Westar Terrace Garden, District 13 JVC

Westar Terrace Garden is a sub-area of the greater District 13 in the Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) community. It consists of three-storey townhouses with 3 to 4-bedrooms. There is a total of 16 townhomes in Westar Terrace Garden located in the southeast of JVC. Residents will have quick and prompt access to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed road (E311). A major attraction, Dubai International Stadium is located just across the E311 highway. This townhouse development is a project by Westar Properties.

JVC is a self-sustained neighbourhood, thus Westar Terrace Garden residents will have access to the same amenities as other JVC residents. Also, JVC is a gated community, meaning that residents can live comfortably without worrying about security and safety.

• A townhome project by Westar Properties
• Dedicated jogging and cycling tracks for residents
• Close to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311)
• The neighbourhood has over 30 landscaped community parks
• Gated community, offering families safe and convenient lifestyle
• featuring 3-bedroom townhouses with a basement and rooftop garden
• Close to major business and residential communities such as Dubai Marina, Internet City and Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT)

The urban village, JVC is a freehold and family-focused community. Residents here belong to different backgrounds, nationalities and age groups.

 Popular points of interest include:

• Option to enjoy various communal swimming pools 
• Specific walkways facilitate jogging, walking and biking activities
• Community-specific retail outlets make it convenient to shop and dine

There are several other facilities within the parent community. Some examples include a cricket pitch where JVC residents from all clusters can join in the fun.

Properties in Westar Terrace Garden include 3 to 4-bedroom townhouses with a basement and rooftop terrace. The main gate opens into an intimate living space along with a powder room, a closed kitchen and an attached dining area. The master bedroom is located on the first floor and comes with a walk-in closet, a spacious bathroom and a balcony. There is also a separate family room along with a bathroom and a balcony on the other half of the same floor. Moreover, the other 2 ensuite bedrooms are on the second level and have quicker access to the rooftop terrace which can be turned into a private garden space. In addition, a maid’s accommodation with an ensuite is present in the basement as well as a storage area and space for laundry services.

One can also buy a fully furnished home that can include a private swimming pool in the garden. Apart from this, the community has dedicated maintenance staff for picking up rubbish and repairing infrastructure.

Those looking for the Westar Terrace Garden floor plans can browse through the 2D, 3D and 3D live floor plans available on Bayut.

Parking spaces in Westar Terrace Garden are plentiful. Visitors can park on the side streets, while residents will either be offered a dedicated parking spot or will have a parking garage next to their villa.

The area is linked with major motorways and streets. On the southern edge, it is linked with Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311). On the western border of JVC, the area is connected with Al Khail Road (E44).

Those relying on public transportation near Westar Terrace Garden will find various RTA bus stops within the greater neighbourhood. At a 5-minute walking distance, there is JVC Prime Business Tower 1 bus stop. Just 5-minutes away on foot is another bus stop which is JVC Westar Vista Apartments 1 and JVC Emirates Garden Rose 2 Apartments 1.

The metro stations near Westar Terrace Garden are Dubai Internet City Metro Station 2 and Al Khail Metro Station, which run on the red line. It takes 13 to 18-minutes to reach these subway stations.

One will find a diverse selection of supermarkets near Westar Terrace Garden.

• Holiday Minimart
• Aswaaq Mart -JVC
• Cistys Supermarket
• Apricot Grocery Store

The closest supermarket is Cistys which is only a walk for 4-minutes. This is a small community supermarket that stocks basic varieties of foodstuffs and FMCGs. Slightly further away at a 4-minute walk, there are Apricot Grocery Store and Holiday Minimart which are small-scale marts but good for daily grocery shopping. It takes 4-minutes to reach Aswaaq Mart via car.

High-end supermarkets near Westar Terrace Garden include Spinneys 7-minutes away and Choithrams Manhattan Tower JVC at 10-minutes away.

Muslim residents won’t have to travel far to find mosques near Westar Terrace Garden. The nearest mosque is just a 5-minute drive away, this mosque is called Masjid Fatma Al Sayed Mohammad Yousuf Sharaf. It is also known as Masjid JVC and is regarded as the first mosque built in JVC. Slightly further away is Saleh Mohammed Bin Lahej Mosque which will take 7-minutes to reach. Both these mosques are a development of the pioneer Nakheel Properties and offer on-site parking facilities.

