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Mirdif

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3.3Reviews

Based on 4 community and 11 building reviews

What you need to know about Mirdif

Mirdif is one of Dubai's most established residential communities, set along Al Khawaneej Street (D89) with Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) forming its western edge. It sits roughly ten minutes from Dubai International Airport, which gives it a real edge for frequent travelers while keeping a calm, suburban character. Wide streets, mature landscaping, and low-rise development define the feel here, making Mirdif one of the few parts of Dubai that reads more like a traditional residential suburb than a dense urban center.

The community is made up of several distinct sub-communities, each with its own personality. Uptown Mirdif mixes apartments and villas around a retail strip of cafes and shops. Mirdif Hills is the newer side, with modern apartment blocks along Nasayem, Janayen, Asayel, and Al Multaqa avenues. Shorooq and Ghoroob are gated apartment communities built around shared pools, playgrounds, and greenery, while Mushrif Village and the Mirdif 44 Villas offer standalone villa living, and Mirdif Tulip adds mid-rise apartments with park views.

Mirdif suits families and retirees especially well, though young professionals are increasingly drawn to the more compact apartments in Mirdif Hills and Uptown Mirdif.

Daily life is well looked after: Mirdif Park and Uptown Mirdif Park are within walking distance, Abaya Mall and the Uptown Mirdif mall sit at the community's core, and Mirdif City Centre is a short drive away.

Schools such as Uptown School, Star International School, and Mirdif American School are all a few minutes by car, and healthcare is covered by Saudi German Hospital and HMS Mirdif Hospital, both under ten minutes away.

Getting around leans mainly on the car, with bus stops along the major routes and Centrepoint Metro Station on the Red Line about ten minutes' drive away. Free public parking throughout the area and dedicated resident parking in the gated communities keep things easy for car owners.

Key Facts

  • Family-friendly, low-rise suburban living
  • Roughly ten minutes from Dubai International Airport
  • Freehold ownership available for overseas buyers
  • Villas, apartments, townhouses, and duplexes
  • Mirdif Park and Uptown Mirdif Park within walking distance
  • Mirdif City Centre and Uptown Mirdif mall nearby
  • Dozens of schools within a short drive
  • Strong rental demand across all unit types

Mirdif market insights

Mirdif market overview

Prices of properties for sale in Mirdif range from AED 620K to AED 42.44M, with a median of AED 2.17M. A total of 149 listings are available. 83 properties have been listed for sale in Mirdif over the past 30 days. Across all listings, 64% are verified and 54% are listed by SuperAgents.

Median price
2.2M
Price range
620K - 42.4M

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Properties available
149
Added in last 30 days
83
Verified properties
64%
Listed by superagent
54%
  • Sumaira
    Sumaira
    S S H GLOBAL REAL ESTATE
    1,325,000 AED

