Hor Al Anz East

Hor Al Anz East is a predominantly residential sub-district sitting in the eastern pocket of Deira, one of Dubai's oldest and most established urban areas. It attracts long-term residents, families, and professionals seeking practical city living at accessible price points.

Location & connectivity

The community sits close to Al Ittihad Road (E11) and Al Khaleej Road, giving straightforward access to both central Deira and the broader city. Dubai International Airport (DXB) is roughly a 10-min drive, and the GGICO Metro Station on the Green Line is within walkable or short-drive reach. DIFC and Downtown Dubai are approximately a 20-min drive under normal traffic.

Property mix

The area is almost entirely composed of low- to mid-rise apartment buildings typical of old Deira stock — largely freehold for UAE nationals and long-term lease for expatriates.

• •Apartments: Mid-rise residential blocks, mixed-use ground-floor retail buildings
• •Studios: Common in older residential towers throughout the grid

Schools

No major schools sit directly inside Hor Al Anz East, but several are within a short drive in surrounding Deira:

• •GEMS Our Own Indian School, Al Twar — ~10-min drive (CBSE curriculum)
• •New Indian Model School, Deira — ~8-min drive (CBSE curriculum)
• •Ambassador School, Garhoud — ~10-min drive (Indian curriculum)
• •Deira International School, Festival City — ~12-min drive (IB/UK curriculum)

Healthcare

Several healthcare facilities serve residents from nearby Deira:

• •Al Baraha Hospital (Dubai Health Authority) — ~10-min drive
• •NMC Royal Hospital, Deira — ~8-min drive
• •Aster Clinic, Al Qusais — ~10-min drive
• •Various general practitioner clinics are located on ground-floor retail strips within the neighbourhood itself

Shopping & dining

Day-to-day needs are well covered by local supermarkets and corner stores scattered through the street-level retail of the area. Al Ghurair Centre in Deira is a 10-min drive and covers larger retail needs. The neighbourhood's dining scene skews toward South Asian, Filipino, and Middle Eastern casual eateries — no fine-dining cluster, but reliable affordable options throughout.

Parks & leisure

Hor Al Anz Park is the main green space for residents, offering open lawns, walking paths, and basic play facilities. The broader Deira Corniche and Dubai Creek waterfront are accessible within a 15-min drive, providing open-air leisure. Festival City Mall, with its cinema and waterfront dining, is roughly 12 mins away by car.

Nearby areas

• •Hor Al Anz (West)
• •Al Qusais
• •Al Twar
• •Al Nahda (Dubai)
• •Garhoud

Things to consider

The building stock is older — expect dated interiors, limited visitor parking, and few luxury amenities inside the buildings themselves. This is a dense, urban neighbourhood better suited to buyers prioritising location and value over lifestyle facilities.