Al Rashidiya property investment guide
Settled family suburb by the metro
Al Rashidiya is a mid-market mixed community in Dubai. Ownership is leasehold. Downtown is about 18 min away.
A settled family suburb at the Green Line terminus near the airport — villas and low-rise apartments with parks.
Key numbers
- Price tier
- Mid-market
- Ownership
- Leasehold
- Maturity
- Established
- Handover
- Ready
- Metro served
- Yes
- Commute to downtown
- 18 min
Amenities & access
- Beach
- 25 min drive
- Metro
- Rashidiya stn
- Schools
- Nearby
- Also nearby
- Parks, near airport
Infrastructure that moves values
- Dubai International Airport (DXB)operational · 1960
The world's busiest international hub lies just north of Al Rashidiya across the airport perimeter.
- Mushrif Parkoperational · 1982
A large forested public park with sports and leisure facilities east of the district.
- Centrepoint Metro Stationoperational · 2009
The eastern terminus of the Red Line (formerly Rashidiya Station) sits in the heart of the district.
- Dubai Metro Red Lineoperational · 2009
The Red Line terminates at Centrepoint, giving Al Rashidiya a direct rail link to Downtown and the marina.
- City Centre Mirdifoperational · 2010
A large regional mall a short drive south of the district.
- Bin Sougat Centreoperational
A community mall of retail stores and eateries sitting right next to Centrepoint Metro Station.
- Al Rashidiya Parkoperational
A neighbourhood park within walking distance of the metro station.
- Al Rashidiya Bus Stationoperational
A major RTA bus hub with feeder routes to Muhaisnah, Silicon Oasis and Mirdif.
- Saeed Almula Mosqueoperational
One of the popular neighbourhood mosques serving Al Rashidiya residents.
- Airport Road (D89)operational
A key arterial linking Al Rashidiya to the airport and Deira.
- Emirates Road (E611)operational
A major ring road bordering the eastern edge of the district for cross-emirate travel.
- Dubai Metro Blue Line (Route 2)under construction · 2029
The Blue Line's Route 2 branch will start at Centrepoint and run through Mirdif, Al Warqa and International City.
Frequently asked questions
- Can foreigners buy property in Al Rashidiya?
- Al Rashidiya is leasehold, so check the specific project's ownership terms before committing; many nearby Dubai communities offer full freehold ownership to foreigners.
- How far is Al Rashidiya from downtown Dubai?
- Al Rashidiya is roughly 18 minutes from downtown by car, and the area is served by the metro. Upcoming infrastructure: Dubai Metro Blue Line (Route 2).
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