Shamal Terraces, District 14 JVC

Shamal Terraces is a multi-building complex based in District 14 of Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC). Part of the Shamal community, Shamal Terraces features 3 and 4-bedroom townhouses. the developer, Lootah Real Estate Development, has designed the community in three blocks called, Shamal Terrace 1, 2 and 3. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) and Al Khail Road (E44) lie close to these homes. Since it is located in Dubai’s centre and between the two major highways, Shamal Terraces offers proximity to most areas around the city.

• Easy access to major roads 
• Located in District 14 of JVC
• Features smart home automation system
• A part of a well-reputed real estate in JVC
• Offers 3 and 4-bed townhouses built over three floors

The cluster of Shamal Terraces features 3 and 4-bedroom townhouses with optional swimming pools. Featuring contemporary architecture, these high-end townhouses come with two broad terraces, high ceilings, spacious living areas and a parking facility.

• Access to Shamal community amenities
• Luxurious homes with two spacious terraces
• Offers full security and maintenance services

The cluster lies next to the two buildings called Shamal Waves and Shamal Residences. All these buildings and houses make up the growing Shamal community which currently spans an area of 183,000 sq. ft.

Shamal Terraces benefit from round-the-clock security and maintenance that is offered to the whole community. While the townhouses are perfect for families, Shamal Terraces is also ideal for professionals who commute daily to business districts, such as Business Bay, for work. It takes hardly a 15-minute drive to reach their destination.

An average residence covers a total area of 4,285 sq. ft., but you may also find properties in Shamal Terraces with areas as large as 5,000 sq. ft. Every townhouse features top-quality facilities and spacious layouts. These include a high-speed broadband connection in every room and a smart home operating system with monitored access. The townhouses are also fitted with wall-to-wall glass sliding doors that let in ample sunlight.

Renting a 4-bed townhome in Shamal Terraces will be a great accommodation for working individuals with families. One needs to make an annual payment of about AED 180k to rent a 4-bed house for a year.

Buying a 4-bedroom townhome in Shamal Terraces will need at least AED 3.1M.

Those looking for Shamal Terraces floorplans can browse through the 2D and 3D floor plans available on Bayut. Interested ones can also virtually visit the property via Bayut’s 3D live floor plans.

Parking in Shamal Terraces is also trouble-free. Every residential unit comes with a parking area for two cars. This car garage is equipped with a remote-controlled gate. Guests are welcome to park their cars on the paved path that surrounds the community.

Public transportation near Shamal Terraces is hassle-free as the cluster is close to one of the access gates of Jumeirah Village Circle. This allows residents to quickly access Al Khail Road (E44) and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311). There are many bus stations within JVC easily accessible from the community. The nearest bus stops are the JVC Al Wazzan Tower Bus Stop, JVC Sobha Daffodil Apartments Bus Stop and JVC Sandoval Lane Apartments Bus Station which are a short walk away. The J01 bus line passes through these stations.

Supermarkets near Shamal Terraces are:

• Aswaaq Mart
• Blue Mart
• Spinneys

Aswaaq Mart is just 5 minutes away on foot and at a driving distance of 2 minutes. It also provides fresh meat like chicken and beef besides a good range of dairy and grocery items. Close to the main street, Blue Mart is a grocery store in Emirates Garden around 10 minutes away. Both of these supermarkets near Shamal Terraces are located within District 14 JVC.  Other popular supermarkets, such as Cistys, Spinneys and West Zone Fresh, are situated in the adjacent districts.

Found in the northern districts, the three community mosques near Shamal Terraces are accessible in roughly 6 minutes by car. One of them is known as Masjid JVC, near Barsha Police Station. Saleh Mohammed Bin Lahej Mosque is the newly built place of worship near Sabar Park JVC.

