Bur Dubai Area Guide

• Supermarkets and smaller grocery shops, such as West Zone.
• Hospitals, clinics, and other health and wellness centres.
• Restaurants, cafes, and eateries with a diverse menu at different price points.
• Vetinerary hospitals and clinics.
• Zabeel Park.
• Zabeel Palace.
• The Nad Al Sheba Horse Course.
• Hotels and other short-stay accommodation.
• Government offices and consulates, including the Ruler's Court, Dubai Municipality, the Federal Authority For Identity And Citizenship, etc.
• Near the Dubai World Trade Centre.
• Near the Dubai Mall.
• Near the Dubai Creek.

Bur Dubai offers an abundance of amenities and facilities, making life in this area an incredibly convenient one.

The district is surrounded on all sides by established localities such as Downtown Dubai, Oud Metha, and Al Satwa, so if you can't find what you're looking for in Bur Dubai, you'll likely find it in the neighbouring areas.

One of the city's largest parks, the Zabeel Park, is less than 10 minutes away by car and brings plenty of opportunities for outdoor and sports activities.

For prayer and worship facilities, the nearest churches for those of the Christian and Catholic faith can be found in Oud Metha. Bur Dubai features two mosques for Muslim residents and citizens. The nearest temples are located in Al Fahidi, which is only a short Dubai metro ride or a 16-minute drive away.

• Plenty of daily-needs amenities such as schools, hospitals, grocery shops, salons, etc.
• Affordable to mid-range cost housing.
• Lively night scene.
• Plenty of hotspots for residents and visitors.
• Daily queues on the road due to rush hour.

Almost everything you need is available in the area, so most of the time you needn't venture out of the community. Families can find plenty of schools in Bur Dubai, offering international curriculums such as the UK National, CBSE, American, and even the French curriculum.

Although it may not seem like a family-friendly locale at first or even second glance, parents and children can still live a peaceful and safe lifestyle in the district. Most new buildings feature 24-hour security and children's playgrounds, and the Zabeel Park is a popular weekend day out for couples and families.

Whether you prefer to commute or you own and drive a car, many other districts in Dubai are easily accessible from Bur Dubai thanks to the main roads and public transport available.

Although there's decent enough space for outdoor jogging, strolls, and cycling, Bur Dubai may not be the most pedestrian-friendly location due to all the roads and developments. Pet owners may also find it a bit difficult to take their dogs out for walks as the area tends to be busy most days.

It's also worth noting that because the neighbourhood is surrounded on all sides by other popular localities, drivers may experience the daily rush hour traffic in the morning and in the evening.

• Singles, couples, and families.
• Mostly expats, but with some Emiratis.
• Majority of residents are South Asian or South East Asian expats from India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, and Pakistan.
• Low to mid-income households.

Bur Dubai is one of the emirate's established neighbourhoods teeming with history. It's not an unusual sight to see residents who were born and/or brought up in this area are now living in Bur Dubai with their own families.

The affordable housing, availability of amenities, and accessibility to other parts of Dubai makes it a lovely place to call home for some expats.

What are properties like in Bur Dubai?

While Bur Dubai is mostly affordable, there are certain sub-communities that come with well-developed residential units and, to be expected, a higher price tag. This includes Oud Metha, Mankhool, and Al Jaddaf, as housing can be more expensive compared to other sub-districts such as Raffa and Al Fahidi.

Apartments in Bur Dubai come in studios and 1 to 3-bedroom units, varying in price, amenities offered, and design. Newer buildings typically have 24-hour security, centralised air-conditioning, rooftop swimming pool, indoor gym, and spacious hall for activities such as parties, meetings, and prayer for its residents.

The villas in Bur Dubai aren't as modern as the newer units in other neighbourhoods such as Jumeirah or Umm Suquem, but these properties are spacious and affordable. Popular among larger families, these budget-friendly houses come in 4 to 6 bedroom units, and depending on when it was built, would sometimes have a private swimming pool and additional storage space outside.