A freehold villa community in central Dubai, home to Meydan Racecourse, NAS Sports Complex and the Nad Al Sheba Cycle Track.
Nad Al Sheba is a low-density residential district in Dubai known for its equestrian heritage, sports facilities and villa communities. The area is home to Meydan Racecourse, which hosts the annual Dubai World Cup, as well as the Nad Al Sheba Cycle Track and NAS Sports Complex. The district is divided into Nad Al Sheba 1, 2, 3 and 4 and is primarily made up of private villas.
Nad Al Sheba is located in central Dubai, near Meydan and Dubai Creek. The district has direct access to Al Ain Road (E66), Al Khail Road (E44) and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311), providing access to key areas across Dubai. The nearest Dubai Metro stations are Business Bay Metro Station and Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station on the Red Line, both accessible by car or taxi.
Meydan Racecourse — home of the Dubai World Cup, with the world’s longest grandstand, two racing tracks, the Meydan Hotel, a racing museum and an IMAX theatre.
Nad Al Sheba Cycle Track — a floodlit cycling and running track with multiple routes, changing facilities and views of the Dubai skyline.
NAS Sports Complex — a multi-sport facility featuring football pitches, indoor courts, swimming facilities and fitness spaces.
Meydan Golf — a golf facility located within Meydan, offering a 9-hole course, clubhouse and training facilities.
Nad Al Sheba Mall — a community retail destination planned with shops, dining options, entertainment facilities and healthcare services.
Schools — GEMS Modern Academy, Repton School Dubai, Kent College Dubai and the International School of Creative Science within the district.
Daily services — supermarkets, mosques including the Nad Al Sheba Grand Mosque, clinics and pharmacies within the area.
Nad Al Sheba is a freehold area with a market focused mainly on villas and townhouses. Large residential plots remain limited due to the area’s existing layout and the presence of Meydan Racecourse and its surrounding equestrian facilities.
Meydan Racecourse hosts the annual Dubai World Cup, one of the region’s largest horse racing events, which increases visitor activity and demand for short-term accommodation. The district is also located next to Meydan One, which includes the upcoming Meydan One Mall.
Resale prices for Nad Al Sheba townhouses and villas reached around AED 1,840 per sq. ft. in H1 2026, compared with roughly AED 1,650 per sq. ft. in 2024. The reports below track townhouse and villa resale prices and transaction volumes in Nad Al Sheba by period.
Nad Al Sheba is located in central Dubai, near Meydan and Dubai Creek. The area is around 15 minutes from Downtown Dubai, 20 minutes from Dubai International Airport.
Properties in Nad Al Sheba include standalone villas, townhouses, residential plots and a limited number of apartments. Apartment options are mainly found in newer residential buildings.
Property prices in Nad Al Sheba depend on the property type, size and location within the district.
Yes. Nad Al Sheba is a freehold area, so buyers of any nationality can own property outright.
Nad Al Sheba Gardens is a freehold community by Meraas in Nad Al Sheba 1, offering 3- to 5-bedroom townhouses and villas along with residential plots. It is being delivered in phases, with handovers running from 2026 into 2029 and townhouse prices from around AED 4 million.
Nad Al Sheba Palace is a private royal residence belonging to Dubai's ruling family and a well-known local landmark. It is not open to the public, and the surrounding district shares its name.
Nad Al Sheba has four main schools: GEMS Modern Academy, Kent College Dubai, Repton School Dubai and the International School of Creative Science. The area also has nurseries for younger children.
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