About City Walk
City Walk is a low-rise urban community by Meraas in Al Wasl, located between Downtown Dubai and Jumeirah. The development covers around 900,000 square metres and features a pedestrian-friendly layout with tree-lined boulevards, public squares, outdoor cafés and retail spaces integrated throughout the community.
The original City Walk district includes 34 low-rise buildings, mostly five to six storeys, arranged around pedestrian streets and retail spaces. The development later expanded with Central Park, a residential district centred around a landscaped park.
Location & Connectivity
City Walk is located in Al Wasl, at the intersection of Al Wasl Road and Al Safa Street, close to Sheikh Zayed Road. Downtown Dubai and Burj Khalifa are to the east, while Jumeirah and the coastline are to the west.
The community is mainly accessed by car, with underground parking available across the residential areas. The nearest metro station is Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station on the Red Line, around 5 to 10 minutes away by car. City buses stop on Al Safa Street.
Amenities & Lifestyle
- Boutiques & dining
- Central Park
- Pools & gyms
- Cycling & walking paths
- Jumeirah beaches nearby
- Schools & nurseries
Lifestyle & leisure
- City Walk boulevard – an open-air retail and dining district with international boutiques such as Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein, pavement cafés, fountains and street-art murals.
- Automotive Boulevard – premium car showrooms and automotive experiences within City Walk.
- Coca-Cola Arena – a 17,000-seat indoor arena next to the community, hosting concerts, comedy, sport and live shows.
- The Green Planet – an indoor tropical rainforest bio-dome with more than 3,000 plants and animals, popular with families.
- Roxy Cinemas – a boutique cinema within City Walk, alongside its bars, cafés and nightlife.
Everyday essentials
- Central Park – a large landscaped park at the heart of the new residential district, with lawns, play areas and shaded walkways.
- Education – Canadian University Dubai is located within City Walk, while schools such as GEMS Wellington International School and Horizon English School are nearby.
- Healthcare – Valiant Clinic & Hospital and Medcare Orthopaedic & Spine Hospital are close by, with pharmacies including Boots inside the community.
- Daily shopping – a Carrefour and everyday grocery stores nearby, with The Dubai Mall and its Waitrose a few minutes away.
Ownership and Market Context
City Walk is a freehold community and one of Meraas’ main urban developments in central Dubai. The presence of retail, entertainment and hospitality facilities contributes to visitor activity and supports demand for residential rentals.
Apartments represent the majority of available properties, with resale prices reaching around AED 2,797 per sq. ft. in H1 2026, compared with AED 2,389 per sq. ft. in 2024. Apartment rental yields range from around 4.8% for larger units to approximately 6% for one-bedroom apartments.
The current expansion is focused on Central Park, where Meraas is developing 12 residential buildings around a 46,600-square-metre park, with handovers continuing through 2026 and 2027. City Walk 3 adds further apartments, duplexes and larger residences. New supply stays limited by the district’s low density.
The reports below track apartment resale activity in City Walk, including transaction volumes and average price per square foot.
