Warsan Village, International City

Warsan Village is part of the most culturally diverse community in the UAE, International City. which has themed residential clusters based on different countries of the world such as China, Russia, Italy and France. Warsan Village is situated along the Franch cluster and is lined with Souk Warsan on another side.

Warsan Village is one such, relatively newer community developed on the outskirts of International City. It offers a peaceful atmosphere with lavish 3-bedroom townhouses. In addition to having easy access to a number of neighbourhood amenities, it is also close to the International City Pavilion, the Warsan Souk and the Warsan Clubhouse.

• Easy access to public transport
• Located south-west of International City in Dubai
• Villas offer private backyards and parking spaces
• The community is home to Warsan Souk and Warsan Clubhouse
• Located alongside Manama Street (D67) and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311)

A gated, self-contained community featuring more than 930 modern 3-bedroom villas that offer a number of neighbourhood amenities such as:

• Warsan souk
• A community clubhouse
• Communal park with swings for children

Offering a comfortable lifestyle to families, the neighbourhood of Warsan Village is family-friendly. The community is surrounded by lush green landscaped areas which boast a long line of trees.

Warsan Village comprises a variety of facilities in its neighbourhood which residents have easy access to. These amenities include a nearby shopping plaza, retail shops, restaurants and cafes, mosques and a community clubhouse that encompasses a gym area with outdoor sports and a swimming pool.

The sub-community features 3-bed townhouses that are easily available for sale and rent. These properties in Warsan Village have distinct features, architecture and designs which bring variation in prices. The architectural difference in these properties is the spacing of rooms and bathrooms, some features larger living spaces, while others are located at a corner spot. Hence residents can expect a variation in price depending on their choice.

These high-end furnished townhouses with spacious rooms and double-glazed windows also offer amenities like central air-conditioning and heating, a separate study room or maid’s room, a storage area and private car parking with a space of 2 cars.

Those looking for Warsan Village floor plans 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.

The parking space in Warsan Village is constructed inside the villas, residents who own vehicles can park up to two vehicles in covered parking areas. Other than that, there is also ample parking space on the streets.

Public transportation near Warsan Village for residents who depend on public transport is International City Greece 1 bus stop in Greece Cluster which is at a 15-minute walking distance. In the France Cluster, the International City Civil Defence 1 bus station is at a walking distance of 16-minutes.

Centerpoint Rashidiya subway is the nearest metro station. Located on Airport Road (D89), it takes 14-minutes to reach there via Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311).

The people living in Warsan Village will not have to worry about buying groceries near the area as a variety of supermarkets are conveniently located nearby. Residents can go to the LuLu Express hypermarket for their immediate grocery shopping as it is the central market and closest to Warsan Village at walking distance. For shopping for fresh fruits, vegetables and meat, there is another option Carrefour City, which is located at a 7-minutes distance. A few other famous supermarkets near Warsan Village include Friendly Supermarket and Arabian Supermarket, both located at a distance of 4-minutes drive.

The neighbourhood is dotted with several mosques in different clusters of International City. Amna bint Mohammed Bilkharam Alqamzi Masjid, Abdul-Razaq Abdul-Aziz Al-Mutauwa Mosque, Masjid Affan Bin Usman Ajman, Mariyam bint Alhindi Mosque and Saif Khadim Al Rumaithi Masjid are a few mosques near Warsan Village within a 10-minute drive.

People of other religions have easy access to churches and temples as well. The nearest church near Warsan Village is Redeemer Church of Dubai, which can be reached via Sheikh Muhammad bin Zayed Road (E311) in just 18-minutes. Saint Mary’s Catholic Church on Oud Metha Road is located at a 21-minute driving distance.

Gurudwara Al Aweer is a Sikh Gurudwara at a drive of about 12-minutes. It takes about half an hour to drive to reach Hindu temples in Bur Dubai including, Shiva Temple, ShrinathJi Temple and Shree Krishna Haveli.

