Villa Lantana

Designed for a close-knit community living experience, Villa Lantana is a gated villa development in Dubai Science Park. It comprises 440 villas in 3, 4 and 5-bedroom layouts and 17 different designs. It is further divided into two beautiful gated communities: Villa Lantana 1 and Villa Lantana 2. Strategically located near Dubai’s main arterial roads, Al Khail Road and Sheikh Zayed Road, the project has entertainment hubs, retail options and educational institutes in proximity.

• Located in Dubai Science Park
• Divided Villa Lantana 1 and Villa Lantana 2
• Offers 3, 4 and 5-bedroom villas in 17 different designs
• My City Centre Al Barsha is adjacent to the cluster
• Quick access to Al Khail Road and Sheikh Zayed Road

Popular points of interest in the villa development are:

• Community Centre
• Parks and playgrounds
• Sports facilities, including gyms, pools, sports courts and outdoor jogging tracks

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My City Centre Al Barsha, located adjacent to the community, offers a variety of healthcare, retail and dining options.

Villa Lantana properties mostly offer a suburban vibe and a family-oriented lifestyle. These 3, 4 and 5-bedroom houses are quite spacious, spanning 3,207 sq. ft. Most villas have a private pool, a small garden and a barbecue area in the backyard.

Boasting 17 designs, these houses are available as detached and semi-detached varieties.

The area is easy to navigate for both public and private transport users, as major arterial roads are nearby. Residents can reach Equiti Metro Station and Mall of the Emirates Metro Station in 10 to 13 minutes by car. RTA bus users can head to the Mall of the Emirates Metro Bus Stop.

Parking in Villa Lantana is not an issue, as there are ample parking spaces for residents and visitors. Each house has enough space for two vehicles.

Residents will never face any problems while looking for a retail store as there are plenty of well-known supermarkets near Villa Lantana.

• Carrefour 
• Grandiose Supermarket
• Al Maya Supermarket
• West Zone Fresh Supermarket
• Lulu Hypermarket

All these stores and hypermarkets are 15 to 17 minutes away from the neighbourhood. Residents can find staple items and daily necessities quite easily at these stores. Moreover, Carrefour and Lulu Hypermarket offer more than groceries; residents can shop for utensils, crockeries, carpets, clothes and more.

Muslim residents can easily find mosques nearby.

Abu Bakr Al Siddiq Mosque is 5 minutes away from Villa Lantana. Khalfan Bin Shannaf Mosque and Al Barsha South Masjid are less than 10 minutes away from the community.

Residents can take a short drive to reach nearby churches such as the City Hill Church Dubai, Emirates Baptist Church International (EBCI) and Fellowship Dubai. All of them are 15 to 18 minutes away by car.

Guru Nanak Darbar is a 17-minute drive from Villa Lantana. Similarly, the Hindu Temple Dubai also takes about 17 minutes to reach, depending upon traffic conditions.

Some popular nurseries near Villa Lantana are:

• Smart Start Kindergarten
• Stepping Stones Nurseries and Preschool
• Little GEMS International

Smart Start Kindergarten is the closest, less than 5 minutes away by car. All of these nursery schools can be reached within 15 minutes.

Schools near Villa Lantana include:

• Dubai Heights Academy
• Dubai Schools Al Barsha
• Brighton College Dubai
• Dwight School Dubai

All of these schools can be reached in less than 15 minutes by car, depending on the traffic conditions.

Dubai Heights Academy and Brighton College Dubai are British schools located within a 7-minute driving distance.

Dubai Schools Al Barsha offers an American curriculum to its students, and Dwight School Dubai specialises in the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum.

The most popular hospitals and clinics near Villa Lantana are:

• Mediclinic Parkview Hospital
• Aster Clinic Aswaaq Mall
• Apex Medical and Dental Clinics
• Mediclinic Meadows

They offer high-quality care in cardiology, dentistry, dermatology and ENT. For more extensive or emergency care, residents can visit hospitals near Villa Lantana, such as Mediclinic Meadows and Mediclinic Parkview Hospital. The renowned Saudi German Hospital is also easily reachable in 15 minutes by car. Al Zahra Hospital in Al Barsha is within an 18 to 20-minute drive.

