Sanctnary is a residential district featuring plots, luxury villas and townhouses in DAMAC Hills 2. With easy access to the Jebel Ali – Lehbab Road, the sub-community is smoothly connected to the emirate. The project is developed by leading real estate company DAMAC Properties. offers luxury homes amidst green landscapes.
Sanctnary, Akoya Oxygen offers a wide range of amenities to residents while also promoting an outdoor lifestyle. Some highlights of the community include:
To sum up, this sub-community offers you a relaxing atmosphere away from the bustle of the city.
Sanctnary, Akoya Oxygen comprises plots, townhouses and villas in various layouts. Villa types XU-AB, XU-B1 are in a tranquil peace of living amidst seclusion. The independent and semi-detached luxury villas and townhouses comes in different sizes from 1,827 sq. ft. to 2,719 sq. ft.
Villas have an en-suite bedrooms come with walk-in closets, wardrobes, attached bathrooms and balcony access. In addition, there are spacious living areas, maid’s rooms and storage spaces. Moreover, outdoor spaces include a landscaped garden and covered parking for two cars.
In regards to townhouses, ones with 3 bedrooms also have covered areas of 2,500 sq. ft. The built-up area comprises three bedrooms plus a maid’s room.
Interested renters can find villas for rent in Sanctnary that comes in 3 – 5 bedrooms and up to 6 bathrooms.
When it comes to public transportation in Sanctnary, residents currently don’t have enough options. It takes more than 20 minutes to reach the nearest bus stop. The nearest metro stations are even farther.
For these reasons, residents use their vehicles for getting around the community. Considering it is a gated community, one can find private parking spaces in Sanctnary within the villas/townhouses.
For day to day shopping needs, residents can travel to nearby communities to find supermarkets near Sanctnary. The nearest supermarket is Spinney’s, located in the Mira Town Centre on Al Qudra Road.
Moving along, one can head to nearby communities for congregational prayers. Mosques near Sanctnary include Mira Mosque and the Mira Prayer Hall.
When it comes to worship places of different faiths, there are several churches near Sanctnary located within a 36-minute distance. These include Fellowship Church, Emirates Baptist Church and Dubai Evangelical Church. Not to mention, there is a chapel within the master community as well.
Along similar lines, residents have to travel a similar distance to reach Gurunank Darbar Sikh Gurudwara in the Jebel Ali. For Hindu temples near Sanctnary, one needs to travel even father to reach Bur Dubai.
Families residing in the sub-community can find several excellent educational options in nearby communities. For instance, schools near Sanctnary include:
In terms of curriculum, GEMS Metropole School follows the National Curriculum for England from foundation stage to year 12. Likewise, Ranches Primary School offers the British curriculum from grade FS1 to Year 6.
For families that have younger children, nurseries near Sanctnary include:
These are excellent centres for the early education of children. Step by Step, for instance, follows both The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and The Reggio Emilia Approach. In addition, their language programme is designed to boost the early development of young students.
Moving on, universities near Sanctnary include Zayed University, The University of Dubai and the University of Birmingham Dubai.
When we talk about amenities, there are several clinics and hospitals near the sub-community as well.
Hospitals near Sanctnary include:
Mediclinic Parkview Hospital, located 26 minutes away from the sub-community, is known for obstetrics, gynaecology, paediatrics and bariatric surgery departments. Emirates Hospital likewise specialises in surgical procedures in conjunction with its state-of-the-art patient care services.
For routine check-ups and tests, one can head to several clinics near Sanctnary. These include:
All these are located within a 30-minute distance from the sub-community.
As already mentioned, there are several residential areas near Sanctnary with all kinds of amenities. Examples include:
Not to mention, Sanctnary is also located close to other sub-communities in Akoya Oxygen, such as Centaury and Avencia clusters.
Moreover, there are several points of interest and leisure spots near Sanctnary, such as IMG Worlds of Adventure, Dubai Miracle Garden and Al Qudra Desert.
In terms of shopping places, there are a couple of malls near Sanctnary that you can reach within 30 minutes (depending on traffic).
Firstly you have the Mira Town Centre in the Reem Community that we have already mentioned. Although a community mall, the Town Centre offers much in the way of shopping options and services. These include a Spinneys supermarket, pharmacy, laundry, salon and a cafe.
Another community mall in proximity is the Village Mall, which also includes a kid’s play area as well as a selection of dining options.
Moreover, residents can also head to City Centre Me’aisem, which has plenty of outlets for makeup items, clothes, watches and even jewellery. Examples include:
Finally, shoppers who love a bargain can go to Dubai Outlet Mall. This mall has 200 stores offering up to 90% discounts. Examples include:
You are sure to find some great deals from both designer labels and high street brands at Dubai Outlet Mall.
Even in terms of dining options, residents of the sub-community have several options to explore. Restaurants near Sanctnary include:
One can also head to Village Mall to grab a bite at Shakespeare and Co. There are some great dessert places at Village Mall as well, such as:
Further, you have more eateries at City Centre Me’aisem. The list includes:
Finally, there are a couple of cafes near Sanctnary, such as Costa Coffee, Spill the Bean, Caribou Coffee and Starbucks.
When it comes to beaches, residents have to drive for 40 minutes to reach some popular ones in Dubai. Beaches near Sanctnary include Jumeirah Beach, Kite Beach, JBR Beach and Al Mamzar Beach. There are lots of fun activities that you can do on these beaches, water-based and otherwise. One can, for instance, rent a cabin at the popular Al Mamzar Beach Park or go cycling on the tracks.
Along with shopping and dining options, leisure activities abound for the residents of Sanctnary. Top examples include:
Al Qudra Desert is a popular tourist attraction located just 4 minutes away from the sub-community. It is a beautiful place amalgamated with the nearby Al Qudra Lakes. Nature lovers can spot lakes, birds and even gazelles, and photography lovers can have a field day in the desert. It is also a great spot for BBQs and campfires.
Speaking of nature, one can also head to Dubai Miracle Garden, which is the world’s largest flower garden. The premier leisure attraction, however, is IMG Worlds of Adventure, which is the world’s largest indoor amusement destination.
With lush green spaces, Sanctnary and the wider Akoya Oxygen community encourage residents to maintain an active lifestyle.
The residents can also fit at gyms near Sanctnary, such as:
In addition, there are several spas & salons in the community, such as:
Other options include The Loft Fifth Avenue and NStyle Beauty Lounge.
DAMAC is planning to develop a retail and entertainment strip within the community, known as Vista Lux. Once complete, it will become the centre of community events such as cultural performances, poetry readings and mini-theatre productions.
All in all, Sanctnary in Akoya Oxygen invites you to enjoy a tranquil lifestyle among green spaces that unparalleled among most residential communities. Properties in the sub-community are spacious, making them ideal for families. Provided one has a car, moving around for amenities also becomes convenient.