There are quite a few schools near Warsan Village including music schools named Jazz Rockers and Music Lover Training Center and a driving institute. The early learning school for kids include:

• Chubby Cheeks Nursery International City
• Gingle Kids ELC
• Kids World International

Chubby Cheeks Nursery, which is just a 5-minutes drive from the area, creates a playful and happy environment for its students while focusing on quality education as well as entertainment. The school offers a nursery, a play area for kids and babysitting services to the working parents of toddlers. Kids World International on Al Awir Road, 9-minutes away, is a Montessori school that keeps its students engaged in several activities such as sports, music and dance lessons going hand-in-hand with intergenerational learning.

Schools near Warsan Village are:

• Sharjah American International School
• King’s School Nad Al Sheba
• Mathnasium International City

King’s School Nad Al Sheba, which is a 12-minute drive from the area is a montessori to secondary school that focuses on the British Curriculum. Sharjah American International School, perfectly located near International City, just a 17-minute drive away from Warsan Village, is a school that encourages multiculturalism. It creates a vigorous learning environment for its students, offering them facilities like a sports ground, library, science laboratories, medical services as well as transport. Students can also take part in extra-curricular activities including charity clubs and environmental clubs. Mathnasium International City is the closest school to the area, in the Russia cluster, it is just 7-minutes away. The school mainly focuses on enhancing the mathematics skills of students.

Clinics and hospitals near Warsan Village are:

• Al Garhoud Private Hospital
• Nadd Al Hamar Health Center
• Mediclinic City Hospital
• Fakeeh University Hospital

Al Garhoud Private Hospital, as the name suggests is a private clinic and hospital that provides multiple health and medical services and also offers health insurance to its clients and partners. The hospital is located at a driving distance of 19-minutes. Nadd Al Hamar Health Center, the closest option for residents is a multispecialty hospital, just 13-minutes away.

Warsan Village is surrounded by many multi-cultural sub-communities such as the France Cluster, Persian Cluster, Russia Cluster and China Cluster, as they all are a part of International City. All these communities collectively offer many amenities that are enjoyed by all the other sub-communities alike. Other nearby areas of Warsan Village include:

• Nad Al Sheba
• Ras Al Khor
• Dubai Silicon Oasis

Ras Al Khor and Nad Al Sheba, are both neighbouring communities that are in close proximity and also share Sheikh Muhammad Bin Zayed Road (E311) with Warsan Village. Ras Al Khor is an industrial area and can provide many job opportunities and benefits to residents of Warsan Village. Dubai Silicon Oasis is also a commercial area located south of Warsan Village.

International City is famous for its shopping in international goods and brands. Some of these famous malls near Warsan Village include:

• Dragon Mart
• Dragon Mart 2
• City Centre Midriff
• The Pavilion – International City

Dragon Mart 1 and 2 are Chinese-themed shopping centres and house around 4,000 retail outlets. Both of these Malls are located near Al Awir Road (E44) at a distance of 11 to 12-minutes via driving. The malls are well-known for their excellent deals on Chinese goods. The other mall nearby is City Centre Midriff easily reached via Sheikh Muhammad Bin Zayed Road (E311) in 14-minutes.

Residents of Warsan Village also have a closer option of malls to visit which include Union Coop and The Pavilion, both located within International City at a 6-minute drive from Warsan Village.

Since the community is a multicultural one, there’s a decent selection of eateries and restaurants near Warsan Village, especially for those who are fond of tasting foods of different cultures and dining out in restaurants:

• Warsan Souk
• Paramount Restaurant
• The Grub House Restaurant
• Mystic India Veg Restaurant
• Mandi Time Restaurant
• Manna Land Korean Restaurant
• Chowking Orient Restaurant

Warsan Souk is a modern take on a traditional souk, located within the community and is an exciting option for residents of Warsan Village, as the retail complex offers 1,170 shops, 30 café houses and restaurants which include the option of outdoor dining and two departmental stores.

