Al Manara Area Guide

Al Manara is a residential community in Western Dubai, having a prime location and its neighbours include Al Safa to its east, Umm Suqeim to its north and Umm Al Sheif to its west. Al Manara is an Arabic word which means “the beacon”, and is a community only with villas. Al Manara’s unique blend of luxury and comfort sets it apart from the rest of the community. The locality of Al Manara Dubai runs along the vast Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) major highway which connects to the major leisure and commercial hubs of Dubai.

It is a developing community that offers several residential and commercial villas for both rent and sale purpose. This lavish neighbourhood is maximum 13 minutes away from the famous Jumeirah Beach. While this area is not home to any apartments or townhouses hence it is generally most sought-after areas for families who wish to live a lavish lifestyle and that too in a peaceful environment. Situated at a hand’s length from Dubai’s notable landmarks, including the iconic Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Mall. In a nutshell, this neighbourhood is the perfect place for everyone who want to explore everything that the City of Gold offers.

Overview of the Community

The major highlights of this community are:

• A community with villas, only
• One of the best communities for restaurants and cafes
• Suitable for families with kids due to its safe and secure environment and close vicinity to major locations

Al Manara Dubai is an ideal residential neighbourhood for families looking for large independent villas with all amenities situated nearby. Gradually, it has earned its place in one of the most talked-about communities surrounded by some of the other top communities such as Al Quoz Dubai, Umm Suqeim, and Jumeirah. One of the most important and notable features of this area is its perfect balance between commercial and residential life that is even visible in the placing of shops and commercial villas. The residential villas are situated behind the community whereas the commercial villas and shops are situated towards the front of the community. For food lovers, this community is a must-visit place as it has several award-winning restaurants and cafes.

Properties in Al Manara Dubai

This community is one of the most popular neighbourhoods in Dubai that provides a plethora range of residential to commercial properties all with a wide range of luxurious amenities and features that suits different budget and preferences. The area primarily features villas that comes in various sizes, ranging between 4 bedrooms to 6 bedrooms, spanning from 3,500 to 7,500 square feet. Further the villas in the community features open-plan living spaces, en-suite bedrooms, and balconies. Villas in this community, which is situated at a driving distance of 17 minutes from the Jebel Ali Temple have almost same amenities that includes a separate maid’s room, study room for kids and laundry room. Al Manara Dubai is an established community, however there are several off-plan projects that are worth to be noted and observed.

The upcoming residential projects in this villa specific community feature a range of facilities, including apartments, villas, and townhouses, and are been meticulously crafted to provide a perfect blend of comfortable lifestyle with modern amenities. The off-plan projects are been carried out in a way that will help residents easily access the community’s existing features, shopping malls, restaurants, medical facilities, schools, and colleges. Moreover, the community is equipped with several commercial villas as well, as the community only offers commercial properties for rent that ranges between AED 410k to AED 1.2M. However, the rental prices for commercial properties depends on the size, location, and facilities.

Rental Trends in Al Manara Dubai

Rental trends in this community is affordable and mainly depends upon the type of properties you prefer to live in. The community mainly consists of villas however a very few apartments can also be observed within the community. Mainly configurations of 1-3 bedrooms are available within this neighbourhood.

Undoubtedly, a renter can also enjoy a comfortable and luxurious living experience, with updated amenities and easy access to world-class facilities. Al Manara Street, its strategic location from major highways, constant demand for quality housing ensures permanent rental income for those interested in investing in the Dubai real estate ever growing market.

Villa Type	Average Rental Price in AED
3- Bed	258,000
4- Bed	360,000

Note: These prices are subject to change further as per Dubai real estate market trends.

Compound Living in the Community

Al Manara mainly consists of villas both for rent and commercial purpose. Some of the most popular compounds in the community include Bahwan Villas, 34 Lake Villa Compound, and Utamah Villas. These compounds includes eight villas with 4-bedrooms setup equipped with all modern appliances and facilities. Each villa in this compound spans over a built-up area of 4,582 sq. ft. including study room, laundry room, store room, and maid’s room.

Residents can take benefit of the communal pool and gym, party hall, billiards room, and a steam/sauna room. The popular 34 Lake Villa Compound is situated on the boundary of this community and Umm Al Sheif.

Accommodation Services in Al Manara Dubai

Owing to its easy access to other parts of the city and some of the major public service providers offices and institutions, out of which the major hub is Al Manara Centre Dubai, one of the most prominent government service centres the community is one of the most sought-after neighbourhoods for many. Besides this community is also a luxurious and upscale community with a wide range of accommodation services within and nearby the area.

Some of the hotels in this community (or nearby) include:

• Metropolitan Hotel
• Cedar Hotel
• Jumeirah Emirates Towers
• Dweik Hotel
• Lemon Tree Hotel

One of the most notable places to mention here is (especially for the unversed) Al Manara Centre Dubai and the importance it carries. This government service centre helps people in availing services offered by Dubai Municipality as well as several other institutions and departments. Some of the special government services provided at this centre are permits, procedures related to pensions, RTA, telecom sector related services, Real Estate Dubai registration to name a few.

