Al Mankhool is in the heart of Bur Dubai. It is one of the most sought-after residential areas in the emirate. While this sub-community is largely residential, some commercial and financial facilities like banks and hotels are also there. Undoubtedly yet, Al Mankhool is one of the most popular areas for renting apartments in Bur Dubai. The location alone is a strategic asset of Al Mankhool. Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Street and Al Satwa Road run along the eastern and western borders of the area while Khalid bin Al Waleed Road and Sheikh Rashid Road run along the northern and southern borders. Kuwait Street intersects the area making the commute for residents hassle-free.
Besides its location, the area covers all interests including fashion, dining and schooling. Al Mankhool is home to a public library, where locals he a chance to visit and research or get engrossed in a novel.
IN A NUTSHELL Kuwait Street (D77) intersects the area Alongside Khalid Bin Al Waleed Rd (D79) and Sheikh Rashid Rd (D75) Home to facilities like banks and Al Mankhool Public Library Features up to 4-bed apartments for rent Located in closer proximity to Dubai Creek Considerable options for top rental apartments in Bur Dubai homeNEIGHBOURHOODCOMMUNITY OVERVIEW
Al Mankhool Dubai is well connected to main roadsThe highlights of Al Mankhool are:
Community pools Play area for children High-alert securityCompared to the neighbouring areas, the community is quiet and peaceful. It offers basic amenities to residents, along with a secure and healthy environment where locals can feel safe.
PROPERTIES IN AL MANKHOOLRental properties in Al Mankhool include a wide range of apartments. Here, the apartment types include budget-friendly studios, 1-bed and 2-bed units as well as more spacious 3 to 4-bedroom flats. On the other side, villas span from 3-bed to 4-bed configurations. One can also find a range of new apartments for rent in Al Mankhool starting from AED 25k, per annum.
Jamal Al Ghurair is a popular apartment complex in Al Mankhool, Bur DubaiWithin the highly coveted community of Al Mankhool, Jamal Al Ghurair is a popular-fourite residential complex. Offering studios and 1-bedroom apartments spanning across 1,600 sq. ft., it is an 8-storey building close to the iconic Dubai Frame. Another project worth mentioning is Al Noor Building, 3 minutes further from Khalid and Jamal Al Ghurair Building.
On the other side, you will find a cluster of villas near Al Mankhool Park. These property units are generally pre-occupied. 4-bedroom and 5-bedroom houses are spacious spanning from 3,000 sq. ft. to 7,000 sq. ft. Some villas he 8,000 sq. ft. BUA, outdoor space combined, where some units even include a private swimming pool. Even bigger 5-bedroom homes feature dedicated porches to accommodate up to 4 cars, private lawns and outdoor space.
------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Rental Trends in Al Mankhool ------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hotels in Al MankhoolAl Mankhool in Bur Dubai is a popular residential district as well as a tourist hotspot. There are many hotels within the community including:
Grand Excelsior Hotel Citimax Hotel Manhattan Avenue Majestic City Retreat HotelThese options are concentrated in one place at short intervals. Besides, there are 4-star hotels including Regent Palace and Orchid View Hotel Dubai. One can also find many serviced hotel apartments in Al Mankhool, Dubai.
TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING SPACES IN AL MANKHOOLResidents can find both, open and covered parking spaces in Al Mankhool. Residential buildings feature parking floors and villas in the community he private garages.
Public Transportation in Al Mankhool
Burjuman is close byThose who depend on public transportation in Al Mankhool can head down to the Kuwait Street (D77) and catch the bus C14 from Kuwait Road 1 and Kuwait Road 2 bus stops, each located on opposite roads. Several other bus stations are located on 12A Street and Al Satwa Road. Al Mankhool is also considered as one of the top areas near Burjuman Metro Station.
AMENITIES, SCHOOLS AND HEALTHCAREPredominantly residential, Al Mankhool offers all basic amenities at a hand’s length. Here, you will find a few of the top supermarket chains, educational institutes and public libraries in Dubai.