People who love to try out Asian food can visit the China Cluster that has Mystic India Veg, located 9-minutes away, offers Indian cuisines; Chowking Orient Restaurant, located at a distance of 12-minutes offers all sorts of oriental dishes.

To kill off Middle-Eastern cravings, residents can visit Mandi Time Restaurant, 6-mins away and Al Arrab Restaurant just 9-mins away from the area. The Grub House Restaurant in the Persian Cluster is just 7-minutes away. The restaurant offers Indian, North Indian, Pakistani and Chinese dishes with customer-friendly service.

Residents who fancy sandy getaways can visit the beaches on Jumeirah Road just a 30-minutes drive from the area. Along the best public beaches in Dubai, Jumeirah beach, a crowded public beach with BBQ areas and a children’s playground is the closest option for residents of Warsan Village, which is only 25-minutes away.

Warsan Village has a range of tourist attractions and fun activities, a few of the nearby ones include:

• Desert Palm Polo Club
• The Track, Meydan Golf
• Desert Equestrian Club

The Golf courses and clubs boast lush green, landscaped lawns that invite residents of International City who plan to explore sports activities near their community. Desert Palm Polo Club provides first-class polo activities and is home to Dubai Polo Team is located at just an 18-minutes driving distance from the area.

The Track, Meydan Golf in Nad Al Sheba is 15-minutes away. If you are planning to explore any new sports and things to do in International City, equestrian centres like the Desert Palm Polo Club and the Desert Equestrian Club are great places to frequent.

A few closeby outdoor activities for residents of Warsan Village include:

• Warsan Lake
• Warsan Clubhouse

Warsan lake, also known as Lake District, is just a 6-minute drive from the area. It is a place filled with greenery and residents can visit to enjoy peaceful walks surrounded by nature. Nearby, there are several gyms and parks, a playground and a basketball court that makes it easier for residents to stay fit and healthy.

Warsan Clubhouse, a few minute’s drive from Warsan Village is a clubhouse that features a swimming pool, outdoor sports facilities and a gym equipped with cutting-edge machinery and tools.

For fitness freaks, there is Hardcore Gym, with the latest, high-end machinery just 3 minutes away. Shorin Ryu Karate Centre which offers karate classes and self-defence lessons to adults and children alike is at a driving distance of just 4-minutes. Fitness Style Gym in the cluster of Persia is just 5-minutes away. The gym offers strength training, weight training and cardio exercise to the residents.

Residents who like maintaining their physical appearances can try out salons and spas near Warsan Village, which include:

• Beauberry Ladies Saloon
• Femite Ladies Salon
• Al Reyan Gents Salon
• Rokaya Beauty Centre

Beauberry Ladies Saloon offers professional services to its clients such as waxing, massages, hairstyling and facials and is just 4-minutes away from the area. Al Reyan Salon offers grooming services to men, it is located in the France cluster and is just 5-minutes from the area.

There are plenty of things for residents to do here. Some famous events that have taken place during the past years in the International city include Academic conferences, concerts and entertaining events for kids. Kung Fu Lessons in 2017. A summer camp was held in Dragon Mart 2 where Kung Fu classes were given to children in the first 2 weeks of August. An international conference on psychiatry and psychology was held for students and researchers. A most famous Lebanese singer Ragheb Alama gave a live performance at Dragon Mart 2.

Residents can join a social group on Facebook named Warsan Village Community to communicate and connect with each other by sharing experiences. The group has more than 1K members and is part of Facebook since 2017. Another community group for the ladies of Warsan Village only is named Warsan Village Ladies where the women of the community organise events for families and kids, together.

Warsan Village, and in general the larger community, International City, is only at a driving distance of 20-minutes from the airport. However, for those who don’t own a car, metro stations in International City would be a thing to consider as there are none located close by. Residents can still catch a public bus from the nearest bus stations.

• A 22-minute drive from Dubai International Airport
• 8-minute drive from Sheikh Muhammad Bin Zayed Road (E311)
• Adjacent to Manama Street (D67)