Based on 6 reviews
City Walk sits in Jumeirah at the junction of Al Wasl Road and Al Safa Street. It's a mixed-use community developed by Meraas that opened in 2016 and now covers more than 900,000 square meters. The area combines premium apartment living with retail, dining, and entertainment, all set along wide pedestrian boulevards with boutique storefronts, al fresco cafés, and colorful street art that shape its open-air feel.
The community is split into several distinct zones. City Walk Residential covers the original low-rise buildings closest to the retail promenade. Central Park at City Walk adds a greener, park-facing cluster with Fern, Erin, Castleton, Laurel, Myrtle, Viridian, Celadon, Thyme Central Park, and the twin Central Park Plaza towers.
City Walk works well for professionals, couples, and families who want a walkable urban base close to Downtown Dubai and Business Bay but without living in a high-rise district. You're also close to the Coca-Cola Arena, The Green Planet, and Canadian University Dubai. Inside the community, there are cafes like %Arabica, Peet's, and The Barn, along with restaurants such as Ce La Vi Dubai and Din Tai Fung.
Connectivity is a big reason people choose City Walk. Sheikh Zayed Road is about a five-minute drive away, and the Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall Metro Station is roughly a five-minute drive. Multiple RTA bus stops line the edges of the community too.
Prices of properties for sale in City Walk range from AED 555K to AED 37.75M, with a median of AED 3.94M. A total of 872 listings are available. 484 properties have been listed for sale in City Walk over the past 30 days. Across all listings, 86% are verified and 81% are listed by SuperAgents.
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Castleton, Central Park at City Walk, City Walk, Al Wasl, Dubai
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Castleton, Central Park at City Walk, City Walk, Al Wasl, Dubai
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City Walk Residential Building 1, City Walk Residential, City Walk, Al Wasl, Dubai
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Northline 2 Tower A, Northline 2, Northline, City Walk, Al Wasl, Dubai
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Laurel, Central Park at City Walk, City Walk, Al Wasl, Dubai
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Laurel, Central Park at City Walk, City Walk, Al Wasl, Dubai
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Central Park Building 1, Central Park at City Walk, City Walk, Al Wasl, Dubai
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Celadon 1, Celadon, Central Park at City Walk, City Walk, Al Wasl, Dubai
724 sale transactions were recorded in City Walk over the past 12 months, marking a 29.2% decrease YoY.
The data displayed is based on average prices and sizes of all in City Walk.
See all TransactionsDaily errands are straightforward in City Walk because so much sits within the community itself. The open-air boulevard, the Coca-Cola Arena, and The Green Planet are all right here. You can grab coffee at Caffe Divino downstairs, walk across to a Carrefour Market, or head to City Walk Mall for weekend shopping without using the car.
Downtown Dubai and Business Bay are both about a ten-minute drive away. If you're taking public transport, the Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall metro station is roughly a twenty-minute walk or a five-minute drive.
Caffe Divino sits closest to the residential blocks, a one-minute walk for espresso and Italian pastries. Said Dal 1923 is a two-minute stroll away for the Milanese cafe's signature panzerotti. If you need something quick, Drop 10 and McCafe are both within a two-minute walk on the same boulevard.
For casual meetings, Peet's Coffee and The Giving Movement coffee bar sit side by side, roughly a three-minute walk away. Myata Platinum Premium Lounge is a five-minute walk when you want a longer sit-down evening.
For dinner outside the community, Ce La Vi Dubai is about a six-minute drive toward Downtown, and Zuma and LPM in DIFC are both under ten minutes by car.
City Walk sits inside Dubai's Al Wasl and Jumeirah school corridor, so families can reach British, American, IB, and early-years programs with a short drive. British schools are the most common in the surrounding area. Annual fees across the nearest schools generally sit in the mid- to upper range for Dubai, roughly AED 40,000 to AED 90,000 depending on grade and program.
