes to reach the stadium from the villa community.

The Els Golf Club in Sports City is another popular leisure spot listed among the finest golfing destinations in Dubai. It is spread over 7,538 yards featuring a golf academy, golf shop and four sets of tees. The club also has two restaurants where you can enjoy meals after the game. Residents can reach the club in an 8-minute drive.

Oliva shares communal facilities of Victory Heights such as parks, basketball and tennis courts and pedestrian walkways. Other sports facilities in Dubai Sports City include ICC Academy and Sports Village.

Indoor fitness options are GymNation Motor City and FitRepublik Fitness Centre. Both the gyms are within a 5 to 8-minute drive. Beauty care options near the community are Careplus Ladies Salon and Sugar Beauty Lounge.

Dubai International Cricket Stadium hosts several leagues and tournaments all around the year. Those interested in other than sporting events can head to the Mall of the Emirates within a 20-minute drive.

Residents can join the Facebook group ‘Dubai Sports City Community’ to stay updated about upcoming events in the community.

Oliva is an ideal place to reside for families looking for lush green spaces and sports facilities. The only downside of moving to the community is that residents can only commute using private cars as the nearest metro station is 15 to 20-minute away.

Where is Oliva located?

Oliva is part of Victory Heights in Dubai Sports City.

What type of property is available in Oliva?

Interested buyers or renters can choose from 4, 5 and 6-bedroom residences.

• Dubai International Airport is accessible within a 25-minute drive
• It will take a 22-minute drive to The Dubai Mall
• A 15 to 18-minute drive to JBR and Dubai Marina
• Jebel Ali Racecourse is located a 15-minute drive