Rockwood, The Park Villas

DAMAC Hills is a well-established residential area in Dubai. It holds many sub-communities which are home to luxurious villas and townhouses. Located on the outskirts of the community, there is a cluster of residential blocks called, The Park Villas, among which Rockwood stands in the middle.

Developed by DAMAC Properties, Rockwood is ranked among the best areas to invest in DAMAC Hills. It is a residential area that consists of 3 to 5-bedroom semi-detached and independent villas. The location is carefully sought-out to provide a tranquil and serene environment to its residents.

• Far from the hustle of city life
• Promotes an eco-friendly environment
• Situated near Trump International Golf Club
• Modern-style, freehold properties are available
• Community featuring 3 to 5-bedroom townhouses and villas
• Sheikh Zayed Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street (D54) joins the community with other major localities of Dubai

Those who seek to live a comfortable life in Dubai move to Rockwood as the community is home to families with kids making it a family-loving community. A clean and eco-friendly environment creates a serene atmosphere for residents, providing them with amenities such as:

• A golf course nearby
• Communal gardens and swimming pools
• Several entertainment activities for children
• Gyms and health clubs available for residents

The properties of this community are inspired by Beverly Hills’s lifestyle with energy-efficient and eco-friendly materials used in the houses that help reduce globalization.

Properties in Rockwood consist of townhouses and villas and are popular among residents who prefer green and eco-friendly environments. Townhouses and villas in the community are available with spacious rooms. For those who wish to buy spacious property in the community, 4-bedroom and 5-bedroom villas are available as well.

All these units are designed by international architects and of the highest quality material featuring private gardens. Amenities offered in the units include swimming pools, gardens and premium access to the golf course. These villas are fully furnished and ready to move in with an excellent maintenance system.

The rent for a property in Rockwood depends upon the floor space and number of bedrooms. A 3-bedroom villa in Rockwood can be rented at an annual rent of less than AED 200k. While a 3-bedroom townhouse in Rockwood has an annual rent of AED 160k.

The difference in sale prices depends on the surface area of the freehold property.

• The sale price for a 3-bedroom villa in Rockwood lies between AED 2.1M and AED 2.9M.
• It takes more than AED 2M to buy a 4-bedroom villa in Rockwood.
• To buy a 5-bedroom villa in Rockwood, one needs to accumulate at least AED 5M.

The price range for a 3 to 5-bedroom townhouse is almost the same.

• The price range for a 3-bedroom townhouse for sale in Rockwood starts from AED 1.9M.
• It takes more than AED 2M to buy a 4-bedroom townhouse in Rockwood.

Those looking for Rockwood floor plans can browse through the 2D, 3D and 3D live floor plans available on Bayut.

For residents, finding parking spaces in Rockwood is of no concern, they can park their vehicles inside their villas in private garages. Other than that, there is ample street space for car parking to cater to visitors.

The roads are well connected to the major neighbouring communities making transportation in Rockwood easier for residents. The sub-community is adjacent to Sheikh Zayed Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street (D54) and Hessa Street (D61), which further connects it to the other major areas of Dubai. First-time visitors can also easily follow the navigation as the streets are labelled.

People who own private vehicles can travel on these central roads Al Qudra Road (D63) and Emirates Road (E611) which are bordering the area. Residents depending on public transport can use the DAMAC Hills, Richmond Villas bus stop, located at a 3-minute walking distance. Other bus stops near Rockwood are DAMAC Hills, The Field bus stop and Mudon Al Salam Town Centre bus stop.

The community offers all the facilities including supermarkets, schools, hospitals and places of worship nearby for the convenience of its residents.

The most commonly used supermarket near Rockwood is the Geant Express Supermarket in Mudon, which covers all the essential grocery needs of residents. It is a 5-minute drive from the area. There is also a British Butcher Shop inside the supermarket, whose meat is directly obtained from British farms. Carrefour supermarket located on both sides of the community covers a distance of 9 to 12 minutes.

Main Mosque for residents is Mudon Mosque, which offers gracious parking space for worshippers. The other mosques near Rockwood are Al Madina Al Mustadama Masjid and Arabian Ranches 2 Mosque (Al Shaquor Masjid), both at a 7-minute distance and Masjid Salam (Arabian Ranches Community Mosque), located at a 12-minute drive from the area.

The people of the community will have to travel to Jebel Ali – Al Hibab Road (D57) via Emirates Road (E611) to visit churches in Jebel Ali Village at a drive of about 20 minutes. Residents will find many churches belonging to different sects such as Christ Church Jebel Ali – Anglican Church, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and St. Mina Coptic Orthodox Church.

For the Sikh Community, the closest temple near Rockwood is Guru Nanak Darbar, Sikh Gurudwara which is at a driving distance of 20 minutes. The Buddhist community can drive to Lankaramaya Temple in Al Garhoud, located around half an hour away from the community.

There are a bunch of early learning schools near Rockwood such as:

• Blossom Nursery in Mudon
• Wonder Years Nursery in Remraam
• Dibber Nursery in DAMAC Hills Mudon
• Ranches Primary School in Arabian Ranches 2

For higher education the children, parents can enrol their children on the following schools closer to the sub-community:

• Fairgreen International School
• South View School
• Greenfield International School

South View School in the Remraam community is at a distance of 10 minutes via car. The school offers British education and provides a number of extracurricular activities to its students. Greenfield International School is located in Dubai Investments Park (DIP) at a drive of about 15 minutes. The school follows International Baccalaureate (IB) Curriculum from Kindergarten to Grade 12.

