Sheikh Zayed Road
About Sheikh Zayed Road
Sheikh Zayed Road (SZR) is the main arterial road in Dubai, and the longest road in the UAE, which connects the seven emirates. It’s commonly known as the E11 highway and measures 558.4 km long. SZR is home to various high-rise buildings that are characteristic of Dubai's skyline.
Given its central location, it’s the busiest road in the emirate, with a wealth of leisure facilities and proximity to numerous business hubs such as Business Bay, Downtown Dubai, and DIFC. Thus, the community on Sheikh Zayed Road is a vibrant and diverse one that offers something for everyone.
Sheikh Zayed Road provides access to some of the area's premier attractions and entertainment options. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly environment or an exciting nightlife, SZR has it all.
Key Highlights
- One of the main highways in the UAE
- Mostly known as E11 and connects Dubai with other emirates
- Has different names in different emirates
- Home to skyscrapers, office buildings, and prominent landmarks
- The Dubai Metro has stops throughout SZR, connecting various areas
A Closer Look at Sheikh Zayed Road
Construction of Sheikh Zayed Road began in 1971 and was completed in 1980. It’s named after the founder and former president of the UAE Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. The highway starts in the Al Dhafra region of Abu Dhabi on the Saudi-UAE Border and ends at the Oman-UAE border in Al-Jeer, Ras al-Khaimah.
In Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road starts near Oud Metha and ends at Jebel Ali close to the Dubai-Abu Dhabi border. It runs parallel to the coastline and across key areas and landmarks such as Burj Khalifa, Emirates Towers, Dubai World Trade Center, and Business Bay. When looking at properties on Sheikh Zayed Road, look for those that are located along the road from the World Trade Center area to Business Bay.
It’s the main artery in a lot of main cities and has different names in different emirates, such as Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai, Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Road and Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Road in Abu Dhabi, Al Ittihad Road in Sharjah and Ajman, and Sheikh Muhammad bin Salem Road in Ras Al-Khaimah.
Location of Sheikh Zayed Road
Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) is centrally located in Dubai, connecting major areas and landmarks like Dubai Mall, Emirates Towers, and World Trade Center. The buildings located on the E11 from Business Bay to World Trade Center are considered to be on Sheikh Zayed Road.
Properties in Sheikh Zayed Road
Many commercial and residential communities lie along Sheikh Zayed Road and provide a plethora of luxurious properties to go with it. There are primarily skyscrapers offering apartments with panoramic views of the city, and many even overlook Burj Khalifa.
Some of the iconic residential buildings on Sheikh Zayed Road include Maze Tower, Park Place Towers, and the supertall Blue Tower, also called HHHR Tower, which was the world’s second-tallest residential building at the time of its completion in 2010.
Apartments for rent in Sheikh Zayed Road tend to be the most popular housing option, although there are some units for sale. Properties on SZR include studios, 1 - 4-bedroom apartments, penthouses, and serviced hotel apartments. Prices vary as there are many developments along Sheikh Zayed Road.
Luxurious properties are quite common here, and many buildings offer modern amenities such as central air conditioning, private parking, gyms, swimming pools, and kids’ play areas.
A lot of prominent developers have left their mark on Sheikh Zayed Road, giving potential renters and buyers many high-quality options to choose from.
As there are many commercial buildings in the area, there are also many commercial properties available. Offices for rent in Sheikh Zayed Road are very common, and there are some shops, retail spaces, and showrooms available as well. Businesses can even rent full floors on Sheikh Zayed Road.
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Price trends
1 bedroom apartments rented in Sheikh Zayed Road
The data displayed is based on average prices and sizes of all 1 Bedroom apartments in Sheikh Zayed Road.
Average prices
| Type | Avg. Price (AED/ year) |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | 97,000 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 133,000 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 170,000 |
| 4 Bedrooms | 310,000 |
The data displayed is based on average prices and sizes of all 1 Bedroom apartments in Sheikh Zayed Road.
