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Downtown Dubai

Dubai

Downtown Dubai is Emaar's flagship district, built around the Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall and the Dubai Fountain. It is a dense, walkable neighbourhood of apartment towers and hotels along Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard.

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Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall and the Dubai Fountain
Dubai Opera and the Boulevard's cafés
Dubai Metro Red Line station at The Dubai Mall
Next to Business Bay and a short drive to DIFC
Apartments and serviced residences; very few houses

Top 3 Reasons to Live Here

The city's centreDubai's best-known landmarks are part of daily life here.
Walkable livingThe Boulevard connects homes, dining and the mall on foot.
Prestige addressOne of the most recognised locations in the UAE.

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Living in Downtown Dubai

Who Downtown Dubai suits

Professionals working in Downtown, DIFC or Business Bay
Residents who want city-centre living
Investors targeting short-term rentals

Pros of living in Downtown Dubai

Landmark views and a lively atmosphere
Metro access
Everything from groceries to fine dining within walking distance

Cons and things to consider

Tourist crowds around the mall and fountain
Road closures and heavy traffic on New Year's Eve and major event nights
Among the more expensive areas to buy or rent in
Little outdoor space for families who want a garden

Getting around Downtown Dubai

Downtown Dubai lies between Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road. The Dubai Metro Red Line stops at The Dubai Mall, and Business Bay is directly adjacent.

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Business Bay

Downtown Dubai: frequently asked questions

Is Downtown Dubai a good place to live?

Downtown Dubai suits professionals working in Downtown, DIFC or Business Bay, residents who want city-centre living and investors targeting short-term rentals. Its strengths: landmark views and a lively atmosphere; Metro access; everything from groceries to fine dining within walking distance. The main drawbacks: tourist crowds around the mall and fountain; road closures and heavy traffic on New Year's Eve and major event nights.

What are the pros and cons of living in Downtown Dubai?

Pros: landmark views and a lively atmosphere; Metro access; everything from groceries to fine dining within walking distance. Cons: tourist crowds around the mall and fountain; road closures and heavy traffic on New Year's Eve and major event nights; among the more expensive areas to buy or rent in; little outdoor space for families who want a garden.

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