Al Jaz 1, The Greens

Al Jaz 1 is the low-rise apartment building of Al Jaz – a residential complex in The Greens. It takes its name from either ‘yesh’ or ‘yas’, both are the name of desert shrubs. Al Jaz 1 is set around the community’s private swimming pool with other three residential apartment buildings. It offers a mix of studios, 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments.

The Greens is a serene residential neighbourhood of Dubai with lush green landscaped garden and elegantly designed apartments. It is comprised of 40 low-rise apartment buildings located across 10 complexes. The Greens is a part of Emirates Living communities developed by master developer Emaar Properties. The reasonable price range of apartments for rent in The Greens makes it an ideal residential community for expats with tranquil surroundings, family-friendly community and affordable housing options. Its proximity to Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road connects the residential area with popular landmarks of Dubai in a matter of minutes.

• Type of building: Residential
• Location: The Greens
• Developer: Emaar
• Number of floors: 5
• Unit type: studios, 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments
• Amenities: Covered parking space, gated swimming pool for adults and children, community hall with projector, gymnasium, children’s play area and basketball court

One of the foremost features of Al Jaz 1 is the availability of parking space. Each residential unit has allocated a safe and secure parking spot for one vehicle.

For the safety of residents, the security staff of Al Jaz 1 keeps track of everything in the apartment building. Their access to CCTV cameras coverage and intercom has made the task more convenient for staff. The installation of an access control system has reduced the chaos of after-hour shifts and theft incidents. The apartment building also has a maintenance staff on standby to facilitate residents in case of an emergency. 

DEWA supplies water and electricity to Al Jaz 1 while being a project of Emaar, residents are provided with chiller through its own district cooling centre for which they have to paid annualy in service charges.

Al Jaz has a community hall with a projector facility for private events, official meetings or annual events. These events help community members know each other and socialize.

Fitness freaks will find a gymnasium in the vicinity of the apartment building that can help them schedule workout sessions with ease. Those who enjoy aquatic exercise will find a gated swimming pool for children and adults with separate changing rooms for both men and women. These changing rooms are facilitated with showers as well.

To meet the high-end standards of living, Al Jaz 1 has a basketball court, billiard room, children’s play area and barbecue area.

Al Jaz 1 is a pet-friendly residential building, making it convenient for owners to walk around with their pets.

Al Jaz 1 offers studios, 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments. All these residential units are perfectly designed to meet the quality standards of living and comfort.

The average coverage area of 2-bedroom apartments in Al Jaz 1 is 1,622 sq. ft. These units come with living and dining room, 2 bathrooms, built-in wardrobes in bedrooms, open and fitted kitchen and balcony.

3-bedroom apartments in Al Jaz 1 spread over an area of 1,640 sq. ft. to 2,065 sq. ft. These spacious residential units comprise of living and dining area, equipped kitchen and a balcony. A few units come with two large balconies and a study room.

These figures are based on the services charges for Al Jaz 1 as per the Dubai Land Department.

There are many different types of service charges in Dubai, read up on the service charges guide if you are interested in buying a property in Dubai.

Residents will find several bus and metro stations nearby for commuting to neighbouring areas or other landmarks of the city. The nearest bus stations are The Greens Al Dhafra, The Greens Al Sidir and The Greens Terminus, all these bus stations are 2-3 minutes away from the apartment building.

Those looking for metro stations will find the service within a 5-10 minute drive. Dubai Internet City Metro Station 2, Sharaf DG Metro Station and Nakheel Metro Station are a few metro stations nearby.

Residents can also access the latest mode of transportation in Dubai, tram service in a short drive of 10-minutes from Al Jaz 1. The closest tram stations are Al Sufouh Tram Station, Palm Jumeirah Tram Station and Media City Tram Station.

Popular restaurants near Al Jaz 1 are:

• Wagamama
• Bazerkan Restaurant
• Beef King Chinese Restaurant

Other fine-dining options include:

• Tagine
• Celebrities
• Maiden Shanghai

Tagine is located at Dubai’s most renowned beach resort, One & Only Royal Marriage. The restaurant offers Moroccan cuisine in traditional and authentic Moroccan ambience. The tobacco-coloured walls, lanterns, rugs and art crafts are perfectly chosen that will take you to Marrakech. It is located at a 9-minute drive away from the apartment building.

The dramatic architectural features and crystal chandeliers create an elegant ambience at Celebrities. The restaurant serves international cuisine with an exceptional selection of wine. Celebrities are accessible in a 10-minute drive via King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street D94. For Chinese specialities, visit Maiden Shangai at a distance of 14 minutes driving.

There are ample options available for grocery shopping. Residents can head to any of these supermarkets near Al Jaz 1:

• Choithrams
• LIFCO Supermarket
• Day Mart

All these supermarkets are 2-4 minutes away from the apartment building. The readymade meals at Choithrams are a great relief to customers who are always on the go. The supermarket also has freshly baked items including light creamy cakes, croissants and wholesome seeded bread. Other supermarkets nearby are Al Maya, 1004 Gourmet and Organic Foods & Café, accessible in a short distance of 11-minutes.

• Regent International School
• American School of Dubai
• GEMS Wellington International School

There are plenty of reputed schools located near Al Samar 3. Regent International School at a 2 minutes drive is the nearest school in the area. Other options include American School of Dubai, GEMS Wellington International School and The International School of Choueifat. These schools are located a distance within 8 minutes to 10 minutes drive.

• Al Samar
• Al Thayyal
• Al Arta

All of the above mentioned residential complexes are located close to Al Jaz 1. Al Samar, Al Arta and Al Thayyal have multiple buildings that come with different types of apartments to cater to the diverse real estate market. The buildings offer similar facilities for those looking for a home in the vicinity.

A few notable landmarks nearby are:

• Emirates Golf Club
• History of the Cinema Museum
• Al Sufouh Beach

Emirates Golf Club consists of three courses; Par 3, The Majlis and The Faldo. It also offers a modern golf academy, golf pro shop and driving range. The golf club also facilitates non-golfers with tennis and paddle tennis courts, squash and a gymnasium. It is located 9-minutes away via First Al Khail Street D86.

The History of the Cinema Museum is a must-visit museum in Dubai. It took Mr. Akram Miknas, a Bahraini/Lebanese 35 years to gather the amazing collection of 300 photos and 300 unique arts crafts. Most items in the museum date back to the 1730s. The museum offers an interactive experience to its visitors. It is located in the Al Barsha community. The museum is accessible in a 3-minute drive.

Al Sufouh Beach is commonly known as ‘Black Palace Beach’ as it is a secret gem of Dubai. It is tucked between Burj Al Arab and Palm Jumeirah, hidden behind rows of palm trees. Visitors can enjoy the panoramic views of 5-star hotels in Dubai while children explore underwater creatures and nature. Visitors can reach the beach in a 10-minute drive.

The residential units of Al Jaz 1 are ideal for those who prefer living in a peaceful and tranquil neighbourhood.  That is because the lifestyle in The Greens offers a wide range of amenities. However, the lack of parking space is an issue. Those who own more than one car can find it problematic to park their vehicles at a safe place.

There are studios, 1-bed, 2-bed and 3-bed units in Al Jaz 1, The Greens Dubai.