Recent rental transactions
| Location | Rented Price (AED/Year) | Date | Contract Status | Property Type | Bedrooms | Size (sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sheikh Zayed Road Blue Tower | 45,750 | 11 Dec 2025 - 10 Dec 2026 | Renewed | Apartment | 1 Bed | 663.06 |
Sheikh Zayed Road Latifa Tower | 90,000 | 10 Nov 2025 - 9 Nov 2026 | Renewed | Apartment | 1 Bed | 1185.00 |
Sheikh Zayed Road Latifa Tower | 77,000 | 3 Nov 2025 - 2 Nov 2026 | Renewed | Apartment | 1 Bed | 1185.00 |
Sheikh Zayed Road Latifa Tower | 85,000 | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 | Renewed | Apartment | 1 Bed | 1185.00 |
Sheikh Zayed Road Latifa Tower | 79,000 | 8 Oct 2025 - 7 Oct 2026 | Renewed | Apartment | 1 Bed | 1189.63 |
Sheikh Zayed Road Latifa Tower | 88,000 | 18 Oct 2025 - 17 Oct 2026 | Renewed | Apartment | 1 Bed | 1185.00 |
Sheikh Zayed Road Latifa Tower | 78,750 | 18 Oct 2025 - 17 Oct 2026 | Renewed | Apartment | 1 Bed | 1185.00 |
Sheikh Zayed Road Latifa Tower | 76,000 | 18 Sep 2025 - 17 Sep 2026 | Renewed | Apartment | 1 Bed | 1189.63 |
Sheikh Zayed Road Latifa Tower | 75,600 | 15 Aug 2025 - 14 Aug 2026 | Renewed | Apartment | 1 Bed | 1189.63 |
Sheikh Zayed Road A A Tower | 95,510 | 25 Jul 2025 - 22 Jun 2026 | New | Apartment | 1 Bed | 821.50 |
The data displayed is based on average prices and sizes of all 1 Bedroom apartments in Sheikh Zayed Road.
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Lifestyle in Sheikh Zayed Road
Sheikh Zayed Road offers a lively, fast-paced lifestyle ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, and urban enthusiasts who thrive in the heart of the city. As Dubai’s main artery, this bustling stretch is lined with skyscrapers, luxury hotels, corporate offices, and a wide range of dining and entertainment venues.
Living here means easy access to key business hubs like DIFC and Business Bay, as well as seamless connectivity via the Dubai Metro. The area attracts individuals who value convenience, modern living, and proximity to work.
Amenities on Sheikh Zayed Road
There are plenty of educational institutions that can easily be accessed from Sheikh Zayed Road.
- Schools:
- GEMS Wellington International School
- Horizon International School
- The English College
- Dubai American Academy
- Nurseries:
- Odyssey Nursery
- Little Feet Early Learning Center
- Orange Tree Children's Nursery
- Willow Children’s Nursery
Sheikh Zayed Road is the main artery in Dubai, dotted with skyscrapers, luxurious hotels, and reputed business hubs. This makes it the city’s liveliest road. It also connects Dubai with Abu Dhabi and other emirates.
What Locals say about Sheikh Zayed Road
Beautiful Building & Amazing Services.
Maze is a very beautiful building and they have great customer services. The building is very well maintained by the management. Of course, they maintain a quality in the building not only for maintenance and services but in choosing a tenant as well. Management screen every profile before they lease an apartment to a client. It is good to deal directly with the landlord's representative on 050 966 2294 rather than dealing with an agent or broker. The only negative for this building is they have an no pet policy.
Read moreExcellent
Maze Tower is one of the best mix use buildings in Dubai. It's built to the finest standards with luxury quality fittings and materials. Apartments are well designed with lots of natural light, balconies and with a modern contemporary design. The amenities including the gym and pool are luxurious and extremely well maintained as is the entire building. All maintenance is free of charge and the security staff are very professional, friendly and ever-ready to assist tenants. I would wholeheartedly recommend Maze Tower to anyone looking for a great property in this DIFC or SZR side of Dubai.
Read moreAmazing Property & Great Services.
I moved in to Maze Tower last year, I am extremely happy and delighted by their service. Maze has one of the best facilities and high maintenance and amazing finishing. I genuinely recommend this building… Loving The Maze Tower.
Read moreFabulous Building!!!
Amazing finishes, great maintenance, very fast and efficient. Well-equipped gym. Beautiful pool. The best of the building is the full floor indoor garden on 27th floor. On the minus side you can't have any pets.
Read moreAvoid - Poor Management
Building itself is quite nice.....good sized apartments and well maintained. Traffic around DIFC and SZR can be quite bad especially during the evenings on weekdays. Pool and gym are very nice and high quality. The worst thing about this building is the management. They have absolutely no regard and care for tenants or their rights. Feedback is rarely acknowledged or taken action on and most policies are in favour of the landlord rather than the tenants. They will also try and subtract ridiculous charges from your security deposit for normal wear and tear! Lesson learnt....stay away from Al Rotamani Properties.
Read moreCould be Much Better
The Good Appartments are well finished and of a high quality. Some units have good natural light, others not so much. Most are well laid out. High quality appliances. Maintenance team which is outsourced is very good and helpful with all issues. The gym is well equipped but ageing slightly. Pool is decent but has very odd timings, closing by 8pm. The bad The management of the building is not particularly tuned to the needs of tenants and are unhelpful at times. There is no concierge service, even though similar other buildings offer this service. Residential parking is on the higher floors of the parking structure. So you have to go up 10 floors to park. There is absolutely no guest parking for even short periods. Overall in this price range they are many other buildings which offer better services.
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