Four Amazing residential areas in Dubai you may not know about
Everyone knows about the glamours areas of Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah, but there are many old and new residential areas in Dubai, that a lot of people don’t know about. Excited to find out about these hidden gems where your future home may be? We have got you covered! Today MyBayut brings you a list of all the underrated and unknown neighbourhoods in Dubai where you can buy and rent apartments.
4 Underrated Residential Areas in Dubai
Dubai is a city bustling with new buildings and upcoming developments, which has some of the best residential areas for families and bachelors alike. However, today we would like to take you away from the all these popular areas and tell you all about the lesser-known areas in Dubai that offer an amazing lifestyle and quality apartments to rent and buy. The following list is a mix of old and new residential areas in Dubai, you may or may not know about. Let’s take a closer look at four underrated residential areas in Dubai, that are fairly undiscovered.
Culture Village
First up on our list of undiscovered places in Dubai, is Dubai Culture Village – a master plan developed by Dubai Properties. Located alongside the historic Dubai Creek, the Culture Village is a stunning development that offers waterfront living in a retail and commercial district. The apartments in Culture Village are the perfect place for both renters and investors as they are located close to Dubai Festival City, which is a popular residential, retail and entertainment hub.
This area in Dubai is home to the Palazzo Versace Hotel and the stunning development of Dubai Wharf. The residential buildings of the Dubai Wharf, which are situated on the waterfront promenade, have apartments ranging from studios to 3-bedroom apartments, that feature stunning views of the iconic Dubai Creek. According to Bayut.com’s current listings, if you are looking to buy an apartment in Dubai Wharf, sale prices for a studio, 1, 2 and 3-bed start at AED 937k, AED1.3M, AED1.7M and AED2.8M respectively. To rent an apartment in Dubai Wharf, prices for a studio start at AED 58k, whereas, 2-bedroom apartments start at AED 100k
Residents living in Culture Village can get their shopping fix by heading over to the Festival City Mall, which is just 10 minutes away. It is also home to amazing restaurants like the Hard Rock Cafe, Cheesecake Factory and P.F. Changs. Another notable landmark that will soon be a part of Culture village will be the AED 1B, Mohammad Bin Rashid Library. The library, which is designed in the shape of an open book will house millions of books and will be the largest cultural centre in the region.
city of Arabia
If you are looking for new places to invest in Dubai, then the City of Arabia is something you should definitely consider. This area is a fairly unknown neighbourhood in Dubai as it is still in its development phase, however, upon completion, living in an apartment in the City of Arabia will be the most desired in the UAE. The City of Arabia will be a retail, residential, commercial and entertainment destination, that will feature a total of 8,200 residential components set in between outdoor cafes and attractive retail outlets.
The four main attractions in this area will be the Mall of Arabia – the world’s largest mall; IMG Worlds of Adventure; a waterfront community known as Wadi Walk; and the Elite Towers – a group of 34 impressive commercial and residential buildings. All these attractions combined with commercial and retail sectors will make living in the City of Arabia an urban dream.
Al Hudaiba
Next up on our list of undiscovered residential places in Dubai is the quaint district of Al Hudaiba. Sandwiched between Satwa and Jumeirah, this area is amongst the older residential areas in Dubai. The best thing about this area is that it is centrally located and is close to some of the major business and residential areas in Dubai. Residents living in Al Hudaiba can easily access Jumeirah beach and Kite beach, which are amongst the most popular beaches in Dubai; Zabeel Park is also just an eight-minute drive away from here.
Even with its close proximity to all the popular areas, Al Hudaiba is an underrated area in Dubai. Nevertheless, it is perfect for residents looking to find affordable apartments for rent near Jumeirah. Prices for apartment rentals in Al Hudaiba start at AED 60k for a 1-bed, whereas, 2-bedroom flats here start at AED 80k.
Al Badia Hillside Village
Last up on our list of unknown residential areas in Dubai is the Al Badia Hillside Village. While driving on Gateway Avenue, you’ll be able to see the block of buildings that resemble a castle on the hill. If you want to feel like a queen or a king living in a castle on the hill, then buying an apartment in Al Badia Hillside Village will help you make that dream come true. Designed with traditional Arabic architecture, Al Badia Hillside Village is located in Dubai Festival City, so residents living here enjoy all the attractions, retail and dining outlets available at Festival City Mall. The Al Badia Residences are also situated next to the Al Badia Hillside Village and have stunning apartments for rent. If you are looking to rent an apartment in Al Badia Residences, you can make the choice between 2 and 3-bedroom units for which prices start at AED 132k and AED 145k respectively.
Those were a few of the unknown and underrated areas in Dubai. Which of these areas do you find most interesting? Let us know in the comments.
