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What You Need to Know About Dubai’s Urban District
City Walk is a stylish and vibrant community within walking distance of the city’s iconic landmarks.
Its architecture, street art, holograms, fountains, restaurants, and entertainment venues make it one of Dubai’s most popular tourist destinations.
General Information
– Area: 900,000m²
– Developer: Meraas
– Architect: Dewan Architects & Engineers
10 Facts About City Walk
1️. The project was announced in 2011 and has been comprehensively built by one developer. The idea of Meraas was to create a "city within a city". A unique community for living, working, art, and leisure.
2️. Located in northern part of Jumeirah area, at the intersection of Al Safa Road and Al Wasl Road.
- 4 mins – The Dubai Fountain
- 6 mins – Burj Khalifa
- 10 mins – Jumeirah Beach
3️. Meraas invited 10 renowned street artists from around the world to create the district's unique urban style.
4️. Residential real estate sector consists of 34 buildings, offering 1–4-bedroom apartments ranging from 85 to 549m². Mid-rise buildings of 7–9 storeys dominate. Several skyscrapers (up to 37 storeys) have been announced. Property type: Freehold.
5️. Building facades are covered with mirror glass, impressively illuminating at night.
6️. City Walk regularly hosts various concerts, parties, carnivals, night movie shows, etc.
7️. The area is known for various boutiques. Dubai Mall and Wasl Mall are located near City Walk.
8️. Transport system includes bus stops and metro stations. For those who prefer to drive, City Walk offers 600+ underground parking spaces.
9️. Iconic landmarks in City Walk:
– Coca-Cola Arena – the region’s largest indoor arena with a capacity of 20,000 people
– The Green Planet – a tropical rainforest with 3,000 species of animals and plants, housed in a futuristic 30x30m cube
– Valiant Clinic & Hospital – a 15,000m² medical facility, an affiliate of Houston Methodist Hospital (USA).
10. Well-developed infrastructure for family living. The area has kindergartens, private schools including Gems Wellington Primary School, and universities such as Canadian University Dubai, University of New Brunswick, etc.
Launches in City Walk:
- City Walk Northline
- Verve City Walk
- Central Park Plaza
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