    Investors Deal 1Bedroom in Dubai Mirdif Hills

    1

    2

    1,012 sqft

    Apartment

    Almultaqa Avenue Block C, Al Multaqa Avenue, Mirdif Hills, Mirdif, Dubai

  • Sumaira Hanif
    Sumaira Hanif
    S S H GLOBAL REAL ESTATE
    2,300,000 AED

    Cheapest Large Unit in Mirdif Hills with Open View

    2

    3

    1,380 sqft

    Apartment

    Asayel Avenue, Mirdif Hills, Mirdif, Dubai

  • Sumaira Hanif
    Sumaira Hanif
    S S H GLOBAL REAL ESTATE
    2,150,000 AED

    VACANT Spacious 2BHK+Maids Large Hall-Mushrif View

    2

    3

    1,602 sqft

    Apartment

    Asayel Avenue, Mirdif Hills, Mirdif, Dubai

  • Ayaz Khan
    Ayaz Khan
    A J A PROPERTIES
    8,645,000 AED

    NO COMMISSION |4 VILLAS PERMISSION | FREEHOLD |G+2

    13,000 sqft

    Land

    Mirdif, Dubai

  • Ayaz Khan
    Ayaz Khan
    A J A PROPERTIES
    6,292,440 AED

    3 VILLAS ALLOWED | MIDDLE | FREEHOLD | GROUND +2

    9,534 sqft

    Land

    Mirdif, Dubai

  • Ayaz Khan
    Ayaz Khan
    A J A PROPERTIES
    5,000,000 AED

    FREEHOLD | MAXIMUM VILLAS - 3 | MULTIPLE OPTIONS

    10,000 sqft

    Land

    Mirdiff 44 Villas, Mirdif, Dubai

  • Ayaz Khan
    Ayaz Khan
    A J A PROPERTIES
    8,385,000 AED

    NO COMMISSION |4 VILLAS PERMISSION | FREEHOLD |G+2

    13,000 sqft

    Land

    Mirdif, Dubai

  • Ayaz Khan
    Ayaz Khan
    A J A PROPERTIES
    5,224,320 AED

    CORNER PLOT | 2 VILLAS ALLOWED | GROUND +2

    8,164 sqft

    Land

    Mirdif, Dubai

Sales transactions in Mirdif

247 sale transactions were recorded in Mirdif over the past 12 months, marking a 6.4% decrease YoY.

  • 1,002,94062 per sqft
    Land|Built: - ft²Plot: 16,250 ft²
    Mirdif
    10 Sep 2026Ready
  • 2,100,0001,213 per sqft
    Apartment|3 Beds|Built: - ft²Plot: 1,732 ft²
    4 Sep 2026Ready
  • 950,000794 per sqft
    Apartment|1 Bed|Built: - ft²Plot: 1,196 ft²
    4 Sep 2026Ready
  • 700,0001,112 per sqft
    Apartment|Studio|Built: - ft²Plot: 630 ft²
    2 Sep 2026Ready
  • 1,592,265106 per sqft
    Land|Built: - ft²Plot: 15,005 ft²
    Mirdif
    2 Sep 2026Ready
  • 2,467,5001,350 per sqft
    Apartment|3 Beds|Built: - ft²Plot: 1,828 ft²
    2 Sep 2026Off-plan
  • 845,000870 per sqft
    Apartment|1 Bed|Built: - ft²Plot: 971 ft²
    31 Aug 2026Ready
  • 1,882,6831,350 per sqft
    Apartment|2 Beds|Built: - ft²Plot: 1,395 ft²
    17 Aug 2026Off-plan
  • 1,956,0921,296 per sqft
    Apartment|2 Beds|Built: - ft²Plot: 1,509 ft²
    17 Aug 2026Off-plan
  • 2,003,6481,316 per sqft
    Apartment|2 Beds|Built: - ft²Plot: 1,522 ft²
    17 Aug 2026Off-plan

The data displayed is based on average prices and sizes of all in Mirdif.

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Location, Lifestyle and Amenities

Mirdif keeps daily errands short and simple, with Abaya Mall within walking distance and Mirdif City Centre just a few minutes' drive away. The suburban layout means most residents can reach groceries, dining, and healthcare in five to ten minutes by car, while Mirdif Park sits at the heart of the area for morning jogs and evening walks, and a dense cluster of cafes and restaurants lines the Uptown Mirdif retail strip.

Restaurants in Mirdif

The Uptown Mirdif strip is the easy walkable cluster: Forsan Dubai and Calicut Fort Restaurant, Starbucks, Caribou Coffee, and Costa Coffee are all within walking distance for a quick pastry or caffeine run, and Darwish Burger shop is about a ten-minute walk for single-origin brews in a relaxed setting.

For a proper meal, Domino's Pizza is roughly a five-minute drive with a fast food menu, and Gazebo, near Mirdif City Centre, is a similar drive for Indian cuisine. Quick bites sit even closer to home, with Wingstop, McDonald's, and Raising Cane's all a short walk or a couple of minutes by car, while Texas Roadhouse and P.F. Chang's round out the sit-down options by Mirdif City Centre, under five minutes from most of the community.

