Al Qusais
Al Qusais
Another haven in the city outskirts for budget-conscious South Asians, this area includes all amenities families look for: schools, restaurants, parks, and supermarkets. It is also very well-connected to the Metro by five stations. Proximity to both Dubai and Sharjah airports are a plus.
House Prices
Popular buildings
Properties in Al Qusais
Frequently asked questions
Al Qusais has an exceptional location in Dubai near Deira, one of the oldest districts in Dubai and one of the best commercial places there, and on the borders of Sharjah. It is also very close to Dubai Airport Free Zone.
The surrounding communities are a plus as they give you a wider variety of amenities and services, not that Al Qusais is missing anything. In addition to that, it is a quiet and very pleasant place to live in.
Al Qusais is close to many popular attractions which makes its location quite interesting. Here are the closest attractions:
- Dubai Airport Free Zone: 7 minutes away
- Dubai International Airport: 11 minutes away
- Dubai Festival City: 13 minutes away
- The Walk at JBR: 18 minutes away
- Dubai Mall: 19 minutes away
- Downtown Dubai: 20 minutes away
- Mall of the Emirates: 26 minutes away
- Deira to Al Qusais: 17 minutes
- Business Bay to Al Qusais: 20 minutes
- Palm Jumeirah to Al Qusais: 30 minutes
- Dubai Marina to Al Qusais: 34 minutes
Transportation is one of the best things about Al Qusais because you can find many options there. The transportation options available are as follows:
- Metro: The Green Line passes through Al Qusais area, and you can find 5 stations there. These bus stations in Al Qusais are Stadium Station, Al Nahda, Etisalat, Dubai Airport Free Zone, and Al Qusais
- Bus: You can find many bus stations in Al Qusais, for example, Al Qusais 1, Al Qusais Metro Station 2, Al Qusais Industrial Area 3, and many more. Also these buses take you from Al Qusais to other areas: F22, C18, 32C, 63E, and 97
- Taxi and Uber/Careem: These are also great available options of transportation
You can find all the facilities you need there, so you don’t need to worry about essentials and comfort. This is the list of the facilities available:
- Hospitals
- Parks
- Schools
- Banks
- Restaurants and cafes
- Parking spaces
There are some hotels in Al Qusais where you can take some time off work or do some work in a relaxing environment. The best hotels in Qusais are listed here:
- TIME Grand Plaza Hotel (****): Damascus Street
- Dubai Grand Hotel by Fortune (****): Damascus Street
- Fortune Plaza Hotel, Dubai Airport (***): Al Nahda Road
- Hampton By Hilton Dubai Airport (***): Damascus Street
Another great thing about Al Qusais is that it has many schools and nursery options to choose from. So if you are still wondering if you should live in Qusais or not, here is something to reassure you and help you decide faster.
Find the best nurseries and schools in Al Qusais listed below:
Nurseries
- World Nursery
Year Group: Preschool
Curriculum: British EYFS
Location: Villa 23, Al Twar 1
- Chubby Cheeks Nursery
Year Group: 45 days to 4 years
Curriculum: British EYFS
Location: 13 A Street, Al Twar.
Schools
- The Apple International School
Year Group: Foundation Stage to Middle School
Curriculum: British
Location: Doha Road, Behind Emirates Driving Institute, AL Qusais 1
KHDA Government Rating: Good
- The Westminster School
Year Group: Foundation stage: 4 years to A-Level Examinations: 17 years
Curriculum: British IGCSE
Location: School Zone, Baghdad Street, Al Qusais
KHDA Government Rating: Good
- The Millennium School Dubai
Year Group: Kindergarten to Grade 12
Curriculum: Indian CBSE
Location: Al Baghdad Street, behind Lulu Hypermarket, Al Qusais
KHDA Government Rating: Very Good
- The Alpha School
Year Group: Foundation Stage to Year 6
Curriculum: British
Location: Plot no. 3606, Al Qusais 1
- Philadelphia Private School
Year Group: Kindergarten to Grade 12
Curriculum: American: California State Standards
Location: Intersection of Beirut Street and Halab Street
KHDA Government Rating: Acceptable.
