Al Quoz

Al Quoz has an exceptional location between two main roads in Dubai which are Al Khail Road and Sheikh Zayed Road. This makes it easily accessible from different areas in Dubai, and makes any place in Dubai reachable without an issue.

Another great thing about Al Quoz location is that it is bordered by great dynamic communities such as Al Manara, Umm Al Shaif, and Al Wasl.

Al Quoz is pretty close to a number of the most popular attractions in Dubai. Here are the closest ones:

• Mall of the Emirates: 11 minutes away
• Jumeirah Beach: 12 minutes away
• The Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa: 14 minutes away
• Dubai International Airport: 18 minutes away
• Atlantis: 20 minutes away
• Deira: 21 minutes away
• La Mer: 22 minutes away

• Dubai Marina to Al Quoz: 17 minutes
• Al Barsha to Al Quoz: 18 minutes
• JBR to Al Quoz: 22 minutes

Transportation is not an issue in Al Quoz. There are different means available to choose from what suits you best.

• Metro: Al Quoz metro stations are Noor Bank station and First Abu Dhabi Bank station
• Bus: There are buses that can take you from Al Quoz to many popular places in Dubai like Dubai Marina, Dubai International Airport, Burj Khalifa, and more. Al Quoz bus stations are 98E, 96, and 10
• Taxi and Uber/Careem: They are available and can take you anywhere you need to be

You can find many facilities offered in Al Quoz for your convenience and comfort. All the services you need are available in your community:

• Supermarkets
• Shopping malls
• Park
• Schools
• Restaurants and cafes
• Health clinics
• Laundry facilities

You can find some very good schools and nurseries in the Al Quoz area, so do not worry about your kids’ education.

Nurseries

• Creative Kids Early Learning Center

Year Group: 3 months to 3+ years old

Curriculum: British Early Year Foundation (EYF)

Location: Al Khail Mall, Al Quoz 4

• Kiddy Planet Nursery

Year Group: 3 months to 5 years old

Curriculum: British EYF

Location: Al Quoz 1, 60 St., Villa 6 Behind Dubai International School

Schools

• Springdales School Dubai

Year Group: PreK to Grade 12

Curriculum: Indian Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)

Location: Near Jumeira University, Al Quoz 4

KDHA Government Rating: Good

• Credence High School

Year Group: PreK to Grade 11

Curriculum: Indian Curriculum CBSE

Location: Near Al Khail Mall

KDHA Government Rating: Good

• Ambassador International Academy

Year Group: 3 to 18 years old

Curriculum: British IB PYP program

Location: Al Khail Gate, Plot No. 3653942

• Safa British School

Year Group: 3 to 14 years old

Curriculum: British

Location: Al Meydan Road

KDHA Government Rating: Good

• GEMS Our Own Indian School

Year Group: Kindergarten to Grade 12

Curriculum: Indian CBSE

Location: Near Manama Hypermarket, Al Meydan Road

KDHA Government Rating: Good.

Buying your groceries in Al Quoz is nothing to worry about. There are some supermarkets and grocery stores there selling all that you need:

• Shaklan ABC Supermarket

Location: Al Quoz 3

Hours: 9 am-11 pm

• Abdallah Ketait Grocery

Location: 43 C Street

Hours: Open24/7

• Sawahel Al Madina Supermarket

Location: Al Quoz 3

Hours: 6 am-12 am.

If you ever need medical help, rest assured that you there are excellent health care clinics and centers in Al Quoz:

• Iranian Hospital Safa Polyclinic

Location: 34-42 A St, Al Quoz 1

Hours: 8 am-8:45 pm

Some Specialties: Cardiology, Anesthesiology, Diagnostic Imaging

• Aster Clinic

Location: Al Quoz Industrial Area 1, near Old Grand Mall

Hours: 7 am to 11 pm

Some Specialties: Cardiology, Dentistry, Gynaecologists/Obstetrics, Dermatology

• iCare Blue Clinic Al Quoz (Emirates Star Medical Center)

Location: Jiwin Accommodation Behind Al Khail Gate 2

Hours: 8 am-11 pm

Some Specialties: General practitioners and dentists.

Dining is another thing you do not need to worry about in Al Quoz. You will find a number of eateries and cafeterias that serve Chinese, Indian, and Middle Eastern food there. We bring you a list of the best restaurants there:

• Zaiqa (ZomatoRating 3.6, Pakistani, Behind Areej Al Madeena Mini Mart, Al Asayel Street)
• Up Star (ZomatoRating 3.7, Indian, Industrial Area 3)
• New Star One (ZomatoRating 3.5, Middle Eastern and Chinese, Shop 34, Ground Floor, Al Ameed Mall, Al Asayel Street)
• Cheesy Bites (ZomatoRating 4.0, Asian, Pizza, Grills, Shop 4, First Floor, West Zone Supermarket, Al Khail Gate, Al Quoz 2)
• Salam Al Madeena (ZomatoRating 3.0, South Indian, Shop 7, Ground Floor, ADNOC Building)
• Sufretna (ZomatoRating 3.6, Middle Eastern, Dynatrade Building)
• Chennai Darbar (ZomatoRating 3.0, Indian, Shop 1, Ground Floor, Dynatrade Building, Industrial Area 3)
• Yummy Hyderabadi (ZomatoRating 3.8, Indian Mughlai, Al Khail Mall)

Going out and having fun is no issue in Al Quoz. There are many places you can go to and lots of different activities you can do:

• Work on Your Fitness. One of the best places to work on your fitness is Gravity Gym. It is more like a fitness education center for both children and adults. There are professional trainers from different countries who are more than qualified to help you get in your best shape.

