Trade Centre Second is a built-up tower cluster within the World Trade Center precinct along Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai. The area combines commercial, residential and hotel towers arranged close to the Red Line metro and Dubai’s main business and retail districts. Its urban form is characterised by high-rise buildings with separate external car park structures and rooftop amenity arrangements.
What this place is and where it sits
Trade Centre Second is part of the broader World Trade Center area, positioned on the eastern side of Sheikh Zayed Road. The neighbourhood sits between Dubai International Financial Centre and the retail core around The Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa, offering direct visual and functional links to the city’s central business corridor. Coordinates for the centre of the area are approximately 25.222324°N, 55.285852°E.
The district is primarily composed of tower developments. Several tall buildings face Sheikh Zayed Road, while service and parking elements are typically set behind the towers, shaping circulation and amenity layouts across the site.
Transport and key distances
Public transport access is direct: Trade Centre Second is served by the Red Line of the Dubai Metro. The nearest station on that line is code R22, at a walking distance of roughly 292 metres.
Approximate distances to major Dubai locations include:
- Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC): 1.2 km
- Burj Khalifa / Downtown Dubai: 3.0 km
- The Dubai Mall: 2.8 km
- Business Bay: 4.6 km
- Dubai International Airport (DXB): 8.7 km
- Mall of the Emirates: 14.4 km
- Global Village: 17.1 km
- Palm Jumeirah: 19.2 km
Typical driving times for everyday journeys from the area include roughly 9 minutes to The Dubai Mall, 21 minutes to Palm Jumeirah, 19 minutes to Burj Al Arab and 24 minutes to The Walk JBR. Dubai International Airport is commonly reached in around 26 minutes by car, while Al Maktoum International Airport is typically a longer drive of about 44 minutes.
Built environment and projects
The district’s towers are frequently supported by external multi-storey car park buildings set approximately 30 metres behind the main facades. Some tower groups are connected by pedestrian bridges, often at the rooftop level of these car park structures. Developers and designers in the area commonly use the flat roofs of car parks to host amenities such as swimming pools, gyms and sport courts.
External car parks influence layout and operations: they can allow more internal floor area in towers, provide design flexibility and separate vehicle emissions from occupied spaces, while also requiring additional land, dedicated maintenance and security operations and producing weather-exposed walks between parking and main lobbies.
Jumeirah Residences Emirates Towers is a development in Trade Centre Second:
Who the area suits
Trade Centre Second is suitable for people whose daily routines connect to Dubai’s financial and commercial core. It is convenient for:
- professionals working in DIFC, nearby offices and corporate towers along Sheikh Zayed Road;
- residents who prioritise quick metro access and short commutes to central business and retail destinations;
- short-stay guests or business travellers due to proximity to hotels and Dubai International Airport;
- buyers and investors interested in established central districts.
The presence of rooftop amenities on car park structures is relevant to residents seeking on-site leisure facilities that are separate from tower floors.
Local services, schools and lifestyle
Immediate everyday services, shops and restaurants are concentrated along the main roads and within the complexes in the World Trade Center precinct. The area is integrated with wider city leisure and retail assets thanks to its central location; principal shopping and cultural destinations are within a short drive or a few metro stops.
Nearby educational and specialist services include Dubai Autism Center, around 2.1 km away, and Ambassador School, around 2.2 km away. Public and private amenities in the vicinity are supplemented by changing retail line-ups and new outlet openings in 2025 and 2026.
FAQ
How close is the metro?
Trade Centre Second is on the Red Line; the nearest station, code R22, is approximately 292 metres away and is considered walkable.
Which projects are on site?
The area includes Jumeirah Residences Emirates Towers.
Can foreigners hold freehold ownership here?
Authorities have initiated the conversion of ownership status to freehold for plots along Sheikh Zayed Road and in Al Jaddaf.
Actual transaction prices in Trade Centre Second, since 2025
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.
Where people bought most
| Building | Deals | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|
| Jumeirah Residences Emirates Tower A | 394 | 52 029 |
| Jumeirah Residences Emirates Tower B | 354 | 55 359 |
| AHS Tower | 77 | 51 591 |
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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