All You Need to Know About JVC District 12

District 12 is a sub-community on the south-east of Jumeirah Village Village Circle (JVC). With spacious townhouses, villas, and apartments, it is an excellent choice for families of all sizes.

It has the classic community gardens JVC is known for, as well as superb amenities. This sub-community is tranquil and sequestered yet well connected to neighboring communities via Hessa Street and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Road.

This guide will deep dive into all you need to know about this charming sub-community, from property types to fun activities here and more. 

• Overview
• Location
• Transportation
• Nearby Communities
• Nearby Attractions
• Facilities and Services
• Schools and Nurseries
• Things to Do in JVC District 12

JVC District 12 Overview

Jumeirah Village Circle District 12 is a sub-district of Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), which is a gated community built in an urban village setting in Dubai. JVC district 12 consists of villas, townhouses and apartments, surrounded by landscaped gardens and with easy access to all amenities of life

Location

Jumeirah Village Circle – JVC District 12 – is located on the southeast end of Jumeirah Village Circle, and it is easily accessible through Hessa Street (D61).

Transportation

There are several routes and modes of transport that make this neighbourhood well connected and stop it from being cut-off from the rest of Dubai. 

Here are the primary transportation options in District 12:

Driving

The main routes connecting District 12 to other communities in Dubai if you’re driving are as follows:

• Hessa Street (D61)
• Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Road (E311)

Parking

Housing units in this commnity have designated parking in the form of attached garages or designated parking spaces.

Metro

Dubai Internet City Metro Station 2 is the closest metro station to JVC District 12 and it is a 15-minute drive away. 

Bus

There are several bus stops in the within neighbourhood. The bus stops in JVC District 12 are listed below:

• JVC, Emirates Garden Rose 2 Apartments 1
• JVC, Qamash Blvd A-1
• JVC, Nakheel Villas T12-1

Nearby Communities

Jumeirah Village Circle – JVC District 12 – is only a short drive from a number of bustling neighborhoods and commercial hubs through Hessa Street (D61) and Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Road (E311). The following list contains the typical driving times to the surrounding communities:

• Barsha Heights:  10 minutes
• Al Barsha South: 10 minutes
• Dubai Sports City: 15 minutes
• Dubai Studio City: 15 minutes
• The Springs: 15 minutes
• Jumeirah Village Triangle: 15 minutes
• Dubai Production City: 15 minutes
• Uptown Motor City: 20 minutes.

Nearby Attractions

You won’t be bored to tears here, as there are quite a few fun things to do near this neighborhood. Here’s a list of some of the best attractions that are a quick drive from District 12:

1. JVC Castle Park: 5 minutes
2. Dubai Butterfly Garden: 15 minutes
3. Dubai Miracle Garden: 15 minutes
4. Balloon Adventures Dubai: 15 minutes
5. IMG Worlds of Adventure: 20 minutes
6. Dubai Marina Walk: 20 minutes
7. Ski Dubai: 20 minutes
8. Burj Khalifa: 20 minutes.

Facilities and Services

You won’t need to go far for your day-to-day essentials in District 12. Here is a quick overview of the typical amenities available to JVC District 12 residents:

• Community park
• Restaurants
• Retail outlets
• Pharmacies 
• Salons
• Schools and nurseries
• Supermarkets and Minimarts
• Community park
• Bus stops.

Supermarkets

There are tons of supermarkets and minimarts around District 12 which makes it super convenient to get your groceries. Here’s a list of the grocery stores in the area:

• The Express Cart: 5-minute walk
• Aswaaq Mart- JVC: 5-minute walk
• Holiday Minimart: 10-minute walk
• Fresh Food Supermarket: 10-minute walk
• Noor Al Rayan Super Market: 10-minute walk
• Apricot Grocery Store: 10-minute walk
• Verde Fresco: 10-minute walk
• Renee Supermarket: 10-minute walk
• Greens Minimart: 10-minute walk
• Rubiyan Grocery: 10-minute walk.

