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What you need to know about Wasl District

Wasl District is a prominent mixed-use development located in the heart of Deira, Dubai, developed by Wasl Properties. This vibrant community features a blend of residential and commercial buildings, offering a range of apartments and retail spaces. With its strategic location in one of Dubai’s oldest and most culturally rich neighborhoods, Wasl District is designed to cater to families, professionals, and businesses seeking a dynamic urban lifestyle. The project is characterized by its modern architecture, community-centric amenities, and leasehold ownership structure, making it a sought-after address in central Dubai.


Key Facts

  • Developer: Wasl Properties
  • Location: Deira, Dubai
  • Building Type: Mixed-use (Residential & Commercial)
  • Available Unit Types: 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom apartments, retail spaces
  • Ownership Type: Leasehold
  • Amenities:
    • 24-hour security and CCTV surveillance
    • Dedicated covered parking
    • Central air conditioning
    • High-speed elevators
    • On-site retail outlets
    • Landscaped communal areas
    • Children’s play zones
    • Proximity to supermarkets, clinics, and mosques
    • Easy access to public transportation

Location, Lifestyle and Amenities

Wasl District is strategically positioned in Deira, one of Dubai’s most historic and vibrant neighborhoods. The development is nestled near Naif and Baniyas Square, offering residents and businesses immediate access to the city’s commercial and cultural hubs. Major roads such as Al Maktoum Road and Omar Bin Al Khattab Street are easily accessible, ensuring seamless connectivity to the rest of Dubai. The area is renowned for its lively atmosphere, traditional souks, and proximity to the Dubai Creek, making it a unique blend of old and new Dubai. Accessibility is a key advantage of Wasl District. The development is well-served by public transportation, including metro and bus networks, making daily commutes and city exploration convenient for residents and visitors alike. Residents of Wasl District benefit from dedicated covered parking spaces, ensuring security and convenience. Visitor parking is available in designated areas, with additional paid public parking options nearby for guests and commercial visitors.

Restaurants in Wasl District

Wasl District has 35 coffee shops, 9 restaurants and 13 fast food venues within a 4 km radius

Lifestyle fit & resident profile

Lifestyle compatibility

  • Families100%
  • Young Professionals100%
  • Retirees100%
  • Students100%
  • Working Professionals100%

Top renter nationalities

  • India37%
  • Philippines12%
  • United Arab Emirates11%
  • Pakistan8%

Schools near Wasl District

Average annual fees
20,327
Number of schools in the area
31 schools within 5 km
Most common curriculum
Indian
School nameCurriculumFee rangeDistanceKHDA rating
Little Flower English SchoolIndian 4K - 4K2.6 kmAcceptable
Himayah School For Education Girls - Al KaramaMinistry of Education2.6 kmAcceptable
National Charity School PrimaryMinistry of Education 5K - 5K2.8 kmAcceptable

Getting around Wasl District

Public transport access

Union (Green Line ) •561 m
Union (Red Line) •605 m
Baniyas Square •777 m
Salah Al Din •780 m
Al Rigga •1.5 km
Gold Souq •1.9 km
Abu Baker Al Siddique •2.0 km
BurJuman (Red Line) •3.3 km
BurJuman (Green Line) •3.4 km
Al Ras •2.4 km
Sharaf DG •2.7 km
City Centre Deira •2.9 km
Al Ghubaiba •3.0 km
Oud Metha •4.2 km
Abu Hail •3.4 km
ADCB •4.6 km
Al Garhoud •4.3 km
Al Qiyadah •4.3 km
Maktoum Heritage Souq 2 •106 m
Al Nakhal 1-2 •378 m
Al Nakhal •369 m
Al Nakhal 1-1 •482 m
Deira, Taxi Station 1 •441 m
Burj Nahar Mall 1 •635 m
Burj Nahar Mall 2 •669 m
Maktoum Hospital Road, Cemetry •475 m
Union Metro Bus Stop 2-1 •506 m
Deira, Fish Roundabout •544 m
Union Metro Bus Stop 1-2 •617 m
Burj Nahar, Intersection 1 •921 m
Burj Nahar, Intersection 2 •995 m
Union Metro Bus Stop 1-1 •667 m
Union Square Bus Station 10 •713 m
Union Square Bus Station 8 •731 m
Union Square Bus Station 9 •722 m
Muteena •806 m
Union Square Bus Station 4 •715 m
Salah Al Din Metro Bus Stop 1 •644 m
Union Square Bus Station 5 •772 m
Union Square Bus Station 3 •787 m
Ghurair City 2 •707 m
Union Square Bus Station 2 •794 m
Salah Al Din Metro Bus Stop 2 •686 m
Union Square Bus Station 1 •804 m
Naif, Intersection 1 •979 m
Union Metro Bus Stop 3-1 •801 m
Memorial Plaza •895 m
Deira, Baniyas Square 2 •910 m
Deira, Baniyas Square 1 •939 m
Naif Park •996 m
Muteena Road 2 •990 m
Muteena Road 1 •988 m
Ghurair City 1 •888 m
Baniyas Square Metro Bus Station •900 m
Futtaim Mosque •944 m

