Zulal 2, The Lakes

Zulal 2 is a villa community in The Lakes offering 3-bedroom well-designed villas. It is one of the four sub-communities of Zulal set on the western side of the community. The family-friendly community is developed by master developers Emaar Properties.

• A villa community in The Lakes
• Offers 3-bedroom villas in unique layouts
• First Al Khail Street runs in proximity
• A project by Emaar Properties

Zulal 2 is a family-friendly waterfront community with several communal facilities within easy reach. It is home to a community park and private pool while a football pitch and Dog Park is situated nearby. Other features of the community include a well-connected road network and expansive villas.

When it comes to properties in Zulal 2, the community offers 3-bedroom villas in unique layouts. Most of these two-storey villas come with a spacious living area, study room, maid’s room with bathroom and a fitted kitchen. The upper floor has bedrooms with attached bathrooms and built-in wardrobe and a balcony. Other features of villas for rent in Zulal 2. include a private garage and laundry room.

Bayut has worked on creating a simple format for 2D and 3D floor plans on the website. You can easily find the unit type and bed type you’re interested in by browsing Zulal 2 floor plans.

Parking in Zulal 2 isn’t a hassle as each villa comes with a garage accommodating two cars at a time. Moreover, the street parking facility is available for visitors.

Residents can travel using public transportation with ease as several bus and metro stations are accessible in less than a 10-minute drive. The nearest ones include the Dubai International Academy bus station and Regent International School bus station. In a 10-minute drive lie Sobha Realty Metro Station and Al Khail Metro Station.

Residents can buy daily essentials from Choithrams within a 3-minute drive. It offers a wide range of products including fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy products and household items. Other supermarkets near Zulal 2 are Aswaq Mart and Spar Supermarket.

There are plenty of mosques near Zulal 2 accessible in a 10 to 12-minute drive. These include Tiffany mosque, Masjid Wahid and Al Wahhab Mosque.

Churches near Zulal 2 include Emirates Baptist Church and United Christian Church of Dubai. Both the worship places are a 15-minute drive away. Those who follow Sikhism can also drive for around 15-minutes to visit the Guru Nanak Darbar – the largest Gurdwara in Dubai.

Raffles Nursery Lakes is one of the top nursery chains in Dubai set in the heart of the community. The nursery school facilitates 45 days old to 4-years old children. It is located a 5-minute drive from the community. Other nursery schools near the community are Jebel Ali Village Nursery and British Orchard Nursery.

American School of Dubai is a co-education school near Zulal 2 offering quality education to Kindergarten to Grade 12 students. It will take a 10-minute drive to reach the school. Other educational institutes for school-going children near the community are Dubai International Academy in a 6-minute drive and Regent International School in a 4-minute drive.

Residents seeking medical assistance can head to Aster Clinic, Tecom within a 7-minute drive. It is one of the best clinics in Dubai offering services for gynaecology, paediatrics, dermatology and general medicine. Other clinics near Zulal 2 are Mediclinic Meadows and Medicentres.

Zulal 2 is surrounded by other sub-communities of Zulal such as Zulal 1 and Zulal 3 whereas Deema and Ghadeer lie on the south and eastern side respectively. Other sub-districts of The Lakes near the villa community include Forat and Maeen. Towards the north-eastern side lie The Greens and The Views – the part of Emirates Living community by Emaar. Other nearby areas include Barsha Heights and Meadows.

The Springs Souk is the nearest shopping destination spread across three levels featuring around 100 retail outlets, restaurants and cafés and entertainment options. Popular stores in the mall are Bath and Body Works, Miniso, Boom & Mellow, KIKO MILANO and Flormar. The shopping mall also has an outlet of Carrefour, several pharmacies, salons and other convenience stores. It will take an 8-minute drive to reach the mall. Mall of the Emirates is also located within a 13-minute drive while the Dubai Marina Mall near Zulal 2 is accessible within a 10-minute drive.

There are several restaurants near Zulal 2 easily accessible via First Al Khail Street. Popular ones include:

• Wagamama
• Nando’s The Greens
• Bazerkan Restaurant
• Yugo Sushi Restaurant
• Wingsters
• Brambles

Since the high-end communities like Dubai Marina and Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) are within easy reach, residents can easily drive to fine dining restaurants in Dubai. These include Hell’s Kitchen, Indego by Vineet and Eauzone. All these dining options are located within a 10 to 15-minute drive.

Reaching the public beaches in Dubai will take around 15 to 20-minutes from the villa community. JBR Beach is the popular one where visitors can rent sun lounges, indulge in watersports activities or enjoy a camel ride. Al Sufouh Beach near Zulal 2 is a secret gem with crystal clear water and a calm environment. Other beaches near the community are Umm Suqeim Beach and Kite Beach.

A few notable landmarks near the villa community are:

• Skydive Dubai
• Emirates Golf Club
• Aquaventure Waterpark

Adventure seekers can experience the free-fall or parachute ride above the iconic Palm Jumeirah or the Arabian Desert with Skydive Dubai. You’ll be accompanied by an instructor to guide you throughout the process. The video of your jump will be also recorded as a sweet memory. The spot from where the ride begins is an 11-minute drive from the community.

Aquaventure Waterpark is a popular leisure spot offering a range of fun-filled activities. It has three series of water slides; Neptune Tower, Trident Tower and Poseidon Tower, each featuring several record-breaking rides and slides. The waterpark is located within an 18-minute drive at Atlantis the Palm. Other leisure spots near the community are Emirates Golf Club and Jebel Ali Racecourse.

Zulal 2 has a community park and pool where parents can spend evening time with children. Other community parks nearby are Deema 2 Community Park and Zulal 1 Community Park.

Indoor fitness options include MMA Fitness Centre, The Warehouse Gym and Body Time JLT. All these gyms near Zulal 2 are accessible in less than a 10-minute drive. Salons and spas nearby include Hair by Us, Cutting Line Gents Salon and Mashael Beauty Salon.

There are two golf courses nearby; Montgomerie Golf Club Dubai and Emirates Golf Club known for hosting international golf tournaments. Those interested in cultural festivals and events can head to Dubai Marina Mall or Mall of the Emirates in a short drive.

Residents can join the Facebook group ‘Dubai, The Lakes’ and ‘Meadows, Lakes and Springs Community’ to stay updated about current events in the community. However, there isn’t any specific group created for members of Zulal 2 only.

Zulal 2 is an ideal residential community for families with a secure environment, access to basic amenities and educational institutes. However, there are a few cons of living in the Lakes that prospective tenants must consider before moving. These include a higher rental range and distance to metro stations.

• Dubai International Airport is situated at a 27-minute drive
• It will take a 15-minute drive to Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah
• A 12-minute drive to Al Barsha Mall
• Jebel Ali Racecourse is accessible in a 7-minute drive