Al Jaddaf

Infrastructure

• Transport

  A historic dhow-building hub transformed into a culture and healthcare district, served directly by the Green Line.

  • Al Khail Road (E44) (2 min drive) — primary highway toward Downtown and Business Bay

  • Al Jadaf Metro Station (5 min walk) — Green Line station serving the district

  • Al Jaddaf Marine Transport Station (5 min walk) — RTA ferry and abra connections across Dubai Creek

  • Burj Khalifa: 10 min

  • Dubai International Airport (DXB): 10 min

  • Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC): 45 min

  • DIFC: 8 min

• Education

  Al Jaddaf is home to a premium bilingual IB school, making it highly attractive to European expat families.

  • Swiss International Scientific School (5 min drive) — bilingual IB curriculum, KHDA Very Good rating

  • Dubai English Speaking School (DESS) (8 min drive) — historic British primary in Oud Metha

  • Universal American School (10 min drive) — American curriculum with IB in Dubai Festival City

• Medical

  The district holds a major pediatric hospital and sits immediately adjacent to Dubai Healthcare City.

  • Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital (5 min drive) — 200-bed pediatric tertiary hospital

  • Latifa Hospital (5 min drive) — government hospital specializing in maternity and pediatric care

  • Mediclinic City Hospital (8 min drive) — JCI-accredited tertiary hospital in Healthcare City

• Religious

  Modern waterfront mosques serve residents along the creek promenade.

  • Al Jaddaf Community Mosque (2 min walk) — central Friday prayer venue along the waterfront

  • Culture Village Mosque (3 min drive) — elegant congregational mosque nearby

• Shopping

  Retail requires a short drive to the established malls in Oud Metha and Dubai Festival City.

  • Wafi City (5 min drive) — Egyptian-themed mall featuring boutique luxury brands and dining

  • Dubai Festival City Mall (8 min drive) — waterfront regional mall with IKEA

  • The Dubai Mall (12 min drive) — world-class regional mall in Downtown Dubai

  • Burj Khalifa: 10 min

  • Dubai International Airport (DXB): 10 min

  • Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC): 45 min

  • DIFC: 8 min

• Beaches & outdoors

  Features a scenic 6 km waterfront promenade along Dubai Creek and proximity to Ras Al Khor Sanctuary.

  • Al Jaddaf Waterfront Promenade (5 min walk) — 6 km continuous pedestrian walking and jogging track

  • Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary (8 min drive) — protected Ramsar wetland reserve famous for pink flamingos

  • Creek Park (10 min drive) — expansive waterfront park with botanical gardens

• Dining & entertainment

  The district’s identity blends its traditional boat-building heritage with ultra-luxury Italian hospitality.

  • Palazzo Versace Dubai (5 min walk) — ultra-luxury fashion-branded hotel landmark

  • Jameel Arts Centre (5 min walk) — contemporary art museum, sculpture park, and library

  • Jaddaf Dhow Building Yard (5 min drive) — historic maritime facility building traditional wooden dhows