Rahat, Mudon

Rahat is referred to as the first phase of Mudon – a gated real estate by Dubai Properties and one of the most revered residential areas in ‘New Dubai’. The neighbourhood offers a peaceful and private lifestyle as well as engaging outdoor activities. It is an ideal residential area for professionals, families and pet owners.

• A family-based suburban area
• Features 3 to 5-bedroom villas
• Several shared amenities such as sports venues, pools and parks
• A short drive away from the major thoroughfares of the city

Rahat is a sub-community designed for those who appreciate living in a close-knit area. Residents get the privacy they require as well as the freedom to lead an active lifestyle. There are around 400 residential properties that consist of 3, 4 and 5-bed detached villas, featuring Arabian-style architecture and layouts. Popular points of interest in Rahat include:

• Green surroundings of landscaped parks
• Arabic-themed designs of the houses
• Multiple streets that connect to the main access road

The sub-community is surrounded by multiple amenities such as gyms, supermarkets, schools, mosques and nurseries. Several engaging outdoor facilities can be found such as jogging tracks, swimming pools, football fields and basketball courts. The streets that run between villa clusters offer great connectivity to the internal main road as well as Al Qudra Road (D63).

The 3, 4 and 5-bed houses in Rahat are built with Arabian-themed layouts and optimal usage of space. The size of the 3-bedroom villas lies between 3,716 sq. ft. and 4,260 sq. ft., while the 4-bedroom houses measure around 4,755 sq. ft. Bigger families can go for 5-bed villas that have a covered area of around 5,457 sq. ft. to 5,760 sq. ft. Set on a parkland, these properties are arranged around courtyards and come with their own private green spaces.

As it is a gated community in a prime location, a lot of people consider renting villas in the neighbourhood. The price range of these properties is as follows:

• Rent for 3-bedroom villas in Rahat ranges between AED 265k to AED 380k per annum
• The annual rent for 4-bedroom villas in Rahat starts from AED 300k and goes up to AED 380k

There are several properties that families with needs for a larger residential space can consider, such as the rental 5-bed villas in Rahat. The price range of these properties is AED 360k to AED 599k per annum.

Interested buyers can take note of the following sales price trends in this sub-community:

• 3-bed villas for sale in Rahat are available for a price between AED 4.3M and AED 4.6M
• The price of 4-bedroom villas for sale in Rahat starts from AED 4.6M and goes up to AED 6.3M

Larger properties such as 5-bed houses are priced slightly higher as they come with expansive outdoor as well as interior space. Many houses in Rahat are built on a large corner plot and have greater demand. To buy 5-bedroom villas in Rahat, one can expect to pay anywhere between AED 6.5M and AED 8M.

Bayut has worked on creating a simple format for 2D and 3D floor plans on the website. You can easily find the unit type and bed type you’re interested in by browsing Rahat floor plans.

Residential units come with up to two covered parking spaces in Rahat. Visitors can go for street parking. There are parking lots for those who are visiting public facilities such as the community centre, parks and mosques.

Routes for transportation near Rahat provide easy access to key areas in the city. Such routes with great connectivity include Hessa Street (D61), Al Qudra Road (D63), Emirates Road (E611) and Sheikh Zayed Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street (D54).

Public transport users can walk to Mudon Al Salam Town Centre bus station which is approximately a 5 to 10-minute walk away. The bus line that stops at this station is F32. For metro service, residents will have to drive for about 16 to 20 minutes towards the west. Here located Dubai Investment Park Metro Station and Jumeirah Golf Estates Metro Station.

Geant Express is a convenience store that is easily accessible to residents by walk. It has all the necessary products for the home as well as a fresh ‘food-to-go’ section. The other two supermarkets near Rahat include Zoom in The Sustainable City and Carrefour in Arabian Ranches 2.

Conveniently enough, the neighbourhood’s Mudon Mosque is located right next to the sub-community. It also has an outdoor parking facility. Other mosques near Rahat are Al Madinah Al Mustadama Masjid and Arabian Ranches Masjeed, both are a 5-minute drive away.

For churches, residents have multiple options that are accessible after a 19-minute drive towards the west. Some of these churches near Rahat are Dubai Mar Thoma Church and Christ Church Jebel Ali.

Located around 20 minutes drive, Guru Nanak Darbar Gurudwara is a renowned facility fo Sikh fellows in Dubai.

Nurseries near the sub-community are:

• Blossom Mudon Nursery
• Dibber Nurseries
• Raffles Nursery Arabian Ranches 2

Schools near Rahat include:

• Fairgreen International School
• Ranches Primary School
• Jebel Ali School

There are two branches of the leading British Curriculum nursery chain – Blossom Nurseries in Dubai located near the villa community. One is in Arabian Ranches at a 7-minute drive and the other is in the community centre of Mudon. A couple of branches of Dibber Nurseries are located at a short driving distance. It takes only 8 minutes to get to Dibber Nurseries Damac Hills Mudon campus via car. Dibber Nursery Sustainable City branch is 7 minutes away by car.

Ranches Primary and Jebel Ali School are well-reputed schools near Rahat. Fairgreen International School offers IB Curriculum along with a sustainable learning program designed for reduced environmental impact. Some of its facilities include technology-enabled classrooms, a library, multiple labs, an indoor gym, a swimming pool, tennis courts, a soccer field and a playground.

Most universities such as American University in Dubai, Modul University, University of Wollongong and The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management are located at a distance of 20 to 25 minutes.

