New projects & off plan projects in Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City area

New projects in Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City (MBR)

Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City, more often referred to as MBR City, is a mixed-use development that was announced in 2012 by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum himself. MBR City is a collection of new projects in Dubai with a total worth of AED 30 billion. The area will host tourist facilities, leisure venues, the largest shopping center on the globe and a huge park in the largest-in-size man-made lagoon. At the same time, there will be no less than 45 million square feet of off-plan residential properties. In May 2015 the project was officially inaugurated and the works on the numerous new projects in MBR City began. 

Where is Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City (MBR) located?

MBR City has a central location, allowing residents to get to almost any point in Dubai in less than 25 minutes. The area is surrounded by a number of highways, of which these are the most important:

• Al Khail Road (E44)(northwest)
• Umm Suqeim Road (D63) (southwest/west)
• Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) (south/southeast)
• Dubai Al Ain Road (E66) (east/northeast)

Nearby/surrounding districts 

Business Bay, Downtown Dubai, Dubai Design District, and Al Quoz.

Notable Landmarks

• The Meydan Bridge is an architectural marvel that connects the Meydan hotel to the main road. The undulating wave form and striking construction are admired by millions of residents and tourists every year.
• Al Sahra is an interesting Arabian desert venue where visitors can do exercises and desert riding sessions. There are also ponies and camels on the site while visitors can also watch the sunrise or set over the desert ridges. 

Parks/Beaches

• Al Quoz Pond Park
• Nad Al Sheba cycle park
• Jumeirah Beach (13 min)
• Jumeira Public Beach (20 min)

What kind of new real estate projects can be found here?

The masterplan for MBR City comprises several parts of which these are the main areas. 

Meydan City: This development will take up about 25% of MBR City. After completion, this area will surround the Dubai Racing Club and house a number of residential developments, such as Sobha Hartland, MBR City District One, Nad Al Sheba and Meydan 1. 

Dubai Hills Estate: This area will cover about 1,200 hectares (2,965 acres) with new buildings, golf courses, and parks. 

MBR City District Eleven: This neighborhood covers about 400 hectares (988 acres).

No allocation: About 6,600 hectares (16,310 acres) has not been allocated yet. 

What about transport and parking in Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City (MBR)?

MBR City is only 10 minutes away from Business Bay where residents have access to the Red Metro Line with the stations Business Bay and Noor Bank. There will also be several bus lines gooing around but as the area is currently under development not many of them are active at the moment. Car-owners can park their cars in the covered parking usually provided in the basements of apartment buildings. Those that reside in a villa usually have access to multiple parking spaces. MBR City is surrounded by numerous highways so getting to another part of the city, or even country, is not that complicated. 

Airports nearby 

• Dubai International Airport (DXB) (24 min) 
• Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) (42 min) 

Heliports

Heli Pad AHC (9 min), Helipad Shaikh Ahmad Building - 308th Rd (14 min), Helipad 1 Nadd Al Sheba Road (15 min)

Public transport 

• Metro: World Trade Centre (12 min), Dubai Mall Of Emirates Metro Station Entrance (15 min), Oud Metha (15 min), DAMAC Metro Station (20 min)
• Bus lines: Currently there are no bus stops yet in MBR City. The closest bus stops are in Business Bay, where you can find F19B, F41, X22, 50, F19A
• Water Transport: Dubai Design District Marine Transport Station (14 min), Dubai Canal Marine Transport Station 1 (15 min)
• Tram: 22401 (18 min), 22202 (20 min), 22301 (17 min)

Which amenities are available?

MBR City is currently under construction but the deadline for most projects is Expo2020. With the arrival of this event to the UAE, lots of amenities have been announced. One of the biggest eye-catchers among those is the Meydan One Mall, which is planning to overtake the title of the largest mall in the world from the Dubai Mall.  This huge venue will offer residents and guests more than 550 retail outlets and a giant hypermarket that covers no less than 13.200 sqm. It also features a 1km indoor ski slope surrounded by the 12.000 sqm winter village. The planned Dancing Water Fountain is supposed to dwarf the famous fountains in Downtown. Furthermore, there will be a giant medical center, a lagoon that spreads 8.2 km, 90 food & beverages outlets and ample parking. 

Education 

• Nurseries: Safari Kid Nursery Meydan District One, Kids Castle Nursery (11 min), Blossom Downtown Nursery Dubai (12 min), Willow Children’s Nursery (13 min), Little Pandas Early Learning Centre (16 min)
• Schools: Repton School Dubai (19 min), Kings' School Nad Al Sheba (22 min), Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai (16 min), Kings' School Al Barsha (19 min), Foremarke (17 min)
• Universities and Colleges: Canadian University Dubai (13 min), Al Dar University College (16 min), Abu Dhabi University (19 min), Curtin University Dubai (23 min)

Healthcare  

1. Hospitals: Emirates Hospital Clinic - Business Bay (12 min), Emirates Clinic (10 min), Emirates Hospital (16 min), Al Garhoud Private Hospital Clinic Jumeirah（HMS） (14 min)
2. Clinics: Aster Clinic, Business Bay (13 min), Padra Clinic (12 min), Padra ClinicGMCClinics - Jumeirah Medical (18 min), Doctors Clinic Diagnostic Center (14 min)

Shopping 

• Malls: The Mall (16 min), Mall of the Emirates (16 min), Dubai Mall (13 min), Dubai Festival City Mall (15 min)
• Supermarkets: W Mart Supermarket (16 min), New West Zone Supermarket - Jumeirah (18 min), Victory team grocery (12 min), AllDay Market - Meydan District 1

Entertainment

• Cinema: Reel Cinemas (11 min), Roxy Cinemas Boxpark (10 min), Cinema Akil (15 min), Theatre By Rhodes (15 min)
• Bowling: Dubai Bowling Center (8 min), The Arena (11 min)
• Karaoke: The Other Office Karaoke (12 min), Voice Karaoke Bar & Terrace (10 min), Red Room (10 min)
• Dance: Heart of Dance (11 min), Arthur Murray Dance Centre (12 min), Turning Pointe Dance Studio (18 min), Dance Infinity Performing Arts (20 min)

Religion

• Mosques: Souk Al Bahar Mosque (12 min), Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque (10 min)
• Church: The Gatekeepers Weekday Warehouse (15 min), Glorious Ministries International (11 min), City of Dreams (16 min), The Dubai City Church (14 min)

Gastronomy 

• Dining: Winner Circle Restaurant, SHIBA Restaurant - Meydan Hotel, Huna by the pond (9 min), Sah El Nom Restaurant (12 min), High Range Restaurant (12 min), 
• Cafes/bars: SoHo Beach DXB, London Dairy Ice Cream Parlour, Cafe Prima (12 min), Dalona Cafe (9 min)

Nightlife: Stage Nightclub

What are the most popular residential complexes in Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City (MBR)?

MBR City is an area that is in development, meaning that there is an abundance of off-plan properties for sale. Here are some of the most in-demand off-plan projects in the area. 

1. Meydan Horizon (Meydan Real Estate)
2. Sobha Creek Vistas (Sobha Group) 
3. Azizi Riviera (Azizi Developments)
4. Wilton Terraces I&II (Ellington Group) 
5. District One Residences (Meydan Sobha) 

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