Wasl Hub

Wasl Hub is a district of Dubai, 473 m from ADCB Metro Station.

About the area

Wasl Hub is a mixed-use tower development located within the Al Karama neighbourhood of Bur Dubai. Delivered by Wasl Properties, the project combines residential apartments with extensive retail and dining elements and temperature-controlled pedestrian passages. The scheme positions itself as a compact, centrally located complex that integrates living space, shopping and leisure within walking distance of a major metro station and established urban amenities.

What this place is and where it is

Wasl Hub sits in Al Karama, a central Bur Dubai district. The development occupies an urban plot configured as a tower with adjacent retail space and pedestrian routes. The coordinates for the site are 25.240782° N, 55.300501° E. Administratively it falls under the Al Karama area and is described in local directories as part of the wider Bur Dubai neighbourhood.

The project was launched in 2015 by Wasl Properties. Leasing of completed units began the following year. The scheme was planned and delivered as a residential tower with integrated retail provision and pedestrian-focused circulation that includes shaded and temperature-controlled sikkas (covered alleyways) to improve walkability in warm weather.

Wasl Hub

Transport and distances

Wasl Hub is served by Dubai Metro’s Red Line. The nearest station on that line is coded R20 and lies approximately 473 metres from the development entrance; the distance is routinely described as walkable. Road connections place central Dubai districts and key destinations within short drives:

  • Burj Khalifa / Downtown Dubai: about 5.5 km
  • The Dubai Mall: about 5.2 km
  • Dubai International Airport (DXB): about 6.7 km
  • Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC): about 3.7 km
  • Business Bay: about 7.1 km
  • Mall of the Emirates: about 17.0 km
  • Palm Jumeirah: about 21.6 km
  • Dubai Marina: about 24.0 km
  • JBR Beach / The Walk JBR: about 24.7 km
  • Expo City Dubai: about 34.7 km
  • Global Village: about 19.0 km
  • Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC): about 40.8 km

Published travel-time estimates for typical traffic conditions indicate it takes roughly 11 minutes by car to reach Dubai Mall from Wasl Hub; other example driving times cited for the area include roughly 22 minutes to Palm Jumeirah, roughly 21 minutes to Burj Al Arab and roughly 26 minutes to The Walk JBR. The site is also close to Dubai International Airport by road: roughly a 12-minute drive is commonly reported, while Al Maktoum International Airport is significantly further, often cited around a 47-minute drive under normal conditions.

Development, layout and amenities

Wasl Hub was conceived as a mixed residential and retail development. Key factual elements of the scheme include:

  • Residential accommodation: 312 apartments configured as one-, two- and three-bedroom units.
  • Parking provision: parking for residents and designated visitor parking.
  • Retail and dining: approximately 60,000 sq ft of dedicated retail space containing more than 70 shops and 32 restaurants and cafes.
  • Internal pedestrian network: alley ways and paved, temperature-controlled sikkas designed to provide shaded walking routes through and around the development.
  • Residential facilities: a swimming pool, a children’s playground, indoor gyms and 24-hour security services are included in the development specification.

The planning and internal layout favour pedestrian movement between residential cores and retail areas. Ground-level and podium retail create a continuous frontage that supports day-to-day convenience, while the sheltered sikkas extend circulation into the hottest months.

Projects and context

Wasl Hub stands as a single, self-contained Wasl Properties development in the Al Karama pocket of Bur Dubai. The fact set for this location does not list additional projects on the site or immediate adjacent developments in the supplied registry. The scheme is therefore best considered on its own merits within a densely built urban context that includes residential blocks, street retail and municipal services typical of central Bur Dubai.

Who the location is suitable for

Wasl Hub suits residents who prioritise centrality, convenience and integrated retail on the doorstep. Typical resident profiles include:

  • Professionals working across central Dubai neighbourhoods such as Downtown, Business Bay and DIFC who value short commutes by road or metro.
  • Households and small families requiring one- to three-bedroom apartments with on-site communal facilities such as a pool and children’s play area.
  • Residents who prefer a development with immediate retail and dining options and sheltered pedestrian links, useful for daily errands and routine leisure.

The development’s proximity to a Red Line metro station increases appeal to occupants who rely on public transport for cross-city travel.

Nearby education and local services

Local information indicates that Wasl Hub has multiple schools in the surrounding area; examples noted in public material include Apple International Community School (approximately 0.4 km away) and Lycee Francais International Prive de Dubai (AFLEC), cited at about 1.3 km. The neighbourhood contains typical urban services and retail that support everyday living.

FAQ

How close is the metro?
Wasl Hub is approximately 473 metres from a Red Line metro station (code R20); this distance is commonly described as walkable.

What types of apartments are in Wasl Hub?
The development comprises 312 residential units in one-, two- and three-bedroom configurations.

What retail and on-site amenities are provided?
The project includes around 60,000 sq ft of retail space hosting more than 70 shops and 32 restaurants and cafes, together with residents’ facilities such as a swimming pool, indoor gyms, a children’s playground and 24-hour security.

How far is Wasl Hub from major Dubai landmarks?
Key distances by road include about 5.2–5.5 km to The Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa/Downtown, roughly 6.7 km to Dubai International Airport (DXB) and about 21–25 km to Palm Jumeirah and Dubai Marina. Published driving-time references for typical traffic indicate around 11 minutes to Dubai Mall and approximately 12 minutes to DXB in usual conditions.

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Is Wasl Hub well-connected by metro?
The nearest metro station is approximately 473 m away, on the Red Line.
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