District One

District One is a gated residential community within Mohammed Bin Rashid City, developed by Meydan Group. It is built around a 7-kilometre crystal lagoon — one of the largest man-made lagoons in the world — with a strong emphasis on open space, cycling tracks, and waterfront living.

Location & connectivity

District One sits just off Al Meydan Road, placing it roughly a 10-minute drive from Downtown Dubai and DIFC. The community has no direct metro access; residents rely on personal vehicles or ride-hailing. Dubai International Airport (DXB) is approximately 20 minutes away depending on traffic.

Property mix

The community is predominantly low-rise and villa-focused, with limited apartment product. Sub-clusters and product types include:

• •Villas: Cluster A through to Cluster S (Phase 1 & Phase 2), ranging from 4 to 7-bedroom standalone villas
• •Mansions: Mansions District One — larger custom-build plots along the lagoon perimeter
• •Townhouses: Limited contemporary townhouse units within select clusters

Schools

No schools are located within District One itself. Nearby options include:

• •Hartland International School — approximately 5-min drive, British curriculum
• •North London Collegiate School (NLCS Dubai) — approximately 5-min drive, British curriculum
• •Repton School Dubai — approximately 10-min drive, British curriculum

Healthcare

No hospitals are within the community boundary. Closest facilities include:

• •Mediclinic City Hospital (Dubai Healthcare City) — approximately 15-min drive
• •Aster Clinic, Business Bay — approximately 12-min drive
• •King's College Hospital Dubai (Dubai Hills) — approximately 15-min drive

Shopping & dining

Day-to-day retail is handled at Meydan One Mall (under development at time of writing; verify current status) and the nearby Meydan Hotel retail strip. The Mall of the Emirates and Dubai Mall are both within a 15-minute drive for broader retail needs. Dining within the community is limited; residents typically head to Downtown or City Walk for restaurants.

Parks & leisure

The crystal lagoon is the centrepiece leisure feature, with a beach club, paddleboarding, and kayaking accessible to residents. A 14-kilometre cycling and jogging track runs through the community, making it well-suited for active households. Meydan Racecourse and its associated leisure facilities are under 5 minutes away by car.

Nearby areas

• •Meydan City
• •MBR City (Sobha Hartland)
• •Business Bay
• •Downtown Dubai
• •Dubai Hills Estate

Things to consider

District One carries some of the highest villa price points in Dubai, and service charge costs reflect the lagoon and landscaping upkeep. There is no metro connection, so car dependency is high — buyers without private transport should weigh that carefully.