Shamsa 1 is a district of Dubai, 2.8 km from Expo 2020 Metro Station.
Shamsa 1 is a named cluster within Shamsa Townhouses in Expo Valley, part of Expo City Dubai in the Dubai South district. The area forms a residential pocket inside the wider Expo City precinct, offering townhouse and family housing within the masterplan.
Shamsa 1 is located in Expo Valley, a component of Expo City Dubai within Dubai South. Its position within Expo Valley and Shamsa Townhouses places it inside a planned urban precinct in the southern part of Dubai. Shamsa Townhouses has a low-rise, townhouse-style residential character rather than high-rise apartment towers, with Shamsa 1 forming part of this collection of homes.
Shamsa 1 is served primarily by road connections. The nearest metro station is Red Line station R76, approximately 2,849 metres away, making it less practical for routine daily walks. Approximate driving times to notable Dubai destinations include:
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is roughly a 42-minute drive, while Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) is around 24 minutes away by car. Travel times depend on traffic conditions, the time of day and exact start and end points within the neighbourhood.
Nearby international schools include The International School of Choueifat DIP and Greenfield International School, both approximately 2.7 km away.
Shamsa 1 sits within a planned residential portion of Expo Valley, where the emphasis is on townhouse living. The surrounding Expo City Dubai precinct combines residential, commercial and civic components around the Expo masterplan. Shamsa Townhouses offers low-rise homes and streetscapes suited to households seeking a suburban layout with more separation between residences than in high-density tower communities.
Amenities, leisure facilities and retail across Expo City and the wider Dubai South area serve residents as well as visitors to Expo City, while Shamsa 1 benefits from the precinct’s planned infrastructure and shared services.
Shamsa 1 is suited to households and residents who prioritise townhouse accommodation within a planned precinct. The neighbourhood may appeal to:
The combination of nearby schools, road connectivity and the Expo City setting gives Shamsa 1 a balance of residential privacy and access to Dubai destinations by car.
Q: Where exactly is Shamsa 1 within Dubai?
A: Shamsa 1 is part of Shamsa Townhouses in Expo Valley, inside Expo City Dubai in the Dubai South district.
Q: How far is the nearest metro and is it walkable?
A: Red Line station R76 is approximately 2,849 metres away and is less practical for routine daily walks.
Q: What are typical drive times from Shamsa 1 to Dubai landmarks?
A: Approximate drive times are 36 minutes to Dubai Mall, 27 minutes to Palm Jumeirah, 33 minutes to Burj Al Arab and 29 minutes to The Walk JBR. Dubai International Airport is roughly 42 minutes away, while Al Maktoum International Airport is around 24 minutes away, depending on traffic.
Q: Are there schools near Shamsa 1?
A: The International School of Choueifat DIP and Greenfield International School are both approximately 2.7 km from Shamsa 1.
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