Areas close to the community include:

• Dubai Internet City
• Motor City
• Jumeirah Village Circle

The peaceful and self-sufficient neighbourhoods have plenty of exciting amenities, including restaurants, shopping and entertainment venues.

People can find plenty of shopping malls near Villa Lantana to meet their shopping needs. Popular choices are:

• Mall of the Emirates 
• Al Barsha Mall
• My City Centre Al Barsha

Mall of the Emirates has almost 600 stores featuring different international brands and plenty of dining options. The mall also houses a cinema and an indoor ski resort, Ski Dubai.

Al Barsha Mall and My City Centre Al Barsha are relatively smaller malls than the Mall of the Emirates. They offer a relaxed shopping experience, different cafes and restaurants and entertainment like Cheeky Monkeys.

You can find a variety of restaurants near Villa Lantana.

• Fusion Restaurant – International/mixed cuisine
• Shakespeare and Co. – International cuisine
• Khaanabadosh – Pakistani cuisine
• Taghmesa Restaurant – Arabic cuisine
• Thai Samai Restaurant – Thai cuisine

All of these restaurants are less than 10 minutes away from Villa Lantana. For more options, residents can head to Mall of the Emirates restaurants, where they can find Buffalo Wild Wings, Nando’s, Gazebo, TGI Friday’s, Le Burger and more.

As for beaches near Villa Lantana, families can head to Jumeirah Beach, Marina Beach and JBR Beach, as they are just a 20-minute drive away. One can enjoy several fun-filled activities on these beaches.

• Dubai Autodrome
• Dubai Miracle Garden
• Butterfly Garden

A popular place in the emirate is Dubai Miracle Garden, about 6 minutes away by car. It consists of installations, and real-life imagery made using 50 billion flowers, which is also a world record.

Dubai Butterfly Garden is home to about 15,000 butterfly species. The colourful experience is a treat for the eyes.

Dubai Autodrome is located right next to Al Barsha South. It is a professional racing track where you can race around or try go-karting. It is located 16 minutes away from Villa Lantana.

Workout enthusiasts can keep fit at:

• Arjan Fitness Gym
• GymNation Motor City
• Al Amir Gym
• Wellfit JVC

Arjan Fitness Gym is the closest, about a 5-minute drive from Villa Lantana. All of the gyms are less than 15 minutes away from the community.

Residents can spot many parks within the community:

• Al Barsha South Park
• Community Park
• Khansoor Park

Al Barsha South Park is the favourite park for everybody. It is built around a huge lake with a running track, basketball court, tennis court and playgrounds for children. Similarly, Community Park and Khansoor Park also offer many facilities to visitors.

Some popular salons near Villa Lantana are:

• The Den Salon Dubai
• Salon By Mitz
• Salon Script
• Beauty Trend Salon

Residents can reach these salons in less than 10 minutes by car.

Many activities happen at the Ripe Market on Saturdays at Al Barsha Pond Park. While the local businesses showcase their goods, kid-friendly activities and yoga classes ensure an ideal start to the weekend. Plenty of events also take place at Al Barsha Mall throughout the year.

Residents can join the Facebook groups ‘Villa Lantana Marketplace’ and ‘Villa Lantana Residents’ to stay aware of the happenings within the community.

The community offers a comfortable lifestyle with plenty of amenities and affordable properties. The downside is the traffic congestion at Sheikh Zayed Road during rush hours. If you have to get somewhere on time, make sure you leave early.

Villa Lantana houses for rent and sale are available in 3, 4 and 5-bed layouts. You can find both detached and semi-detached units.

Bayut has created 2D and 3D floor plans of Villa Lantana properties.

• Dubai International Airport is a 30-minute drive away
• Butterfly Garden is a 5-minute drive away
• One can reach Dubai Marina Walk in 18 minutes