Abdullah Mohammad AlShirawi Mosque is located in District 16 and can be reached at 9-minutes. All these mosques are large enough to accommodate several worshippers during Friday prayers.

There are some churches near Westar Terrace Garden. One of the closest churches is The Winning Generation Gospel Assembly which is just 14-minutes away in the district of Al Barsha. Other churches that are reachable in a reasonable amount of time include Fellowship Dubai- A Christian Church and City Hill Church Dubai, which are 16-minutes away. There is also Emirates Baptist Church International (EBCI) which is the furthest, at a distance of 20-minutes.

For Sikhs, there are a few options in terms of gurdwara temples near Westar Terrace Garden. For instance, the Guru Nanak Darbar Sikh Gurdwara is 21-minutes away. For Hindus, most temples are concentrated in one area within Bur Dubai. Some temples include Shiridi Sai Baba Mandir, Shree Krishna Haveli and Shiva Temple. Residents can expect a drive time of approximately half an hour to reach these temples. A newly opened public Hindu Temple in Jebel Ali is a much more convenient option as it is just 20-minutes away.

Nearby nursery options include:

• Kids World Nursery JVC
• Green Roots Nursery Dubai
• Little Wonders Nursery Dubai JVC

Nearby primary and secondary schools include:

• JSS International School
• Dubai Heights Academy
• Global Indian International School

There are some reputable schools near Westar Terrace Garden. The JSS International School is an 8-minute drive away. This is a large school that is most popular with the Indian ex-pat community. Global Indian International School is 20-minutes away. Another nearby school is GEMS World Academy which is 14-minutes away. This university offers pre-university courses which follow the International Baccalaureate Standards.

At a distance of 16-minutes, residents will find the University of Wollongong which is an Australian Private University. For those looking to become professionals in the hospitality business, they will find The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management at a distance of 20-minutes.

Close-by clinics and hospitals include:

• Right Health Karama Medical Center (Jumeirah Village branch)
• Mediclinic Parkview Hospital
• NMC Royal Hospital

Clinics near Westar Terrace Garden include Right Health Karama Medical Centre which is only 7-minutes away. This medical facility is ideal for residents who require a medical consultation from specialists. Here one will find medical experts in orthopaedics, homoeopathy, dentistry and paediatrics.

Hospitals near Westar Terrace Garden include Mediclinic Parkview Hospital which is located 16-minutes away. Here residents can not only get OPD medical care but there is also a trauma centre in case of a medical emergency. NMC Royal Hospital is at a distance of about 20-minutes, this hospital offers services similar to the former.

Nearby pharmacies include Safeway Pharmacy just 3-minutes away. There is also Life Pharmacy at 3-minutes away and Right Health Jumeirah Better Life Pharmacy at 6-minutes away.

Nearby residential areas include:

• The Springs
• Al Barsha South
• Dubai Motor City
• Jumeirah Village Triangle

Heading north, residents will find the district of The Springs, this community is considered an upscale residential area that mostly has villas, and is home to upper-class families. To the south, one will find the motorsports-themed suburb of Dubai Motor City. Go west and one will find Jumeirah Village Triangle, a flagship development by Nakheel Properties. Heading east, there is  Al Barsha South which is considered a mixed-use area and home to the Dubai Miracle Garden.

Nearby malls include:

• Circle Mall
• The Springs Souk
• City Centre Me’aisem

Malls near Westar Terrace Garden include Circle Mall just 6-minutes away. It is the main shopping destination for JVC residents. The Springs Souk is part of the greater Springs area and is located 14-minutes away. City Centre Me’aisem is also a 15-minute drive, this mall has a magic planet which has several arcade games and indoor activities for children.

Popular stores inside City Centre Me’aisem:

• Typo
• Hour Choice
• Bath & Body Works

Hour Choice is a speciality store that offers services like watch repair and maintenance, one can also buy branded watches here. Those looking for a gift can simply visit Typo which is a dedicated gift store, with a wide selection of frequently gifted products, one is sure to find that perfect present. For those who want the best personal care, there is Bath & Body Works outlet. Here, one can find various types of natural and organic bath soaps and lotions.

