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Gate Avenue
Updated: 15th September, 2023

Gate Avenue

An 880m-long walkway flanked by shops and restaurants that connects all the building podiums within the DIFC district.
Gate Avenue
Overview
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Overview
Gate Avenue is an area located within Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai.
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The developer
The project was developed by DIFC Authority.
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Timeline
Construction began in Q3 2016 and was completed by 2020.
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The architect
The design architect was RMJM Dubai and the architect of record was WME Consultants.
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The contractor
The main building work was done by HLG Contracting.
Guide

The Gate Avenue at DIFC is an 880m-long walkway that connects all the building podiums within the district, from the Gate Building in the North to the primarily residential district in the South. It encompasses 660,000 sq ft of built up area.

The architect’s brief was to develop the Gate Avenue at DIFC into a unique cultural experience in the region and to enhance the resident and visitor experience through vibrant retail and sophisticated dining, all connected by an open-air promenade and relaxed parkland environment.

Architects RMJM have incorporated a series of miniature Gates within Gate Avenue, which reference the iconic Gate Building. These Gates link the indoor retail mix with the promenade level as well as integrating the inner and outer environments through vertical circulation and visual connectivity. They also ‘extend the DIFC marque throughout the estate’.

A varied retail environment runs through three integrated zones connected by the promenade level. The North Zone, located adjacent to the Gate Building, serves as a meeting point for business professionals, featuring luxury and exclusive retail outlets.

In the Central Zone, with a convenient connection to the DIFC metro, the retail offering is focused on high-street brands with a wide range of indoor and al fresco restaurants.

At the primarily residential South Zone, the two-level retail mix along with the different facilities is designed to create a family-friendly community experience.

The outdoor promenade level with its unique planting, shading structures and kiosks, also provides an elegant and engaging environment for people to enjoy day and night.

Towards the southern end of Gate Avenue an emblematic mosque completes the sequence of buildings that stand on the promenade level. The architect was asked to create a new vernacular for mosque design in the UAE; a beacon of modern Islamic design that makes reference to tradition by reinterpreting the essence of traditional mosque design in the contemporary context: in essence “to create a simple exterior and a fabulous interior”.

The mosque has a simple structure enveloped by a screen with graduated perforations allowing light to bathe the interior space which is revealed when approaching from the outside. The materials and products used in the design express the qualities of integrity, durability and humility.

Gate Avenue also hosts cultural events, live performances and festivals with the gates providing a backdrop for digital projections.


Transport & Access

Commute times by car

From Gate Avenue it takes roughly 5 minutes to drive to Dubai Mall, 20 minutes to Palm Jumeirah, 18 minutes to Burj Al Arab and 23 minutes to The Walk JBR.*

Airport proximity

Dubai International Airport (DXB) is roughly 14 minutes' drive and the new Al Maktoum International Airport is roughly 45 minutes' drive.*


Gate Avenue Location

The map below shows the location of Gate Avenue and just below are summaries of the nearest attractions, parks, beaches, golf clubs and cinemas.

attractions
Attractions
Dubai Aquarium, 1.7 km
Dubai Ice Rink, 1.8 km
PVRK, 1.8 km
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Parks & beaches
Al Satwa Public Park, 0.6 km
Bay Avenue Park, 2.7 km
La Mer Beach, 2.9 km
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Golf clubs
The Track Meydan Golf, 6.5 km
Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, 6.6 km
Al Badia Golf Club, 8.4 km
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Cinemas
Reel Cinemas at Rove Downtown, 1.1 km
Reel Cinemas at The Dubai Mall, 1.7 km
Roxy City Walk Cinema, 1.8 km

