Why Should You Live In Downtown Dubai?

Downtown Dubai is the centre of the city world-famous for luxury homes equipped with modern technology and the globally reputed real estate developers. Many real estate investors & home buyers who are interested in purchasing a worthy luxury property can choose Dubai Downtown. Some of the best-recommended properties in Dubai Downtown are:-

Burj Crown: Here you can choose from 1, 2 or 3 Bed Apartments depending on availability from Emaar. Positioned on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard Downtown, with proximity to the city’s best cultural, shopping & dining hub. As the development name suggests, from here you enjoy the world’s most stunning view of Burj Khalifa. Every unit is spacious & perfectly planned to provide maximum usable area.

Boulevard Heights: Presenting ready-to-move 3 Bed Apartments just opposite the Dubai Opera Downtown. The current status of this project is ready-to-move and there is no single unit available for sale, but you can try it in resale.

The St. Regis Residences: A perfect opportunity for the real estate investors in Dubai with 1, 2 and 3 Bed Apartments options. Most of the units here present eye-catching views of Burj Khalifa, Dubai Fountain & Opera. The Interior, fitting & fixtures of this development are high-quality for international buyers.

One of the biggest concerns of home buyers is studies of their children, and they look for the best schools & institutions before the property hunting. The best thing is that many best schools are positioned within 10  - 15 kilometres of Downtown Dubai. Here we are listing some best schools that are awarded high ratings by KHDA (Knowledge & Human Development Authority).

Repton School Dubai: This is one of the best international schools, located at Nad Al Sheba 3, just 15 kilometres from Downtown and spread over 1.3 million sq. ft. This school is the home of 1700+ students and offers the UK curriculum and opportunities for an International Diploma.

Horizon English School: Located at Jumeirah/Al Safa, just 5.5 kilometres from Dubai Downtown. This school presents the British curriculum to their students and rated very good continuously for three years. Believes in friendly teachers & happy students philosophy Horizon English School is a happy place for students of different backgrounds and ethnicity.

Dubai College: Positioned at the centre of New Dubai just 5.7 kilometres from Downtown, this institute is set on 19 acres of land with modern features & facilities for the students. This is one of the most preferred schools in the middle of students & parents due to its high reputation.

King’s Schools Al Barsa: Located just 15.7 Kilometers away from Downtown, this was the first primary school in Dubai from Kings Education Group of Schools. And the huge success of Kings Al Barsha Primary School has generated a demand for a secondary school in the same location and third schools at Nad Al Sheba.  

The Indian Academy Al Qusais Industria Area Dubai: One of the best Co-Ed schools just 20 minutes away from Downtown offers the CBSE curriculum from KG to Grade 8, owned and managed by IQRA Education Group.

In this fast-paced world, it is impossible to avoid the importance of clinics & hospitals nearby. And residents of Downtown Dubai are very lucky from this point of view, many world-class hospitals and clinics are just around the corner.

In the emergency or casual health check-up, you can visit any of these hospitals and you will be treated with affection and care. Professional Doctors & paramedical staff are there, ready to give you the best treatment and after-care. Some of the best hospitals & medical facilities here are:-

Emirates Hospital Clinic: This is one of the best multi-speciality hospital nearby Downtown, located in block b, Mezzanine Floor, Bay Avenue. With an experienced & skilled team of doctors & medical staff, they area ready to serve 24X7.

Mediclinic Dubai Mall: Located at The Dubai Mall SF -233 Downtown Dubai, this medical unit is spread over approx 60, 000 sq. ft. space on the second floor of Dubai Mall. Ambulatory care medical centre is one of the best services from Mediclinic Dubai, other services are patient consultations, endoscopy unit, surgeries, laboratory and pharmacy etc.

Aster Clinic: Located at Bay Avenue on Sheikh Zayed Road. With a promise to treat you well, this clinic is providing you best medical facilities from experienced medical staff and modern health equipments.

Valiant Clinic & Hospital: Your every health concern regarding dentistry, dermatology, dietetics, ENT and family health checkup etc. are ends here. Located at City Walk, 13th Street, Downtown this is the best clinic in the city.
 