The quickly accessible church is The Winning Generation Gospel Assembly on Al Khail Street. It will only take 10 minutes to reach this place of worship. Other churches near Shamal Terraces include Emirates Baptist Church International (EBCI) and Fellowship: A Christian Church in Dubai. Most of these churches near Shamal Terraces are accessible in 15 minutes.

Residents who want to visit a temple that is not too far can consider going to Guru Nanak Darbar Sikh Gurudwara. It is approximately 20 minutes away and is based in Jebel Ali Village. Other temples near Shamal Terrace are also at a reasonable distance of 18 to 25 minutes. Some places of worship are Mahamevnawa Buddhist Temple and Shiridi Sai Baba Mandir.

Parents can consider these nurseries for their children:

• Ladybird Nursery
• Kids World Nursery
• Chubby Cheeks Nursery

Parents considering a learning centre for their preschool children can choose from the top nurseries in and around the JVC community. This includes Ladybird Nursery in District 12 and Kids World Nursery in District 18. Both are at a driving distance of 5 minutes. Parents who prioritise the availability of transportation services can opt for Ladybird Nursery. Whereas, those looking for an institute that offers a range of learning programs for their children can consider Kids World Nursery.

The list of schools near Shamal Terraces features:

• JSS International School
• Global Indian International School
• American School of Creative Science Al Barsha

JSS International School is a popular choice among expats of Indian nationality. Their academics are based on the Indian School Certificate Examination curriculum. It is currently the only school based in JVC and is just a 4-minute drive away from Shamal Terraces. Another option for Indian students is the Global Indian International School which is a 9-minute drive away. The school includes dual curricula, the Indian Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB).

Some of the most-visited hospitals and clinics near Shamal Terraces include:

• Al Zahra Hospital Dubai
• Park Avenue Dental Clinic
• Mediclinic Parkview Hospital

Al Zahra Hospital Dubai (AZHD) is one of the leading hospitals near Shamal Terraces that provides premium medical care in central Dubai. This is facilitated by the presence of top-standard equipment and a team of highly-skilled doctors. AZHD also offers a range of health packages that include wellness, maternity, dialysis, ophthalmology, cardiology, etc. It takes nearly 13 minutes to get there. Park Avenue Dental Clinic provides quality dental treatments such as Invisalign, teeth whitening, dental implants, prosthodontics, etc.

To buy medical prescriptions, residents can walk to Life Pharmacy which is only 2 minutes away. Other pharmacies within the neighbourhood are Safeway Pharmacy, Health First Pharmacy and Jumeirah Better Life Pharmacy.

These are some of the JVC projects near Shamal Terrace:

• Iris Park 
• The Ghaf Tree community
• Seasons Community

Based in District 18, Iris Park is a row of 15 3 and 4-bed townhouses developed by AB Properties. These homes in Iris Park are located close to Nashwan Boulevard which directly leads to Al Khail Road (E44). Seasons Community is also a residential establishment in District 18 that was developed by Ishraqah. It features 2 and 3-bed apartments and townhouses distributed between two clusters.

These are among the list of community malls near Shamal Terraces:

• Circle Mall
• Al Khail Avenue
• City Centre Me’aisem

Located 13 minutes away, City Centre Me’aisem is one of the well-established malls in the region. It is home to several leading brands such as H&M, MAC, Skechers, Mothercare, La Senza, etc. You will also find the following amenities at City Centre Me’aisem:

• Centrepoint
• Magic Planet
• Good Health Nutrition

Centrepoint is a large retail store that brings popular lifestyle brands, like Splash and Babyshop, under one roof. Good Health Nutrition offers a range of nutritional, dietary, herbal and sports products. A few other notable offerings at City Centre Me’aisem are Boots Pharmacy, Rimal Men’s Salon, Emirates Driving Institute and Thrifty Car Rental.