SUPERMARKETS IN AL MANKHOOLA good number of supermarkets in Mankhool are ailable where residents can easily fulfil their day-to-day grocery needs. All Day Fresh is the closest option, ailable in a 12-minute walk. There are also Maxims Supermarket LLC, Bita Supermarket, Carrefour, LuLu Supermarket, all ailable within 5 to 6 minutes of drive.
MOSQUES IN AL MANKHOOLThere are several mosques in Al Mankhool located within walking distance. A local mosque, Abu Hamed Al Ghazali Mosque and Musallah Al Eid are at 7 to 9 minutes, on foot. Masjid Abu Bakr Al Siddeeq on 4 E St is a 3-minute drive around town.
OTHER PLACES OF WORSHIP NEAR AL MANKHOOL
St. Mary’s Catholic ChurchAn 11-minute drive to Oud Metha Road leads to several churches. One of them is St. Mary’s Catholic Church which is the most visited church and considered as one of the best churches in Dubai. Other churches near Al Mankhool include St. Thomas Orthodox Cathedral, Coptic Church, The Dubai City church and a few more.
Many temples in Bur Dubai are at a short distance from here. Residents can also visit Jain Derasar temple within the community. Other temples near Al Mankhool include Shiridi Sai Baba Mandir, Shree Krishna Heli and Shiva Temple at a maximum 10-minute drive from the area.
SCHOOLS IN AL MANKHOOLThere are a number of schools and nurseries in the area, including:
British Orchard nursery Hope Montessori Cambridgeshire Nursery Ambassador KindergartenNotable schools in Al Mankhool include:
Ambassador School New Academy SchoolThere is also an institute offering music and dance classes named Ocean Kids Institute for Dance Art and Music. The nurseries are within walking distance and 2 to 3 minutes of driving. New Academy School is a 6-minute drive. Ambassador School located within the area caters to above 700 students from grade 1 to 12. It is rated as “good” for four consecutive years by KHDA. During 2019-2020, the institute was rated “very good” by the organisation.
Furthermore, a medical university Muhammad Bin Rashid University of Medicine is an 11-minute drive from the area. The University of Cambridge CIE, a notable university on Sheikh Rashid Rd is 13 minutes away.
CLINICS AND HOSPITALS NEAR AL MANKHOOLClinics and hospitals near Al Mankhool include:
Harley International Medical Clinic Al Mankhool Health Center Aster Hospital MankhoolHarley International Medical Clinic is located in the community. Aster Hospital is 4 minutes away. Al Mankhool Health Center is within the community, easily ailable in case of emergencies. There is also American Hospital Dubai, a 9-minute drive on Sheikh Zayed Road.
Several pharmacies are ailable nearby, including Supercare Pharmacy, New Mankhool Pharmacy and Life Pharmacy, ailable in 5 minutes.
NEARBY AREAS
The community is at a 5-minute short drive from Dubai FrameBeing a part of Bur Dubai, the area is surrounded by some well-established sub-communities, the nearest ones include:
Al Raffa Al Karama Al Jafliya Umm HurairUmm Hurair covers the northern end of the area while bordering communities of Al Raffa and Al Karama are in the west and to the east side of Al Mankhool. Al Jafiliya is to the south side of the area.
local_cafeLIFESTYLESHOPPING, DINING AND NIGHTLIFEMALLS IN AL MANKHOOLShopping destinations are within the community, some notable malls in Al Mankhool are:
Burjuman Mall Wafi Mall Al Musallah Mall Al Rais Shopping Center Al Khaleej CenterAl Khaleej Center and Al Rais Shopping Center are located close to each other, just 8 minutes away. Al Musallah mall on Al Mankhool Road is a 13-minute walk away. A great shopping complex for residents one of the top 10 malls in Dubai, Burjuman Centre is on Khalid Bin Waleed Road, a 6-minute drive with high-end fashion brands like,
Aldo Calvin Klein BENCH H&M Inglot Levi’s MinisoOther than these brands, there are many facilities and activities in Burjuman Mall. It features prayer areas for male and female, Carrefour and ATM Machine services and several dining options. People also visit here for entertainment purposes as it has a 14-screen cinema that features 2D and 3D movies.
