Sheikh Hamdan Colony, Dubai

Sheikh Hamdan Colony is one of the sub-communities of Al Karama featuring low-rise residential buildings. It is located in the centre of the city packed with cafes and casual dining restaurants. The well-connected road network offers convenient access to the key areas of the emirate in a short drive.

• A sub-community of Al Karama
• Residential properties include apartments in unique layouts
• Home to several dining options
• Located between Zabeel Road (D84) and Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Street (D88)

Sheikh Hamdan Colony is a small community offering two or three-storey apartment buildings and numerous restaurants. Key features of the community are:

• Affordable rental price
• Well-connected road network
• Surrounded by popular residential communities

It is an ideal residential community for those who enjoy the hustle and bustle of the city. The vibrant lifestyle, the affordable price range of properties and easy access to public transportation are other features of the community.

Residential properties in Sheikh Hamdan Colony are mostly low-rise apartment buildings. These offer 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments with an area ranging between 850 sq. ft. to 2,000 sq. ft. The apartments come with a living area, bedrooms with an attached bathroom and a built-in wardrobe, a kitchen and a powder room. Depending on the unit type, apartments also offer a maid’s room with a bathroom and a balcony.

Since Al Karama is an older residential area of the city, only a few apartment buildings come with dedicated car parking areas. Residents can use the street parking facilities which can be difficult at times as visitors will be also using the same parking spaces in the sub-community.

The mode of public transportation in Sheikh Hamdan Colony includes bus, metro and taxi services. The nearest bus stations include Al Karama bus station and Karama Commercial Centre bus station. Both stations are accessible within a 5-minute drive. Residents can use the metro service from BurJuman Metro Station and ADCB Metro Station which are located at a walking distance of 10 to 15 minutes from the community.

Residents can buy daily essential items from Pasons Supermarket and Jmart Supermarket in Sheikh Hamdan Colony. Other grocery options nearby the community are:

• Choithrams
• Pakistan Supermarket
• New Era Supermarket

All these grocery stores are located at a walking distance of 4 to 8 minutes.

Muslim community members can offer their daily prayers in Al Karama Grand Mosque, Oud Metha Mosque and Yaqub Mosque near Sheikh Hamdan Colony. All these mosques are located a 7 to 8-minute drive away.

Christian fellows of the community can worship in some of the best churches in Dubai after driving for 10 to 12 minutes. These include St. Mary’s Catholic Church, New Covenant Church Dubai and King’s Revival Church International Dubai. Hindu fellows can visit Shiva Temple and Shirdi Sai Baba Mandir in a 9-minute drive.

Parents with school-going children can find plenty of reputable educational institutes nearby the community. These include:

• Latifa Bint al Hamdan School
• Khadija Kobra School for Girls
• Ambassador School

The neighbouring community Oud Metha is home to several notable schools in Dubai such as:

• Dubai English Speaking School
• Dubai Gem Private School
• Indian High School

Dubai Gem Private School follows the National Curriculum of England for children aged 3 to 18 years. It is a co-education school where around 1300 students are studying. It will take a 9-minute drive to reach the school.

Mohammed Bin Rashid of Medicine and Health Sciences is the nearest higher educational institute for residents of Sheikh Hamdan Colony. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in biomedical sciences, orthodontics and cardiovascular nursing. It is located a 9-minute drive away from the community.

Healthcare facilities near Sheikh Hamdan Colony are:

• Aster Clinic
• Right Health Clinic, Karama Medical Centre
• iCare Clinic

Aster Clinic is one of the best clinics in Dubai providing quality medical services for general medicine, ENT, gynaecology and orthopaedic surgery. The clinic is located within an 8-minute walking distance. Other clinics near the community are Modern Family Care and Al Raha Clinic.

Some of the nearby areas of Sheikh Hamdan Colony are:

• Oud Metha
• Umm Hurair 1
• Al Mankhool

Oud Metha is situated to the east while Al Mankhool area is located to the western side of the residential community. Deira lies to the northern side and bustling areas like Zabeel and DIFC are towards the south of the community.