Most popular eateries inside City Centre Me’aisem:

• PAUL Bakery & Restaurant 
• Gazebo Restaurant
• Chili’s

PAUL Bakery & Restaurant not only serves pastries, bagels and other French condiments, but they also have a large menu option on French cuisine. For an upscale, formal Indian dining experience, one should consider dining at Gazebo, here one can try all the classical Indian dishes such as biryani, pulao, chicken tikka, daal makhani and much more. For those who are looking for a casual and all-American dinner experience, they should visit Chili’s. Here one can find a variety of menu options including char-grilled steaks, burgers, fries, milkshakes and much more.

Nearby Restaurants include:

• Socialicious Restaurant – House of Asian Blends
• Wide Range Restaurant JVC
• Salt and Chillis Restaurant

One will find a diverse selection of restaurants near Westar Terrace Garden. For those who always wanted to try out fusion and contemporary cuisine, they should visit Socialicious, this restaurant is only 9-minutes away. Wide Range is true to its name, it serves a large variety of Filipino, Chinese and Indian cuisines. Some examples include biryani, pulao, club sandwiches, grilled kebabs and several other related menu items. One can reach this restaurant in just 7-minutes. Much closer is Salt and Chillis Restaurant a 4-minute drive, this eatery specializes in Pakistani food.

Beaches near Westar Terrace Garden consists of JBR Beach which is 23-minutes away. This beach is unique because it can facilitate the docking of boats and jet skis, as it is one of the few beaches that has a jetty. For those who prefer watersports, the beach to visit is Kite Beach just 24-minutes away. This is one of the few beaches that offer water sports activities such as parasailing, wakeboarding and jet skiing.

Nearby landmarks include:

• Dubai Butterfly Garden
• Dubai Miracle Garden
• Dubai Autodrome

Dubai Miracle Garden and Dubai Butterfly Garden are situated next to each other. At Dubai Miracle Garden, visitors can look at Disney-themed structures made entirely of flowers as well as a life-sized Emirates aircraft decorated with flowers. Apart from these, there are several attractions in Dubai Miracle Garden one can enjoy.

Within the same vicinity lies Dubai Butterfly Garden where visitors can get an up-close encounter with hundreds of butterfly species from all over the globe. Both of these landmarks are just 11-minutes away. Those who love motorsports will certainly appreciate visiting Dubai Autodrome.  Here visitors can get behind the wheel of a 180-horsepower formula race car and drive around the track. There are also several other options in terms of driving experiences.

Residents can stay fit at:

• JVC – Halfa Park
• Khansoor Park District 12
• Gators Swimming Academy

Khansoor Park District 12 is a 9-minute walk or 3-minutes via car. This is a small community park and is ideal for those looking for a park that they can reach on foot. JVC – Halfa Park is a 15-minute walk away, this park has a 250 m running track and there is an outdoor kid’s play area. For those who want to learn how to swim, there’s Gators Swimming Academy which is an 8-minutes drive away.

Nearby gyms include Prime Fitness which is 9-minutes away. Another closeby gym is Chin Up which is slightly closer, at a distance of 7-minutes. Both gyms are fully equipped with the latest strength training and cardio training specific

Westar Terrace Garden is part of the greater JVC community, thus there are no specific events organized for just this sub-community. Nonetheless, residents can participate in community events organized for the greater JVC community. For instance, there is an adoption day held every Friday, between 1 pm and 7 pm, residents can participate in the adoption drive, where various homeless cats and kittens are put up for adoption.

Being part of the greater JVC community, residents can connect with each other on Facebook using the official Facebook hand JVCCommunity. This is an ideal platform to share ideas, discuss community events and find useful community-specific information.

Those who prefer townhouses over villas should consider living here. As part of the greater JVC community, residents will enjoy amenities such as community parks, pools and fitness centres. Despite having a small selection of villas and townhouses to choose from, the sub-area is ideally located near RTA bus stops that are reachable on foot. This factor alone may attract several people to consider moving here.

• Dubai International Airport is 25-minutes east
• Downtown Dubai is 21-minutes east
• Jebel Ali is 27-minutes west