Wasl Port Views, Al Mina

Wasl Port Views, Dubai is a mixed-use leasehold development, made up of 10 mid-rise residential buildings, two hotels and 19 retail outlets. The development is a project of Wasl Properties and spans 941,185 sq. ft. Launched in 2016, the project is expected to be completed by 2020.

Located in Al Mina, Al Wasl Port Views is an in-demand development for people interested in residing close to Port Rashid and urban Dubai. It offers amenities such as health clubs, gyms, swimming pools, a mosque, a community central park and retail outlets. There are 1,465 residential units in the 10 buildings, divided into 1, 2 and 3-bed units.

Al Mina is a residential district, which shares a border with Al Raffa, Al Hudaiba and Jumeirah. Offering direct access to Al Wasl Road, it is a waterfront community located alongside Al Mina Road on the northern side of Dubai. It takes about 15 minutes to reach Bur Dubai from Al Mina.

• Mixed-use leasehold development
• A project by Wasl Properties
• Situated in Al Mina
• Handover to commence from 2020
• 10 mid-rise residential buildings with 1,465 units
• All building offer 1, 2 and 3-bed units
• 2 hotels with 449 rooms & 84 serviced apartments
• 19 retail outlets
• Community central park, mosque, health clubs
• Gyms and separate swimming pools for adults and children

Residents enjoy free covered parking in Wasl Port Views.

There are two high-speed lifts in every building. Goods and cargo in bulk can be moved with the help of service elevators in Wasl Port Views, Al Mina.

DEWA provides electricity and water services in Al Wasl Port Views, Dubai. The development ensures centralised air conditioning and heating throughout the year. Security staff and maintenance staff ensures presence 24 hours a day to cater to the residents. Waste disposal facilities are also there.

The open spaces in the development can be used for hosting barbecue parties and events.

The development consists of adequate fitness facilities so that residents can keep themselves fit. There are health clubs, swimming pools and state-of-the-art gyms in Wasl Port Views, equipped with the latest exercise machinery. Separate swimming pools for children are also there.

There is a dedicated central park for the community, where adults and children can visit for breathing in some fresh air. Children can be left to have fun in the kids’ play areas well.

The development consists of a public mosque as well. Residents can leave their toddlers in the daycare centre. To cater to medical emergencies, there is a First Aid Medical Centre as well.

The ground floor of every building consists of a high-end lobby with a reception. Residents can reach the front desk for assistance at all times through intercoms.

The development is integrated with CCTV cameras in all common spaces for round-the-clock monitoring. Fire extinguishers are installed in the common spaces as well as the apartments.

Apartment types in Al Wasl Port Views, Al Mina include 1, 2 and 3-bed units. The units come broadband ready along with installed intercoms and satellite/cable connections. Developed with high-end décor, there is a balcony in every apartment, most of which provide views of the Port Rashid. Flooring consists of ceramic tiling as well as hardwood flooring.

The apartments feature high-end decors such as wall-hung basins in the bathrooms, hardwood doors and pendant lights. For storage, there are cabinets in the kitchens and built-in wardrobes in the bedrooms.

1-bedroom apartments have floor areas starting from 914.6 sq. ft. going up to 1011 sq. ft. These include a living and dining area, kitchen, bedroom with attached bath, powder room and balcony.

2-bedroom apartments come in two configurations: units with a maid’s room and units without a maid’s room. 2-bed units with a maid’s room cover a floor area between 1,367 sq. ft. and 2,097 sq. ft.

You will find a large living and dining area, kitchen, two bedrooms with attached baths, powder room, balcony and a maid’s room with an attached bath in these units. 2-bed units without a maid’s room cover a floor area between 1,463 sq. ft. and 1,743 sq.ft.

The floor area of 3-bedroom apartments have a floor area between 1,743 sq. ft. and 2,646 sq. ft. In these units, you will find a large hall, kitchen, three bedrooms with attached baths, a powder room, a maid’s room with an attached bath and a balcony.

Bus stations and bus stops are the most accessible form of public transportation near Wasl Port Views, Dubai. Residents can also catch taxis from the neighbouring community of Al Mankhool.

Most of the bus stations near Wasl Port Views are within walking distance. Some of these include Al Mina Road 1 Bus Stop, Dubai Dry Docks 2 Bus Stop, Capital Hotel 2 Bus Stop and Executive Court 2 Bus Stop.

For boarding the Dubai Metro, you will have to bear with a short drive towards Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Street (D88) or Khalid Bin Waleed Road (D79).

The closest metro stations near Wasl Port Reviews can be reached within a 10-minute drive. These include Al Jafiliya Metro Station, Al Ghubaiba Metro Station, Al Fahidi Metro Station and ADCB Metro Station 1.

Dubai Tram Depot is reachable within a 20-minute drive. Other tram stations near Wasl Port Views are more than 20 minutes away.

There are a number of restaurants in the neighbouring communities, where residents can enjoy a variety of cuisines.

Popular casual dining restaurants near Wasl Port Views include:

• The Garden Grille – Hilton Garden Inn
• Bar B.Q. Tonight – Al Hudaiba Awards Buildings
• Ginger Restaurant – Ramada Jumeirah Hotel
• Uzbegim – New Gold Souk Building, Mankhool
• Feast – Sheraton Grand Hotel

The Garden Grille is within walking distance. Its cuisines revolve around continental dishes. Bar B. Q. Tonight, Ginger Restaurant and Uzbegim are 4 minutes away by car. Bar B. Q. Tonight offers Pakistani buffet and different varieties of seafood and kebab items.

