Al Qusais is a long-established community in the Deira area of Dubai, located close to Dubai International Airport. It functions as a neighbourhood with residential pockets and adjacent industrial zones. The area is commonly used by residents who need quick airport access and by people working in nearby light-industrial and commercial facilities. The community is part of Dubai municipality and sits within easy reach of central Dubai destinations.
What and where: a concise overview
Al Qusais occupies a position in the northeastern sector of Dubai, within the wider Deira precinct. It lies around 2.8 km from Dubai International Airport (DXB) by distance and is roughly 13–13.5 km from Downtown Dubai and Burj Khalifa, depending on the route. The community includes residential streets and is immediately connected to industrial subareas; one formally listed sub-district is Al Qusais Industrial Area. Coordinates for the centre of Al Qusais are approximately latitude 25.277059 and longitude 55.373274.
Transport and distances
Public transport and road connections are defining features of Al Qusais. The neighbourhood is served by Dubai Metro (Green Line): the nearest station is on the Green Line with code G14 and is walkable from central points in the community (distance around 577 metres). That metro connection provides access across Deira and links into the wider Dubai Metro network.
Key distances from Al Qusais (approximate, as recorded):
- Burj Khalifa / Downtown Dubai — 13.3 km
- The Dubai Mall — 12.9 km
- Dubai International Airport (DXB) — 2.8 km
- Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) — 47.4 km
- Palm Jumeirah — 29.9 km
- Dubai Marina — 32.0 km
- JBR Beach — 32.7 km
- Mall of the Emirates — 24.8 km
- Business Bay — 14.9 km
- Expo City Dubai — 41.8 km
- Global Village — 24.0 km
- Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) — 11.7 km
Typical driving times reported for commonly visited destinations (indicative): roughly 21 minutes to Dubai Mall, about 32 minutes to Palm Jumeirah, around 31 minutes to Burj Al Arab and close to 36 minutes to The Walk JBR. Road access to major trunks and arterial roads makes these journeys practical outside peak congestion periods.
Built environment and local projects
Al Qusais contains a mix of residential properties interspersed with commercial and light-industrial activity. The presence of an industrial sub-area reflects the neighbourhood’s role as both a living district and a place of work. In the immediate locality there are recorded development entries: one nearby project is the Tasaheel Building, developed by Lootah; the publicly available record lists the project name and developer, while completion status or construction stage are not specified in the same record.
There are no specific high-rise master developments documented within the provided project list for the community itself. Local property transactions are published under Dubai Land Department open data; at the time of the latest compilation there are 50 recorded sale transactions for Al Qusais.
Who is Al Qusais suitable for
Al Qusais is practical for residents who prioritise proximity to Dubai International Airport and to employment areas in Deira and the eastern corridors. It is also a convenient option for households seeking schools and local services within short distances: source material references local schools such as Al Sadiq Islamic English School (around 0.8 km) and Apple International School (around 1.1 km) in the wider neighbourhood.
Key suitability points:
- Commuters who need quick airport access or good connections to central Dubai via the Green Line.
- Professionals and workers employed in nearby industrial and commercial facilities.
- Families who want local schooling options and established community amenities.
Local services and amenities
Al Qusais provides the standard range of neighbourhood services: schools, retail clusters, local clinics and food outlets, together with parks and community facilities. The community also benefits from proximity to larger retail and leisure hubs in central Dubai and the wider Deira area.
Local subdivisions
Subareas within the wider Al Qusais community include the industrial zone listed as:
Developments nearby
Projects recorded as being near Al Qusais include:
- Tasaheel Building — developer: Lootah. (Project record present; status field in the available data is not specified.)
Data sources and recent market notes
Property transaction information for Al Qusais is compiled from Dubai Land Department records published under the government’s Open Data directive and aggregated by local property portals. The open-data feed is updated on working days. The available dataset for the community includes 50 sale transactions in the most recent summary.
FAQ
Is Al Qusais close to the airport?
Yes. Al Qusais is approximately 2.8 km from Dubai International Airport (DXB) by distance and is commonly used by people who require short airport transfers.
Which metro line serves Al Qusais?
The community is served by the Dubai Metro Green Line; the nearest station has the code G14 and is within walking distance from central parts of Al Qusais (approximately 577 metres from a community reference point).
What kinds of properties are found in Al Qusais?
The area features residential streets alongside commercial and industrial zones. It is used by residents, local businesses and workers in nearby light-industrial areas.
Are there any major new projects in the area?
Recorded nearby development entries include the Tasaheel Building by Lootah; available project records list the name and developer but do not supply a construction status in the cited data.
