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Nad Al Sheba

• Dubai Silicon Oasis: 10 minutes away
• Ras Al Khor: 15 minutes away
• Al Quoz: 15 minutes away
• Downtown Dubai: 20 minutes away
• Business Bay: 22 minutes away

• Meydan Racecourse
• Deep Dive Dubai
• Global Village
• IMG Worlds of Adventure

There is currently no direct metro station in Nad Al Sheba. The nearest stations are Business Bay and Dubai Mall/Burj Khalifa, both of which are reachable within 20–25 minutes by car.

Bus service in the area is limited and not yet as well developed as in other parts of Dubai. Most residents rely on private cars or ride-hailing services like Careem.
However, bus route 50 serves Nad Al Sheba, connecting the area to neighboring districts.

All villas come with dedicated parking spaces. Apartments have basement or podium-level parking, and visitors can find spots around retail outlets and parks.

• Meydan Racecourse: Premier horse racing venue, home of the Dubai World Cup.
• Deep Dive Dubai: The world's deepest diving pool, which is designed as a submerged city.
• The Track, Meydan Golf: A scenic 9-hole golf course with Dubai skyline views.
• Nad Al Sheba Cycle Park: Open 24/7 with 4, 6, and 8 km loops and kids' track.
• NAS Sports Complex: Hosts major sports events and includes a stadium, courts, gym, and pool.

• Avenue Mall: Local shopping center with dining and essentials
• The Arch Mall: Mixed retail and services
• Aswaaq Mall: Community-focused retail experience
• Nad Al Sheba Mall: Features 187 stores, a cinema, a gym, a mosque, and more

Dining in Nad Al Sheba is expanding, with new concepts opening within retail hubs. The new Nad Al Sheba mall features an array of restaurants and cafes too.

• SALT
• Gerbou
• PARKA Bakehouse
• Haryanto Restaurant
• Roasters Specialty Coffee House

• The Meydan Hotel: A luxury landmark within the Meydan area, this hotel offers panoramic views of the racecourse, lavish suites, fine dining options, and direct access to sporting events and nightlife venues.

• Millennium Place Mirdif: A modern hotel a short drive away, offering stylish rooms, fitness facilities, a rooftop pool, and convenient access to Mirdif’s shopping and leisure destinations.

• Radisson RED Dubai Silicon Oasis: A bold, design-led hotel known for its vibrant social spaces, rooftop pool and bar, tech-savvy amenities, and easy access to Dubai Silicon Oasis and Emirates Road.

If an active lifestyle is on your agenda, Nad Al Sheba is the destination to be. The community takes sports and outdoor activities to new heights, offering residents options that promote well-being. An iconic sports destination is the Meydan Racecourse, which hosts the Dubai World Cup, attracting the world’s best riders and horses with hefty cash prizes.

Another key sports location is The Track, Meydan Golf, a 9-hole golf course stretching over 3,600 yards and boasting six lakes, all against the backdrop of Dubai’s skyline.

Cycling enthusiasts will love Nad Al Sheba Cycle Park, a track near Meydan Racecourse with stunning views of the city’s skyscrapers. It’s free, open 24 hours a day, and has routes of varying distances, such as 4, 6, and 8 kilometres, and even a kids’ track.

A major sports hub in the area is NAS Sports Complex. It’s home to the iconic Deep Dive Dubai, the world’s deepest pool, at a depth of 60. This scuba and freediving attraction is designed with an abandoned sunken city theme, inspired by the UAE’s pearl diving heritage.

There are also a couple of gyms in Nad Al Sheba, such as PureGym in Avenue Mall, and FitnGlam Women’s SuperClub in Nad Al Sheba 3.

While Nad Al Sheba is an inland community, residents can reach Dubai's popular beaches within a short drive. Some nearby beaches are:

• Jumeirah Beach
• Kite Beach
• Al Sufouh Beach
• Sunset Beach

Nad Al Sheba is ideal for families due to its educational institutions and learning centers. Schools follow various international curricula and are located conveniently for community residents.

Schools in Nad Al Sheba

• Kings' School Nad Al Sheba
• GEMS Modern Academy
• American School of Creative Science
• Repton School Dubai
• Rashid School For Boys

Nurseries near Nad Al Sheba

• Kent Nursery Dubai
• Kinder Castle Nursery
• Odyssey Nursery Meydan District One

• Nad Al Sheba Health Center
• Ladora Polyclinic
• Al Dehyafa Dental Clinic
• American Hospital Nad Al Sheba Clinic

• Spinneys
• Carrefour
• Aswaaq

Residents have convenient access to mosques within Nad Al Sheba. They can easily reach churches and temples in surrounding neighborhoods, accommodating the spiritual needs of its diverse population.

Mosques in Nad Al Sheba

• Nad Al Sheba Grand Mosque
• Masjid Nad Al Sheba Mosque

Churches and Temples near Nad Al Sheba

• St. Mary's Catholic Church – Oud Metha
• Shiva and Krishna Mandir – Bur Dubai
• Guru Nanak Darbar Sikh Temple – Jebel Ali

• Beauty Room Salon & Spa
• Bedashing Beauty Lounge Nad Al Sheba
• The Beauty Society

Yes, Nad Al Sheba can be on the pricier side, particularly the villas, which come with premium amenities and larger spaces that result in higher utility and maintenance costs.

'Nad' refers to a raised or hilly area, and 'Al Sheba' is derived from a prominent family name or tribe in the UAE, so ‘Nad Al Sheba’ roughly translates to 'the elevated place of Sheba.'

Nad Al Sheba Mall is owned and developed by Nakheel, a leading master developer in Dubai.

Parts of Nad Al Sheba are gated, particularly Nad Al Sheba Villas by Nakheel, which offers controlled access, private security, and community amenities for residents.

Nad Al Sheba Gardens is being developed by Meraas, a Dubai-based developer known for upscale residential and lifestyle destinations.