Amana Healthcare: Located in The Old Town Island Downtown, this healthcare center is providing best healthcare services for kids and adults.

As its name defined “Downtown Dubai”, this region is perfectly positioned in the centre of Dubai. A place that comprises the charm of the modern world with countless options in traditional nightlife hotspots. When it comes to the nightlife in Downtown Dubai then there are many options nearby.

Bars & Clubs: This region have some of the best bars & clubs. So, wake your party animal, set your attire and lets the music play. Most of the clubs in Downtown Dubai are open till 3 AM and the bars close at midnight. But you must be 25 years or above to get entry into these clubs, and 21 years for drinking. This city has stringent rules and heavy fines for drink & driving, so it is better to book a cab. Best Bars & clubs in Downtown Dubai are:-

• Armani/Prive
• Lounge at Address Downtown
• TABU
• Above 2.0
• Nezesaussi Grill

Night Golf: According to golf lovers “there is no fixed time to play golf”. Faldo Golf Course in Dubai lets you play this game, right under the stars thanks to the incorporated LED floodlights throughout the course. It opens every day from morning to late at night and there are many other things that you can enjoy here. Spread over 7,052 yards, this is for the passionate & diehard golfers. Grassy terrain, water bodies and lakes around increase the golfing experience.

Night Horse Riding in Desert: Desert looks more mysterious & attractive with moonlight and this is the best time to explore. For this horse riding in the desert is the best option, takes you up & down in the dunes, through wildlife sanctuaries and forests. This more than 1 hours ride gives you the opportunity to explore the quietest parts of Dubai, which is safe & secure.

Overnight Desert Safari: If you want to experience Arabian Nights then you must try Desert Safari at the night. Just an opposite side to modern Dubai, under starry night, feel the actual Arabian vibe, and this is one of the most memorable trips of your lifetime. Just like you watched in many movies, you sit back on the couch and watch the moves of the belly dancer, enjoy hukka draw rings of the smokes, and one of the finest dining and BBQ experiences.

Now you think that is why we are mentioning Jumeirah beach here. As everyone knows, this is one of the most visited beaches. A clean and wid??espread beach with many world-class resorts & hotels makes it more attractive. Eye-catching views of sunrise & sunset provide a much-needed break from humdrum.

You can visit here anytime till late night without any fees, but there are many activities & attractions where you have to pay the entry fees.

• This is a perfect place for sea lovers as it is pedestrian-friendly, so you can explore so many things & views by walking
• Here you can enjoy a wide range of adventurous & thrilling activities like sky-diving, parasailing, jet skiing and wind surging etc.
• As we mentioned in the upper paragraph that this region is dotted with some of the best restaurants, hotels, bars and clubs, the best place to enjoy yourself with your family & friends.
• Many exhibition halls & museums are positioned on Jumeirah Beach where you can create insights and buy different traditional items for home decoration, furniture, crockery and embroidery etc.
• Jumeirah beach is a tourist-friendly place, here everyone can come and unwind.
• This beach is also considered a party zone for Dubai. From the evening till late night this beach turns into a magical world with attractive lighting, bars & clubs. The best place to enjoy yourself with your friends.  

Dubai Downtown is one of the few localities in the world where you can enjoy an abundance of options for shopping in malls. Here you can find almost every global brand in apparel, gadgets, lifestyle and f&b. As well as shoppers from different parts of the world coming here to admire the luxury and beauty of these shopping malls. Some of the best popular malls & markets place in Dubai Downtown are:-

Dubai Mall: One of the largest malls in the world spread over 500, 000 sq. metres. Comprises approx 1200 stores, an ice skating rink, a walk-through aquarium, a gaming zone and many other attractions and exciting experiences for the visitors. Offering parking spaces for more than 14,000 vehicles and many other conveniences. There are many other features & specifications of Dubai Mall that we cannot explain here, due to word limits.

Souk Al Bahar: This is a lakeside traditional Arabic market with a modern look, positioned opposite the Burj Khalifa. If you want to explore the traditional market of Arab then this is the place. Shops, artisan stalls, old-style restaurants and cafes are the main attractions here.

