France Cluster, International City

France Cluster is a residential sub-community in International City, Dubai. It consists of low-rise residential buildings, which have studio and 1-bedroom apartments and retail spaces. The cluster is designed in traditional French architecture and features modern amenities like swimming pool, gymnasium and play area for children.

France Cluster, International City is neighboured by other sub-communities such as the Spain Cluster, Persia Cluster and Central Business District. It has 2, 3 and 4-storey buildings.

International City is among the affordable housing areas in Dubai. The community is home to Dragon Mart and numerous reputed educational institutions. Developed by Nakheel in 2002, the area is popular for its low-rise country-themed clusters.

• Type of building: Sub-community
• Location: International City
• Number of floors: 2, 3 and 4 storeys buildings
• Unit type: Studio and 1-bedroom apartments
• Type of Ownership: Freehold
• Amenities: Gym, pool, sauna, community lawn and kids’ playing areas

There is no shortage of parking in France Cluster, International City, as there is a parking area outside the buildings. Each apartment comes with one free parking spot, whereas guests can also park their car on the street.

There are one to two high-speed elevators in each building of France Cluster, International City.

The cluster has security staff that monitors it using CCTV cameras. It also has on-site maintenance staff for quick service.

There is a swimming pool and gym in every building of France Cluster.

Play areas are available in every building of France Cluster where kids can enjoy different activities.

Guests can relax and wait for their host in the lobby located in every building of France Cluster.

France Cluster is pet-friendly.

There is a first aid medical centre, which takes care of all medical emergencies for the residents. Apart from it, fire alarms and extinguishers are also installed in every building of France Cluster.

France Cluster features studio and 1-bedroom apartments with different facilities.

Studio apartments in France Cluster International City Dubai cover an area ranging from 473 sq. ft. to 483 sq. ft. They feature a comfortable living area, along with an open kitchen and full bathroom. These units also feature built-in wardrobes and a balcony.

1-bedroom apartments in France Cluster International City Dubai have an area of 699 sq. ft. to 914 sq. ft. They have a bedroom with en-suite bathroom. These apartments also have a powder room, a fitted kitchen, marble floors and built-in wardrobes. They have a living and dining area that gives access to the balcony.

There are numerous shops in France Cluster which are built on various sizes and can be rented and bought for various purposes. They are shell-and-core and fitted units covering an area ranging from 420 sq. ft. to 2,443 sq. ft.

There are various modes of transportation near France Cluster International City Dubai. Residents of the community can use bus, metro and taxi service to commute.

The nearest bus station is International City, Civil Defence Bus Station, which is 3 minutes away. Other nearby bus stations are International City, Police Station Bus Station and Manama Road Bus Stop which are at a 4-minute drive.

Most residents opt to take the metro to work and other destinations. Centerpoint is the nearest and can be reached within a 13-minute drive. Etisalat Metro Station is also 13 minutes away. Emirates Metro Station is a 16-minute drive from France Cluster.

There are numerous restaurants in International City near France Cluster, some of which include:

• Chatkara
• Apni Rasoi
• Nine Squares Restaurant

Chatkara is an Indian restaurant that is a walking distance from France Cluster. Apni Rasoi is also a walking distance from the area and offers Indian food. Lahore Corner Restaurant is also close to the building and provides Pakistani cuisine.

Supermarkets near France Cluster include:

• Great Al Madina Supermarket
• Save More Supermarket
• Kabir Al Madina Supermarket

Various supermarkets are close to the location. Great Al Madina Supermarket and Save More Supermarket are within a walking distance from the area. Kabir Al Madina Supermarket is 3 minutes away. All of these supermarkets are ideal for buying daily use products.

• Newlands School
• Repton School Dubai
• GEMS Modern Academy
• Vernus International School Dubai

Newlands School, Repton School Dubai, GEMS Modern Academy and Vernus International School Dubai are some of the schools near France Cluster.

• Al Jalia Building – residential building
• MKM Building – residential building
• Al Jaber Building – residential building

There are various residential buildings near France Cluster, including Al Jalia Building, MKM Building and Al Jaber Building.

Landmarks and attractions near France Cluster include:

• The Track, Meydan Golf
• Desert Palm Polo Club
• Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary

Desert Palm Polo Club is 11 minutes away from France Cluster. It is a heaven for polo enthusiasts and is also the home ground for the Dubai Polo Team. It harbours a world-class polo facility, which is one of the best in the world.

16 minutes away from France Cluster is The Track, Meydan Golf, which is a golf championship course. It has a pay-and-play facility, as well as a training academy for golf enthusiasts who want to perfect their swing.

The Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary is 14 minutes away and hosts various rare species of birds. It is a wetland reserve that is also abbreviated as RAKWS.

Living in International City has different benefits but the area is slightly away from metro stations.

France Cluster does have modern swimming pool.

You can find studio and 1-bedroom apartments in France Cluster.