Ginger Restaurant offers you the chance to enjoy live cooking before your eyes and taste delicious foods from Thai, Japanese and Chinese cuisines. Uzbegim specialises in Uzbek food. Feast is 9 minutes away. You can enjoy dishes from America, Arabian, Asian and even Italian cuisines at this restaurant.

Cafes near Wasl Port Views, Dubai are reachable within a 6-minute drive. Some of these include:

• Lazfan Café – M3 Building, Al Mina Road
• FiLLi – Matter Mohammed Al Tayer Building
• Pastryology – Port Rashid
• Starbucks – Mercato Mall, Jumeirah
• The Coffee Lab – Port Rashid

Fine dining restaurants near Wasl Port Views include:

• Signature by Sanjeev Kapoor – The Canvas Hotel, Mankhool
• MASTI Cocktails & Cuisine – La Mer, Jumeirah 1
• Kris With a View – Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel
• Doors Freestyle Grill – Al Seef Street

Signature by Sanjeev Kapoor and MASTI Cocktails & Cuisine are located at a 7-minute drive. The cuisines of Signature by Sanjeev Kapoor revolve around North Indian dishes with a special focus on Biryani. It also makes up one of the best celebrity chef restaurants in Dubai.

MASTI Cocktails & Cuisine is one of the best restaurants in La Mer and it focuses on contemporary items. Its best-selling dishes include butter chicken, lamb croquette, tiramisu, chicken bao and lamb chops.

Kris With A View and Doors Freestyle Grill are reachable within a 12-minute drive. Kris With A View offers a wide range of cuisines including Thai, Chinese, Indian, Malaysian and Continental cuisines. Doors Freestyle Grill serves seafood and grilled items such as steak.

Nightlife options near Wasl Port Views include:

• The Boston Bar – Jumeirah Rotana, Al Satwa
• Focus Bar – Hyatt Place Dubai Jumeirah
• The Chart Room – Queen Elizabeth 2, Port Rashid
• Player’s Lounge & Club – Country Club Hotel
• Marines Club – Sea View Hotel

Focus Bar, The Boston Bar and The Chart Room are 4 minutes away by car. You can reach the Player’s Lounge & Club and Marines Club in 8 minutes.

There is no shortage of supermarkets and hypermarkets in the vicinity. Residents can find small grocery shops as well as renowned supermarket brands close by.

Supermarkets near Wasl Port Views include:

• Talal Supermarket Satwa – Al Mina
• West Zone Supermarket – Near Fakhri Centre, Satwa Round About
• Carrefour Market – Hudaiba
• Spinneys Jumeirah

West Zone Supermarket and Talal Supermarket are 3 minutes away. West Zone Supermarkets are a popular brand and besides your regular grocery products, you can also get pet food and Filipino items from here. It also houses a bakery and a butchery section. From Tala Supermarket, you can purchase cosmetics, perfumes, electronics, groceries, garments and household items.

The nearest branches of Carrefour Market and Spinneys are 6 minutes away. Carrefour Markets are some of the best supermarkets in Dubai and your one-stop shop for all items including grocery items, electronics, household items, bed and bath décor and casual wear.

At Spinneys Jumeirah, you will find a fresh meat counter, a fish counter and a hot food counter. The branch also consists of books & magazines, opticians, a coffee shop and a money exchange.

• Ibis Styles Dubai – 3-star hotel
• Capitol – 4-star hotel
• Mercure Gold Hotel – 4-star hotel
• Hilton Garden Inn – 4-star hotel
• Dotcom B – residential building
• Art 2 – residential building
• Art 3 – residential building
• M Residences – residential

The development is surrounded by numerous 4-star and 5-star hotels. All of these are located within a 3-minute drive. Dotcom B, Art 2, Art 3 and M Residences are located in Bur Dubai 7 minutes away from the development.

M Residences is one of the most prominent residential buildings in Bur Dubai owing to its lifestyle amenities and because it offers 1 to 4-bed apartments along with 3-bed and 4-bed duplexes.

For some relaxation time, residents can find numerous landmarks and recreational spots within a short drive.

Landmarks near Wasl Port Views include:

• Etihad Museum
• Jumeirah Public Beach
• The Green Planet
• Dubai Mall

Etihad Museum is the nearest landmark at a 5-minute drive. The museum fulfils your desire to take a trip down UAE’s history, with a focus on events having taken place between 1968 and 1974. There are 10 exhibitions in this museum in total detailing the events.

Jumeirah Public Beach is 8 minutes away. It is the nearest beach and one with a lively ambience. You can take a dip in the sea, skate, cycle, or enjoy views of the Burj Al Arab as you want. A number of eateries are also available near this beach.

The Green Planet and Dubai Mall are reachable within 12 minutes. The Green Planet is an indoor rainforest developed by Meraas. There are around 3,000 plants, animals and birds in here, including the piranhas, which are a key attraction of this tropical indoor rainforest.

The Dubai Mall is one of the largest malls in the world. It is adjoined to two 5-star hotels namely Address Dubai Mall and Address Boulevard and houses popular attractions such as the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, Ice Rink Dubai, a VR Park, Reel Cinemas and Hysteria the haunted house.

Located close to urban Dubai, Wasl Port Views caters to the demand for residential developments in its area. Residents can find all kinds of amenities at their doorstep while living a tranquil lifestyle.

However, the development is leasehold only, which means that you cannot buy apartments here. Those interested in living in the development may have to settle on a rental basis only.