One Deira

One Deira is a transport-focused precinct within Deira Waterfront, positioned to serve a large mixed‑use Phase One development. It functions as an integrated central transport station for the UAE, combining rapid transit access with intermodal bus and taxi facilities and substantial podium parking. The development was conceived to support residential, retail, office and hotel components concentrated around a central mobility node.

What One Deira is and where it is located

One Deira sits on Deira Waterfront inside the broader Deira area of Dubai. The scheme’s Phase One districts are planned to include a mix of uses: about 2,200 residential units; in excess of 700 retail units; more than 700,000 square feet of gross floor area allocated to offices; and a cluster of eight hotels delivering a combined total of 1,450 keys. The layout centres activity around a primary transport hub that connects the different components of the district.

Transport connections and key distances

Transport is the defining feature of One Deira. The site integrates a metro station on the Green Line (station code G22). The metro access is walkable from the immediate precinct (distance recorded as approximately 21 m). One Deira is designed as an intermodal transfer point with an RTA bus terminal, taxi ranks and 158 podium parking spaces to serve residents, office workers and visitors.

Approximate drive times from One Deira to major Dubai destinations are:

• Dubai Mall — roughly 17 minutes
• Palm Jumeirah — roughly 29 minutes
• Burj Al Arab — roughly 26 minutes
• The Walk, JBR — roughly 31 minutes
• Dubai International Airport (DXB) — roughly 19 minutes
• Al Maktoum International Airport — roughly 51 minutes

These travel times reflect typical road journeys and are provided as approximate benchmarks for connectivity between One Deira and Dubai’s principal activity centres.

Development composition and built environment

Phase One of One Deira is planned as a compact mixed‑use cluster. The figures recorded for the phase indicate a significant retail footprint (over 700 units), a major office component (over 700,000 sq ft GFA) and sizeable hospitality provision (eight hotels totalling 1,450 keys). The residential element is planned at around 2,200 units. The arrangement places these uses around the central transport hub to encourage seamless interchange between living, working and visiting.

One Deira’s design objective is to prioritise access to public transport and to concentrate vehicular parking in podium areas (158 podium parking spaces are specified for the station precinct), limiting surface parking and facilitating pedestrian movement between buildings and transit facilities.

Nearby facilities and education

The immediate area around One Deira includes a range of services and educational options. Two schools are specified as being within a short distance: Iranian Khadije Kobra School for Girls (approximately 2.6 km) and Towheed Iranian Girls School (approximately 2.7 km). The precinct is also described as having significant retail capacity within its own retail units, alongside office accommodation and hotels that will provide additional amenities for residents and visitors.

Who One Deira is suitable for

• Commuters and transit-reliant residents: the integrated transport station and close access to the Green Line make the precinct suitable for people prioritising public transport links to central Dubai and the airport.
• Retail and hospitality operators: the scheme’s allocation of over 700 retail units and eight hotels (1,450 keys total) indicates a focus on businesses serving both local residents and visitors.
• Office occupiers: more than 700,000 square feet of office GFA is planned, positioning the district to attract companies seeking proximity to central Dubai with strong transport links.
• Residents seeking mixed‑use convenience: the combination of residential units, retail, offices and hotels around a transport hub targets people who want services and workplace access within walking distance.

FAQ

How is the metro accessed from One Deira?
One Deira includes a Green Line metro station (station code G22) within walking distance of the precinct (approximately 21 m), forming the core of the integrated transport hub.

What modes of transport are available at the hub?
The central station combines metro access with an RTA bus terminal, taxi ranks and podium parking provision, enabling transfers between public transport and private vehicles.

What types of buildings and uses are included in Phase One?
Phase One is mixed‑use: around 2,200 residential units, over 700 retail units, more than 700,000 sq ft of office gross floor area and eight hotels with a combined 1,450 keys form the core components.

How close is One Deira to Dubai airports and major destinations?
Typical drive times recorded for the precinct are roughly 19 minutes to Dubai International Airport, about 51 minutes to Al Maktoum International Airport and between 17 and 31 minutes to central leisure and retail destinations such as Dubai Mall, Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab and The Walk JBR.

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