Liwan 2 property investment guide

Key numbers

Price tier

Budget

Ownership

Freehold

Maturity

Established

Handover

Ready · ongoing

Metro served

No

Commute to downtown

22 min

Projects tracked

14

New & off-plan projects

Amenities & access

Beach

30 min drive

Metro

No metro

Schools

Nearby

Also nearby

Retail, parks

Infrastructure that moves values

• Midtown Central Majanoperational · 2018

  Community shopping centre in adjacent Majan (open since 2018) with 38 retail units across a supermarket, restaurants, cafes, pharmacy, salon and a medical clinic - a primary retail destination for Liwan residents.

• Zayed Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street (D54) frontageoperational

  Liwan Phase II fronts the upgraded Zayed Bin Hamdan Road, linking the community into DubaiLand's road network and onward to E311 and E66.

• Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311)operational

  Primary highway giving Liwan 2 fast access across Dubai; ~25 min to Downtown/Dubai Mall and ~27 min to DXB airport.

• Dubai-Al Ain Road (E66)operational

  Major arterial bordering DubaiLand, providing the community direct connectivity toward Academic City, Al Ain and central Dubai.

• GEMS FirstPoint Schooloperational

  British-curriculum school rated 'Very good' by KHDA, ~1.8 km from Liwan 2 in The Villa/DubaiLand.

• Lycee Francais International (LFIGP)operational

  French-curriculum international school rated 'Very good', ~2.3 km from Liwan 2.

• Fakeeh University Hospitaloperational

  Major multi-specialty hospital in Dubai Silicon Oasis serving the wider DubaiLand area; will sit directly opposite the future Blue Line Silicon Oasis metro station.

• Remal Malloperational

  Two-storey community mall in Majan with a supermarket, medical clinic, beauty parlours and a range of retail stores, serving Liwan/DubaiLand residents.

• Dubai Academic Cityoperational

  Dubai's higher-education hub hosting numerous universities, ~8 min drive from Liwan; will be the eastern terminus of the Blue Line in 2029.

• Dubai International Airport (DXB)operational

  Dubai's main international airport is roughly a 27-minute drive from Liwan 2 via E311.

• Amana Jewels & Amana Gardensunder construction · 2025

  Residential apartment projects among the ~73 of 119 Liwan 2 buildings still under construction; Amana Jewels and Amana Gardens were due for completion around 2025 as the community continues to build out.

• Liwan Phase II community parks (4 parks)under construction · 2026

  Four green parks with pedestrian and cycling tracks across the Dubai Holding master plan. Landscaping, turfing, children's play areas and fitness facilities are largely installed and nearing completion as of 2025-2026.

• Dubai Metro Blue Line - Dubai Silicon Oasis Stationunder construction · 2029

  New elevated station on the Blue Line's main branch, sited opposite Fakeeh University Hospital in Silicon Oasis ~3-4 km from Liwan 2 - the nearest future rail access for the community. RTA awarded the AED 20.5bn Blue Line contract; opening targeted 9 Sep 2029.

• Dubai Metro Blue Line - Dubai Academic City Stationunder construction · 2029

  Terminus of the Blue Line's main branch serving Dubai's university hub, ~4 km from Liwan 2. Part of the 30 km, 14-station line approved Nov 2023, opening targeted 2029, giving residents their first metro link.

• Dubai Metro Blue Lineunder construction · 2029

  Third Dubai Metro line (30 km, 14 stations, AED 20.5bn) linking Creek Harbour, International City, Silicon Oasis and Academic City. Its eastern stations are the closest rail to DubaiLand/Liwan, a major connectivity upgrade for the area; opening 9 Sep 2029.

• Liwan Phase II community shopping centre (with health club & school)under construction

  Planned community retail centre in the Dubai Holding master plan to include a supermarket, F&B, a health club and a school, plus 10 ground-level retail units, 12 mixed-use retail buildings and street kiosks serving ~11,000 residents.

• Liwan Phase II mosques (2 planned)approved

  Two mosques are designated within the 3.6 million sq ft Liwan Phase II master plan to serve the community, alongside a dedicated healthcare facility.

• Liwan Phase II healthcare facilityapproved

  One dedicated healthcare/clinic facility is planned within the Liwan Phase II master plan to serve the ~11,000 anticipated residents, complementing clinics in the adjacent community retail centre.

Frequently asked questions

Can foreigners buy property in Liwan 2?

Yes — Liwan 2 is a freehold zone, so foreign buyers get full ownership with no residency requirement.

How far is Liwan 2 from downtown Dubai?

Liwan 2 is roughly 22 minutes from downtown by car. Upcoming infrastructure: Amana Jewels & Amana Gardens, Liwan Phase II community parks (4 parks), Dubai Metro Blue Line - Dubai Silicon Oasis Station, Dubai Metro Blue Line - Dubai Academic City Station, Dubai Metro Blue Line, Liwan Phase II community shopping centre (with health club & school), Liwan Phase II mosques (2 planned), Liwan Phase II healthcare facility.

What new projects are selling in Liwan 2?

Current launches include Reem By Vision by Clear Vision Development, Empire Lakeviews by Empire Development, Albero By Oro24 by Oro24 Developments, Parkgreen Residences By Alishaan by Alishaan Developments, Alma Gardens by Alma Developments, 180 Degree by Desert Falcon, Confident Lancaster by Confident Group, Symbolic Alpha by Symbolic Developments, Celine By Vision by Clear Vision Development, Symbolic Altus by Symbolic Developments, Karma by Clear Vision Development, Platinum By Vision by Vision Developments, Alba by Amaya Properties, Serra Residence By Wujod by Wujod Real Estate Development.

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