You may also buy your sports outfits at the Gravity Gym shop.

• Go Shopping. There are many malls in Al Quoz where you can shop for different products such as clothes, groceries, beauty products, electronics, and much more.

Some of the malls available are Al Quoz Mall, Al Khail Mall, and others where you can have a great shopping experience.

• Work on Your Creative Side. Are you talented but need a little push? Do you have some funny improvised sketches or plays you want to share with others? Courtyard Playhouse makes this possible.

Courtyard Playhouse is a space for anyone who wants to creatively express themselves. It has a nice 70-seat theater for performances, and it offers workshops for adults and children as well.

Workshops include acting, improv, drama, theater, and more. They also offer camps for kids and interschool theater tournaments.

Things to Do During the Day

• Play Board Games. If you are a board games fan then Al Quoz is a place you want to be. You will find there the coolest place to play board games which is called Back 2 Game. One of the best things about it is that you can play so many board games for free, or buy some if you want to own them.
• Solve Clues at Hint Hunt Dubai. Go on a thrilling adventure and try to escape a room using clues!
• Chill at Al Quoz Lake Park. You can simply just relax and enjoy a little fresh air and sun there if you are just trying to calmly enjoy yourself. If you are more of a sporty person you can jog on the running tracks

If you have kids you do not need to worry about them as there is a children play area where your kids can have a blast.

• Enjoy a Little Ice. Watch gorgeous ice-sculptures and experience freezing weather at Chillout Ice Lounge. You can take a break from the heat there and try spending some time in a below zero temperature

Don’t worry about the cold as they offer jackets to keep you warm. You can also have a cozy hot drink or hot soups there and some delicious desserts.

Things to Do at Night

• Go to The Junction. The junction is a very popular art space in Al Quoz where original plays and other ways of art expressions are performed.

Watch talents blossom to the world there, whether actors, dancers, poets, musicians, and many other artists express themselves and share their talent with the world.

Another thing that makes The Junction stand out is that its stage is big enough with about 159 seats. The stage has dressing rooms, areas for practicing, and everything performers and artists need for a perfect show.

• Visit Alserkal Avenue. This is the best place to visit for art fans. It has a number of art galleries and art spaces where you can find many types of performances or exhibitions you want.

Some examples of their galleries are Ayyam Gallery where artists exhibit their paintings, Gulf Photo Plus for beautiful photographs, Cartoon Gallery where cartoon artists from all around the world showcase their paintings and art.

One of the cool things about Al Quoz is that it has a variety of malls where you can shop for all what you need and have fun. The following malls are the best places for shopping there:

• Al Khail Mall. The mall has a variety of stores like clothes stores, electronics stores, and others. It is one of the most popular malls in Al Quoz

Location: Latifa Bint Himdan Street, Al Quoz 4

Hours:8:00 am to 12:00 am.

• Oasis Mall. It can be said that this is the best mall in Al Quoz because it has a large variety of international brand stores where you can find anything you need, that is besides restaurants, fitness centers, a spa, clinics, pharmacy, and more!

Location: Sheikh Zayed Road, second intersection, Al Quoz 1

Hours:

• Sunday to Wednesday: 10 am-10 pm
• Thursday to Saturday: 10 am-12 am
• Al Quoz Mall. It is one of the best places to shop as you can find everything there. There are restaurants, cafes, a variety of stores, and medical centers

Location: 17B Street, Amer Center, Al Madina Hypermarket

Hours:7 am-12 am.

• Grand Mall. It is another great shopping place where you can find many stores like a hypermarket, stationary, clothes, electronics, restaurants, and more

Location: Al Quoz Industrial Area 4

Hours: 7 am-12 am.

Properties available in Al Quoz are apartments and villas. You can definitely find the accommodation that suits your needs.

The available properties for Al Quoz accommodation are the following:

• Studio apartments
• 1- to 3-bedroom apartments
• 3- to 6-bedroom villas

Al Quoz is a lively area that is both residential and industrial, Al Quoz 1, 2, 3, and 4. Many expats and Emirati residents prefer Al Quoz, especially Al Quoz 4 which is the most popular area, for the services and facilities they find there.

1. Al Quoz 1

Al Quoz 1 is popular with families and one of the most affordable in the community.

• Type of Residence: Residential community
• Apartments: 4- to 7-bedroom villas
• Highlights:
  • Schools
  • Supermarkets
  • Clinics
  • Al Quoz lake
  • Playground

1. Al Quoz 2

It is a nice family-friendly place where you can find all the services you need for a comfortable life. It is close to lively areas like Nad Al Sheba and Dubai Hills Estate.

• Type of Residence: Residential community
• Apartments: 3- to 6-bedroom villas
• Highlights:
  • Supermarkets
  • Art galleries

1. Al Quoz 3

It is mostly an industrial area with some residential units for workers and employees.

1. Al Quoz 4

It is the most popular area in Al Quoz since it has many facilities. It is close to popular places like Safa Park, Al Barsha, and Business Bay. Families living there are mostly Emiratis.

• Type of Residence: Residential community
• Apartments: Studio apartments to 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom villas
• Highlights:
  • Basketball court
  • Volleyball court
  • Swimming pool
  • Malls
  • Children play area
  • Walkways
  • Private garden

Since Al Quoz has wonderful art galleries and cultural art spaces, there are always events there like plays and art exhibitions, in addition to live concerts.

There are also academic centers where they host workshops and lectures for professional development.