Mall of the Emirates
Around 12 minutes away, this mall houses Ski Dubai, Magic Planet and an IMAX Cinema.
Discover Al Quoz Community
Al Quoz, an Arabic name for a hard, elevated patch of ground, is a 27.1 sq km rectangle running between Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) and Al Khail Road (E44). It neighbours Al Safa, Umm Al Sheif and Al Wasl, and divides into two sectors. Al Quoz 1, 2 and 4 form the residential side in the northeast, while Al Quoz Industrial Areas 1 to 4 make up the commercial side to the south, one of Dubai’s oldest manufacturing hubs.
The residential zones are home to Emirati families, expatriates and a growing creative community. Wide internal roads, landscaped parks and low to mid-rise buildings define their character, and gated communities such as Al Khail Heights and Al Khail Gate bring pools, play areas and on-site conveniences into everyday life. Around them, a flourishing arts scene has taken hold in converted warehouses, backed by the Al Quoz Creative District, a Dubai 2040 initiative offering fee exemptions and start-up training to registered creative businesses.
Apartments in Al Quoz range from studios to 4-bedroom units, with built-in wardrobes, en-suite bathrooms, balconies and double-glazed windows, and larger flats add a guest room and a maid’s room. Villas come in 4 to 6-bedroom layouts on plots from around 3,000 to over 16,000 sq ft, offering private gardens, maid’s rooms, study rooms and garages. A few townhouses are found in Al Quoz 4, and residential plots are available in Al Quoz 1 and 2.
Al Khail Heights offers freehold ownership open to international buyers, giving the district a clear entry point for overseas investors. New off-plan apartments and villas are also arriving, adding a fresh chapter to a community long known for its mix of industry, culture and family living.
Why Invest in Al Quoz, Dubai
Central Location
Two major highways run along the district's edges, keeping Dubai's main business and leisure destinations within a short drive.
Accessible Entry Prices
Studio and 1-bedroom apartments trade in the hundreds of thousands, giving buyers a lower-cost route into central Dubai.
Freehold Ownership Option
Select communities offer freehold ownership, opening the district to international investors.
Creative District Growth
A government-backed creative district under the Dubai 2040 plan is set to raise the area's profile over time.
Diverse Property Formats
Apartments, villas, townhouses and residential plots give investors flexibility across budgets and strategies.
Consistent Tenant Demand
A broad mix of families, professionals and creatives keeps demand steady across the district's residential zones.
Community Highlights
Life in Al Quoz blends creative energy with everyday residential calm. Wide internal roads and landscaped parks give the residential zones a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere, and the resident profile spans Emirati families, expatriates, working professionals and creatives who value a central base. Two major highways along the community’s edges make journeys to Dubai’s business districts and coastline quick and simple.
Everyday convenience is close at hand, with a large community mall, neighbourhood parks, a children’s learning centre and a monthly market all found within the district. Independent cafes, boutique gyms and galleries add creative energy to daily routines, while a historical majlis keeps a piece of Dubai’s heritage within reach.
Oasis Centre
The largest mall in Al Quoz 1 brings shopping, dining and entertainment together, including the Fun City theme park.
Al Quoz Pond Park
Green lawns overlooking an artificial pond give children plenty of room to run, and the water attracts a variety of birds.
Al Quoz Park 3
This smaller neighbourhood park offers a volleyball court and open sandy ground for casual games.
Dubai's First Experiential Play Museum
This children's learning centre in Al Quoz 1 features interactive exhibits, climbing nets, water cannons and a cafe.
Al Khail Gate Monthly Market
Held on the first Friday of every month, this carnival-style market offers games and competitions for children and adults.
Majlis Ghorfat Um-Al Sheif
Built in 1955 as a vacation home for the late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, this historical building recalls Dubai's early days.
Landmarks & Lifestyle
Parks & Open Spaces
Fitness Centres
Beauty Salons
Hotels & Hospitality
Upscale Dining
Places of Worship
Nearby Beaches
Active Nightlife
Kite Beach
Just 12 minutes from Al Quoz, this beach offers kite surfing, beachfront eateries and children's play areas.
Burj Khalifa
The world's tallest tower is a 10-minute drive from the district.
Dubai Hills Mall
Reachable in 15 to 20 minutes depending on traffic, this mall adds a further shopping and dining option.
The Red Lion at Metropolitan Hotel
This hotel venue on Sheikh Zayed Road is a popular evening spot, roughly 11 minutes away.
Urban Al Khoory Hotel
Located just off Sheikh Zayed Road, this contemporary hotel offers meeting rooms and concierge services.
Amenities in Al Quoz
Schools & Nurseries
Al Quoz has a diverse mix of schools close to its residential zones, spanning American, British, Indian and International Baccalaureate curricula. Families can also find nurseries and universities within a short drive, so every stage of education is covered nearby.
