Warsan First (Al Warsan First)

Infrastructure

• Transport

  Warsan First blends International City’s residential clusters with major landscaping hubs, sitting heavily on E311.

  • Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) (2 min drive) — primary western highway for cross-city travel

  • Ras Al Khor Road (E44) (3 min drive) — direct artery linking to Downtown and Business Bay

  • Centrepoint Metro Station (12 min drive) — nearest Red Line terminus in Rashidiya

  • Burj Khalifa: 18 min

  • Dubai International Airport (DXB): 15 min

  • Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC): 40 min

  • DIFC: 18 min

• Education

  The district benefits from proximity to the Academic City university hub and established schools in Nad Al Sheba.

  • Repton School Dubai (12 min drive) — British curriculum in Nad Al Sheba, KHDA Outstanding rating

  • GEMS Modern Academy (12 min drive) — Indian curriculum with IB Diploma, KHDA Outstanding rating

  • Academic City (15 min drive) — massive higher-education zone hosting over 25 universities

• Medical

  Day clinics operate within the International City clusters, backed by tertiary hospitals in Silicon Oasis.

  • Aster Clinic International City (5 min drive) — outpatient family care and pediatrics

  • Fakeeh University Hospital (12 min drive) — 350-bed smart tertiary hospital with 24/7 emergency

  • Dubai Hospital (20 min drive) — major government hospital in Deira

• Religious

  Community mosques serve the residential clusters and commercial hubs across Warsan First.

  • Warsan Community Mosque (2 min walk) — local Friday prayer venue for residents

  • International City Grand Mosque (5 min drive) — central congregational mosque

• Shopping

  Warsan First is globally recognized as the home of Dragon Mart, the largest Chinese trading hub outside mainland China.

  • Dragon Mart 1 & 2 (5 min drive) — massive retail and wholesale complex with a 12-screen cinema

  • Warsan Souk (5 min drive) — Nakheel community retail center with local dining

  • Mirdif City Centre (12 min drive) — Majid Al Futtaim regional mall with Carrefour

  • Burj Khalifa: 18 min

  • Dubai International Airport (DXB): 15 min

  • Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC): 40 min

  • DIFC: 18 min

• Beaches & outdoors

  Outdoor spaces feature Dubai Safari Park, plant nurseries, and community walking paths around Warsan Lake.

  • Dubai Safari Park (5 min drive) — massive 119-hectare wildlife park with themed villages

  • Desert Palm Polo Club (10 min drive) — luxury equestrian estate and boutique hotel

  • Warsan Lake (5 min walk) — community water feature popular for bird watching

• Dining & entertainment

  Leisure is anchored by Dragon Mart entertainment, Asian street food, and the Desert Palm estate.

  • Dragon Mart Food Court & Cinema (5 min drive) — multi-screen cinema and diverse international dining

  • Desert Palm Polo Resort Dining (10 min drive) — fine dining overlooking equestrian grounds

  • Warsan Souk Cafes (5 min drive) — casual outdoor dining and specialty cafes