City Walk: An artistic community or a busy living space

Want to try out living in an urban setting? Living in City Walk can be an ideal option for you. It is located on Al Safa Street, in the Al Wasl area, spreading over an area of 900,000 sq. m. Developed by Meraas, City Walk is made up of 34 low-rise residential buildings. It is a cultural and retail hub that caters to the diverse needs of residents and visitors. Living in City Walk is the ultimate experience in a luxurious apartment lifestyle. But there are always multiple facets to consider when moving to a new neighbourhood. If you want to get a birds-eye view of this neighbourhood, read the pros and cons of living in City Walk, before making the decision to move to this community. 

Pros of Living in City Walk

There are many reasons to live in City Walk Dubai as the area consists of various luxurious flats and offers you a multitude of dining and retail options. 

Opportunity to dwell in a cool urban neighbourhood

Who doesn’t want to be a part of a community where art meets architecture? City Walk is a cool, urban, artistic area known for its magnificent artworks. And why wouldn’t it be? After all, urban artists have embellished the walls with quirky designs and Banksy-style cartoon murals all over the community, leaving their creative stamp there.

From neatly finished boulevards and a British inspired Royal Mail post box with ‘GR’ engraved upon it, to a traditional phone box, City Walk has it all. With recreations of Europe’s cobbled streets and glittering street lights, living in City Walk is picture perfect.

From an aesthetic point of view, there are many benefits for living in City Walk. 

The wide choice of properties in City Walk

City Walk consists of more than 200 properties. This wide portfolio of properties is one of the biggest advantages of living in City Walk. These properties vary from each other in terms of their sizes, features and amenities. For instance, you can get studios and 1, 2 and 3-BHK units for rent in City Walk. The price of 1-bedroom apartments for rent in City Walk ranges between AED 120k and AED 160k, while the rent of 2-bedroom flats in City Walk ranges between AED 140k and AED 240k.

Similarly, you can get studios and 1, 2 and 3-BHK apartments for sale in the community. The price of 1-bedroom flats in City Walk ranges between AED 1.7M and AED 2.4M. However, the cost of 2-bedroom flats in City Walk ranges between AED 2.5M and AED 3.5M. The fact that this neighbourhood, which is close to Jumeirah, allows freehold ownership of properties for expats, is one of the huge benefits of living in City Walk.  

Availability of Restaurants in City Walk

Are you a food enthusiast? City Walk has a variety of dining outlets such as Nar, Farzi Cafe, Sarabeth’s, Secret Garden and Sikka Cafe. Nar offers Arabian, Lebanese and Middle Eastern cuisine while Farzi Cafe is known to be one of the finest Indian restaurants in Dubai.

Those who are fond of American food will love the chic cuisine at Sarabeth’s. It offers steaks, burgers and fish and chips. A hub of Middle Eastern cuisine, Sikka Cafe is also a great dining destination that offers chicken shakshouka, butter chicken, khameer beef burger, lentil soup and chicken liver within an average cost of AED 180.

Provision of Entertainment Facilities by City Walk

This ultra-modern development offers a variety of entertainment options that is one of the benefits of living in City Walk. Whether you love watching movies or wandering through the city, City Walk offers you everything. If you are a movie buff, Roxy Cinema gives you a chance to watch your favourite films there. This City Walk cinema can surely offer you a great movie-watching experience.

Parents living in City Walk will love the wide selection of kid-friendly activities. Mattel Play! Town is an indoor educational area that consists of five themed zones based on the favourite cartoon characters of kids. These characters include Barney, Bob the Builder, Angelina Ballerina and Fireman Sam.

If you are an avid gamer, one of the huge benefits of living in City Walk is the proximity to Hub Zero, a state-of-the-art gaming zone established by a collective effort of gaming companies, such as Microsoft, Konami and Capcom. And if you love nature, there’s Green Planet!. 

Amenities in City Walk

Those living in City Walk have no shortage of amenities. There are various healthcare centres in and near City Walk. For instance, Valiant Clinic is a reliable clinic where you can head over to get timely treatment. Similarly, there is Life Home Healthcare which is located eight minutes away from City Walk. So, in case of a medical emergency, you can check out that centre too. The well-reputed Emirates Hospital lies just ten minutes away from the community.

City Walk also has some spas and grooming centres such as Nbar Nail Spa & Salon that offers massages, pedicures, manicures, threading, waxing and various nail treatments. Another place is 1847; it offers essential male grooming services. It also lies close to various nurseries and schools such as School Ground (eight minutes away), Great Minds Nursery (four minutes), Gems Wellington Primary School (seven minutes) and the popular Jumeira Baccalaureate School (nine minutes).

City Walk is home to an iconic fashion and beauty department store in Dubai – the popular Le BHV Marais. It is the first flagship store in the UAE that showcases products of world-class brands as well as emerging designers. Featuring four departments: fashion, home, beauty and gourmet, the store focuses on French and European labels. You can find a good selection of shops there. Some of them include American Vintage, Al Jaber Optical, Alessa, Maje, Bramble and Prestige, a shop for men’s sandals.

When it comes to shops in City Walk, there are many that you can count on such as Demobaza, Rivoli and Tommy Hilfiger. 

Transportation Facilities in City Walk

City Walk provides various commuting options. It lies in proximity to various stations, including Dubai Mall Metro Station, Financial Centre Station and Al Jafiliya Station from where you can board a bus to go to your desired destination. Besides these stations, Emirates Tower – a rapid transit station on the Red Line of Dubai Metro is also located close to City Walk. All these metro stations in Dubai can ensure that you reach your destination on time, without any delay.

Cons of Living in City Walk

If you are planning to move to City Walk, make sure you consider all the aspects you could encounter while living there. 

Expensive Community

City Walk is considered an expensive community in Dubai. It offers both commercial and residential units at a higher rate but due to the facilities it provides, the prices are worth it. While the price is justified, this is certainly one of the things to consider before moving to City Walk if you are budget conscious.

Traffic Congestion

Being a popular lifestyle centre, traffic can be quite intense in City Walk during weekends. This can be one of the disadvantages of living in City Walk, especially for busy professionals commuting during peak hours. 

Now after knowing all this, analyse whether this community can fulfil all your needs. If you think it can, you can move there. Otherwise, there is always an option to choose from other cost-effective areas in Dubai.

We hope this review of City Walk helps you make an informed decision if you are considering a move here. Stay tuned to MyBayut for more community reviews and up to date information on the happening neighbourhoods of the UAE.