Al Hikma Residence, Dubai International City

Housed in phase 2 of International City, is a low-rise building known as Al Hikma Residence. Featuring six floors, the building consists of 1 and 2-bedroom apartments and offers several conveniences. These facilities include 24-hour security, concierge services, a shared swimming pool and two high-speed elevators. The building has numerous amenities available at a walking distance such as restaurants, supermarkets and bus stations.

International City is one of the most affordable communities in Dubai. It has clusters of low-rise residential buildings which are named after 10 countries, hence called International City. The area offers modest housing opportunities for singles, young professionals and couples as most of the apartments are studios and 1-bedroom units. However, its sub-community, Central Business District has 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom apartments to accommodate larger families.

• Type of building: Residential
• Location: International City
• Number of floors: 6
• Unit type: 1 and 2-bedroom apartments
• Type of ownership: Freehold
• Amenities: Covered parking, 24-hour security, swimming pool

One parking space is available to each tenant inside the building. There are 30 empty slots outside the building where extra cars can be parked.

Al Hikma Residence, International City, features two high-speed elevators for the convenience of residents.

For security in the building, on-site guards secure the residence. Being an apartment building in Dubai, utilities such as electricity and water are supplied by DEWA.

The building has a shared swimming pool that can be used by residents. Though there is no gym in residence, people living in Al Hikma Residence can go to other gyms in the area.

Residents of Al Hikma Residence, International City, enjoy round the clock concierge services. The intercoms and 24-hour reception staff availability ensure that both residents and visitors are assisted for their queries.

Similar to other buildings in International City, Al Hikma Residence is a pet-friendly building.

Al Hikma Residence, International City, has safety features including sensitive smoke detectors and security fire alarms. Each floor is equipped with fire extinguishers to combat fire emergencies.

Al Hikma Residence, International City has 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments.

1-bedroom apartments have an average area of 694 sq. ft. Each of these apartments features one bedroom, one bathroom and a spacious hallway. The flat comes with kitchen cabinets and built-in cupboards.

The average coverage area of a 2-bedroom unit in Al Hikma Residence is 1,427 sq. ft. These flats have up to three bathrooms and two bedrooms with built-in closets.

People living in Al Hikma Residence, International City can find the nearest bus station outside AVON Residence, accessible within a 15-minute walk. Other nearby options are available within 8 to 10 minutes of drive. These include International City, Greece 1 Bus station and Axis 4 Residence Bus station.

Rashidiya Metro station is 14 minutes away via car whereas Emirates Metro station is available at an 18-minute driving distance.

There are many top restaurants in International City where residents can head to. Some other nearby restaurants include:

• Abbaseen Restaurant
• Chatkhara Restaurant
• Food Master Restaurant
• Kabab World
• Thanjavur Restaurant

Residents can find all these restaurants within a 10-minute drive. Abbaseen Restaurant, located in Persia Cluster, serves Pakistani food items whereas Thanjavur Restaurant offers North and South Indian cuisines.

Living in Al Hikma Residence has the advantage of supermarkets accessible at a walking distance. There are numerous grocery stores and supermarkets nearby, including:

• Choice Supermarket
• Jinnah Supermarket
• Juma Al Madina Supermarket
• The speedy Grocery
• ZOOM
• WADI Al Madina Supermarket
• NAZ Hypermarket

NAZ Hypermarket and Happy Families Mart are accessible within an 8 to 11-minute walking distance. The Speedy Grocery is a 15-minute walk away. Other options including ZOOM, Spinneys and Choice Supermarket can be reached in a 5 to 10-minute drive, by car.

The buildings in the vicinity offer many units similar to Al Hikma Residence apartments for sale. These include:

• OST Tower 4
• Amna Building

All these are residential buildings available within 5-minute walking distance and consists of freehold apartments for sale in International City. Amna Building, which is just 5-minute walk away, is a low-rise residential building in International City. It contains studio to 2-bedroom units along with basement parking.

There are many hotels and serviced apartments in the neighbourhood, including:

• Al Owais Icon
• NIMS Residential Tower
• Al Najah Building

These are available at a 5-minute drive from Al Hikma Residence. Al Owais is a 6-storey building whereas Al Najah Building is a 5-storey tower.

• Dragon Mart
• Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary
• Dubai Safari Park

Dragon Mart is just 11-minute drive away. It is one of the well-known affordable markets in the United Arab Emirates. Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary is a 13-minute drive away. Residents can find Safari Park Dubai at a 20-minute driving distance and offer animals’ sights in their natural habitats.

Al Hikma Residence offers affordable housing options for small families. However, it lacks fitness amenities like gym and sauna facilities. Nevertheless, the community has many gyms for fitness freaks to carry out their fitness routines.