Schools and Nurseries

There are plenty of excellent schools and early education centres near and around JVC District 12 to choose from.

Nurseries in and around JVC District 12:

• Green Roots Nursery: in JVC District 12
• The Wonder Years Nursery: 10-minute drive
• Kids World Nursery: 10-minute drive
• Little Wonders Nursery Dubai JVC: 10-minute drive
• Chubby Cheeks Nursery JVC: 10-minute drive
• Building Blocks Nursery: 15-minute drive.

Schools near JVC District 12:

• Al Barsha Government School: 10-minute drive
• JSS International School: 10-minute drive
• Dubai Heights Academy: 10-minute drive
• Renaissance School: 15-minute drive
• Victory Heights Primary School: 15-minute drive
• Nord Anglia International School Dubai: 15-minute drive
• Sunmarke School: 15-minute drive
• Australian International School, Dubai: 15-minute drive
• Arcadia Secondary School: 15-minute drive
• Dwight School Dubai: 15-minute drive
• GEMS Metropole School: 15-minute drive.

Things to Do in JVC District 12

While this sub-community is quaint and tranquil, you still have a few leisure options within walking or short driving distance. Here’s a couple of places you can check out: 

1. Take a Pottery Workshop at Amani Ceramics Pottery & Art

Whether you’ve always wanted to learn how to make your own pottery or just want a space to develop your skills further, head over to Amani’s. You can attend a variety of workshops, including a ceramics hand-building workshop and a pottery wheel workshop.

If you’ve got more experience, you can head here for the private freestyle studio time, where you can use the facilities to get as creative as you want!

Location

It is located at Villa 5, Street 4, Jumeirah Village Circle District 12, Dubai.

Opening Hours

• Mondays to Thurdays: 10 am – 4 pm
• Fridays: 10 am- 1 pm
• Sundays: 1pm – 4 pm
• Saturdays closed

Contact Details 

• +971 (0)58 665 8310
• info@a-cpa.eu 

2. Cycle Around Khansour Community Park

You can head to the spacious Khansour Community Park, which is rated as one of the best community parks by JVC residents. With its lush grass and bushes, Khansour Park provides a vibrant green environment within the district. 

The park has a kids’ play area as well as shaded trees, making it perfect for a picnic. It’s also  perfect if you’re looking to get active, as you can jog, run or cycle here. 

3. Explore Circle Mall

District 12 is a short 5-minute drive from Circle Mall, where you’ll have more options for fun activities. Beyond checking out the shops and restaurants here, the mall also has several entertainment options. 

You can try several out-of-the-box activities at Circle Mall, like learning parkour at Parkour DXB, taking a swimming class at Huna Aquatics, or checking out an eclectic class at the concept art studio, Studio X.

Properties

JVC District 12 has a wide variety of property types for rent and sale with excellent facilities. From 1-bedroom apartments to 4-bedroom villas, you’re sure to find something that suits your needs. 

Villas & Townhouses

If you are looking for a more spacious option, check out the villas for rent in District 12 with terraces and private gardens. You can enjoy the following features with most of these property types here: 

Features

• Automated Covered Parking
• Landscaped private garden and terrace
• Balcony
• Built-in and Walk in Wardrobes
• Central A/C
• Maids Room
• Storage room

Apartments

There are many perks to living in an apartment in JVC District 12 as many of the buildings here come with extensive amenities and services. Here are some of the features you can expect for such properties in this area:

Features

• Balcony
• Built-in and Walk-in Wardrobes
• Children’s play area
• Concierge and security
• Lobby in building
• Covered parking
• Shared gym
• Shared pool
• Barbecue area
• Central A/C
• Maid service

Here is a brief breakdown of the pricing of real estate in JVC District 12:

JVC District 12 is perfectly suited for you to lead a tranquil and joyful lifestyle thanks to its contemporary residences, neighbourhood parks, and easily accessible essential facilities and services.

If you’d like to explore more of JVC, check our full guides for District 10 and District 14.