Sahara Meadows 2, Dubai Industrial Park

Sahara Meadows 2 is a sub-community in Dubai Industrial Park. The gated community is Phase 2 of Sahara Meadows and lies in proximity to Dubai South, formerly known as Dubai World Central. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road or E311, which is one of the main highways of the UAE, is close to the sub-community.

Sahara Meadows 2 consists of 1-bed, 2-bed and 3-bed townhouses under affordable pricing. Moreover, the community offers amenities such as lush green spaces, outdoor play areas and shared swimming pools. Its location in Dubai Industrial Park renders it midway between both the emirates of Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

From Sahara Meadows 2 Dubai, it takes around 10 minutes to reach Al Maktoum International Airport and 20 minutes to reach Jebel Ali Port.

• Townhouse complex in Dubai Industrial Park
• Phase 2 of Sahara Meadows residential development
• Offers 1-bed to 3-bed townhouses 
• Shared swimming pools, outdoor play areas and gardens
• Close to Dubai South and areas of Jebel Ali
• Lies adjacent to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311)

Similar to the townhouses and villas in its parent community, Sahara Meadows 2 Dubai Industrial Park offers community living with affordability. In fact, Dubai Industrial Park has repeatedly fared well in the lists for the communities with the most affordable rental villas, as well as Dubai’s areas with the cheapest villas for sale.

Residents enjoy access to community facilities such as a swimming pool, outdoor play areas and landscaped gardens. The gated community provides a secure and family-centric atmosphere and may strike ideal for those working in the nearby commercial areas.

Residents can choose from 1-bed to 3-bed townhouses and reach Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) on foot as well. From the E311 highway, they can access other areas of the city and travel to other emirates as well.

Sahara Meadows 2 is purely a townhouse enclave with units available in 1-bed, 2-bed and 3-bed configurations. One may find the townhouses listed as villas in Sahara Meadows 2 on property portals as well. You can find the smallest unit measuring 585 sq. ft. while the largest townhouse may spread over 2,000 sq. ft.

Every townhouse has been developed with state-of-the-art interiors and fixtures as well as ceramic tiling. Inspired by Arabic architecture, the townhouses boast a mixture of caramel and cream-coloured coating.

The ground floor of every unit has a kitchen, living area, powder room and lawn with carpeted grass. The kitchen may be in an open or closed layout. The bedrooms are situated on the upper floors.

For renting a property in Sahara Meadows 2, you can refer to the listed rental trends. You will also find them listed as villas for rent in Sahara Meadows 2, on Bayut.

• The rent of a 1-bed townhouse ranges between AED 20K and AED 25K annually.
• 2-bedroom townhouses for rent in Sahara Meadows 2 can cost you anywhere from AED 37K to AED 45K per year.
• The annual rent of a 3-bed townhouse ranges between AED 42K and AED 50K.

Properties for sale in Sahara Meadows 2 can be purchased as per the listed sales trends.

• The selling price of a 1-bed townhouse starts from AED 399K and goes up to AED 430K.
• 3-bedroom townhouses for sale in Sahara Meadows 2 can cost from AED 680K to AED 900K depending on the floor area.

Bayut has worked on developing 2D and 3D floor plans for different kinds of properties. You can view the floor plans for Sahara Meadows 2 on Bayut for understanding the unit types better.

Hotels near Sahara Meadows 2 lie between a drive of 15 to 20 minutes. They include:

• Aloft Dubai South – Aviation City, Dubai World Central
• Holiday Inn Dubai Al Maktoum Airport, an IHG Hotel – Aviation City, Dubai World Central
• Staybridge Suites – Aviation City, Dubai World Central
• Rove At The Park – Dubai Parks and Resorts
• Lapita – Dubai Parks and Resorts
• JA Beach Hotel – Exit 13, Sheikh Zayed Road, Jebel Ali

Aloft Dubai South and Holiday Inn Dubai are 4-star hotels whereas Staybridge Suites is an aparthotel. Rove At The Park is a 3-star hotel. Lapita is a Polynesian themed 4-star hotel with deluxe villas and private pools, hence rendering it one of the top hotels with private pools in Dubai. Lapita Hotel is also a preferable choice for those interested in staying in boutique hotels in Dubai. JA Beach Hotel is a 5-star hotel and resort, also known as JA The Resort. It offers access to an 800-metre private beach as well.

