Al Warsan 1

Al Warsan 1 is a low-to-mid-rise residential sub-community within the broader Al Warsan area, sitting in the eastern fringe of Dubai near the border with Sharjah. It is predominantly a working neighbourhood — practical, affordable, and largely free of resort-style amenity clusters.

Location & connectivity

Al Warsan 1 is positioned off Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311), giving residents direct highway access north toward Deira and south toward Al Quoz and Business Bay. Dubai International Airport (DXB) is roughly a 15-minute drive. The nearest Dubai Metro stations are on the Green Line in Deira — typically a 20-25 minute drive without traffic — so most residents rely on private vehicles or taxis.

Property mix

The community is made up primarily of mid-rise apartment buildings and a smaller number of villa-plot properties. Specific branded clusters are limited; much of the stock is individually owned or investor-held buildings.

• •Apartments: Mid-rise residential towers and low-rise walk-up apartment buildings (studios, 1BR, 2BR)
• •Villas: Independent villa plots, largely on larger land parcels toward the community edges

Schools

There are no major international schools within Al Warsan 1 itself. Nearby options include:

• •GEMS Winchester School, Mirdif — approx. 15-min drive (British curriculum)
• •Deira International School — approx. 20-min drive (IB)
• •Sharjah schools accessible via E311 for families open to cross-emirate options

Healthcare

Dedicated hospital infrastructure within Al Warsan 1 is limited. The following serve the area:

• •Mediclinic Mirdif — approx. 15-min drive
• •NMC Royal Hospital, Al Qusais — approx. 15-20 min drive
• •Rashid Hospital, Deira — approx. 20-min drive (major public hospital)

Shopping & dining

Day-to-day retail is covered by supermarkets and community-level shops along the main service roads. City Centre Mirdif, one of Dubai's larger enclosed malls with a Carrefour hypermarket and cinema, is about a 15-minute drive. Dining in the immediate area skews toward casual South Asian and Middle Eastern eateries rather than branded F&B.

Parks & leisure

Formal parks within Al Warsan 1 are minimal. Mushrif Park — a large public green space with cycling tracks and an international village — is roughly 15 minutes away. Mirdif City Centre's indoor entertainment and Dubai Creek-side recreation are the practical leisure options for residents.

Nearby areas

• •Al Warsan 2 (adjacent)
• •International City (immediately south)
• •Mirdif (northwest, ~15-min drive)
• •Al Qusais (west, ~10-min drive)
• •Nad Al Sheba (southwest)

Things to consider

Al Warsan 1 trades premium finish and resort amenity for lower rents and purchase prices — it suits buyers prioritising value and highway access over walkability or beach proximity. Traffic on E311 during peak hours can add meaningful commute time, and the area has limited dedicated public transport links.