Wafi Mall is approximately 6 minutes awayRESTAURANTS IN AL MANKHOOLResidents can enjoy a variety of restaurants in Al Mankhool, such as:
Gypsy Chinese Restaurant UAE MAX’s Restaurant Karama Elia Swagath Restaurant Imperial DragonAll are located at a walking distance and are easily ailable from Kuwait Street. Visitors can enjoy Chinese food with Indian touch in Imperial Dragon. It offers quick and friendly service, located on 18th St. only 7 minutes away. Swagath restaurant on Bank Street is a vegetarian restaurant, only 7 minutes drive.
You can also visit Bur Jaman mall to enjoy its food court, some of the eateries offered in the mall, include:
Nando’s FiLLi Cafe Tangerine Dome Cafe Baskin Robbins PANCAKE HOUSENando’s is an international food chain, popular for its scrumptious grilled chicken dishes. While children can enjoy an ice cream or two from Baskin Robbins, adults can enjoy beverages at Dome Cafe and FiLLi Cafe. Apart from these, visitors can indulge in several other eating options here.
BEACHES NEAR AL MANKHOOLBeach lovers can enjoy at plenty of places nearby. Jumeirah Public Beach is a 16-minute drive away, while La Mer Beach is slightly closer, reachable in under 12 minutes.
LEISURE ACTIVITIES AND NOTABLE LANDMARKSSome leisure places and notable landmarks near the area include:
Dubai Museum Zabeel Palace Dubai Creek
Dubai Museum is a true artifact of Emirati culture and historyDubai Museum is a 9-minute drive via Al Satwa Road, located at the south of Dubai Creek. It is a depiction of urban and rural life in UAE. The museum displays a timeline of UAE development, from past to present. Visitors can spot authentic monuments of pottery, tombs and buildings and enjoy the continuation of old and modern Dubai. For sightseeing, enjoying the calm and peacefulness and picturesque views people can visit Zabeel Palace an 11-minute drive, and Dubai Creek, 14 minutes away from the area.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, FITNESS AND BEAUTYOutdoor activities near the area include
Zabeel Park Wonder Bus Tours Dubai Creek Golf ClubZabeel Park is 5 minutes away, while Dubai creek is 10 minutes where residents can enjoy outdoor activities and sports. There are many things to do in Zabeel Park for a perfect evening with family.
Some gyms in Al Mankhool include Fitness First Burjman Center, Ichiban Fitness Club, Time 2 Body Fitness Studio and Fitness Extreme Main all located at a driving distance of 5 to 7 minutes.
A refreshing evening shot of Zabeel ParkThere are several spas and Salons in Al Mankhool, some are:
Beautiful Times Salon and Spa Moksha Ladies and Gents Spa Soul Senses Spa and WellnessLadies, as well as gents of the community, can visit these spas for massages and relaxation time. Most spas and salons in the community are located just off Khalid bin Al Waleed Road, at a maximum 6 minutes of drive from the area.
COMMUNITY EVENTSThe neighbouring communities, Al Karama and Umm Hurair offer more life and social events since Al Mankhool is comparatively a quieter area.
SOCIAL COMMUNITY GROUPSResidents can join the Bur Dubai and Bur Dubai Exhibitions groups on Facebook to stay updated with events held in the community.
THINGS TO CONSIDERSince the community offers many friendly amenities including hospitals and shopping centres there can never be a dull moment in the community. Hence traffic can be a bit inconvenient at times for people living here.
FAQs about Al MankhoolWhat is the fastest way to get from Sharjah to Al Mankhool?You can reach from Sharjah to Al Mankhool in around 15 minutes if you use a taxi. It will cost around AED 35 to AED 40.
Where can I stay in Al Mankhool?You can choose from more than 2,000 hotels in Al Mankhool including some 4-star and 5-star options.
Is there a direct bus from Dubai Airport to Al Mankhool?Yes, a public bus takes off from Dubai International Airport and arrives at Park Regis Kris Hotel every 30 minutes, every day. It takes around 10 minutes to reach there.
pin_dropLOCATION 9 minutes from Dubai Creek 2 minutes from Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Street (D88) 11 minutes from Dubai International Airport 9 minutes from Sheikh Rashid Road (E11)