Parking in Sahara Meadows 2 will never be a cause for worry since every townhouse has a shaded open garage. Residents can park one vehicle at a time in their garages. Guests and visitors can park their cars on the streets.

Sahara Meadows is a gated complex that is not connected to any modes of public transportation in Dubai. Those living in the community will have to rely on their conveyance. The closest bus stops lie at a minimum of a 5-minute drive.

Bus stops within Dubai Industrial City are located towards the commercial side and service the F53 Bus. The closest bus stops near Sahara Meadows 2 are Dubai Industrial City Entrance A1 Bus Stop, Dubai Industrial City 2 Bus Stop and Dubai Industrial City 3 Bus Stop.

By driving towards the west, you can access bus stops in Dubai World Central. These include Freight House 2 Bus Stop, Gate 6 1 Bus Stop, Staff Village Bus Stop. You can board buses F55 and F56 here. If you wish to travel by Dubai Metro, you can drive from 13 to 15 minutes and access metro stations near Sahara Meadows 2 such as UAE Exchange Metro Station and Danube Metro Station.

The closest supermarkets near Sahara Meadows 2 are:

• Madinat San Marco 
• ZOOM
• Al Madina Hypermarket

Each of the supermarkets lies at a drive of 10 minutes. ZOOM is a renowned chain of convenience stores in the Middle East and is constantly ranked as one of Dubai’s best supermarkets. Al Madina Hypermarket is located inside Sapphire Mall and houses many departments offering a wide variety of products.

To shop from other supermarket chains, such as Carrefour in Dubai, you can drive for 17 minutes and reach its closest branch in Jebel Ali.

Mosques near Sahara Meadows 2 are more than 10 minutes away. You can reach them by driving towards the commercial zone of Dubai Industrial City. The closest ones are:

• Saih Shuaib 2 Mosque
• Saih Shuaib 3 Mosque
• Al Dowais Mosque
• Labour Village Mosque
• ENOC Mosque
• ADNOC Mosque

Sikhs have the advantage of living in Sahara Meadows 2 since Guru Nanak Darbar Gurudwara is only 20 minutes away.

For the Christians, there are many churches in Dubai and the closest ones lie in proximity to Guru Nanak Darbar Gurudwara. These churches cater to different sects within Christianity, such as St. Francis of Assisi Church is a Catholic Church. On the other hand, Christians from Kerala have established the Dubai Mar Thoma Church, where services in both English and Malayalam are available.

Other churches in Jebel Ali are:

• St. Mina Coptic Church
• Mor Ignatius Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Cathedral
• Dubai Evangelical Church
• United Christian Church of Dubai

Hindu residents can drive to the temples in Bur Dubai for their prayers. These temples are reachable within a drive of 45 minutes.

Private schools near Sahara Meadows 2 can be found in Jebel Ali Village and Dubai Investments Park. Some of these include:

• Greenfield International School – Dubai Investment Park
• Bright Riders School – Dubai Investment Park
• Nibras International School – Dubai Investment Park
• The Arbor School – Jebel Ali Village
• The Winchester School – Jebel Ali Village

Greenfield International School offers classes from Kindergarten to Grade 12 based on the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum. The school is an establishment by Taaleem, the second-largest educational services provider in the United Arab Emirates.

Bright Riders School is a CBSE curriculum school with classes starting from Kindergarten going up to Grade 12.

Nibras International School offers education based on American curriculum that aligns with the State of Colorado’s standards. Classes here range from KG1 to Grade 12.

The Arbor School is another British curriculum school offering classes from Foundation Stage 1 to Year 7. The curriculum at this school also focuses on sustainability and eco-literacy. A key highlight of The Arbor School is the six biodomes within it, all of which are climate-controlled.