You don’t need to leave Al Qusais to get your groceries or whatever you need from the supermarket since you have everything there. Learn about the best places where you buy groceries in the following list:
- Al-Jeel Al Saeed Grocery
Location: 22nd Street, Al Qusais 3
Hours: 7 am-1:30 am
- New West Zone Supermarket
Location: Shop No.3, Ground Floor, Al Nabooda Building, Near Sangeetha Restaurant
Hours: 7 am-12 am
- Noor Al Qusais Supermarket
Location: Al Qusais 1
Hours: 6:30 am-1 am, Sundays 6:30 am-12 am
- Madinat Al Qusais Supermarket
Location: Beirut Street
Hours: 7 am-1 am
- Al Wafa Corner Supermarket
Location: Al Qusais Third, Near Etisalat Metro Station
Hours: 7:30 am-12 am
- Sunrise Supermarket
Location: Beirut Street
Hours: 7:15 am-12 am, Fridays and Saturdays 8:30 am-12 am.
There are many medical centers and clinics in Al Qusais, so rest assured you are safe. You can always find the medical help you need there. Below we shed a light on the best, most highly equipped hospitals and health clinics in Al Qusais:
- Prime Medical Center
Location: Damascus Street, Al Qusais Plaza, Ground Floor
Hours: 9 am-9 pm, closed on Fridays
Some Specialties: Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Radiology, Orthopedics
- Medicure Polyclinic
Location: Ground Floor - Al Fattan Building 3A Damascus Street, Al Qusais 2
Hours: 9 am to 9:30 pm, closed on Fridays
Some Specialties: Dentistry and Orthodontics, Pediatrics, Orthopedic, Gynecology
- Aster Specialist Clinic
Location: Al Ahbabi building, Damascus Road, Al Qusais 2
Hours: 6 am-11 pm
Specialties: Orthopaedics and Physiotherapy
- Jupiter Al Qusais Polyclinic
Location: Al Mazoon Building, 2nd Floor Flat No 208
Hours: 8:30 am-1 pm, 4:30 pm-9 pm, Fridays 8:30 am-12 pm, 4:30 pm-9 pm
Some Specialties: Radiology, Dentistry, Orthopedics, Dermatology
- Clinicare Dr. John Clinic
Location: Nahda Road, Al Qusais 1
Hours: 9:30 am-1 pm, 5 pm-9:30 pm, Fridays 8:30 am-11:30 am, 4 pm-8 pm
Some Specialties: Pediatrics, Gynecology, Dentistry.
You will never get bored of food in Al Qusais. There is a great variety of restaurants and cuisines that you can choose from, or simply try out different things. We bring to you the most remarkable restaurant names here:
- Bakemart Gourmet (Zomato Rating 4.4, European, Bakery, Ground Floor, Al Huriz Building, Near EPPCO Petrol Station, Damascus Street)
- The Charcoal Shack (Zomato Rating 4.2, Middle Eastern, Ground Floor, Sahara Building, Opposite Fortune Plaza Hotel, Street 8 A, Al Qusais 2)
- Desi Adda (Zomato Rating 4.1, Pakistani/Indian, Shop 3, Ground Floor, Building 6, Damascus Street)
- Tikka Tonight (Zomato Rating 4.1, Indian/Kebab, Shop 4, Ground Floor, Obaidullah Building 4, Damascus Street)
- Tibba Restaurant (Zomato Rating 4.1, Mandi, Ground Floor, Raha Building, Damascus Street)
- Broccoli Pizza & Pasta (Zomato Rating 4.1, Italian, ENOC Petrol Station, Al Quds Street, Al Twar 2)
You will always find something fun to do in Al Qusais whether you’re an active type of person or if you enjoy some peace and quiet. To help you find out more about the available activities, we made a list of the best options available there:
Things to Do in Al Qusais During the Day
- Work on Your Fitness. Whether you are sporty or not, working out is something we all need to add to our daily routine. Work on getting yourself active and go to one of the gyms in Al Qusais like Super Gym, Powerzone Fitness Center at Grand Plaza Hotel, Super Gym, and more.
- Chill at Al Qusais Parks. Have some quality time with your family while your children play, relax and enjoy some fresh air, or jog and cycle at the tracks in the parks.
Al Qusais has a number of parks where you can enjoy yourself and chill. The most popular of these parks is Al Qusais Pond Park. There are other parks in different areas of Al Qusais.
