JVC District 17

JVC District 17 is a sub-community within Jumeirah Village Circle, one of Dubai's most established affordable-to-mid-market residential zones. It sits alongside other numbered districts that together form JVC's grid-like master plan, developed primarily by Nakheel.

Location & connectivity

District 17 is served by JVC's internal road network, with direct access to Al Khail Road (E44) and Hessa Street (D61). DIFC is roughly a 15-min drive in light traffic; Dubai Marina is approximately 12 minutes away. The community is not on a metro line — residents are car-dependent, with the nearest Dubai Metro stations at nearby Sobha Realty (formerly Dubai Internet City) or Al Furjan.

Property mix

The district contains a combination of low-rise apartment buildings and townhouse clusters typical of JVC's overall character. Specific confirmed building names within District 17 are limited — an editor should verify the current project roster — but the general mix includes:

• •Apartments: Low-rise residential buildings, typically G+4 to G+6
• •Townhouses: Nakheel-developed townhouse clusters along internal community roads

Schools

No schools sit directly inside District 17. Nearby options within JVC and adjacent areas include:

• •JSS International School (JVC) — CBSE curriculum, approx. 5-min drive
• •Sunmarke School (JVT) — British curriculum, approx. 8-min drive
• •Nord Anglia International School (Al Barsha) — IB curriculum, approx. 10-min drive

Healthcare

No hospitals are located within District 17 itself. Accessible healthcare nearby:

• •Karama Medical Centre (JVC branch) — approx. 5-min drive
• •Mediclinic Parkview Hospital (Al Barsha South) — approx. 10-min drive
• •Saudi German Hospital (Al Barsha) — approx. 12-min drive

Shopping & dining

Circle Mall on JVC's southern edge is the primary retail anchor, housing a Carrefour supermarket, food court, and casual dining outlets — roughly a 5-min internal drive. Al Barsha Mall and Mall of the Emirates are both reachable in under 15 minutes for broader retail needs. Dining within the district itself is limited to building-level retail and small community cafés.

Parks & leisure

JVC's internal parks and landscaped open spaces are distributed across the community, with several pocket parks accessible on foot from District 17. The Els Club Golf Course at Dubai Sports City is approximately a 10-min drive. For cinemas and wider entertainment, Mall of the Emirates is the closest major option at around 12 minutes.

Nearby areas

• •JVC District 16
• •JVC District 18
• •Jumeirah Village Triangle (JVT)
• •Dubai Sports City
• •Al Barsha South

Things to consider

District 17 is car-dependent — no metro access and limited walkable retail means residents need a vehicle for most daily needs. Construction activity can still be ongoing in parts of JVC, and traffic on Al Khail Road during peak hours can meaningfully extend drive times.