Other important offices and services offered at this centre are:

• Al Manara Real Estate Registration Trustee
• Real Estate Services Trustees
• Fixit Express Business Administration Services
• On Time Government Services
• Turjman Legal Translation Services
• High-Quality Car Rental
• Salik Optical
• Al Taresh Real Estate Services Trustee (Ejari)

Transport Services and Parking Areas in the Neighbourhood

The commercial areas in this community have ample number of parking spaces whereas the villas have covered parking areas that can accommodate two vehicles on an average. The community which is situated near some of the other known communities of Dubai such as Al Safa, Umm Suqeim, and Al Quoz offers several public parking spaces for residents from nearby community and other neighbourhoods.

Commuting Services in Al Manara Dubai

There are no buses that directly goes through this community, hence reaching this community via any public transport is quite a daunting task. However, the nearest bus stop to this community is Al Wasl, while those looking for the closest metro station is the Abu Dhabi Bank Station which is at a mere distance of 5 minutes.

World- Class Amenities in the Community

The community is a mixed blend of both commercial and residential facilities and amenities. It caters to both the sections of the society, with top-notch and easy to access services. Schools, Institutions, Supermarkets, Hospitals, Malls all are situated at a hand’s length.

• Grocery Outlets in the Neighbourhood

Before we get in detail about the grocery outlets in the community, let us know about one of the most popular supermarkets of the area. Al Manara Supermarket located at Al Qusais Industrial Area 1. The supermarket is one of the leading supermarkets, hypermarkets, and grocery stores in Dubai.

Other popular and remarkable supermarkets and grocery stores in and nearby community are: Choithrams supermarket in the J3 Mall which is located in the neighbourhood. Whereas, Al Manara Star Grocery is notably a big superstore that is in the centre of this residential community. For daily needs and essential residents can also visit Bab Al Manara Grocery.

Residents can also prefer visiting to Umm Suqeim area the nearest community from Al Manara at a distance of 5 minutes and can visit another Choithrams supermarket. While those preferring imported items can also try their hands at the British supermarket chain Waitrose which is located at a mere distance of 6 minutes. The items at the store are exported from the UK and is one of the premier grocery shopping destinations.

• Holy Places in this Area

Like the rest of Dubai, this community is also an area with residents of different beliefs. Residents who follow Hinduism, can visit to nearby temples that are at a minimum distance of 15-20 minutes commuting distance. Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, Guru Nanak Darbar , and Mahamevnawa Buddhist Temple are situated nearby.

Whereas, residents offering their prayers at Church can visit Debi Hammerle which is right inside the community, other church within the community are David’s Place, The Church for Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and Josefina Marcelo at a driving distance of 10-minutes. Mosques within this community are: Al Manara Central Mosque is an architectural marvel situated in the right centre of the community. Masjid Qasim and Al Manara Mosque are situated in close vicinity to each other.

• Educational Facilities in the Community

Being a residential area the community boasts a wide range of preschools within the premises that includes Mon Ecole Bilingual Montessori Nursery, Hopscotch Nursery Dubai, and Zaya Early Learning Centre to name a few. Few schools that are close to this neighbourhood are Emirates International School that follows the British and International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum until the age of 13. Other options for British curriculum are: Horizon International School and Collegiate American School for American Curriculum.

Several top-notch universities such as The University of Manchester Dubai, Michigan State University Dubai, and more are situated at Dubai Media City which is just 11 minutes away from the community.

• Medical Care Facilities

Top medical facilities and clinics in this community include:

• Burjeel Hospital for advanced surgery, located just opposite the community, known for its world-class orthopaedic and joint care services
• HealthBay Polyclinic on Al Wasl Road
• Dubai London Clinic and Speciality Hospital on Jumeirah Street at a mere distance of 10-minutes
• While for normal pharmacy requirements, few pharmacy shops are also situated in this area that includes: Super Care Pharmacy and Medicina Pharmacy.

Nearby Areas

Al Manara is surrounded by top four communities of Dubai namely, Umm Suqeim and Umm Suqeim 2 on the North , Al Safa 2

Whereas the south side of the community is Al Quoz the huge community across the Sheikh Zayed Road.

Luxury Lifestyle

Shopping Avenues in the Community:

• J3 Mall
• Al Thanya Mall, and
• Times Square Centre Dubai

Whereas the famous The Mall of Emirates and the Dubai Mall is at a distance of 8 minutes and 15 minutes respectively.

• Famous Eateries in the community

The community has been awarded for its top-quality restaurants and eateries, and for sure visitors from across the globe will not be disappointed. From the upscale Bertin Bistro Restaurant, to breakfast eatery Raju Omlet. For middle eastern cuisine you can also try Reem Al Bawadi.

• Beaches near the Community

Residents of the community can visit Kite Beach, Umm Suqeim Beach, and Jumeirah Public Beach all at a distance of 10-minute drive.

Famous Landmarks and Fun Activities

• MS Dhoni Cricket Academy and
• Cover Drive Sports Academy are not far from the community
• Just Football Club is at a distance of less than 5 minutes

Community Events

Several events have been held in Al Manara throughout the years such as the Startup Sabantuy Dubai, held in 2015 and is fondly remembered even today. Currently, every year Jones The Grocer event is held every year for both kids and adults.

Al Manara Dubai Location Map

The community mainly known for its rewarding eateries and luxurious villas is a perfect example of corporate and family life balance. It is suitable for families with good facilities of schools, malls, and beaches.

• Downtown Dubai one of the most popular communities of Dubai is hardly 15 minutes away from the community
• Dubai International Airport at a distance of 20 minutes
• Shiekh Zayed Road just 5 minutes away