The Winchester School follows the National Curriculum of England and offers classes from Foundation Stage 1 to Sixth Form (Year 13). A part of the GEMS Education Group, the school ranks amongst Dubai’s best British schools.

You can seek medical care and treatment at:

• Access Clinic – Sapphire Mall
• Advanced Medical Care Centre – Souk No. 4, Labour Village

Both Access Clinic and Advanced Medical Care Centre are situated in Dubai Industrial City, at a 10-minute drive. As far as larger hospitals near Sahara Meadows 2 are concerned, NMC Royal Hospital in Dubai Investment Park is the closest option. It is 14 minutes away and ranks amongst Dubai’s best hospitals.

Neighbouring Sahara Meadows 2 are similar sub-communities such as:

• Sahara Meadows 1
• Sunbeam Homes 
• Spanish Villas

By driving outside the residential community in Dubai Industrial Park, you can find other larger areas such as:

• Dubai South
• Dubai National Industries Park (NIP)
• Jebel Ali Freezone Area (JAFZA)
• Al Jarf

Dubai South area is only 10 minutes away towards the east of the community. It is a master-planned city that houses the world’s largest airport i.e. Al Maktoum International Airport.

Dubai National Industries Park borders Sahara Meadows 2 to the immediate north. It is a tech-hub and free trade zone that is now known as the Dubai National Industries Park (NIP). Jebel Ali Freezone Area (JAFZA) lies at a 15-minute drive towards the northeast. It is the largest free economic zone in the world. Al Jarf lies 10 minutes away to the west, on the Dubai – Abu Dhabi border. It further consists of Al Ghadeer and Ghantout.

Dubai Industrial Park has recently opened its first mall i.e. Sapphire Mall, which is the only mall near Sahara Meadows 2 within a 10-minute drive. It covers a floor area of 400,000 sq. ft. while the overall development has been built on a plot spanning 700,000 sq. ft. The two-storey mall houses an Al Madina Hypermarket, the Al Madina Distribution Centre and a few restaurants and shops.

You can shop from other malls in Dubai, which are reachable within a drive of 20 to 22 minutes. The closest ones include:

• Dubai Outlet Village
• Festival Plaza
• Ibn Battuta Mall

Dubai Outlet Village or Outlet Village Dubai is a discount shopping mall. Boasting more than 100 high-end stores, the mall has been developed with more or less the same concept as Dubai Outlet Mall. Dubai Outlet Village is a project of Meraas and its architecture resembles that of outlet villages across the world.

Dubai Festival Plaza covers an area of 648,000 sq. ft. and houses more than 120 shopping stores. The mall operates under the Al Futtaim Group and has 40 restaurants and cafes as well.

Ibn Battuta Mall stands over an area of 521,000 sq. m. and is counted as one of the world’s largest themed malls. It has six zones, each of which exhibits the design and architecture of different countries, including Tunisia, India, Persia, Egypt, Andalusia and China. In addition to shopping stores and eateries, the mall features many entertainment options as well such as Novo Cinemas, Fun City and Sky Zone Dubai.

The gated community does not have restaurants or eateries of its own, which means residents will have to drive a minimum of 10 minutes to access any nearby eateries. Restaurants near Sahara Meadows 2 are:

• Sand Marco Restaurant – Labour Village
• Pathan Darbar Restaurant – Near Al Madina Hypermarket
• McDonald’s – 10, DWC Peripheral Road
• Olives – 99/1, DWC Peripheral Road
• Skini Panini – Building A5, Business Park, Al Maktoum International Airport
• Golositalia – DWC Headquarters, Al Maktoum International Airport

Sand Marco Restaurant is an Indian restaurant. At Pathan Darbar Restaurant, you can order different Afghani dishes. Olives serves items from North Indian and Chinese cuisines while Skini Panini deals exclusively in healthy food. Golositalia is an Italian restaurant.