Options for clinics and hospitals near Rockwood include:

• Emirates Hospital Day Surgery & Medical Center
• Mediclinic Parkview Hospital
• Mediclinic Meadows
• NMC Royal Hospital

Emirates Hospital Day Surgery & Medical Center is the closest hospital in the area, just a 12-minute drive from the area. It is a general hospital where top-ranked doctors and surgeons provide medical services. NMC Royal Hospital, a subsidiary of NMC Healthcare is located 19 minutes away from the area. Besides general physicians, doctors at NMC also specialise in gynaecology, ENT and dentistry.

Rockwood lies between its two neighbouring residential sub-communities, Rochester and Richmond that offer the same community lifestyle. The nearby areas of Rockwood include:

• Mudon
• Dubai Studio City
• Remraam

To the south, the immediate neighbouring area is the Mudon community. Being a sub-community of DAMAC Hills, Rockwood is located close to Al Qudra Road (D63) which connects it with established areas such as Arabian Ranches 2 and Dubai Studio City. Hessa Street (D61) on the left side connects the community to Golf City and Remraam community.

A perfect community for families, Rockwood offers several entertainment options and shopping arenas for the likes of adults and children residing in the community.

The malls near Rockwood include:

• Mudon Community Centre
• The Ranches Souk
• The Village Community Mall
• Arabian Ranches 2, The Leisure Centre

Located on Al Qudra Road, The Ranches Souk, a well-known shopping mall that houses many fashion outlets of leading brands, cafes and amusement activities is just a 7-minute drive from the area. The closest mall, Mudon Community Centre is 5 minutes away.

There are several restaurants near Rockwood that serve the best oriental and continental dishes. These dining options include:

• Abatjour Bistro
• Tuk Tuk Thai Cuisine Restaurant
• Chez Suchi – Arabian Ranches

Abatjour Bistro which offers traditional Mediterranean cuisine is in the neighbouring community of Mudon, just a 5-minute drive. Tuk Tuk Thai Cuisine Restaurant in Arabian Ranches offers top-notch Thai cuisines, it is located just 8 minutes away from the area.

For families looking for a day out on the beach, Kite Beach by Meraas is their best option, located alongside JBR Beach, it is just a 28-minute drive. The Beach has all the entertainment sections available such as fashion boutiques, juice bars and burger joints, and many water sports and rides.

Residents of Rockwood can enjoy various leisure activities such as indoor gaming and arcades, rides in theme parks such as:

• Dubai Butterfly Garden
• IMG World of Adventures
• Remraam Lake

Dubai Butterfly Garden is a climate-controlled indoor garden that consists of ten domes. Over 50 different butterfly species can be found in the park. Children can learn about the various facts and figures regarding butterflies in a separate educational section.

IMG World of Adventures, a 25-minute drive, is the world’s largest theme park where residents can enjoy several adventure zones. Seven separate adventure zones make up the park. Attractions relevant to each zone’s theme are located there, such as the IMG Marvel superheroes are featured in the Marvel Adventure Zone, and Ben 10 and the Powerpuff Girls are featured in the Cartoon Network Zone.

The neighbourhood offers several outdoor activities for residents to enjoy as well as many fitness and recreational activities. The outdoor activities involve:

• Dubai Studio City
• Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club
• Trump International Golf Club

For instance, movie buffs can visit Dubai Studio City, a community 9 minutes from the area and watch a movie production process right up close. Sports lovers can have the time of their life with Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club and Trump International Golf Club located close by. In addition to the clubhouses and dining facilities, these places offer horse riding and polo completion and several golf courses, located just 9 to 13 minutes away. Race-car lovers can visit the nearby community of Motor City which offers a number of motorsports activities. It will take only 15 minutes to get there.

Health-conscious people can visit a few fitness centres located nearby, such as Fitness First Mudon (ATHLETIC CONCEPT) is a fitness club that focuses on improving the athletic abilities of individuals. It is the closest gym facility for the residents of Rockwood, equipped with modern machines and trainers, the club is located just 5 minutes away. Optimal Fitness & Therapy in the nearby community is just a 12-minute drive from the area.

Ladies who want to get beauty treatments can visit the following salons and spas:

• The Loft Fifth Avenue
• NStyle Beauty Lounge
• Belle Femme Arabian Ranches
• The Haven Spa

The Loft Fifth Avenue is one of the leading fashion stores in the UAE, providing the residents with all sorts of services related to hair, beauty and nails. The interior of the store is inspired by New York Loft apartments. it is located in Mudon just 5-minutes away from Rockwood. The Haven Spa and Beauty Salon in Layan Community is a 10-minute drive.

Various fun and family events are held in the larger community from time to time for residents and visitors alike. These events mostly feature food stalls and cultural art activities such as stalls and carnivals and musical festivities like live concerts and yoga classes.

Social group Damac Hills (Akoya) Dubai – Owners & Residents on Facebook keeps residents updated with ongoing and upcoming events and community news. DAMAC Hills Ladies is a group for the ladies of the community only.

Offering the basic communal facilities, the sub-district, Rockwood, is located on the outskirts of DAMAC Hills (Akoya by DAMAC). This community is a little secluded from the hustle and bustle of the city life which can be a thing to consider for residents who buzz with energy and are socially active. However, for more options, residents can visit more established communities in the neighbourhood.

• Al Maktoum International Airport is just 26-minutes away
• Located close to Sheikh Zayed Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street (D54)
• A 25-minute drive from main Dubai city via Umm Suqeim Road (D63)