For treatments, nearby medical facilities residents can consider going to:

• Vitalite Medical Centre
• The Chiron Clinic
• Prime Medical Centre

Vitalite is one of the easily accessible clinics near Rahat that provides services such as dentistry, paediatrics, physiotherapy and family medicine. There are also wellness-focused programs such as exercise, lifestyle coaching and women’s health physiotherapy. The Chiron Clinic is run by a naturopathic doctor and offers conventional as well as natural and traditional healthcare. These services include homoeopathy, integrative medicine, clinical nutrition, chiropractic medicine, massage therapy, and acupuncture. Both these clinics are easily accessible in a less than 5-minute drive.

The sub-communities that lie next to Rahat include Naseem, Al Salam and Arabella Townhouses. Next to Al Qudra Road, Naseem offers Arabian-style villas and townhouses, while Al Salam is a townhouse enclave and has many commercial properties. As the name suggests, Arabella Townhouses consists of attached and semi-attached units with multiple bed-type choices.

The Arabian Ranches 2 community lies across Al Qudra Road (D63). It is one of the sought-after projects by Emaar and is home to many family-friendly residential sub-communities. Next to Arabian Ranches 2, there is the eco-friendly community of The Sustainable City. The community of Layan lies in the far corner across Al Qudra Road (D63), where the highway meets Emirates Road (E611).

Located at a convenient distance, there are a few community malls near Rahat, such as:

• Mudon Community Mall
• The Ranches Souk
• The Sustainable Plaza

Mudon Community Mall, also known as Al Salam Town Centre, is located in the commercial centre of the neighbourhood. Its retail offerings include Toy Store, Geant Express Supermarket, Paws & Relax Pets Salon, and a salon called The Loft Fifth Avenue. Furthermore, you will find a pharmacy, a few institutions, a fitness centre, dining places and ATM facilities. It will take 5 minutes to reach The Ranches Souk and The Sustainable Plaza via Al Qudra Road (D63).

A few dining options you can find in the nearby areas include:

• Abatjour Bistro
• Carluccio’s
• Cafe Bateel

These are the cafes and bakeries located at a close distance:

• Starbucks
• Caribou Coffee
• PAUL Bakery & Restaurant
• WOFL Bakery

One of the restaurants near Rahat, Abatjour Bistro is a Lebanese eatery that can be found in Al Salam Centre. It is known to screen football matches and offers Sheesha to diners. Its menu features many Levantine favourites such as hummus, mutabal, stuffed vine leaves, Spanakopita, Spinach Fatayer, etc. Carluccio’s menu includes Italian specialities like pizza, pasta and risotto. If one is looking for a popular breakfast option, one can check in at Café Bateel.

The popular coffeehouse chain called Starbucks and a dessert parlour called WOFL Bakery are located in the complex of Al Salam Centre. At WOFL, you’ll find delightful variations of waffles that come with a twist. Caribou Coffee and PAUL Bakery & Restaurant are present in The Ranches Souk. You will also find Cold Stone Creamery in The Ranches Souk.

Beaches near Rahat are at a rough distance of 20 kilometres. It will take about half an hour or so to reach one of the popular beaches and beach clubs in Dubai.

Rahat is well-connected to the major landmarks in the city. A few of these are:

• Dubai International Stadium
• Dubai Autodrome
• Dubai Miracle Garden

Established in 2009, Dubai International Cricket Stadium is another masterpiece by Dubai Properties. It has hosted a number of matches such as the PSL series, the 2018 Asia Cup, the 2017 Deser T20 Challenge, etc. It is around 12 minutes away from Rahat. A massive motorsports complex, Dubai Autodrome also boasts numerous racing events. These events include the Radical Middle East Cup, FIA GT Championship, Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge ME and Hankook 24H Dubai Endurance Race.

The options for outdoor activities near Rahat include:

• Trump International Golf Club
• Mudon Football Pitch
• Central Park Mudon

Built on a spectacular golfscape in Damac Hills, Trump International Golf Club features an 18-hole golf course designed by Gilbert Hanse and an expansive clubhouse. Furthermore, the amenities include a 9-hole, par-3 golf performance academy, a floodlit driving range, a well-equipped gym, a luxury swimming pool and a sports lounge. This golf club also offers multiple membership programs for families that entitles them unlimited access to various amenities.

Another venue for outdoor sports is the Mudon Football Pitch which also includes a separate basketball court. Convenient for residents, the Central Park Mudon is established next to Rahat. It features a zip line area, splash pool and over 30 types of rides. Gym-goers can follow their exercise routines at Fitness First Mudon in Al Salam Town Centre.

Salons and spas close to Rahat include:

• The Loft Fifth Avenue
• Show Style Beauty Salon
• Sea Salt Spa

The Loft Fifth Avenue is one of the leading beauty salons in Dubai. Luckily, one of its branches is established with a community centre close to Rahat. They are an expert in hair, nail and spa services. Just a 5-minute drive away, Sea Salt Spa in The Sustainable City offers luxury body massages as face, hand and foot treatments.

Al Salam Town Centre brings residents together for various family-friendly events such as an outdoor movie night, Halloween parties, Spring Fest as well as traditional festivals.

Social community groups on Facebook for residents include Mudon, Dubai, Mudon Neighbours Group and Mudon Marketplace.

Rahat is set in a peaceful location with ideal residences for families and for those who have pets. Young couples or singles who prefer living in apartments will find neighbouring areas such as the Remraam community and DAMAC Hills (Akoya by DAMAC) more ideal.

Rahat is the villa community in Mudon set in the heart of the residential district.

There are 3, 4 and 5-bedroom villas for sale and rent in Rahat Mudon.

• It will take 35 minutes to reach Dubai International Airport
• Mall of the Emirates can be accessed after a drive of 20 minutes
• Business Bay is around 21 minutes away