Lifestyle fit & resident profile

Lifestyle compatibility

  • Families77%
  • Young Professionals31%
  • Retirees84%
  • Students7%
  • Working Professionals38%

Schools near Mirdif

Mirdif gives families a solid spread of curricula, with British, American, and IB programs all well represented, and several schools sit within a short drive of the residential streets, so the morning run stays manageable for most households.

Star International School Mirdif is a short drive away and delivers the British curriculum up to A-Levels. It carries a Good KHDA rating, with fees starting around AED 34,000 for FS1 and rising to about AED 74,000 in the senior years, and a compact campus that includes sports courts and a dedicated early-years wing.

Uptown International School is one of the closest, within walking distance of the Uptown Mirdif development. It follows the IB curriculum from primary through the diploma program, holds a Very Good KHDA rating, and charges roughly AED 39,000 to AED 96,000 a year depending on the grade, with purpose-built science labs and performing-arts facilities.

North American International School, under ten minutes by car, is a well-established government school following a full US curriculum from KG1 to Grade 12, aligned with California Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). It holds an Acceptable KHDA rating, has no tuition fees for eligible students.

Nurseries and Universities in Mirdif

For younger children, Mirdif has a healthy choice of nurseries for ages from around 45 days to four years. Uptown International School Nursery in Uptown Mirdif takes children from one to four with a Montessori-inspired approach, British Orchard Nursery serves 45 days to four years across British EYFS and Montessori streams, and Emirates British Nursery is another popular option for the same ages in a villa-style setting a few minutes from the community center.

For higher education, Dubai Medical University Hospital, about five minutes away, is associated with Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, and Zayed University's main campus in Al Ruwayyah is within roughly ten minutes by car, giving residents reasonable access to tertiary options without heading into central Dubai.

Average annual fees
29,777
Number of schools in the area
34 schools within 5 km
Most common curriculum
American
School nameCurriculumFee rangeDistanceKHDA rating
Uptown International School (Br. of Taaleem Management LLC)International Baccalaureate 39K - 96K374 mVery good
Star International School (Branch)UK 34K - 74K654 mGood
Chinese School DubaiChinese 28K - 33K1.0 kmGood

Getting around Mirdif

Mirdif sits in eastern Dubai, bordered by Al Mizhar to the north and Al Warqa to the south. There's no metro station within Mirdif itself, so most residents rely on buses, private cars, or ride-hailing for the daily commute.

Public transport access

Mirdif doesn't have its own metro station, but buses fill the gap. The Etisalat Tower stop is within walking distance for many residents, about a four-minute walk from the center, and the Uptown Mirdif and Elyazia Beauty Center stops are also close, each under an eight-minute walk.

Further stops at Uptown Mirdif Park and Mediclinic connect to routes heading toward Centrepoint Metro Station and beyond, and the Private School stop serves the northern pocket. Two future transport links are planned nearby, which should improve things over time; for now, taxis and ride-hailing through Careem and Uber are widely available and remain the most common way to reach the nearest Red Line stations.

Mirdiff, ETISALAT Tower 336 m
Mirdiff, Uptown Mirdiff Park 1 592 m
Mirdiff, Street 15, Elyazia Beauty Center 669 m
Uptown Mirdif 193 m
Mirdiff, Mediclinic 895 m
Mirdiff, Private School 998 m

Car access

Algeria Street runs along Mirdif's southern boundary and links the community to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) and Al Awir Road, making the rest of Dubai easy to reach.

Uptown Mirdif Parking offers structured parking for visitors to the mall area, most villas and townhouses come with private driveways or garages, and street parking is generally easy to find in the quieter residential pockets. Mirdif Park and Uptown Mirdif Park add paved walking and jogging paths, and many internal streets have proper sidewalks for evening strolls.

