Mira Dubai – An idyllic haven or a slow-paced suburb?
Mira is a family-friendly sub-community in Reem. It’s divided into five phases with more than 18,000 homes for sale and rent. For those considering a move to this increasingly popular development, we’ve put together a comprehensive list of the pros and cons of living in Mira Dubai.
PROS OF LIVING IN MIRA DUBAI
Mira is a project by Emaar, a popular developer famed for areas like Downtown Dubai and Arabian Ranches. Do you see yourself living in Mira, Dubai? A look at the pros of a life in the Reem sub-community can help you decide.
ACTIVE LIFESTYLE
Several community parks, walking, cycling and jogging tracks in Mira are perfect for prospective tenants or home buyers who have active lifestyles.
For those who prefer competitive sports, there are facilities for tennis, football or cricket. That’s not all; you can try your hand at miniature golf too.
AFFORDABILITY
In Mira, you will find spacious villas and townhouses. Each of these residences comes in multiple configurations, ranging from 3-bed to 5-bed. You can rent or buy them at relatively reasonable prices.
- As per current listings on Bayut, the starting price to rent villas in Mira is AED 148k per annum.
- To purchase a villa, buyers can expect to pay a starting price of AED 2M
ACCESS TO FACILITIES AND AMENITIES
You can find several supermarkets, schools, healthcare facilities and places of worship nearby Mira. Here is a rundown of available amenities and facilities near and in the neighbourhood:
- There is a Spinney’s outlet at Mira Town Centre and Carrefour outlets at nearby Remraam and Arabian Ranches 2.
- Residents who want to express their faith have easy access to the Mira Prayer Hall. Plus, the International Nepalese Community Church, Christ Church Jebel Ali, Shiva Temple and Shrinathji Temple are all located nearby.
- Those living in Mira can consider schools like South View School Dubai, the Jebel Ali School, Jumeirah English Speaking School (JESS) and GEMS World Academy.
- Healthcare facilities near Mira include Saudi German Hospital, Jebel Ali Hospital, Aster Medical Centre and NMC Family Clinic.
- There are community swimming pools throughout the Mira development.
- There’s a dog park, a skate park, children’s play areas, tennis courts, volleyball courts and more.
- The community mall of Mira Town Centre is home to a Spinney’s, a pharmacy, laundry, salon, cafe and a number of restaurants.
GETTING AROUND
Wondering how to travel around Mira? Don’t worry, you can hail a bus or taxis to get around the community.
- Dubai Road and Transport Authority (RTA) offers the RTA bus route J02, which operates through Mira. It begins from Dubai Production City (formerly known as IMPZ), stops at Dubai Studio City and goes all the way to Arabian Ranches.
- Mira offers easy access to major thoroughfares, namely Emirates Bypass Road (E611) and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311).
DEDICATED PARKING SPACES
Parking is not an issue in Mira. All villas and townhouses in Mira come with a covered garage. Plus, there are designated parking spots on the streets.
CONS OF LIVING IN MIRA DUBAI
AWAY FROM THE MAINLAND
The sub-community is not ideal for those who want to stay close to the main city. Getting around can sometimes be a hassle, if you don’t own a car.
CONTAINS ONLY TOWNHOUSES AND VILLAS
Mira isn’t an option if you’re looking for apartments as the development only has villas and townhouses.
FAQS ABOUT LIVING IN MIRA DUBAI
HOW TO GET TO MIRA?
Mira is located on Al Qudra Road (D63), which can be accessed from the E611 highway.
WHO DEVELOPED MIRA?
Mira is a development by Emaar Properties.
That brings an end to our review of the Mira community. If you’re interested in reading more about this popular community, our guide to the top areas to buy houses and townhouses in Mira can be of help.
Mira lies close to DAMAC Hills and Arabian Ranches, two popular communities in Dubai. Interested in acquiring a home in either one? Take a look at our guides to the pros and cons of living in Arabian Ranches and life at DAMAC Hills Dubai first.
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