Zabeel 2

Zabeel 2 is a mature, mid-density residential neighbourhood forming the southern half of the Zabeel area, sandwiched between Sheikh Zayed Road and the older Karama grid. It attracts long-term residents, government employees, and professionals who want central Dubai without Downtown price tags.

Location & connectivity

Zabeel 2 sits directly off Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Road (E11) and connects quickly to Sheikh Zayed Road via interchanges. The nearest metro station is Al Jafiliya (Red Line), roughly a 5-min walk or drive from most of the district, placing DIFC within a 10-min commute and Dubai Mall within 12 minutes. Dubai International Airport is a 20-min drive under normal traffic.

Property mix

The district is almost entirely apartment-based, with a mix of government-built residential blocks and privately developed mid-rise buildings. Standalone villas are rare and largely legacy properties.

• •Apartments: Mid-rise residential buildings along Zabeel Road and surrounding streets
• •Government housing: Emirates Housing Authority blocks within the Zabeel estate
• •Limited older villa plots near the Zabeel Palace boundary

Schools

No schools sit directly inside Zabeel 2's boundaries. Nearby options include:

• •GEMS Wellington Primary School, Karama — ~5-min drive, British curriculum
• •Our Own English High School, Oud Metha — ~7-min drive, CBSE curriculum
• •Ambassador School, Al Garhoud — ~15-min drive, multiple curricula

Healthcare

Several hospitals are within a short drive:

• •Rashid Hospital, Oud Metha — ~8-min drive, major public hospital
• •Mediclinic Welcare Hospital, Garhoud — ~15-min drive
• •Aster Clinic, Karama — ~5-min drive, general practice

Shopping & dining

Burlington Tower area and the Karama Shopping Complex are within a 5-min drive for everyday retail and dining. Wafi Mall in Umm Hurair is roughly 10 minutes away for mid-to-upper retail and restaurant options. Downtown Dubai's full dining and retail offering at Dubai Mall is accessible in under 15 minutes.

Parks & leisure

Zabeel Park — one of Dubai's larger urban green spaces at roughly 47 hectares — borders the northern edge of Zabeel 2 and includes jogging tracks, a golf course, and leisure zones. Al Safa and Mushrif parks are reachable in under 20 minutes for those wanting more expansive outdoor space. The Dubai Frame attraction sits directly within Zabeel Park and is walkable from parts of the district.

Nearby areas

• •Karama
• •Bur Dubai
• •Oud Metha
• •Downtown Dubai
• •Al Jafiliya

Things to consider

Zabeel 2 is an older district and much of the building stock reflects that — expect fewer amenity-rich towers and more utilitarian mid-rises. Parking can be tight on residential streets, and the area has limited dedicated retail within walking distance.