Car access

118AP
Tolou Al Fajer Car Park Rental & Management, vehicle parking area •586 m
Farid Car Park Rental, vehicle parking area
Shahzada Abdul Razeq Car Parking Rental
Mohammad Aadel Car Car Park Rental & Management, vehicle parking area •199 m
Al Safar Car Parking, vehicle parking area •271 m
Najmat Al Sama Car Parking Rental, vehicle parking area •647 m
Tariq Al Hayat Car Park Rental And Management •608 m
119AP
Al Bahar Al Abyad Car Park Rental •346 m
Permit Holders Only For Oriental Hotel Apartments •348 m
119BP •632 m
123AP
Permit Holders Only For Bin Oquad Mosque •763 m
Al Marzooqi Car Parking, vehicle parking area •312 m
Al Khazna Car Park Rental, vehicle parking area •697 m
Alkhulod Car Parking Rental, vehicle parking area •574 m
Arif Adam Car Park Rental & Management, vehicle parking area •849 m
Naseem Al Sabah Car Park Rental, vehicle parking area •1.2 km
123CP
Permit Holders Only For Hamda Mosque Parking •1.2 km
Smart Green Line Car Park Rent And Management •664 m
Naif Car Park, vehicle parking area •1.1 km
Target Car Parking Rental, vehicle parking area •1.3 km
Naif Car Park Rental, vehicle parking area
Wahat Al Jazeera Car Parking Rental •842 m
Paid parking
Smart Green Line Car Park Rental And Management, Parking area •977 m
Permit Holders Only For Al Khulafaa Al Rashideen Mosque •937 m
Brwon Line Car Park Rental •951 m
Mohammad Al Blooshi Car Park Rental, vehicle parking area
Dar Al Muteena Car Park, vehicle parking area
Permit Holders Only For Garden City Hotel •2.0 km
Inekaas Valet Parking Services, vehicle parking area
Permit holders only For Mashreq Bank •1.6 km
Brown Line Car Park Rental, vehicle parking area •1.6 km
Permit Holders Only For Panorama Hotel Deira •825 m
Permit Holders Only For Mark Inn Hotel Deira •991 m
124P, paid bike parking •738 m
Khansaheb, paid parking
Noon Car Park Rental, vehicle parking area •2.2 km
PICK & Drop For Private Cars Only •857 m
Inekas Al Qamar Car Park Rental, vehicle parking area •1.0 km
124AP
Rukn Aladham Car Park Rental & Management, vehicle parking area •1.0 km
Al Ghurair Centre, paid parking •820 m
123C
Permit Holders Only For Bliss Square Hotel •805 m
Gulf Inn Hotel, paid parking •798 m
Samarra Car Park Rental, vehicle parking area •2.3 km
Hassan Rahma Car Park Rental & Management, vehicle parking area •1.7 km
Jamal Khamis Car Park Rental, vehicle parking area •1.4 km
Vista Square Hotel, paid parking •865 m
Fortune Grand Hotel Parking •1.3 km
Permit Holders Only For Benta Star Hotel •2.0 km
Lime E-scooter •914 m
Island Palace Car Park Rental, vehicle parking area •1.9 km
117AP
Permit Holders Only For Marco Polo Hotel •2.1 km
Loading & Unloading •684 m
124CP
Afaq Al Nahar Car Park Rental & Management, vehicle parking area •2.1 km
Loading & Unlocking only Max 1 Hour •1.3 km
123A
Al Ertqaa Car Park Rental, vehicle parking area •1.6 km
Parking for Delivery Trucks Only •1.1 km
Dar Al Salam Building Car Park Rental, paid parking •926 m
Al Ghurair Center, vehicle parking area •1.2 km
Al Wadaq Car Park Rental & Management, vehicle parking area •1.1 km
Permit Holders Only For Abdulrazaq Alzarouni Mosque •1.5 km
122A
Loading & Unloading Only
Loading & Unloading Only Max 1 hour •1.5 km
119A •1.8 km
Al Musalla Deira Car Park Rental, vehicle parking area •1.5 km
Al Anood Deira Car Parking Rental, company •1.3 km
Paid Parking •1.6 km
Dubai Municipality Staff Parking •1.8 km
For Authorized Vehicles Only •1.4 km
124DP •1.5 km
Valet parking •1.8 km
Sultan Ahmed Nasser Lootah, paid parking •1.2 km
Brown Lind, paid parking •1.6 km
Tariq Khamis Car Park Rental & Management, vehicle parking area •1.0 km
Permit Holders Only For GSS Palace Hotel •870 m
Permit Holders Only For Landmark Plaza Hotel •870 m
Ritan Car Parking Rental, vehicle parking area
125AP
Permit Holders Only For Phoenicia Grand Hotel •929 m
Amazon Car Park Rental, vehicle parking area •1.4 km
Permits Holders Only For Royal City Apartments •976 m
Etisalat Staff Parking •2.0 km
Green House Car Park Rental, vehicle parking area •1.4 km

What Residents say about Wasl District

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Ratings review
3.8
Mahmoud C.