More than a dozen KHDA-rated schools operate within 5 km, which gives parents room to compare options without heading far from the neighborhood.
Al Shurooq Private School, about 958 meters away, follows the Ministry of Education curriculum and holds a Good KHDA rating, with fees ranging from AED 8,000 to AED 13,000.
Japanese School, about 1.8 kilometers away, follows the Japanese curriculum and holds a Good KHDA rating, with fees ranging from AED 32,000 to AED 38,000.
Jumeira Baccalaureate School, roughly 1.3 kilometers away, offers the International Baccalaureate curriculum and carries a Very Good KHDA rating, with fees between AED 64,000 and AED 96,000.
Most families use nurseries in neighboring Al Wasl, Jumeirah, and Al Safa. Blossom Nursery and Odyssey Nursery both operate branches within a short drive and typically enroll children from around 45 days to four years, with British early-years and play-based frameworks.
As for higher education, City Walk is home to the Canadian University Dubai, which offers various programs like architecture, public relations, advertising and integrated marketing communications.
For more options, Academic City and Al Sufouh are home to several universities, including branches tied to international institutions, and are reachable by car in around 20 to 30 minutes. This keeps the community practical for families with older students commuting to higher education.
| School name | Curriculum | Fee range | Distance | KHDA rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citizens School | UK | 42K - 85K | 508 m | Good |
| Al Shurooq Private School | Ministry of Education | 8K - 13K | 958 m | Good |
| Jumeira Baccalaureate School | International Baccalaureate | 64K - 96K | 1.3 km | Very good |
| Japanese School | Japanese | 32K - 38K | 1.8 km | Good |
| JSS Private School L.L.C | Indian | 12K - 26K | 2.0 km | Very good |
| Jebel Ali School (Br of Taaleem Management (L L C)) | UK | 50K - 102K | 2.0 km | Very good |
| Horizons English School L.L.C | UK | 32K - 44K | 2.3 km | Outstanding |
| Dubai British School Jumeira | UK | 44K - 70K | 2.5 km | Not inspected yet |
| Dubai British School Mira (Br Of Taaleem Management (L L C)) | UK | 51K - 70K | 2.5 km | Not inspected yet |
| Harrow International School L.L.C | UK | 80K - 110K | 2.5 km | Not inspected yet |
| Jumeirah English Speaking School | UK | 54K - 65K | 3.6 km | Outstanding |
| Al Ittihad Private School (Br) | American | 22K - 43K | 3.7 km | Good |
| Lycee Francais Jean Mermoz L.L.C | French | 40K - 69K | 3.8 km | Not inspected due to COVID 19 |
| Global Indian International School L.L.C | Indian | 23K - 42K | 3.8 km | Good |
| Safa British School | UK | 45K - 74K | 3.9 km | Very good |
| GEMS Our Own Indian School | Indian | 7K - 15K | 4.0 km | Very good |
| Dubai International Private School - Br | American | 16K - 25K | 4.2 km | Good |
| GEMS Jumeira Primary School - Dubai Branch | UK | 44K - 56K | 4.3 km | Outstanding |
| Jumeirah College | UK | 79K - 99K | 4.4 km | Outstanding |
| DEWA Academy | Ministry of Education/BTEC | 4.4 km | Not inspected due to COVID 19 | |
| Clarion School L.L.C | American | 42K - 95K | 4.6 km | Good |
| The English College Dubai L.L.C | UK | 52K - 68K | 5.0 km | Very good |
City Walk sits between Al Wasl Road and Sheikh Zayed Road, so most of central Dubai is easy to reach by car. That also gives you direct links to Jumeirah, Al Safa, and Downtown Dubai. There's no metro station inside the community, so most residents use a quick drive or a feeder bus to reach the nearest Red Line stations.
City Walk's nearest metro option is Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall on the Red Line, about an 18-minute walk or a roughly nine-minute drive from the community. Financial Centre station is the next closest on the same line, about seven minutes away by car. Business Bay follows at a similar drive time.
