Villa Lantana 2, Dubai Science Park

Villa Lantana 2 is a gated community in Dubai Science Park set on the south-western side of the district. It is one of the two sub-communities of Villa Lantana, featuring 3, 4 and 5-bedroom two-storey villas. The villa community enjoys a prime location as reputable schools, healthcare facilities and major roads are close to the community.

• A sub-district of Villa Lantana, Dubai Science Park in Al Barsha
• Offers 3 to 5-bedroom spacious residences
• Amenities nearby include grocery stores, mosques and schools
• Easy access to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311)
• A project by Tecom Investments

Villa Lantana 2 Al Barsha is a family-friendly neighbourhood with several communal and recreational facilities nearby. It is set close to the arterial roads and the primary retail and business hubs of the emirate, providing ease for the commute.

Properties in Villa Lantana 2 include 3, 4 and 5-bedroom detached and semi-detached villas available in 14 different designs. The coverage areas of these two-storey residences range from 2,435 sq. ft. to 4,320 sq. ft. The upper floor has a master bedroom along with other bedrooms and a family room, while the ground floor has a fitted kitchen, living area, maid’s room and powder room. Depending on the layout, villas for rent in Villa Lantana 2 come with a terrace, majlis and guest bedroom. Prospective tenants can check the design and price range of other villas for rent in Dubai Science Park before deciding.

The gated community offers plenty of parking spaces, facilitating tenants and visitors alike. Each villa has a dedicated facility accommodating two vehicles while guests can use street parking.

Commuting using public transportation near Villa Lantana 2 Al Barsha is quite convenient as many bus stations are a short drive away. These include Dubai Science Park City Centre bus station and Dubai Science Park Complex bus station. Residents can also travel through the metro service, a popular mode of public transport in Dubai. The nearest stations include Dubai Internet City Metro Station and Insurance Market Metro Station, accessible within a 16-minute drive.

Those with private vehicles can use Umm Suqeim Street (D63) and Hessa Street, running on the eastern and western sides of the community, respectively. It connects with Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road in a 5-minute drive and Al Khail Road (E44) within an 8-minute drive.

Residents can buy grocery items, household products and other essentials from supermarkets near Villa Lantana 2 Dubai Science Park. These include Blue Mart Supermarket, Day Night Mini Mart and West Zone Fresh Supermarket. These outlets of the best supermarkets in Dubai are easily accessible in a 4 to 5-minute drive.

Muslims can find plenty of mosques near Villa Lantana 2 to offer their daily and congregational prayers. These include Bin Huraiz Mosque, Ahmed Al Ghaith Mosque and Khalfan Bin Shannaf Mosque. All these mosques are accessible in a 6 to 9-minute drive.

Emirates Baptist Church and Fellowship Dubai are a few churches near Villa Lantana 2 at a 15-minute drive, while temples in Bur Dubai are accessible within a half an hour drive.

The family-friendly community has several reputable schools within the vicinity. Dovecote Nursery is one of them following the EYFS curriculum for children up to 3 years old. Other nursery schools near the community are Smart Start Kindergarten and Building Blocks Nursery.

Towards the north lies Repton Al Barsha, previously known as Foremarke School, following the National Curriculum of England for Foundation Stage to Year 9 students. It is one of the best schools in Al Barsha, situated a 4-minute drive away.

Dwight School Dubai is another notable education institute that offers an IB curriculum to students. Other schools near Villa Lantana 2 are Brighton College Dubai at an 8-minute drive and Dubai Heights Academy at a 10-minute drive.

Neuro Spinal Hospital is the nearest healthcare facility for residents of the villa community. It has the latest diagnostic equipment and treatment technology, providing quality services to patients. The fully-equipped operating rooms, interventional radiology and 24-hour emergency and diagnostic centre are a few hospital facilities. Other clinics near Villa Lantana 2 Dubai Science Park are Irham Medical Centre and 7 Dimensions Medical Centre.