Popular shopping malls near Sheikh Hamdan Colony are:

• BurJuman Centre
• WAFI Mall
• City Centre Deira

BurJuman Centre is one of the best shopping malls in Dubai featuring high-street brands, dining facilities and entertainment options. Some of the popular stores in the mall are:

• H&M
• Splash
• Aldo
• Miniso
• Charles Jourdan
• Steve Madden
• Ritu Kumar

Apart from shopping, other things to do in Burjuman Mall are to indulge in entertainment activities. Magic Planet, VOX Cinemas and The Edge are a few of them. The shopping mall is located a 9-minute drive away from the community.

Residents can also visit popular markets in Al Karama such as Al Karama Old Market, Gift Tent Karama and Ansar Gallery. One can also try bargaining skills in these markets. It will take a 6 to 8-minute drive to reach these shopping centres.

There is no shortage of restaurants in Sheikh Hamdan Colony. The residential community is home to some of the best restaurants in Al Karama. Some of them are:

• Eric’s
• Mumbai Hafta
• City Makani Restaurant
• Aaraamam Restaurant
• Manisha’s Kitchen
• Chatori Gali

Eric’s is another top Goan restaurant in Dubai offering the best of coastal cuisine from India. Prawn curry and chicken wings are popular dishes in the restaurant.

Mumbai Hafta is one of the best Indian restaurants in Dubai offering street food at a cheap price. Biryani lovers can try the most popular dish of the subcontinent at Chennai Kadai Biryani Restaurant and Biryani Adda in Sheikh Hamdan Colony. Both eateries are known for being the best biryani restaurants in Dubai.

Those looking for fine dining options can head to:

• Tresind
• Bice Mare
• Fogo de Chao

All these fine dining restaurants are accessible within a 15 to 20-minute drive. The residential community also has several cafes such as Beans & Cream Café, Good Day Café and Mumbai Express.

Residents will have to drive for around 15 to 20 minutes to visit beaches in Dubai. These include JBR Public Beach, La Mer Beach and Al Sufouh Beach. One of the most-visited picnic spots for families, JBR Public Beach offers a range of water sports activities such as jet skiing and paddleboarding. It also has showers, changing rooms and dining facilities. Other beaches near Sheikh Hamdan Colony are Kite Beach and Umm Suqeim Beach.

A few notable landmarks nearby the community are:

• Zabeel Park
• Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club
• Deira Clock Tower

Zabeel Park is one of the first technology-driven green spaces in the region featuring a wide range of attractions. Taking a ride on the tourist train, boating and playing cricket on a giant pitch are a few things to do in Zabeel Park. It is home to Dubai Frame, an iconic attraction of the emirate that stands 150 metres high and is 93 metres wide. Dubai Garden Glow is another top attraction of the park, it has giant handmade structures illuminated with LED lights and recycled gleaming fabric.

Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club is another popular leisure spot near the community. It has an 18-hole championship golf course, a 9-hole Par 3 course and a golf academy for those interested in learning the game. The resort also has several dining options, a fitness centre and a tropical swimming pool. It is nestled between the tranquil Creek and bustling city centre.

Community parks near Sheikh Hamdan Colony are:

• Karama Park
• Al Mankhool Park
• Creek Park

Fitness enthusiasts can keep up with the workout session in the following gyms:

• Diamond Edge Gym LLC
• Body Smart Gym
• GymNation Bur Dubai

Silver Hair Ladies Salon in Sheikh Hamdan Colony offers waxing, hair care, massage, facials and nail care treatments. Other salons in the community are Razia Riaz Ladies Salon, Being Me Ladies Salon and Glitz N Glam Beauty Salon.

BurJuman Mall hosts several events for both children and adults all around the year. Winter Wonderland, BurJuman Food Art and A-Maze-ing Summer at BurJuman are a few of them.

Living in Sheikh Hamdan Colony is suitable for bachelors and small families as it consists of apartments only. The limited parking spots and traffic congestion during peak hours are other concerns of residents.

Sheikh Hamdan Colony is a sub-community of Al Karama located in the heart of the district.

• Dubai International Airport is located a 12-minutes away
• A 12-minute drive to Downtown Dubai
• It will take an 18-minute drive to reach the Mall of Emirates 
• Jumeirah Beach is accessible within a 15-minute drive via Sheikh Zayed Road