So, Dubai Downtown is the place where you can enjoy a modern & traditional shopping experience.

Masterplan of Dubai city was designed with a wide network of roads, at that time most of the Dubai residents loved to travel by their luxury cars but now the scenario has completely changed. Now everyone in Dubai prefers public transport for travelling from one point to another. Dubai RTA’s (Roads and Transport Authority) public transport network comes one of the best & well-organized in the world. There are clean & safe buses, frequent metro service, a well-monitored private cab system and water taxis, everything here is well-planned & well-maintained.

Metro: If we talk about Metro in Downtown Dubai then it has Red Line connectivity and 5 stations (Burj Khalifa, Financial Centre, Business Bay, Emirates Towers and Al Jafiya). From any of these metro stations, you can easily connect with other lines and locations in Dubai. Operating hours are 7 AM to 11 PM but on Friday 10 AM to 11 PM.

Dubai Trams or Trolleys: Are operational since 2014 and are one of the best and most enjoyable means of transportation in Dubai Downtown.

Dubai Abra: if you want to enjoy the traditional way of transportation then this is the best option. Natives of Dubai or UAE are familiar with the word “Abra” but this word is new to the foreigners. “Abra” is a traditional small boat used to ferry people from one place to another. Now Dubai Ferry service comes under the Roads and Transport Authority of Dubai and consider one of the most reliable forms of transportation.

Everything mode of transportation in Dubai like the metro, buses, trams and water taxi etc. are efficiently managed by RTA and the best thing is that you don’t need to buy different tickets but a single NOL card.

As you know, Downtown is the top prime location of Dubai, comprising the tallest skyscrapers in the world, the biggest malls, and many other attractive features. And this is also one of the best reasons or motivations for the home seekers to buy property in Dubai Downtown. Some of the best outdoor activities to enjoy in Downtown Dubai are:-

Observatory Decks: There are many high-rise towers in Downtown Dubai where you can enjoy picturesque views of the Dubai Skyline. Observatory decks in Burj Khalifa are world-famous for presenting 360-degree views of Dubai’s skyline. Here you can enjoy panoramic views from two observatory decks positioned on 124th and 125th floors.

Reel Cinema: Best place Downtown to enjoy movies with the best sound & elevated effects. Located inside the world-famous Dubai Mall on the 2nd floor, a big screen and THX-certified speakers of reel cinema enhance the experience of the viewers.

Dubai Fountain: The world-famous largest performing & choreographed fountain is also positioned in Downtown Dubai. We cannot describe the performance & views of this fountain in the words and seeing it once is not enough for you. This is a place that you want to visit again & again.

The Dubai Trolley: A perfect way to explore Downtown and this is also the best outdoor activity to enjoy in Dubai. Dubai Trolley is a tram service developed & maintained by Emaar. The trams are double-decker and open from the top, running on the 7 kilometres long loop track around Dubai Downtown. Your trip starts from MBR Boulevard, you get to explore many world-famous attractions and the best thing is that you can hop on hop off anywhere you want.

Visit Burj Park:  Burj Park is a man-made island alongside Dubai Fountain and accessible only through bridges. This is one of the best family hangout places Downtown as well as intended for parties, fashion shows and fairs. Views of Burj Khalifa & Dubai fountain make Burj Park a perfect hangout place.

Xline: A tour of Dubai Downtown is fun but if this tour through a zip line then nothing could be better than it, every it could add more fun & thrill. But this tour is not for the faint heart and if you are a thrill lover and want to explore an exciting side of Dubai then this is one of the best outdoor activities.

Downtown Dubai is best for everyone, no matter if you are a young working professional, a retired, a family man or an investor. There is something for everyone when it comes to the hangout, home buying or real estate investment. Residents of downtown need not leave the community, as it has everything necessary to live a luxurious & convenient lifestyle.

Everything here you want like clinics, medical stores, markets, restaurants, banks, ATMs, playgrounds, schools and transportation are close to your residence. All these things and more make this location the best for living.