Bur Dubai is a district of Dubai, 670 m from ADCB Metro Station, 14 listings available with us.
Bur Dubai is one of the oldest districts of the city, occupying the western bank of Dubai Creek opposite Deira. The area combines a historic core with a largely low-rise residential fabric, a diplomatic strip along the Creek and a mix of retail, markets and community services shaped by Dubai’s long-established Asian and Indian communities.
Bur Dubai belongs to the original urban footprint of Dubai. It fronts Dubai Creek and is bounded to the north by the industrial Port Rashid. The district lies close to Al Jaffiliya and the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) on its western edge and forms a direct link between older commercial areas and Downtown Dubai.
The district contains a number of preserved historic buildings that reflect its role in Dubai’s trading and ruling history, including the house of Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum and the Al Shindagha Watchtower. Along the Creek there is a diplomatic area with several foreign embassies and government and royal buildings. The influence of Dubai’s large Indian community is visible in local markets, restaurants and the presence of the city’s Hindu temple.
Public transport: the nearest Red Line metro station is approximately 670 metres away and considered walkable. Road access is direct: both Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) and Dubai–Al Ain Road (E66) run through or close to the area, providing fast connections across the city.
Recent infrastructure works affecting Bur Dubai include the Al Shindagha Corridor Development: the project extends across roughly 13 km with about 18 km of bridges and tunnels, creating a continuous connection between Al Garhoud Bridge and Port Rashid and cutting corridor travel times sharply, from around 80 minutes to about 12 minutes, while increasing road capacity substantially.
Approximate distances from Bur Dubai to key points in the city:
Residential stock in Bur Dubai is dominated by villas and low-rise apartment buildings. The area supports an established community with more than 20 schools, 25 clinics and eight public parks, plus numerous cafés and restaurants. Shopping and leisure options include older-style malls and markets that serve both daily needs and specialty trade, including textiles and cultural goods.
Nearby developments include Toronto Tower, Al Hamriya 431, Al Hamriya Residence 1 and 2, Al Telal 2, Fahidi Heights, Rose 3 by Sharafi Development, and Al Raffa Residence.
Bur Dubai contains several smaller localities and neighbourhoods:
Bur Dubai suits residents and buyers who prioritise proximity to central business districts such as Downtown and DIFC, access to established community infrastructure, and a neighbourhood character dominated by low-rise housing and traditional markets. It is often chosen by families and long-term residents who value nearby schools, clinics and parks, by residents who require quick road connections to DXB and major roads, and by those seeking a central location without the high-rise skyline that defines newer districts.
How close is Bur Dubai to the main transport hubs?
The area is about 6.8 km from Dubai International Airport (DXB) and roughly 6–7 km from Downtown Dubai. The nearest Red Line metro station is approximately 670 metres away.
What types of housing predominate?
Housing is mainly villas and low-rise apartment buildings rather than high-rise towers.
Are there schools and medical facilities nearby?
The locality is served by more than 20 schools and about 25 clinics. Nearby schools include Iranian Khadije Kobra School for Girls and Towheed Iranian Girls School, both around 0.5 km away.
Which landmarks and historic sites are in Bur Dubai?
Key historic points include the house of Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum and the Al Shindagha Watchtower; the Creekside diplomatic area and traditional textile and souk markets are also characteristic of the district.
The figures below come from registered Dubai Land Department transactions, not from listings. We show the median rather than the mean, so that one-off penthouses do not distort it.
The yearly figure compares the last 12 months with the 12 before them. Calendar years would not work here: the current one is unfinished, so the comparison would understate the change. The median across the whole district moved +18% over the same year — that gap reflects which buildings came to market, not existing homes changing in price.
From 2022 to 2025 — +22% on the price per square metre across 8 buildings that traded in both years.
Top to bottom: purchase price per m², year, annual rent per m², gross yield. Showing the last 12 years, from 2015.
* 2026 is still in progress, so its bar covers part of the year and is not directly comparable with the ones before it. The growth figure below uses completed years only.
All figures are medians rather than means: in thin years the mean swings with the mix of units and shows movement the market never had. The yield is gross — service charges are not published in the register, so they cannot be deducted honestly.
| Building | Deals | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|
| Avenue Park Towers - A | 298 | 25 162 |
| ONE PARK SQUARE BY IMAN | 257 | 17 598 |
| Park Views Residences A | 184 | 22 589 |
| Akala Residences | 181 | 44 692 |
| Avenue Park Towers - B | 175 | 23 529 |
| Baystar by VIDA Tower 1 | 158 | 37 251 |
| Aurea | 158 | 33 378 |
| Marina Place 2 | 151 | 31 140 |
| Downtown Views II T1 | 132 | 27 175 |
| Marina Place 1 | 127 | 31 462 |
| Baystar by VIDA Tower 2 | 125 | 34 765 |
| Downtown Views II T3 | 113 | 25 988 |
Linked names lead to our pages for those projects.
Source: Dubai Land Department transaction registry. Prices per square metre, sale transactions.
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