Al Hudaiba

Al Hudaiba is an established mid-density residential district in the Bur Dubai side of the city, bordered by Al Satwa to the west and the Dubai Creek waterfront to the east. It attracts long-term residents and tenants seeking central Dubai addresses without the premium pricing of newer master-planned communities.

Location & connectivity

Al Hudaiba sits along the Al Khaleej Road (E47) corridor, giving direct access to Bur Dubai and Deira via the creek crossing points. The nearest metro access is via the Union or Al Fahidi stations on the Green Line, roughly a 10-minute drive or a manageable cab ride. DIFC is approximately 15 minutes by car, and Dubai International Airport (DXB) is around 20 minutes away.

Property mix

The area is dominated by older low-to-mid-rise apartment buildings, typical of the Bur Dubai residential fabric. There are no gated sub-clusters or branded residential towers here.

• •Apartments: Low-rise residential blocks (mostly 4–8 floors), mix of studio and 1–3 bedroom units
• •No villas, townhouses, or penthouses are commonly available in this community

Schools

[VERIFY: limited information available] No schools are known to be located directly within Al Hudaiba. Nearby options include:

• •Our Own English High School – Al Satwa, approx. 5-min drive (CBSE curriculum)
• •Lycée Français International Georges Pompidou – Al Satwa, approx. 7-min drive (French curriculum)
• •GEMS Winchester School – Karama, approx. 10-min drive (British curriculum)

Healthcare

• •Rashid Hospital – Oud Metha, approx. 10-min drive (major public hospital)
• •Aster Clinic, Bur Dubai – approx. 8-min drive
• •Iranian Hospital – Al Satwa, approx. 5-min drive

Shopping & dining

Burjuman Mall is roughly a 10-minute drive and covers most retail and dining needs. Al Fahidi Street and the Bur Dubai Souk area are close by for everyday groceries and local dining. The neighbourhood itself has street-level retail including small supermarkets, cafeterias, and restaurants catering to a working-professional demographic.

Parks & leisure

Al Hudaiba Award Centre — a government cultural facility — is located in the community and hosts exhibitions and events periodically. The Dubai Creek waterfront promenade is a 10-minute drive and offers open-air walking, traditional abra rides, and creek-side dining. Zabeel Park, one of Dubai's larger green spaces, is approximately 10–15 minutes away by car.

Nearby areas

• •Al Satwa
• •Bur Dubai
• •Al Mankhool
• •Al Karama
• •Umm Hurair

Things to consider

Building stock in Al Hudaiba is older, meaning maintenance standards and building amenities vary considerably — inspecting the specific building matters here. Parking can be tight in parts of the community, and this is not a walkable area for beach access, with the nearest coastline over 20 minutes away.