Al Qusais Industrial Area is a subcommunity of Al Qusais in the Deira sector of Dubai. It is primarily an industrial and light-industrial zone located to the north-east of central Dubai, serving logistics, warehousing and small manufacturing operations while also containing ancillary commercial and service facilities. The area is identified by coordinates 25.288058 N, 55.394565 E and is part of the wider Al Qusais cluster of neighbourhoods.
What this place is and where it sits
Al Qusais Industrial Area functions as a dedicated industrial quarter within Al Qusais. It lies within the municipal division commonly referenced as Deira and is positioned to the east of Dubai International Airport. The locality includes multiple numbered subsectors and pockets of purpose-built industrial plots and buildings that accommodate light industry, workshops, storage and small-scale offices. The community is linked administratively and geographically to the parent neighbourhood, Al Qusais, and contains several named subareas used by businesses and local planners.
Transport and distances
The area’s transport profile is shaped by road accessibility and proximity to Dubai International Airport. The district is served by major arterial roads that connect to the wider Dubai road network; vehicle access is the primary transport mode for both freight and workforce. Pedestrian access to mass transit is limited.
The nearest Green Line metro station, G13, is approximately 2.8 km away. Access is generally most convenient by car or taxi.
Key distances from Al Qusais Industrial Area, approximately by road, include:
- Dubai International Airport (DXB): 4.8 km
- Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC): 14.1 km
- Burj Khalifa / Downtown Dubai: 15.8 km
- The Dubai Mall: 15.3 km
- Business Bay: 17.3 km
- Global Village: 25.8 km
- Mall of the Emirates: 27.2 km
- Palm Jumeirah: 32.3 km
Under typical conditions, journeys from Al Qusais Industrial Area take roughly 24 minutes to Dubai Mall, about 36 minutes to Palm Jumeirah, close to 34 minutes to Burj Al Arab and around 40 minutes to The Walk JBR. Road travel times will vary with traffic and time of day.
Built environment and projects
The built form in Al Qusais Industrial Area is characterised by low- to mid-rise industrial buildings, warehouses, workshops and service yards rather than residential towers. The locality supports a mix of commercial premises, vehicle-related businesses and logistics operators. The area hosts operational industrial properties and business units rather than residential developments.
Nearby projects include Tasaheel Building by Lootah.
Sub-areas and internal sectors within Al Qusais Industrial Area include:
- Wasl Village
- Al Qusais Industrial Area 1
- Al Qusais Industrial Area 2
- Al Qusais Industrial Area 3
- Al Qusais Industrial Area 4
- Al Qusais Industrial Area 5
Who the area is suitable for
Al Qusais Industrial Area is suitable for businesses requiring immediate access to Dubai’s northern logistics corridor and to Dubai International Airport. Typical occupiers include light manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, workshop operators, automotive services and storage providers. The location is also relevant to companies that need industrial units within a short drive of central Dubai and DIFC for client or supplier connections.
For employees, the area provides proximity to work sites and commercial amenities in neighbouring Al Qusais. Residential living within the industrial zone itself is limited; staff typically commute from adjacent residential communities across the Al Qusais cluster and broader Deira area.
Market and transactional context
The area has seen 50 sale transactions. Nearby amenities and services used by the local workforce include The Sheffield Private School and MSB (Al Ameen) School, both located within a short distance of the industrial area.
FAQ
Is there a metro station within walking distance?
The nearest Green Line metro station is G13, around 2.8 km away. Access is predominantly by car or local taxi.
How close is the industrial area to Dubai International Airport?
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is approximately 4.8 km by road from Al Qusais Industrial Area, making the district convenient for air freight and airport-related operations.
Are there residential developments inside the industrial area?
The area is primarily industrial in character. Residential living is concentrated in adjacent Al Qusais sectors rather than within the industrial plots themselves; many workers travel from neighbouring residential communities.
