Nad Al Sheba is one of the district in Dubai. It is located south of Dubai Creek. Bordered by Al Markada, Bu Kadra and Ras Al Khor Industrial Areas in the North, and Al Quoz in the west. Nad Al Sheba has four sub-communities comprises of:
– Nad Al Sheba 1
– Nad Al Sheba 2
– Nad Al Sheba 3
– Nad Al Sheba 4
Nad Al Sheba is located south of Dubai Creek and close to the parts of old Dubai where Emiratis traditionally lived. The community is adjacent to Al Quoz, Silicon Oasis, Ras Al Khor Industrial Area and Al Markada, with property in Nad Al Sheba including villas, apartments and serviced apartments. The community comprises five sub-communities; Nad Al Sheba 1, 2, 3, 4 and Sobha City. It is also well-known for its public spaces where major sporting events are held every year, such as Meydan Racecourse, The Track Meydan Golf and Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club.
Nad Al Sheba is popular among both buyers and investors, as the community houses Meydan City which is a large district and a center of world-class sports facilities, mixed-use developments and cultural events that attract thousands of visitors every year. It is also home to the palace of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai, where the royal family hosted wedding parties for their three sons back in 2019. Sports venues in Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex are often visited by sporting celebrities from all over the world, including Andreas Pereira, Paul Pogba and Luke Shaw of Manchester United who ran a full training session in the same complex in 2019, and UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov who is often spotted in Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex during his workouts.
The neighbourhood is popular with families who are looking to send their children to prestigious schools, as many are concentrated in Nad Al Sheba 1 and Nad Al Sheba 3, with all schools providing a range of outdoor activities for all ages. The area is well-connected to the rest of the city, so residents can quickly reach almost any part of Dubai easily and efficiently.
One of the new residential developments in the vicinity of the Nad Al Sheba area is Nad Al Sheba Villas, introduced by the Nakheel PJSC development company. The complex covers around 2.5 million sq. ft and contains 4 and 5-bedroom villas. On-site amenities include the Nakheel Pavilion, a cycling track and the Nad Al Sheba Mall.
The developer had engaged three main contractors to manage the Nad Al Sheba Villas construction: Trojan General Contracting, United Engineering Construction and Metac General Contracting with the main works of the development completed in 2019. Nad Al Sheba stands alongside other significant master-planned projects by Nakheel like Palm Jumeirah, The World archipelago, Jumeirah Islands, Al Furjan, Jebel Ali Village and International City. Along with residential construction, Nakheel is involved in retail developments as well, as the company has developed Ibn Battuta Mall, Golden Mile Galleria, Dragon Mart and other great projects in the region. Dedicated retail and entertainment centers, called ‘Nakheel Pavilions’, are located in the six master-planned communities, including Nad Al Sheba, and are aimed to satisfy every aspect of its residents’ daily needs.
New residential developments in Nad Al Sheba have opened this area up to a wide range of buyers. One of the most successful communities is Nakheel Nad Sheba Villas.
Nad Al Sheba by Nakheel sits in Nad Al Sheba 3 sitting on the side of Mohammed bin Zayed Road and features 1,572 high-end two-storeyed villas in 4 and 5-bedroom configurations. Styled in Moroccan and Mediterranean design, the villas perfectly suit the surrounding landscape. The layouts of the villas include a separate laundry room, a maid’s room, en-suite bathrooms, outdoor terraces and spacious backyards.
The total living area of four-bedroom units averages at 3,800 sq. ft with the plot area starting from 5,037 sq. ft. Five-bedroom units have a floor plan of about 4,100 sq. ft with a plot area from 4,865 sq. ft. Each unit also has a garage for two vehicles.
The five-kilometer-long cycling and jogging track runs around the cluster, along with the fitness center and a swimming pool, which creates a great environment for those who want to stay active all the time.
Another upcoming development in Nad Al Sheba is Nad Al Sheba Gardens by Meraas, which is set in Nad Al Sheba 1, near Al Ain Road and only a 17 minute drive from Downtown Dubai. The concept includes freehold land plots for residential and commercial construction, available for sale to all nationalities. There is an option to build residential buildings of G+6 and villas G+1, one or two per plot. The overall community will also feature community amenities such as schools, clinics, a mosque and retail outlets.
The project is officially approved and has strict guidance with the design and construction regulations of the Dubai Development Authority (DDA). However, it is worth noting that there is no time limit for construction.
Four-bedroom villas of 3,815 sq. ft at Nakheel Nad Al Sheba Villas are offered for AED 2,398,000 (USD 653,000). A standalone villa of 4,115 sq. ft with five bedrooms and six bathrooms costs from AED 3,008,000 (USD 819,000).
The prices for residential plots in Nad Al Sheba Gardens by Meraas start from AED 1,729,000 (USD 471,000) for a plot of land covering 4,499 sq. ft. Large plots of about 50,053 sq. ft in size which are designated for two villa constructions are offered at AED 8,676,000 (USD 2,400,000).
Four-bedroom villas of 3,800 sq. ft in Nad Al Sheba 3 are generally let for AED 130,000 (USD 35,400) per year if in one cheque, and AED 140,000 if paid in two cheques. Rental prices for a five-bedroom villa of 5,500 sq. ft start at AED 130,000 (USD 35,400).
