Shorooq Mirdif

A family-friendly area, Shorooq Mirdif is a sub-community of Mirdif. The residential neighbourhood has affordable properties and several amenities. Landscaped gardens in the community provide the much-needed break from the pollution and noise of the city. This sought-after address offers villas, apartments and townhouses. Also, it is a self-contained community close to schools, nurseries, parks, shopping malls and restaurant, so residents need not go to far-off places.

• Shorooq Mirdif is a sub-community of Mirdif
• It is a sub-urban area
• Schools, parks and shopping malls within easy reach
• A mix of apartments, villas and townhouses

Shorooq Mirdif is family-oriented as most amenities are easily accessible. The peaceful atmosphere with landscaped parks and leisure spots makes this place even more appealing. Some popular points of interest for Shorooq Mirdif are:

• Landscaped gardens
• Shopping malls and retail stores
• Affordable property

Entertainment and leisure activities are also within the neighbourhood. The family-friendly place has parks at short intervals that serve as picnic spots for residents.

Properties in Shorooq Mirdif include apartments, villas and townhouses. Currently, 1 and 2-bedroom apartments with up to 2 and 3 bathrooms are offered at affordable rentals. The size of these apartments vary between 900 sq. ft. to 1,776 sq. ft. These units have a dining area, balconies, built-in wardrobes and a fitted kitchen.

Villas for rent in Shorooq Mirdif have 2, 3 and 4-bedrooms. The minimum covered area of luxurious villas is about 1,900 sq. ft. and can go up to 4,102 sq. ft. Villas have different layouts and some of them even feature private gardens and swimming pools.

Finding parking spaces in Shorooq Mirdif isn’t an issue at all. Apartment owners are allotted parking space within the building while villa owners can park their cars outside the villa or their personal garage.

Those who prefer to use public transportation in Shorooq Mirdif can benefit from the nearby bus stops. They can also travel via metro that services Rashidiya and Etisalat Metro Station. Finding taxis in the gated community is tricky, but one can book an Uber or Careem.

Choithrams supermarket in Shorooq Mirdif gives you a chance to have a peaceful grocery shopping experience. It has all the household products along with fresh foods and bakery goods. One can also get to Spinneys Express at Uptown Mirdif that offers a wide range of products. Aswaaq Mart and West Zone Supermarket are a 7-minute drive away.

Muslim residents can find plenty of mosques in Shorooq Mirdif for their daily prayers. Most popular mosques such as Mohamed Khamis Saeed Albadi Masjid, Mirdif Grand Mosque and Al Noor Mosque are just a 10-minute drive. Mirdif Grand Mosque is adjacent to Uptown Mirdif Park. The grand mosque has a separate parking area for visitors.

Dubai welcomes people from all religious backgrounds; therefore, you can find churches and temples near Shorooq Mirdif.

Churches near Shorooq are about a 20-minute drive away. Some popular ones are:

• St. Mary’s Catholic Church
• St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church
• Christian Fellowship Church

Most temples are about a half hour drive. These temples include Shirdi Sai Baba Mandir, Shiva Temple and Shree Krishna Haveli.

Shorooq residents live close to one of the top nurseries in Mirdif, Step by Step Nursery. With another branch in Layan, Dubailand, it is also counted among the most reputed nurseries in Dubai that residents prefer. Some other nurseries near Shorooq Mirdif include:

• Super Kids Nursery/ Daycare
• Emirates British Nursery

Fortunately, you will not have to send your toddlers to far-off places as one can reach these nurseries in less than 5 minutes. They are well-reputed pre-schools with international curriculum. Some of them also provide day-care facilities too. Those who prefer British schools can choose to send their kids to British Orchard Nursery, popular among families living in the surrounding areas. There are many branches of British Orchard Nursery in Dubai.

For older children, schools near Shorooq Mirdif include:

• Ontario International Canadian School
• Uptown School in Dubai
• GEMS Royal Dubai School

Located on Algeria Road, Ontario International Canadian School is one of the well-known schools in the area at a 5-minute drive. Located at about an 8-minute drive, GEMS Royal Dubai School is one of the best Schools in Dubai. It offers British education from foundation stage to year 6. The school provides other facilities such as Mac suits, libraries, a multi-purpose hall and creative learning zones.

One can easily get medical attention from the following clinics near Shorooq Mirdif:

• Mediclinic Mirdif
• iCare Clinics
• Al Garhoud Private Hospital Clinic
• Dr Kamkar Child Wellness and Physiotherapy Centre

Mediclinic Mirdif is undoubtedly one of the most reliable clinics in the area with highly trained and qualified staff. It provides services in family medicine, dermatology, gynaecology and orthopaedics.