- Play Sports at Al Ahli Club. For sports enthusiasts, Al Ahli Club is a great place to play the type of sport you’re most passionate about. For those who are not sure which sport they like more, you can try different sports and see which one fits you most. You can try Basketball, Soccer, Horseback Riding, and much more
Things to Do in Al Qusais at Night
- Go Shopping. Reward yourself after a long day of work, or after taking a well-deserved rest on the weekend with some fun shopping. Go to Madina Mall or Al Mulla Plaza and treat yourself to some delicious meals at the foodcourt.
For women, get pampered at a beauty salon and let the professionals take good care of you. You may also give your kids a little gift by letting them play at the kids area there.
Another great thing about Al Qusais is that you can find many options for shopping there. Get ready for some fun while you spend money on what makes you happy! The best shopping destinations there are:
- Madina Mall. It is one of the nicest places for shopping because of the variety of stores and services you can find there. You can find sportswear and nice shoes or pamper yourself at a salon, have a delicious meal, get some new items for your home, and much more
Location: Beirut St., Muhaisnah 4, Al Qusais Industrial Area
Hours: 10 am-10 pm, weekends 10 am-12 am
- Al Mulla Plaza. This is another one of the most popular places for shopping at Al Qusais. It has a variety of stores and dining places, so you can shop with pleasure. It is also one of the first malls built in Dubai
Location: Al Ittihad Road
Hours: 10 am-10 pm, Fridays 5 pm-10 pm.
The properties available at Al Qusais are apartments and villas. Buildings there are lined nicely along wide roads, so you will find the accommodation that best suits you.
Properties in Al Qusais are as follows:
- Studio apartments
- 1-bedroom apartments
- 2-bedroom apartments
- 3-bedroom apartments
The best communities in Al Qusais are Al Qusais 1 in the Residential Area along with Industrial Area 1. There are 2 main areas inside Al Qusais: a Residential Area and an Industrial Area. Each of these is divided into subcommunities. The Residential Area has 4 subcommunities, while the Industrial Area has five.
We bring to you here the information you need to make your decision easily about which part is best for you.
Al Qusais Residential Area
- Al Qusais First
- Type of Residence: Residential area
- Apartments: 1- to 3-bedroom apartments
- Highlights:
- Restaurants
- Schools
- Hospital
- Supermarkets
- Sports playgrounds
- Al Qusais Second
- Type of Residence: Residential area
- Apartments: 1- to 3-bedroom apartments
- Highlights:
- Hotels
- Schools
- Restaurants
- Supermarkets
- Al Qusais Third
- Type of Residence: Residential area
- Apartments: 1- to 3-bedroom apartments
- Highlights:
- Parks
- Pharmacies
- Supermarkets
Al Qusais Industrial Area
- Al Qusais Industrial Area First
- Type of Residence: Industrial area
- Apartments: 1- to 3-bedroom apartments
- Highlights:
- Pharmacies
- Supermarkets
- Gas stations
- Companies
- Al Qusais Industrial Area Second
- Type of Residence: Industrial area
- Apartments: 1- to 3-bedroom apartments
- Highlights:
- Parks
- Schools
- Hospitals and clinics
- Supermarkets
- Al Qusais Area Third
- Type of Residence: Industrial area
- Apartments: 1- to 3-bedroom apartments
- Highlights:
- Medical center
- Health and fitness clubs
- Restaurants
- Al Qusais Industrial Area Fourth
- Type of Residence: Industrial area
- Apartments: 1- to 3-bedroom apartments
- Highlights:
- Companies
- Restaurants
- Supermarkets
- Al Qusais Industrial Area Fifth
- Type of Residence: Industrial area
- Apartments: 1- to 3-bedroom apartments
- Highlights:
- Parks
- Restaurantes
- Supermarkets.
Average rental prices for villas and apartments in Al Qusais are as follows:
- Studio apartments: Starting AED 21,600/year
- 1-bedroom apartments: Starting AED 25,000/year
- 2-bedroom apartments: Starting AED 30,000/year
- 3-bedroom apartments: Starting AED 60,000/year.
Average sale prices for some villas and apartments in Al Qusais are as follows:
- 1-bedroom apartments: Starting AED 525,000
- 6-bedroom villa: Starting AED 5,000,000.
Some interesting events take place at Al Qusais that are interesting to different people and tastes. Some events are for children, some are summits and seminars to help you grow on the personal and professional levels. You will also find other cultural and entertainment events like live performances and music concerts to enjoy.