- Clarion School, the most centrally located option, offering the US common core curriculum through activity-based learning
- Safa British School, following the UK curriculum
- Ambassador International Academy, around 1 km away, offering International Baccalaureate and UK curricula and rated Good by KHDA
- Oaktree Primary School, around 1.2 km away, following the UK curriculum
- GEMS Our Own Indian School and Dewvale School, both following the Indian curriculum
- Blossom Nursery Al Quoz, welcoming children from 45 days on the British EYFS framework
- Dewdrop Nursery, Cherry Town Nursery and Seashells Nursery, in neighbouring Al Barsha 2
- Jumeira University, on Latifa Bint Hamdan Street in Al Quoz 4
- Heriot-Watt University, Murdoch University Dubai, Middlesex University Dubai and University of Wollongong Dubai, at Dubai Knowledge Park, 16 to 19 minutes away
Hospitals & Clinics
Healthcare in Al Quoz is built around a dense network of neighbourhood clinics, so everyday care is rarely far from home. For specialist treatment, a leading surgical hospital is only a short drive along Sheikh Zayed Road.
- Aster Clinic Al Quoz, Medilife Polyclinic, Toronto Medical Center and Al Quoz City Star Polyclinic, covering general and family care
- Syed Sadiq Clinic, Noor Al Shefa Clinic and Access Clinic, adding further neighbourhood options
- A clinic and pharmacy operating on-site at Al Khail Gate
- iCare Clinic, on Al Wahda Street just across Sheikh Zayed Road
- Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery, on Sheikh Zayed Road, 10 minutes away and well known for orthopaedic treatment
Supermarkets
Small marts are dotted throughout Al Quoz, and larger supermarkets serve families who prefer to shop in bulk. Fresh produce, meat and everyday household items are all easy to find within the community.
- Jubily Supermarket, Sky Star Grocery and Abdallah Ketait Grocery, in Al Quoz 4
- Sultan Al Madina Super Market, Najmath Al Madina Supermarket, Azhr Al Madina Hypermarket and Sahat Al Madina Supermarket
- West Zone Supermarket, popular for its fresh meat and organic produce
- Supermarkets and a pharmacy located on-site within the Al Khail Gate complex
Transportation and Connectivity
Al Quoz runs between two of Dubai’s main highways, Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) and Al Khail Road (E44), which carry residents towards Downtown Dubai, Al Barsha and the coastline. Apartment buildings typically provide dedicated parking spaces, and villas come with covered parking, so residents can rely on a car with confidence. Gated communities such as Al Khail Heights add organised, systematic parking for their buildings.
- Public transport is also close at hand. Onpassive Metro Station on the Red Line is a 5 to 10-minute drive from the residential communities, and RTA bus stops within walking distance of Al Khail Gate connect residents to the metro and other parts of the city. Further bus stops at Madinat Jumeirah 1 and 2 and Burj Al Arab Hotel 1 and 2 are 17 to 19 minutes away, extending options towards the coast.
Types of Units
Studio
AED 430,000
1-Bedroom
AED 729,000
2-Bedroom
AED 1,340,000
4-Bedroom
AED 2,200,000
5-Bedroom
AED 4,500,000
Community Map
Two of Dubai’s main arteries run along Al Quoz’s master plan, giving residents quick routes towards Downtown Dubai, the coastline and the city’s western districts. Al Quoz’s location keeps the emirate’s business, leisure and cultural destinations within easy reach.
10 Minutes Downtown Dubai & Dubai Mall
10 Minutes Dubai Media City
12 Minutes Al Barsha
15 Minutes Business Bay
25 Minutes Dubai International Airport (DXB)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Al Quoz is a mixed-use district in Dubai, made up of residential communities, industrial areas and a growing creative scene centred on Alserkal Avenue.
Al Quoz is a rectangular stretch of land between Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) and Al Khail Road (E44), bordered by Al Safa, Umm Al Sheif and Al Wasl.
Yes, in part. Al Quoz 1, 2 and 4 are the residential zones, while Al Quoz Industrial Areas 1 to 4 form the commercial and industrial side of the district.
Certain parts such as Al Khail Heights is a freehold community open to overseas buyers, while other parts of Al Quoz, including Al Khail Gate and the villa zones, are primarily leasehold.
Al Khail Heights is a gated community of around 20 mid-rise buildings with pools, gyms and organised security. Al Khail Gate is a larger complex managed by Dubai Properties Group, with on-site supermarkets, a pharmacy and a clinic.
Alserkal Avenue is Al Quoz's arts and design hub, where converted warehouses host independent galleries, an indie cinema, boutique gyms and specialty coffee shops.
Buyers typically pay in instalments tied to construction milestones, with the remaining balance due at handover, so the cost is spread across the build period.