Al Garhoud Private Hospital Clinic in Shorooq Mirdif is in the community centre. Offering includes paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology and cosmetology. All of the clinics and hospitals mentioned above are accessible within a 10-minute drive.

Located at the eastern side of Mirdif, Sharooq Mirdif shares its border with the following areas:

• Al Mushrif
• Uptown Mirdif
• Al Warqaa

Al Mushrif is a sought-after residential community situated in the centre of the city. It houses official buildings and palaces.  Uptown Mirdif is located to the north-west of Shorooq Mirdif. Comprising residential properties, it is another sub-community of Mirdif. Additionally, Al Warqaa is another developing area representing the expansion of the Dubai real estate market.

Shopaholics have come to the right place as there are many popular malls near Shorooq Mirdif.

• City Centre Mirdif
• Arabian Centre
• Etihad Mall

Residents of Shorooq can have a wonderful shopping and entertaining experience at the grand community mall. There are many amenities at City Centre Mirdif. Situated at about a 10-minute drive, the mall has a number of international fashion, home and lifestyle brands. Apart from shopping, people can also enjoy plenty of entertainment activities in here. The mall also has VOX Cinemas where people can enjoy the latest hits. Arabian Centre and Etihad Mall are also close to the community.

One can also find plenty of local shopping centres such as the Golden Gate Shopping Centre and the Khansaheb Lifestyle Park. They feature boutiques, shops and upscale dining options.

People who enjoy fine dining can find plenty of culinary options. Some popular restaurants near Shorooq Mirdif are:

• Oregano Restaurants Mirdif
• Kababji Grill
• Mirdif Falcon
• Al Arrab Restaurant
• Falafel Factory
• Al HAKAWATI Lebanese Restaurant & Café

All eateries mentioned above are reachable within a 5-minute drive. Oregano Restaurant is a popular Italian fine dining option near Mirdif Mall where you can enjoy authentic pizza and pasta. If you are on a diet, treat your tastebuds with dishes offered by Kababji Grill. The restaurant has plenty of grilled and vegetarian options to choose from. Another popular place, Al HAKAWATI Lebanese Restaurant & Café has a beautiful ambience for food lovers. Those looking to hangout with friends can do so at Circle Cafe. It is one of the best restaurants in Mirdif.

Most beaches near Shorooq Mirdif are about a 25-minute drive. Al Mamzar beach is located at about a 20-minute drive which is the closest while Jumeirah Beach is another popular beach located nearby. For an upscale beach experience, residents can also visit Dubai Marine Beach Resort and Spa.

Some notable landmarks near Shorooq Mirdif are:

• Dubai Safari Park
• Arabian Centre
• Dubai Crocodile Park

Plenty of leisure options are available in the nearby areas. Safari Zoo in Dubai located at only about a 13-minute drive is an eco-friendly theme park. It features landscaped areas and beautiful lakes that take you closer to nature. It also houses recreated jungles of Africa where one can see exotic wild animals. People can also visit the famous, Dubai Festival City. Located in the neighbourhood, the venue is known for the many leisure and entertainment choices it offers.

The landscaped area of Shorooq Mirdif is filled with lush greenery. People with families or singles can visit Mushrif Park located right next to the community to have a good time. It has tracks for cycling, jogging and dedicated playing areas for kids.

To keep yourself in shape, you can register at one of the following gyms present in the area.

• Techno Fitness Gym
• GFX
• FBC DXB Uptown Mirdif Park

Techno Fitness Gym is located within Shorooq and is by far the most popular gym in Mirdif. You can find all these fitness centres at a walking distance of hardly 10 minutes.  Top Loft in the community centre is one of the best salons in Mirdif. It also offers spa services.

Shorooq Mirdif is a vibrant neighbourhood and residents can enjoy a number of fun-filled activities from time to time. Some popular community events are Ramadan Market, Kids Sports Festival, Winter Carnival and Eid Celebration.

To connect with other residents of Shorooq Mirdif, one can join the Facebook group ‘Shorooq Mirdif’. The group has 5.4k members and more than ten posts are made each day to keep people well informed. Another group ‘Shorooq & Ghoroob Mirdif’ can also be joined.

The sought-after location is undoubtedly a dream come true destination for peace lovers. But one might consider a few things before deciding to move in. First, only a few public transportation options are available in the area. Most people rely on their own vehicles. Second, properties in Shorooq Mirdif are only available for rent.

• Dubai International Airport is an 18-minute drive away
• One can reach Sharjah International Airport in 25 minutes