Villa Lantana 2 is set amongst the popular projects of Dubai Science Park, such as Montrose Residence and Bella Rose. Towards the north lies Villa Lantana 1, while Q Gardens Boutique is situated to the south-western side. Other nearby areas include Jumeirah Village Circle and Motor City.

My City Centre Al Barsha is the nearest shopping facility with several retail outlets, dining options and an anchor store of Carrefour hypermarket. It is located a 4-minute drive away from the community. If you are looking for a full-fledged shopping experience, you must drive to the Mall of the Emirates. It is one of the best malls in Dubai, home to around 600 retail outlets, 100 F&B outlets and a range of entertainment facilities. Some popular stores in the Mall of the Emirates are Sephora, Zara, Kate Spade, Mango and Gucci. The shopping mall is a 15-minute drive via Umm Suqeim Street. Other malls near the community are Al Barsha Mall and City Centre Me’aisem.

Foodies can find a variety of restaurants near Villa Lantana 2. Some popular ones are:

• Babu Town Restaurant
• Grill Master Restaurant
• Zest Restaurant
• Fusion Restaurant
• Zekrayat Restaurant

If you are looking for mouth-watering curries and biryanis from the sub-continent, you must visit D’Fusion at Grandeur Hotel Al Barsha. It is one of the top Indian restaurants in Dubai, offering a range of traditional dishes along with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Other restaurants nearby are Gharana and Hitchki.

JBR Beach is one of the popular picnic spots for families and individuals alike. It offers a range of fun-filled activities, including water sports facilities, retail outlets, dining options and more. Residents of the villa community can reach the spot in a 15-minute drive. Other beaches near Villa Lantana 2 are Umm Suqeim Beach and Al Sufouh Beach.

Popular leisure spots near the community are:

• Dubai Autodrome
• Miracle Garden Dubai
• Ski Dubai

Dubai Autodrome is a renowned motorsports facility featuring FIA sanctioned circuits in different configurations. Visitors can either enjoy a single-seater driving experience or sit alongside a professional driver for a hot laps track experience. It will take a short drive of 10-minutes to reach the facility.

Those interested in visiting a peaceful spot with family then head to Miracle Garden in a 5-minute drive. It is the largest flower garden featuring 50 million flowers set in different arches and shapes. Besides several exhibits, the Butterfly Garden is the park’s highlight, home to around 15,000 butterflies kept in customised domes.

Other must-visit attractions near the community are Ski Dubai and Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club.

There is a community centre in Villa Lantana 2 Dubai featuring:

• Football and tennis courts
• Children’s play area
• Walking and jogging trails

Residents can also drive for around 15-minutes to reach Al Barsha Pond Park. It is a family-friendly spot with an artificial pond, an outdoor gym, boating facility and play areas for children. Other parks nearby are Al Barsha South Lake Park and JVC Community Park.

Indoor fitness facilities include Sands Fitness and GymNation Motor City. Both the gyms near Villa Lantana 2 are easily accessible in an 11-minute drive. Beauty care options for gents and ladies are also situated within a short drive away. These include Super Trim Gents Salon, Salon by Mitz and The Den Salon Dubai.

The Theatre in the Mall of the Emirates hosts plenty of events, exhibitions, concerts, workshops and other programs. It is situated on Level 2 of the shopping mall, featuring a black box studio theatre, rehearsal studio and an arch theatre with a seating capacity of 543 spectators.

Residents can join the Facebook group ‘Villa Lantana Owners & Residents’, ‘Villa Lantana Marketplace’ and ‘Villa Lantana Community Group’ to stay updated about community events.

Villa Lantana 2 Dubai is a family-friendly community with spacious residences and a range of communal facilities nearby. However, it is a part of a busy neighbourhood where traffic gets congested during peak hours.

• Dubai International Airport is at a 24-minute drive
• Dubai Marina and Jumeirah Beach Residence are accessible in a 20-minute drive
• An 18-minute drive to The Dubai Mall 
• It will take a 17-minute drive to Jumeirah Golf Estates Clubhouse