By driving around 18 minutes, you can enjoy food from many of the restaurants at Last Exit DXB Bound such as:

• Big Smoke Burger 
• Steak on Fries
• Hardee’s
• My Karak
• Urban Seafood
• Starbucks

For enjoying upscale dining in Dubai, you can drive to JA Palm Court, JA Beach Hotel, JA The Resort or Oaks Hotel Ibn Battuta Gate. All of these hotels and resorts lie at a drive of 20 minutes. These fine dining restaurants are:

• Ibn Majed – JA Beach Hotel
• Mistral – Oaks Hotel Ibn Battuta Gate Dubai
• White Orchid – JA Palm Tree Court
• Divaz – JA The Resort

Ibn Majed serves European dishes whereas Mistral is an Arabian restaurant. White Orchid serves different kinds of Asian dishes while Divaz is a seafood restaurant.

Jebel Ali Beach is the closest beach near Sahara Meadows 2, at a 20-minute drive. Other public beaches in Dubai lie more than 25 minutes away. Being an open beach, it does not have facilities like cabanas or loungers. However, it attracts many locals and ex-pats, especially during the cooler months. The place is a popular spot amongst families for outdoor picnics and barbecues.

For other beaches with tons of facilities and developments, you can drive to JBR Beach. Located in Jumeirah Beach Residence, the beach lies in proximity to cafes, restaurants and Roxy Cinemas and the waterfront promenade namely The Walk, JBR.

Notable landmarks near Sahara Meadows 2 are:

• Dubai Parks and Resorts
• Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club

Dubai Parks and Resorts is only 15 minutes away from the location. The development by Meraas boasts three many parks as well as a promenade and a hotel, making up for a thrilling staycation. The theme parks are Motiongate Dubai, Bollywood Parks, Legoland, Legoland Waterpark and Riverland. It is one of Dubai’s best theme parks.

Motiongate Dubai is where you can see before your eyes, a recreation of several of Hollywood’s best stories. This cinematic paradise has been made possible in collaboration with Columbia Pictures, Lionsgate and DreamWorks Animations, all of which are studio giants.

Legoland and Legoland Waterpark have more than 40 Lego-themed rides and attractions in store. You will come across over 15,000 LEGO models and 6 zones with different rides. Bollywood Parks Dubai, as the name suggests is a homage to Mumbai’s Hindi industry i.e. Bollywood.  This theme park further has five zones.

Riverland is accessible for free and stretches over 1 kilometre. There are four zones in Riverland and they offer more than 50 restaurants and cafes, entertainment spots and areas for fun and music. Lastly, Lapita Hotel is a Polynesian themed resort in Dubai Parks and Resorts.

Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club lies at a drive of 25 minutes on the Dubai – Abu Dhabi border. This racing club has more than 300 ponies and seater grandstands with a capacity for up to 2000 spectators.

Like its parent community, the sub-community is composed of landscaped gardens that provide ample space for walking, jogging, cycling and exercising. There are many benches and seats installed throughout the green spaces for some refreshing outdoor time.

The communal swimming pool is open to all the residents wishing to take a dip. Sun loungers are also placed by the swimming pool for unwinding and relaxing under the sun. Children can play on the swings installed in the communal gardens.

For rigorous fitness routines, one can drive over to Mia Fitness Centre in Dubai World Central, which is 10 minutes away. Other gyms near Sahara Meadows 2 are more than 20 minutes away. Spas and salons are also rather far away from Dubai Industrial Park.

The recent inauguration of Sapphire Mall has opened doors to cultural events for the residents of Dubai Industrial City. However, since the community is largely commercial, residents may not find many community events now and then.

Nevertheless, Sahara Meadows 2 lies in proximity to the site of Dubai Expo 2020, which is one of the most anticipated events in the world.

While Sahara Meadows 2 Dubai offers communal living, the area is better suited for those who work in the nearby commercial areas. People preferring the thriving urban life of Dubai may not find the community as per their needs. Also, the residents need to have their own vehicle for daily commute as the area is not well-connected in terms of public transport.

• Al Maktoum International Airport is 15 minutes away
• Dubai International Airport lies at a 45-minute drive
• Burj Khalifa district requires a 35-minute drive
• 30-minute drive to IMG Worlds of Adventure
• Palm Jumeirah is reachable within 25 minutes