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Al Safa

District, Jumeirah District, Dubai

25°9'33.6"N 55°13'33"E

Updated 3rd Jul 2019

Al Safa Key Information

Location type

District

Area

Jumeirah District

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Al Safa Overview

Al Safa is a mainly residential community in Dubai located between Umm Suqeim 1 and Sheikh Zayed Road. The area is well established and home to many Emirati families as well as ex-pats. The buildings are all low-rise and include expensive villas and some royal residences as well as shops and restaurants.

The area contains many popular schools including Jumeirah College, Jumeirah Primary School, Jumeirah English Speaking School, Al Ittihad Private School, Emirates English Speaking School, English College Primary & Secondary and many nursery schools.

In Al Wasl, just north of Al Safa, lies Safa Park. This was created in 1975 on the site of what had been a ‘plywood city’ shanty town, home to thousands of illegal, but tolerated, immigrant workers from India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Today it is one of the most beautiful open spaces in Dubai.

In 2013, the Dubai Water Canal project was unveiled showing that it would cut through Safa Park on its way towards the sea at Jumeirah. Four years later the canal opened and work began on landscaping the damaged parts of the park. An estimated 30 percent of the park has been lost to the waterway, but the new canal and its waterside promenades have added a new dimension to Safa Park, which is some compensation for its loss of green space.

Properties

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Properties to rent in Al Safa

All Properties to rent (40) 3 bed villas to rent (4) 4 bed villas to rent (20) 5 bed villas to rent (6) Studio apartments to rent (1) 1 bed apartments to rent (2) 2 bed apartments to rent (4) All commercial to rent (2)

Properties for sale in Al Safa

All properties for sale (3) 5 bed villas for sale (2)

Proximity to landmarks

Dubai Mall

11 mins drive

Ibn Battuta Mall

20 mins drive

Mall of the Emirates

11 mins drive

The Walk JBR

20 mins drive

La Mer

19 mins drive

Palm Jumeirah

16 mins drive

Burj Al Arab

14 mins drive

Al Maktoum International Airport

42 mins drive

Dubai International Airport

34 mins drive

Nearby Attractions

Leisure destination, 3.5km

Retail & leisure district, 4.9km

Nearest Cinemas

Cinema Akil

1.9km , visit website

Roxy Box Park Cinema

4.9km

Al Safa Communities

We currently maintain records for 3 sub-communities in Al Safa.

Al Safa Buildings

We currently maintain records for 1 building development in Al Safa.

Al Safa Residential Commercial Building Plot 353-107

Al Safa

Under Construction

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Al Safa Reviews

See what the residents have to say by reading 9 user reviews courtesy of flatreviews.com

Al Safa receives an overall rating of 4 based on 9 reviews. Users were asked to consider many factors including the view, finishing, layout, noise levels, traffic, public transportation, parking, security, swimming pool, gym, and maintenance.

29th Dec, 2014

Barry

From Ireland

Moved here in 2012

Living with flatmate

Jumeirah Villa near Park and Shop

Large Sized Rooms and Living Area and Garden (Plus Parking)

Mold and peeling paint, old dusty AC, bills for cleaning, garden, AC

Pros: Large Living Spaces - Kitchen, Living Room, Dining Area, Bedrooms En-suite for every Room Large Garden and Patio Area Plenty of Inside Parking Space Cons: Villa is old with damp problem, peeling paint, old finishing Maintenance provided by landlord of villa cluster but caretaker lazy and poor worker No upkeep provided by landlord (AC cleaning, preventative maintenance, more… painting) Traffic sometimes busy due to a lot of schools in the area Large Garden - lots of care and maintenance to keep grass and foliage Show less

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10th Dec, 2014

Munira

From India

Moved here in 2011

Family with children

Al Hala Complex

The villa layout, neighbors and area

None

We shifted to Dubai in March 2014 and from all the various villas we saw, this was the best. The villa layout is well planned with friendly neighbors from different countries, mostly western. The swimming pool is not that big but again the surrounding looks amazing, sort of like a more… mini resort. The kids come out in afternoon and play making it lively and mornings the bird chirping. The rooms are spacious and the master bedroom balcony gives a good view. The gym facility is good for the community of 16 villas but recreation services can be better. Park n Shop is a 5 minute walk and Oasis Center, Spinneys and Union Cooperative are 5 minutes drive. Jumeirah Primary School is just opposite. Overall the area is great and the villa makes a great home.Show less

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4th Nov, 2014

Victoria

From Norway

Moved here in 2010

Living alone

Amazing

Location

Sheikh Zayed Road noise!

I love this studio. It is next to Sheikh Zayed Road so I dont have to worry about any traffic. Even if there's traffic I can see it from my window. :) My neighbors are great, gym is great, parking is great. I live 5 min away from Mall of more… Emirates, 10 min away from Dubai mall so everything is nice. :) Show less

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31st Oct, 2014

Arifa

From United Kingdom

Moved here in 2014

Living with flatmate

Lovin Life

Swimming pool, shops, peace.

Traffic.

Living in Jumeirah/Al Safa is one of the most pleasant experiences I have ever had in my life. The area is sooo residential, with all amenities closeby. Neighboring Safa Park and a library. Superb transport facilities and excellent schools, this area is ideal for families. It is more… a peaceful haven to come back to after a busy day at work and there is always somewhere to have coffee on a lazy weekend. With a swimming pool in my back garden and plenty of parking space I consider myself very lucky indeed. Beauty salons are a plenty - with a strip of them available on the famous Al Wasl Rd. Overall, a beautiful, tranquil, picturesque and highly convenient place to live.Show less

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13th Oct, 2014

Sameh

From Canada

Moved here in 2012

Living with spouse

Wasl Square

Location, noise level and maintenance

No free guest parking and small garden

Wasl Square is very family friendly community. It enjoys excellent location with easy access to Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Khail Road and Wasl street. Its location in the front of Safa Park is an added value where you can enjoy nice walking with very nice view. It is surrounded with more… whatever you think of from banks to restaurants, from pharmacies to flower shops. All are less than 5 minutes walking. I don't think I'll go someplace else as I miss nothing here. Show less

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12th Oct, 2014

Alessandra

From Italy

Moved here in 2011

Family with children

Jumeira 3, good place for living

Proximity to the sea

The fixtures a bit old

Jumeira 3 is a very nice area. Close to the beach, to the park, to the shops and to the main reference sites of the town. There is not so much traffic, it is quiet and nice. In the winter time is very enjoyable walk to the beach or more… to the park. We sincerely recommend this area of Dubai.Show less

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30th Sep, 2014

Madhuri

From India

Moved here in 2011

Family with children

Al Safa 4 bedroom

Locality

Traffic

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23rd Jul, 2014

SHAISTA

From Pakistan

Moved here in 2020

Living with parents

Al Safa 4 bedrooms

Very central

Not easily accessible

Its an excellent area, but not accessible by anything. For the longest time the closest grocery was the union co-op. There is no easy access to public transport. You require a car for everything. Initially the area in front of the house was empty giving us a decent view of the highway, more… now they have built a huge complex right in front which has increased traffic as well. Show less

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8th Jul, 2014

Anan

From Middle East

Moved here in 2013

Living alone

Living in Al Safa 1 area - Jumeirah district

Peaceful and quiet area

I moved to this area less than a year ago. It's one of my favorite areas in Dubai. Very quiet and peaceful environment which suits families very well. Nearby primary school (GEMS Jumeirah Primary School) and College (Jumeirah College). It's a great place to live...

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