Olivara Residences has 19 restaurants and 3 fast food venues within a 2 km radius
| School name | Curriculum | Fee range | Distance | KHDA rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Grammar School Guildford L.L.C | UK | 79K - 120K | 778 m | Very good |
| Dwight School L.L.C | International Baccalaureate | 65K - 111K | 1.1 km | Good |
| GEMS Metropole School - Dubai Branch | UK | 38K - 51K | 1.5 km | Good |
| Victory Heights Primary School L.L.C | UK | 40K - 55K | 1.7 km | Outstanding |
| Renaissance School L.L.C | American | 36K - 57K | 1.8 km | Acceptable |
| South View School L.L.C | UK | 47K - 67K | 2.9 km | Good |
| Lycee Francais International L.L.C (Branch) | French | 65K - 80K | 3.0 km | Not inspected yet |
| Ranches Primary School | UK | 50K - 62K | 3.3 km | Very good |
| Dhruv Global school | Indian | 18K - 26K | 3.5 km | Acceptable |
| Australian International School - Dubai L.L.C | Australian | 52K - 90K | 3.5 km | Good |
| Safa Community School | UK - UK/IB | 54K - 89K | 3.6 km | Outstanding |
| Dubai International Academy Town Square | International Baccalaureate | 68K - 120K | 3.6 km | Not inspected yet |
| Nord Anglia International School L.L.C | UK - UK/IB | 70K - 105K | 3.6 km | Outstanding |
| Fairgreen International School L.L.C | International Baccalaureate | 54K - 92K | 3.9 km | Good |
| Horizon English School Town Square | UK | 68K | 4.5 km | Not inspected yet |
| Jumeirah English Speaking School (Br) | UK - International Baccalaureate | 54K - 106K | 4.5 km | Outstanding |
| Sunmarke School FZE | UK - International Baccalaureate (1 | 62K - 106K | 4.9 km | Very good |
One of the quieter areas in Dubai. It’s family-friendly with parks, shops, and restaurants nearby. Traffic can get busy during rush hour, and there’s no metro, but overall it’s a nice place to live.
It is one of the most peaceful residential areas in Dubai. A 20 minute drive from Marina/JLT/Mall of Emirates, and a 20 minute drive to Al Qudra. There's very little traffic around the area, and it is great for families with kids. There's a park right outside my building, with a play area for children and a walking track for adults. Supermarkets and restaurants are 5 mins away, and with Motor City being close by, there are many restaurants and food options. The only con is the traffic towards Marina during office hours. A 20 minute drive turns into a 40 min drive. There is no metro connectivity so you either have to drive yourself or take a taxi.