Getting out of Mirdif is straightforward in most directions. Mirdif City Centre is about five minutes from the heart of the community, and Dubai International Airport sits under ten minutes by car.

Downtown Dubai and the Burj Khalifa area are around twenty minutes away via Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, the coast at Jumeirah Beach is roughly twenty-five minutes depending on traffic, and the Sharjah border is about fifteen minutes to the northeast, which keeps cross-emirate commutes manageable.

Uptown Mirdif Parking 572 m

What Residents say about Mirdif

4.9
Hiba A.

Love that community. It is a very peaceful and family-friendly one.

19 days ago

1
Anonymous

Place getting old, rent still very high

23 days ago

2.8
Abhi S.

Mirdif feels very different from the high-rise, fast-paced areas of Dubai. It’s calm, leafy and very family-oriented, with plenty of villas and townhouses. Streets are wide, there’s green space, and it feels like a proper residential neighbourhood rather than a city buzz zone. It’s a car-dependent area, so getting around without one can be tricky, and public transport options are limited. That said, it’s close enough to Dubai Festival City and other main roads, so commuting isn’t too painful. Mirdif City Centre is right there too, a big mall with all the usual shopping, dining and entertainment options, which makes daily life convenient. There are also good schools, gyms, cafés and supermarkets around. Overall, Mirdif works if you want a quieter, suburban vibe, plenty of space, and family-friendly living while still having malls and amenities nearby.

6 months ago

3
Mahmoud C.

Mirdif continues to be one of Dubai's beloved "suburban utopias". While the rest of the city has become more modern and high-tech, Mirdif remains a grounded, family-first neighborhood. Pros: - Great for families - Plenty of convenience (Uptown Mirdif and Mirdif City Center are very close to you) - Great education hub (GEMS Royal and Mirdif American School) - Feels very organic compared to the rest of Dubai (plenty of greenery as well) - Extremely pet-friendly and very community-oriented neighborhood Cons: - Close to the airport, so expect to hear loud noises from planes - Lack of reliable public transportation (if you don't have a car, you're in for a rough time) - Isolation

6 months ago

Mirdif Tulip

5
May

very nice building at best location

17 days ago

Ghoroob

4
Anonymous

There are ample free parking spaces inside community, several different types of activity ground, play ground, basketball court, skateboarding ground, swimming pools and gym that are all inclusive of your annual rent. The community is very secured at peaceful in general and walkable Mirdif City Centre.

3 years ago

Ghoroob

3.3
mohmd

Nice well maintained community, maintenance made easy with DubaiAM mobile app, green areas and playgrounds, no traffic around, City Center Mirdif few min walk but the only thing is the noise from the high way if you are on that side

4 years ago

Ghoroob

1.8
Hanadi

Almost every night we can't sleep from the carbage smell which spread in the buildings inside our apartments, property is poorly maintained and you pay lot's of money to empower which is worthless, we are leaving this community very soon

6 years ago

Mirdif Tulip

3.3
Anonymous

I have been living in uptown for 3 years . Currently they are imposing charges for parking fee for visitors free for 2 hrs thereafter 10dhs from Monday to Sunday . this move had paralyze the businessaround and inconvenience for resident visitors . Overall the place is super nice and very safe. Accessibility to spinneys , shops and food court . But the area is very pricey considering they have no fascilities like pool and gym .rating about noise is poor Coz airplanes and considering shops are just below understandable. The property list is incomplete .

11 years ago

Mirdif Tulip

3.2
Anonymous

I would like a better service in the building

11 years ago

Mirdif Score breakdown

How do residents score Mirdif in the following categories?

