Al Wasl district
Al Wasl
25.19, 55.253 A central residential district between Jumeirah and Business Bay, with villas, cafés and Box Park.
About the district
Al Wasl is a cosy central district stretching between the Jumeirah coast and Business Bay along Al Wasl Road. It's made up mainly of villas, boutique cafés, salons and small shops.
The district is valued for its central location, calm atmosphere and proximity to pedestrian spaces like City Walk and Box Park. A good address for those who want to live in the centre but not in the thick of the skyscrapers.
Al Wasl is a calm central district of villas, squeezed between Jumeirah and Downtown. There are few tourist spots, but Box Park and the cafés along Al Wasl Road create a cosy, almost neighbourly atmosphere, with the large Safa Park nearby for walks and runs.
District photos
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Who the district suits
Those who want to live in the centre among villas, cafés and boutiques, near City Walk and Safa Park.
+ Pros
- ✓Central location near Downtown and Jumeirah
- ✓Box Park and stylish cafés
- ✓Green, quiet streets
- ✓The large Safa Park nearby
− Cons
- •Expensive villa housing
- •No metro nearby
- •Few attractions
- •Little for tourists to do
How much Al Wasl costs
Price benchmarks — from a cup of coffee to renting a home — to estimate your district budget.
Prices are approximate and depend on season and conditions — verify before your trip.
District on the map
Interactive satellite map — zoom and pan to explore the area.
District infrastructure
Transport access
Things to do in the district
Box Park
Stylish shopping gallery with cafés
Safa Park
Large park with lakes next door
Al Wasl Road cafés
Coffee houses and brasseries for breakfast
City Walk nearby
Shopping and entertainment within walking distance
Walks around the neighbourhoods
Green, quiet villa streets
Where to stay
City Walk and Downtown hotels
NearbyWithin walking distance
Al Wasl serviced apartments
ApartmentsFor long stays
4★ by Sheikh Zayed Road
4★Business hotels by the highway
Where to eat
Box Park
Cafés and restaurants in the shopping gallery
Al Wasl Road coffee houses
Breakfasts and specialty coffee
Gastro spots by Safa Park
A bite in the open air
Notable places nearby
Nature The Green Planet
The Green PlanetКрытый биокупол с воссозданным тропическим лесом, где на нескольких уровнях живут более трёх тысяч растений и животных.
Tip: Идите снизу вверх по уровням — маршрут продуман от лесной подстилки к кронам деревьев.
Culture Дубай Опера
Dubai OperaМногоформатный концертный зал на 2000 мест в форме традиционного судна доу в районе Даунтаун у подножия Бурдж-Халифа.
Tip: Бронируйте билеты заранее онлайн и приходите за час до начала, чтобы прогуляться по Опера-дистрикту с видом на Бурдж-Халифу и фонтаны.
Architecture Sky Views Observatory
Sky Views ObservatoryAn observation deck in Downtown with a glass bridge and a glass slide on the outside of the building.
Tip: You are given special footwear to walk across the glass bridge — it is part of the experience.
Infrastructure Сити Уолк
City WalkСовременный пешеходный квартал-молл под открытым небом в районе Аль-Сафа с бутиками, ресторанами и уличными фасадами в европейском стиле.
Tip: Приходите вечером: подсветка фасадов, фонтаны и веранды ресторанов раскрываются именно после захода солнца.
Government institutions nearby
Consulates, migration centres, police and city authorities closest to Al Wasl.
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Frequently asked questions about Al Wasl district
Where is the Al Wasl district?+
In the centre of Dubai, between the Jumeirah coast and Business Bay, along Al Wasl Road.
What is Al Wasl known for?+
Its calm low-rise development, boutique cafés, the Box Park shopping zone and its proximity to City Walk.
Is Al Wasl good for living in the centre?+
Yes, it's one of the convenient central districts with villas and well-developed everyday infrastructure.