I lived in Al Muraqqabat from May 2023 to November 2024. Pros: - Diversity in culture = food and retail convenience - Many malls around - Excellent public transportation and walkability (Metro and plenty of bus stops) - Low cost of living Cons: - Parking nightmare if you own a car - High noise levels from people and vehicles - Super crowded, high density of people - Aging public areas (sidewalks and alleys) - Lack of greenery

7 months ago

3.8
Fe R.

" Wasl District is really an amazing property where you can live peacefully with your family in the heart of Dubai. Though Deira/Naif is a crowded place, Wasl District has been designed in such a way that it doesn't affect the privacy of tenants. The property is well-maintained with two buildings, A and B, in a single compound. It offers spacious rooms with in-built wardrobes, washrooms, and kitchens with ample cupboards in really good designs. There's space for a washing machine, a balcony, pipeline gas, a central A/C unit, and corridors are cleaned every day. There are no disturbances or noise inside the property, and only families live as tenants. There's a play area for kids, and outside the building, there's a place designed for evening walks and sitting to chat with friends in a really good ambiance. Immediate security checks on fire alarms alerts, and the building is highly monitored with CCTV cameras. There's 24/7 security on duty, and verification of guests is done at the reception. Ample parking space is available, with entry only for tenants with access cards; guest parking is also available. The pool and gym facilities have entry access cards, with different timings for women and men, and a lifeguard is available for the pool. High maintenance and service are provided through the Wasl App, which I find really convenient. They come on time for maintenance at our preferred times. The most highlighted part of living here is the walkable distance to Union metro station, bus station, and Abra Station. Ghurair Mall/Reef Mall is within walking distance, as are mosques. You can also walk to Naif Markets (Naif souq, Murshid bazar, and Gold souq) and find all the leading supermarkets and restaurants nearby. The building itself is a landmark, and it's easily accessible to go anywhere around Dubai or to any other emirate using your own vehicle or public transportation. Overall, Wasl District is the best choice for anyone who loves to live in the center of Dubai with all the facilities at their doorstep and in a really well-maintained property with their family.

3 years ago

4
Fe R.

Wasl District is really an amazing property where you can live peacefully with your family in heart of dubai. Though naif is a overly crowded place, Wasl District has designed in such a way that it doesn't effect the privacy of tenants. Property is well maintained with two buildings A and B in a single compound with Spacious Rooms with in-built wardrobes, washroom and kitchen with ample amount of cupboards and of really good designs, Space for washing machine, Balcony, Pipe-line gas, Central A/C unit, Corridors cleaned everyday, No disturbances/Noise inside the property, Play area for kids, Outside building there is place designed to take walks at evenings and sit talk with friends really good ambience, Immediate Security checks on Fire Alarms Alerts, Building highly monitored with CC Tvs, 24/7 security on duty (Verification of guest is done at reception) ample parking space available entry only with access card for tenants guest parking is also available, pool and gym facilities entry with access card different timings for women and men also lifeguard will be available for pool, High maintenance and service with Wasl App which i find really convenient and they come on time for maintenance at our preferred timings, The most highlighted part of living here is walkable distance to Union metro station, bus station and Abra Station, Ghurair Mall/Reef Mall at a walkable distance, Mosques nearby, Walkable distance to Naif Markets (Naif souq, Murshid bazar, Gold Souq) All leading supermarkets and restaurants near by, The building itself is a landmark, Easily accessible to go anywhere around dubai or to any other emirate using your own vehicle or public transportation. Overall Wasl District is a best choice for anyone who love to live in the centre of dubai with all the facilities at your doorstep and in a really property with your family

3 years ago

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Property types in Wasl District

Wasl District offers a diverse selection of property types, primarily focusing on residential apartments and commercial retail spaces. The residential units are designed to accommodate both families and professionals, featuring modern layouts, spacious living areas, and high-quality finishes. Many apartments include balconies with city views, open or semi-open kitchens, and built-in wardrobes. The commercial spaces are ideal for retail businesses seeking high footfall in a bustling urban setting.

The 1-bedroom apartments in Wasl District are thoughtfully designed to maximize space and comfort. These units typically feature open-plan living and dining areas, a spacious bedroom with built-in wardrobes, and a modern bathroom. Many units offer balconies that provide views of the vibrant Deira neighborhood. Kitchens are often semi-open or closed, equipped with contemporary fittings and ample storage. These apartments are ideal for singles and couples seeking urban convenience.


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2-bedroom apartments in Wasl District cater to families and professionals requiring additional space. These units offer generous living and dining areas, two well-proportioned bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, and two bathrooms, often including an ensuite in the master bedroom. Kitchens are typically closed or semi-open, providing privacy and functionality. Many apartments feature balconies, and some layouts include a maid’s room or laundry area, enhancing practicality for residents.


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