A plethora of eateries exist in and around JVC. However, the restaurants near Shamal Terraces include:

• Desert Wok
• Trattoria by Cinque 
• Pide Keyfi Turkish Restaurant

Trattoria by Cinque serves Italian food such as ravioli caprese, spaghetti carbonara, galletto alla diavola and a variety of pizzas and soups. Patrons visit Pide Keyfi for Turkish dishes such as fried kibbeh, stuffed eggplant, beyti kebab, doner meal, boat-shaped Turkish pizza and a variety of grilled food. Located a little further on the same road, Desert Wok is an Indo-Chinese restaurant whose menu includes Hakka noodles, prawn fried rice, paneer Manchurian and duck in plum sauce.

These are the nearby cafes:

• Filli Cafe
• Tim Hortons
• Friends Avenue Cafe

As for cafes, there are a few in the neighbouring areas. The world-famous cafe and bake shop called Tim Hortons is located 10 minutes away in My City Centre Al Barsha. Some of the favourites on its menu include bagel egg & cheese, grilled cheese turkey Panini and Tuscan chicken. Speciality bakeshops at Tim Hortons include Belgian hot chocolate and salted caramel latte, Tim’s French vanilla, cafe mocha, etc.

Since Dubai’s coastline is just 10 km away, visiting beaches is one of the favourite weekend activities for many families. A couple of beaches near Shamal Terraces are JBR Beach and Al Sufouh Beach. Jet Skiing is among the list of popular water-based sports that beach-goers often go for. The best beaches to Jet Ski in Dubai include La Mer Beach, Mamzar Beach Park and The JBR Public Beach.

Shamal Terraces is located close to the region’s prestigious golf clubs and prominent landmarks. Some are:

• The Els Club
• Jumeirah Golf Estates
• Dubai International Stadium

Dubai’s best golf courses happen to be in proximity to Shamal Terraces. These include The Els Club, the Fire and Earth courses in Jumeirah Golf Estates and The Majlis and The Faldo courses in Emirates Golf Club Dubai. The nearest is The Els Club which spans an area of 7,538 yards. It is accessible in 12 minutes. In the same community lies the world-famous Dubai International Cricket Stadium. It is, however, just a 10-minute drive away.

Shamal Terraces residents are offered the following lifestyle facilities:

• Fitness centre
• Common pool decks
• Sauna and steam room

The Shamal community is centred around a recreational area. The recreational area is equipped with two separate pool decks, one for men and the other for ladies. Fitness enthusiasts can visit the fully-equipped gymnasium. The sauna and steam room lie next to it. Residents can also visit the neighbourhood recreational area called Farfar/Halfa Park. It is only a 10-minute walk away. The park includes a jogging track, cycling trails and a play area for kids. Ladies may consider one of the following salons and spas:

• Colorcode Ladies Salon
• Beauty Queen Salon
• Aura Beauty Salon

The above-mentioned beauty facilities are accessible within 5 minutes by car. With a further drive across District 14, one will find Spirals Beauty Salon, Nail Atelier Salon and The Northern Quarter Hair and Beauty Salon. All these are top-rated salons that have friendly staff and provide professional beauty services.

Events hosted in JVC play a major role in exuding a sense of community. Some popular community events that residents participated in include JVC Spring Festival and Pet Adoption Day.

There is a variety of social community groups on Facebook that Shamal Terraces residents can consider joining. This includes Jumeirah Village Circle, JVC Community – Jumeirah Village Circle Residents, Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) Pet Owners and Jumeirah Village Circle Community.

One of the things to consider is the limited bed types in Shamal Terraces. Interested tenants or buyers only have the choice of 3-bedroom townhouses. However, there are numerous other projects that offer more property options in Jumeirah Village Circle.

Shamal Terraces is a multi-building complex in District 14, JVC.

Shamal Terraces features 3 and 4-bedroom townhomes.

Shamal Terraces is developed by Lootah Real Estate Developer.

• Sheikh Zayed Road is accessible in 15 minutes
• Ibn Battuta Mall is located at a distance of 20 minutes
• Dubai International Airport is approximately 25 minutes away