Al Khawaneej 1

Al Khawaneej 1 is a predominantly villa-based residential community in the Al Khawaneej area of eastern Dubai, popular with Emirati families and buyers seeking large plots and a suburban pace. The neighbourhood sits away from the high-rise corridors of central Dubai, offering ground-level living with generous land sizes.

Location & connectivity

Al Khawaneej 1 is accessible via Al Khawaneej Road (D68) and connects to Emirates Road (E611), placing it roughly a 20-min drive from Deira and 25 mins from Downtown Dubai. Dubai International Airport (DXB) is approximately 15 mins away, which is a practical advantage for frequent travellers. There is no metro access nearby; a car is essential for daily movement.

Property mix

The community is almost entirely made up of standalone villas on large plots, many owner-built or custom-designed. Inventory is limited and turnover is low.

• •Villas: Detached, large-plot residential villas — many with private gardens and majlis rooms
• •Land: Undeveloped residential plots are occasionally available for custom builds

Schools

No schools sit directly inside Al Khawaneej 1, but several options are within a short drive:

• •GEMS Royal Dubai School — approximately 10-min drive, British curriculum
• •Rashid School for Boys — nearby in Al Khawaneej area
• •The Apple International Community School — Al Nahda, approximately 15-min drive, multiple curricula

Healthcare

Dedicated hospitals are not located within the community itself; the nearest options include:

• •NMC Royal Hospital, Al Khawaneej — approximately 5-min drive
• •Aster Clinic, Al Nahda — approximately 15-min drive
• •Rashid Hospital, Deira — approximately 20-min drive

Shopping & dining

Day-to-day retail is covered by local supermarkets and small neighbourhood shops along Al Khawaneej Road. Al Khawaneej Walk — an open-air dining and leisure strip nearby — offers a range of casual restaurants and cafés popular with local residents. For larger retail, Mirdif City Centre is roughly a 15-min drive and covers most needs.

Parks & leisure

Al Khawaneej Walk includes outdoor seating areas and a relaxed atmosphere suited to evening outings. Mushrif Park, one of Dubai's larger public parks, is approximately 10 mins away and offers walking trails, picnic areas, and a small petting zoo. For more structured leisure, Mirdif's cinema complex and indoor attractions are accessible within 15 mins.

Nearby areas

• •Al Khawaneej 2
• •Mirdif
• •Al Warqa
• •Nad Al Sheba
• •Al Rashidiya

Things to consider

Al Khawaneej 1 is a car-dependent neighbourhood with no metro link and limited public transport — buyers without vehicles will find it impractical. Villa availability is low and properties rarely list publicly, so buyers often rely on off-market contacts; prices per square foot are generally lower than comparable villa communities closer to the city centre.