3.3
Connectivity & Traffic
3.3
Peace & Quiet
2.9
Parks nearby
3.8
Family friendly
4.1
Maintenance
3.3
Parking area
3.2
Amenities
2.4

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Property types in Mirdif

Mirdif offers a diverse mix of spacious villas, contemporary apartments, and family-sized townhouses, divided across several sub-communities that each have their own layout, landscaped streets, and character. Homes here are known for generous floor plans, airy interiors, and calm surroundings, and many come with private gardens, shaded patios, covered parking, and access to parks, walking trails, and neighborhood retail. The focus on low-rise development and open space is what gives the suburb its peaceful, family-friendly feel.

Mirdif's apartments sit in low-rise and mid-rise buildings, which gives the area a quieter feel than Dubai's tower-heavy districts. Units range from studios of around 480 to 630 sq ft to four-bedroom layouts above 3,000 sq ft. Mirdif Hills is the largest apartment cluster, its buildings along Asayel, Nasayem, Janayen, and Al Multaqa avenues offering one- to four-bedroom homes with modern finishes, shared pools, gyms, and landscaped courtyards. Uptown Mirdif adds the Terrace, Garden, and Courtyard apartments, where studios and two-bedroom units come with pool access and ground-level retail, while Mirdif Tulip runs studios through three-bedroom apartments with park views, and the gated Ghoroob and Shorooq communities offer one- and two-bedroom rentals with inclusive pools, playgrounds, and basketball courts. Freehold ownership is available to overseas buyers in Mirdif Hills, Uptown Mirdif, and Mirdif Tulip. Next to neighboring Dubai Silicon Oasis and Al Warqa'a, Mirdif's apartments usually carry a moderate premium, reflecting its established amenities and closeness to the airport.

Mirdif Villas is the community's largest villa district, with detached and semi-detached homes of two to six bedrooms on plots up to 10,000 sq ft, most with private gardens, covered parking for several cars, maid's rooms, and shaded outdoor entertaining areas. The gated Mushrif Village offers three- and four-bedroom villas of roughly 2,800 to 3,400 sq ft on plots around 3,000 sq ft with secure perimeter access, Uptown Mirdif holds a small collection of three- and four-bedroom villas above 2,300 sq ft near Pond Park, and the Mirdif 44 Villas provide standalone homes popular with larger families. Per square foot, Mirdif's villas stay more affordable than comparable communities such as Jumeirah Village Circle, which keeps them a consistent choice for families wanting generous indoor-outdoor living a short drive from the airport.

Mirdif Hills is the main address for duplexes. Nasayem Avenue 3 lists four- and five-bedroom duplexes of around 3,000 sq ft across two levels, with double-height living areas, maid's quarters, laundry rooms, and two dedicated parking spots, suiting families who want apartment-style convenience with the internal space of a villa. Shared amenities include pools, a gym, and direct access to the Mirdif Hills retail strip, and pricing sits above standard apartments but below standalone villas, offering a middle ground for buyers who want extra room without the upkeep of a private garden.

Frequently asked questions

Mirdif suits families and retirees seeking quiet surroundings, larger homes, parks, and nearby schools. It is less ideal for those who rely on nightlife or metro access.

Mirdif offers steady family rental demand, with prices from around AED 620,000 for studios in Uptown Mirdif to AED 19 million for large villas.

Mirdif has designated freehold areas, including Mirdif Hills, Uptown Mirdif, and Mirdif Tulip. Shorooq and Ghoroob are leasehold communities.

Mirdif Hills offers newer freehold apartments and retail. Uptown Mirdif has older low-rise apartments and villas, while Ghoroob offers leasehold apartments with pools, gyms, and playgrounds.

Mirdif has no metro or tram station. Centrepoint Metro Station is about a 10 minute drive, while local buses serve key communities.

Dubai International Airport is around 10 minutes away by car via Al Khawaneej Street (D89). Some homes may experience aircraft noise.

Yes, Mirdif offers parks, schools, nurseries, and gated communities, making it popular with families.

Yes, Uptown Mirdif Park has Bark Park, a dedicated dog area for walks and outdoor activities.

Traffic is generally lighter than central Dubai but can increase near schools, malls, and main roads during peak hours.