Al Buteen is a compact urban area within Deira, in the Al Ras sector. It sits on the eastern side of old Dubai close to the creek and is typically encountered by people moving between Deira’s traditional commercial districts and the transport nodes that serve the wider city.
What Al Buteen is and where it sits
Al Buteen is part of Deira and linked to the parent community of Al Ras. Its location coordinates are 25.268852 N, 55.298503 E. This places Al Buteen in one of Dubai’s older, predominantly mixed-use neighbourhoods, where commercial, residential and small-scale retail activity coexist on short blocks.
Transport and key distances
Al Buteen is served by Dubai Metro’s Green Line. The nearest station, G23, is approximately 552 metres away on foot. Its proximity to the Green Line provides rail access across Deira and connections to central business areas via the wider metro network.
Measured road distances to major Dubai destinations are:
- Burj Khalifa / Downtown Dubai — 8.3 km
- The Dubai Mall — 8.2 km
- Dubai International Airport (DXB) — 7.0 km
- Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) — 43.7 km
- Palm Jumeirah — 23.7 km
- Dubai Marina — 26.3 km
- JBR Beach — 26.9 km
- Mall of the Emirates — 19.4 km
- Business Bay — 9.8 km
- Expo City Dubai — 37.5 km
- Global Village — 22.1 km
- Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) — 6.5 km
Typical drive times, subject to traffic, are roughly 21 minutes to Dubai Mall, about 33 minutes to Palm Jumeirah, around 31 minutes to Burj Al Arab and approximately 36 minutes to The Walk JBR. Dubai International Airport (DXB) is commonly reached in about 19 minutes by car, while Al Maktoum International Airport is a significantly longer drive at roughly 57 minutes.
Built environment and local projects
Al Buteen’s urban setting is defined by vertical buildings, commercial blocks and older mixed-use structures rather than low-density villa communities. It sits within Deira’s established urban fabric and is adjacent to Al Ras, a district known for its proximity to traditional markets, civic facilities and the creek front.
Nearby educational institutions include Iranian Khadije Kobra School for Girls and Towheed Iranian Girls School, each about 2.0 km from Al Buteen. The surrounding Deira and Al Ras districts offer a range of local lifestyle and leisure amenities.
Who Al Buteen suits
Al Buteen is most appropriate for residents and occupiers who prioritise close access to Deira’s commercial corridors and metro links rather than suburban-style amenities. Typical profiles include:
- Commuters who use the Green Line and other public transport to reach employment nodes across Dubai.
- Professionals and small households seeking proximity to central Dubai, including Downtown, DIFC and Business Bay.
- Buyers or tenants who value the established services, schools and retail options commonly found in older urban districts of Deira.
The area’s compact layout and location make it convenient for day-to-day errands, short commutes to Dubai International Airport and connections to the Creek and adjacent traditional market areas.
FAQ
How close is the nearest metro?
The nearest metro station is G23 on the Green Line, approximately 552 metres away on foot, providing direct rail travel across Deira and links to the wider metro network.
What are the main travel times to central Dubai and the main airport?
Typical traffic conditions put The Dubai Mall at roughly 21 minutes and DXB (Dubai International Airport) at around 19 minutes by car. Times vary with traffic and time of day.
Are there schools near Al Buteen?
Nearby schools include Iranian Khadije Kobra School for Girls and Towheed Iranian Girls School, each about 2.0 km away.