Shops and restaurants

Ground floor
1 Rebel
Gym
Verified Aug 2023
Areana Games
Gaming venue
Verified Aug 2023
Art World Curation
Art gallery
Verified Aug 2023
Avanti
Eyeware shop
Verified Aug 2023
Azalee Flower Boutique
Flower shop
Verified Aug 2023
BR Performance Studios
Gym
Verified Aug 2023
Black Amber
Fashion shop
Verified Aug 2023
Boccara
Art gallery
Verified Aug 2023
Calliope
Fashion shop
Verified Aug 2023
Cara
Jewellery/watch shop
Verified Aug 2023
Casa del Tango
Restaurant
Verified Aug 2023
Colcci
Fashion shop
Verified Aug 2023
Cole Haan
Fashion shop
Verified Aug 2023
Collars & Cuffs
Fashion shop
Verified Aug 2023
DNA Health
Medical clinic
Verified Aug 2023
Dou Zou Lu
Fashion shop
Verified Aug 2023
Elements by Meyci
Fashion shop
Verified Aug 2023
Farjam Foundation
Art gallery
Verified Aug 2023
Fia Fia Play Area
Children's play centre
Verified Aug 2023
Fiori
Jewellery/watch shop
Verified Aug 2023
Fltrd
Fashion shop
Verified Aug 2023
Gentlemans Community
Fashion shop
Verified Aug 2023
Goodluck Bespoke
Fashion shop
Verified Aug 2023
HSJ
Jewellery/watch shop
Verified Aug 2023
HSN Nutrition
Health food shop
Verified Aug 2023
Hair Creators
Ladies' salon
Verified Aug 2023
Hair by Rojin
Ladies' salon
Verified Aug 2023
Hard Soda
Fashion shop
Verified Aug 2023
Hathi
Fashion shop
Verified Aug 2023
Have
Restaurant
Verified Aug 2023
Heat
Restaurant
Verified Aug 2023
Himalaya
Pharmacy
Verified Aug 2023
His and Hers
Fashion shop
Verified Aug 2023
Innovation Hub
Business centre
Verified Aug 2023
Jashanmal
Health food shop
Verified Aug 2023
Jaupin Bespoke Eyeware
Optician & eyewear shop
Verified Aug 2023
Kababji Grill
Restaurant
Verified Aug 2023
Lapels
Fashion shop
Verified Aug 2023
Lava Soul
Jewellery/watch shop
Verified Aug 2023
Le Petite Ani
Coffee shop
Verified Aug 2023
Maison Sante
Cosmetics shop
Verified Aug 2023
Marina Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Verified Aug 2023
Melissia
Fashion shop
Verified Aug 2023
Meraki by Tiara Gems
Jewellery/watch shop
Verified Aug 2023
Minutes
Watch repair shop
Verified Aug 2023
Mischief
Fashion shop
Verified Aug 2023
Momentous Beauty Lounge
Ladies' salon
Verified Aug 2023
Momentum
Jewellery/watch shop
Verified Aug 2023
Mosaic Art Gallery
Art gallery
Verified Aug 2023
Mumuso
Gifts & entertainment shop
Verified Aug 2023
Naseej
Fashion shop
Verified Aug 2023
Novax Vision
Optician & eyewear shop
Verified Aug 2023
Officina Italiana
Fashion shop
Verified Aug 2023
Penti
Fashion shop
Verified Aug 2023
Ramsey
Fashion shop
Verified Aug 2023
Sartoira Rossi
Fashion shop
Verified Aug 2023
Skin Laundry
Medical clinic
Verified Aug 2023
SuitSupply
Fashion shop
Verified Aug 2023
Timezone
Jewellery/watch shop
Verified Aug 2023
Tutti
Sweet shop
Verified Aug 2023
Ucryo
Medical clinic
Verified Aug 2023
Villa 515
Perfume shop
Verified Aug 2023
Wasted Youth
Fashion shop
Verified Aug 2023
Watch Avenue
Jewellery/watch shop
Verified Aug 2023
Watchbox
Jewellery/watch shop
Verified Aug 2023
XOR
Phone shop
Verified Aug 2023
Yargici
Fashion shop
Verified Aug 2023
First floor
1847 Executive Grooming
Men's salon
Verified Aug 2023
Advocado
Restaurant
Verified Aug 2023
Bahiyah
Restaurant
Verified Aug 2023
Bateel Bakery
Bakery
Verified Aug 2023
Chahrazad's Cuisine Bakery
Restaurant
Verified Aug 2023
Coffee & Sundries
Coffee shop
Verified Aug 2023
Crew Speciality Coffee
Coffee shop
Verified Aug 2023
Earth Kitchen
Restaurant
Verified Aug 2023
Healthy & Co
Restaurant
Verified Aug 2023
Inspire
Fashion shop
Verified Aug 2023
Jaffer Bhai's
Restaurant
Verified Aug 2023
Katsu & Co
Restaurant
Verified Aug 2023
Meals On Me Express
Restaurant
Verified Aug 2023
Nbar
Ladies' salon
Verified Aug 2023
Piadera
Restaurant
Verified Aug 2023
Pinza!
Restaurant
Verified Aug 2023
Plush Tan
Ladies' salon
Verified Aug 2023
Poke
Restaurant
Verified Aug 2023
Ranch House
Coffee shop
Verified Aug 2023
S&C Music
Music shop
Verified Aug 2023
Sushi Fashion
Restaurant
Verified Aug 2023
Tawa
Restaurant
Verified Aug 2023
Tortilla
Restaurant
Verified Aug 2023
V Shakes by Vitallea
Beverage outlet
Verified Aug 2023
Podium level
Bite Me
Restaurant
Verified Aug 2023
Hookah Place
Restaurant
Verified Aug 2023
Kimbo Espresso Italiano
Coffee shop
Verified Aug 2023
More Matcha
Café
Verified Aug 2023
Vibe
Restaurant
Verified Sep 2023
Wild & The Moon
Restaurant
Verified Aug 2023

Gate Avenue Milestones
Construction Started
Q3 2016
Date Completed
2020
Companies Associated with Gate Avenue
Master Developer: DIFC Authority
Design Architect: RMJM Dubai
Architect of Record: WME Consultants
Cost Consultant: Blair Anderson
Building Contractor: HLG Contracting

Design Stage

Images depicting the initial concept designs for Gate Avenue.

Projects often go through a number of design revisions as they progress and developers may or may not honour their original plans when it comes to architectural designs, amenities and landscaping. The images below are provided as a means to compare the original plans with the realised development.

Construction History

The Dh500 million contract for construction and land preparation was awarded to the Habtoor Leighton Group (HLG) in October 2016. 

By December 2017 construction was 85% complete. Completion of the first phase was on track for the first half of 2018. Retail units were being handed over to tenants, and fit out work on several units had already started

The concrete structure was 95% complete, and blockwork installation 80% complete.

Stone paving and planting of the soft cape was also well underway.

See the development of Gate Avenue in photos:

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