Shamsa 3

Shamsa 3 is a residential sub-community within the Shamsa Townhouses enclave of Expo Valley, located in Expo City Dubai, Dubai South. The area is primarily townhouse-based and forms part of the wider masterplan surrounding the Expo City precinct. Its position inside Expo Valley is particularly relevant for residents who work at or visit Expo City Dubai and surrounding business clusters.

What this place is and where it sits

Shamsa 3 is one of the sections of Shamsa Townhouses, within Expo Valley in Expo City Dubai. The location sits within Dubai South and the wider Expo City master development. The neighbourhood is residential in character, dominated by low-rise townhouse blocks rather than high-rise towers. Its suburban setting within Expo City and Dubai South offers a quieter residential environment than central Dubai neighbourhoods.

As part of the Expo Valley precinct, the community lies close to the Expo City campus, its infrastructure and public spaces.

Transport and key distances

Shamsa 3 is connected to greater Dubai by road. Typical driving times are approximately 33 minutes to Dubai Mall, 24 minutes to Palm Jumeirah, 30 minutes to Burj Al Arab and 26 minutes to The Walk JBR. Dubai International Airport (DXB) is around a 40-minute drive, while Al Maktoum International Airport is about 21 minutes away. Travel times depend on traffic conditions.

Public transport access includes Red Line metro station R76, around 2,464 metres from Shamsa 3. Most residents are likely to use a car, taxi or shuttle service for connections to the metro and other public transport hubs.

Development pattern and local composition

Shamsa 3 belongs to a townhouse-focused residential setting. Shamsa Townhouses emphasises horizontal living, with attached or semi-detached homes, small private plots or yards, and street-level access. The community sits within the larger Expo Valley masterplan, where residential blocks are organised around roads, landscaped corridors and routes to the Expo City core.

Local services and nearby points of interest

Nearby schools include Greenfield International School, approximately 2.4 km away, and The International School of Choueifat DIP, approximately 2.7 km away. These established schools are within a short drive of the community.

The area benefits from the wider amenities of Expo City Dubai and Dubai South, including event venues, exhibition spaces and commercial facilities. Retail, dining and leisure destinations are generally found along the main roads around the Expo precinct and in neighbouring districts.

Who this area suits

Shamsa 3 suits residents seeking townhouse accommodation in a planned suburban setting within the Expo City and Dubai South corridor. Its townhouse layouts and proximity to two schools make it a practical option for families looking for ground-access homes near educational facilities.

Professionals working at Expo City, in the surrounding event and exhibition precinct, or for businesses in Dubai South may find the location convenient. Residents commuting to central Dubai, Palm Jumeirah or JBR should consider the typical driving times when planning daily travel.

FAQ

• Where is Shamsa 3 located within Dubai?

  Shamsa 3 is part of Shamsa Townhouses in Expo Valley, within Expo City Dubai and the Dubai South master development.

• How far is the nearest metro?

  Red Line metro station R76 is around 2,464 metres from Shamsa 3.

• What are typical drive times to major Dubai destinations?

  Dubai Mall is around 33 minutes away, Palm Jumeirah about 24 minutes, Burj Al Arab about 30 minutes and The Walk JBR approximately 26 minutes. Dubai International Airport is around 40 minutes away, while Al Maktoum International Airport is about 21 minutes away. Travel times depend on traffic and route choice.

• Are there schools nearby?

  Greenfield International School is about 2.4 km away, while The International School of Choueifat DIP is approximately 2.7 km away.

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