Opal Gardens

Opal Gardens is a residential enclave located in Mohammed Bin Rashid City, District 11, within the Wadi Al Safa 3 area of Dubai. The masterplan centres on low-rise housing set around a crystal lagoon and landscaped public spaces. The development was launched with a focus on family-style villas and townhouses with large openings, balconies and terraces, and a set of shared amenities intended for active outdoor living.

What this place is and where it sits

Opal Gardens sits in District 11 of Mohammed Bin Rashid City, in the wider DubaiLand area (Wadi Al Safa 3). The site coordinates are approximately 25.127104°N, 55.339164°E. The official site path records the location as: Dubai > DubaiLand > Wadi Al Safa 3 > Mohammed Bin Rashid City District 11 > Opal Gardens.

The scheme was promoted by the Meydan Group. Early communications and concept plans describe a neighbourhood built around a central crystal lagoon, extensive landscaping and a continuous cycling route around the community.

Transport and distances

Public transport: the nearest metro access is listed on the Green Line (station code G30). The recorded distance to that metro point is about 10,101 metres, which places the metro beyond comfortable walking range for daily commutes.

Representative road distances from Opal Gardens to key Dubai destinations (approximate):

• Burj Khalifa / Downtown Dubai — 10.2 km
• The Dubai Mall — 9.9 km
• Business Bay — 9.9 km
• Dubai International Airport (DXB) — 14.3 km
• Mall of the Emirates — 14.0 km
• Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) — 11.1 km
• Palm Jumeirah — 20.2 km
• Dubai Marina — 20.7 km
• JBR Beach / The Walk — 21.5 km
• Expo City Dubai — 26.6 km
• Global Village — 7.1 km
• Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) — 31.3 km

Project communications also include estimated drive-times published at launch: roughly 19 minutes to Dubai Mall and Dubai International Airport (DXB), about 26–30 minutes to several beachfront and leisure destinations; these were provided as approximate journey times at the time of marketing.

Development, design and on-site planning

Opal Gardens was conceived as a low-density residential neighbourhood made up of semi-detached villas and townhouses. Design highlights publicised at launch include:

• a central crystal lagoon intended for activities such as kayaking, canoeing and swimming;
• a five-kilometre cycling track encircling the community and shaded, landscaped pedestrian paths;
• housing layouts with large windows, generous balconies and terraces, and options for private pools;
• homes finished to a high standard with spacious kitchens fitted with modern appliances (as presented in launch materials).

Contracting and delivery: the developer appointed Parkway International Contracting to construct a package of 435 villas, townhouses and supporting amenities. At the time of that announcement, a completion target of 24 months was stated. The initial marketing also recorded starting prices at launch from AED 7 million.

As with many masterplanned developments, the original concept imagery and masterplan were published at launch to illustrate the intended character of the neighbourhood. The developer’s original plans and the eventual built outcome may vary over time as schemes progress through design and delivery.

Nearby facilities and community profile

Opal Gardens is positioned close to several educational institutions referenced in launch materials, including Lycée Libanais Francophone Privé – Meydan (approx. 1.3 km) and Kent College Dubai (approx. 1.8 km). The community is presented as family-oriented in scale and amenity, with outdoor recreation around the lagoon and the cycling circuit as key lifestyle features.

Market activity and records: official transaction summaries published under the Dubai Land Department open data updates recorded 50 sale transaction records associated with Opal Gardens in the public dataset referenced at the time.

Who this location suits

Opal Gardens is suited to buyers or households who prioritise detached or semi-detached housing rather than high-rise living. The layout and shared amenity set appeal to:

• families seeking villa- or townhouse-style accommodation with outdoor space;
• residents who value on-site leisure provision such as a lagoon and cycling routes;
• buyers wanting a location within Mohammed Bin Rashid City, with relatively direct road access to Downtown Dubai and other central nodes.

The combination of private terraces, large openings and optional private pools targets purchasers looking for larger-format homes and a neighbourhood scale different from typical apartment complexes.

FAQ

What types of properties are in Opal Gardens?
Launch materials describe semi-detached villas and townhouses with large windows, balconies and terraces, and optional private pools.

Who is the developer and who was appointed to build?
The scheme was promoted by Meydan Group and Parkway International Contracting was appointed to construct the package of 435 villas, townhouses and associated amenities according to project information released at launch.

How close is public transport?
The nearest recorded metro access is on the Green Line (station code G30) at roughly 10,101 metres away; the distance places the metro beyond comfortable walking range for daily commutes.

Are there transaction records for Opal Gardens?
Public records referenced at the time show 50 sale transaction entries associated with the development as published under the Dubai Land Department open data updates.

For maps, published concept imagery and archived masterplan material, refer to the original launch documentation and the development pages provided by the promoter. Further enquiries about specific units, current construction status or up-to-date transaction extracts should be directed to the marketplace or registry channels handling Opal Gardens listings.

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