If you're heading toward DIFC or the exhibition district, Emirates Towers and World Trade Centre stations are also reachable in under ten minutes by car.
Bus service runs directly through the community from the City Walk 1 and City Walk 2 stops, both a short walk from the residential blocks. Additional routes call at Rehabilitation Centers 1 and 2 along Al Wasl Road.
Taxis are easy to flag on the main avenues, and Careem and Uber both cover the area with short pickup times thanks to the density of hotels and retail traffic.
City Walk connects directly to Al Safa Road, Al Multaqa Street, and Al Madina Street, with quick access to Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Wasl Road. Inside the community, Happiness Street and Masaar Al Mustaqbal Street run through the area itself.
Parking is well covered by the City Walk paid parking network. There are multiple gated structures spread across the community and valet points at the main retail entrances. Secure valet parking is available near the hotel and dining clusters, and dedicated pick-up and drop-off bays sit close to the promenade for quick stops.
Residents typically use assigned bays inside their buildings, while visitors pay by the hour at the public decks. Wide pedestrian walkways and shaded arcades run the length of the promenade. Cycle lanes along Al Wasl Road also tie into the wider Jumeirah cycling network.
Drive times stay short in almost every direction. The Dubai Mall is about six minutes away, DIFC and Downtown Dubai are under ten minutes, La Mer and the Jumeirah coast are roughly seven to eight minutes by car, and Dubai International Airport is around 15 minutes outside peak traffic. Reaching Sharjah takes closer to 35 to 45 minutes depending on the time of day.
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16 days ago
Really central without the high-rise feel - low-rise villas and townhouses give a more residential, established neighborhood feel. Some internal roads/parking are tight, especially around older buildings
3 months ago
I visited Al Wasl some time ago and found the area pleasant. It has a nice atmosphere, with plenty of cafes and restaurants around.
3 months ago
Visited on a Friday evening - lots of energy, families out, street performers. Not somewhere I'd pick for total peace and quiet but great for lifestyle/walkability.
3 months ago
Loove visiting this place, as it has some of the coolest hotspots in Dubai; Coca-cola arena where I attended lots of great concerts, and the Green Planet that made me feel like I'm in the jungle. Apart from that, it's genuinely nice to just walk through and eat somewhere.
3 months ago
Love that place. Nice to visit on the weekend. They have cafés, boutiques, and homes on the same street
3 months ago
City Walk combines low-rise residential blocks with mid-rise towers and a fully master-planned green-core cluster at Central Park. The result is a walkable urban setting without high-rise density. The area is dominated by apartments, with a smaller share of penthouses, duplexes, and serviced hotel apartments and no villas or townhouses.
City Walk's apartment stock spans the original City Walk Residential blocks by Meraas and the newer Central Park at City Walk cluster, plus the Verve City Walk, Northline, and City Walk Crestlane launches. Layouts for apartments for rent in City Walk run from 1-bedroom units around 675 to 850 sq ft up to spacious 4-bedroom homes above 4,000 sq ft, with 2-bedroom sizes typically 1,150 to 1,900 sq ft.
In the original phase, City Walk Residential Buildings 1, 9, 14, 18A, and 22 offer floor-to-ceiling windows, wooden floors, built-in wardrobes, fitted kitchens, and many units include maids' rooms.
If you want the park-facing side, Central Park's Fern, Erin, Castleton, Myrtle, Viridian, Laurel, Thyme, Celadon, and Central Park Plaza towers wrap around a shared park with pools, courts, and playgrounds.
Median sale prices for apartments for sale in City Walk sit around AED 4.1M, higher than nearby Business Bay but below Downtown Dubai.
Penthouses for sale in City Walk sit at the top of City Walk Residential Building 18A and select Verve City Walk and Northline towers, offering 3- to 5-bedroom layouts from roughly 3,150 sq ft up to 9,200 sq ft.
City Walk Residential Building 18A lists penthouse units around AED 26M with private terraces, sweeping views, and premium finishes. Verve City Walk Tower A has recorded a 5-bedroom sale at about AED 30.7M.
For a lower entry point in this segment, Northline 1 offers a 3-bedroom penthouse with Burj Khalifa views around AED 8.5M. Buyers typically get open-plan living, large private outdoor space, and direct lift access. Pricing per square foot generally runs above the Downtown Dubai penthouse for sale average.
Duplex homes for sale and for rent in City Walk are concentrated in City Walk Residential Building 18A and the newer City Walk Crestlane 1, 3, and 5 buildings, all developed by Meraas. Layouts are typically 4-bedroom with maids' rooms, ranging from roughly 4,395 sq ft to 6,300 sq ft, and prices run from about AED 15M to AED 23.3M.
City Walk Crestlane 5 Building B has listed a 4-bedroom duplex at around AED 23.29M with a private terrace, while City Walk Crestlane 1 Building A offers 4-bedroom duplexes near AED 16.7M. Interiors emphasize double-height living areas, walk-in closets, and lagoon or park orientations. Duplex pricing here is broadly in line with Dubai Hills Estate and above Business Bay for comparable size.
Rove City Walk is the community's serviced-apartment building, offering compact studios between roughly 247 and 285 sq ft priced from around AED 580K to AED 760K, with a median near AED 623K. Hotel apartments for sale and for rent in City Walk come fully furnished with a hotel-managed rental program, and recent transactions cluster between AED 585K and AED 707K, roughly AED 2,300 to AED 2,500 per sq ft.
The buildings sit within a short walking distance of the City Walk retail promenade and offer concierge, housekeeping, and pool access. Entry pricing here is well below hotel-apartment averages in Downtown Dubai and Business Bay, making it the most accessible way into the City Walk address.
City Walk suits young professionals, couples, and end-users who want a walkable, design-led setting close to Downtown Dubai, with the Coca-Cola Arena, The Green Planet, and City Walk Mall on the doorstep. It's less suited to buyers on a tight budget or families needing large villas, since the community is apartments, penthouses, and duplexes only.
City Walk apartments trade at a median of around AED 4.1M, with most 1-bedroom apartments for sale in City Walk ranging from AED 2.1M to AED 3.7M and larger family units well above that. Demand is driven by end-users and short-stay tenants who want a walkable address near Downtown Dubai, which supports steady occupancy in buildings like City Walk Residential, Central Park, and the newer Crestlane phases.
City Walk is a freehold community, so residents and overseas buyers can own apartments, duplexes, and penthouses outright, with a title deed issued by the Dubai Land Department. Ownership covers the unit plus a share of common areas, subject to the standard service charges set by the master developer, Meraas.
City Walk Residential is the original low-rise phase along the retail boulevards, with buildings like 18A, 21A, and 11B offering one- to four-bedroom apartments right next to the shops, restaurants, and Coca-Cola Arena. Central Park at City Walk sits behind it and is built around a large green park, with towers like Erin, Fern, Castleton, Myrtle, and the Celadon and Central Park Plaza buildings, plus more family amenities and pools.
The Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall metro station on the Red Line is roughly a five-minute drive or a longer walk from most City Walk buildings, and RTA buses stop at City Walk 1, City Walk 2, Mazaya Center, and along Al Wasl Road. Inside the community, wide pedestrian boulevards, shaded walkways, and crossings make it easy to reach City Walk Mall.
City Walk is a planned mixed-use community by Meraas with apartments, retail, and entertainment in one master-planned layout, while neighboring Al Wasl and Jumeirah 1 are older, mostly villa-led areas along Al Wasl Road and Jumeirah Beach Road. Buyers in City Walk get modern low-rise apartments, shared pools and gyms, and a walkable high street, whereas Al Wasl and Jumeirah 1 appeal more to families wanting standalone homes closer to the beach.
