Al Qusais Area Guide

Al Qusais offers a wide variety of amenities and facilities within the area:

• Supermarkets and corner grocery stores, including LuLu Hypermarket.
• Restaurants, cafes, canteens, and other eateries, with plenty of other dining spots available for delivery to Al Qusais.
• Hospitals, clinics, and other health and wellness centres.
• Close to Madina Mall.
• Indoor gyms.
• Schools, offering primary to secondary education with international curriculums.
• Automotive repair, vehicle maintenance, and motor-related service shops.
• Spaces for sport activities and clubs, from football to basketball, running, and horse riding.
• Dubai Club for People of Determination.
• Prayer and worship facilties, particularly mosques.
• Bank branches and ATMs.
• Local public parks.
• Driving schools.
• Government offices such as the UAE General Authority of Sports and the Al Qusais Municipality Office.
• Consulate General of Tunisia.
• Philippine Consulate General Dubai.
• Consulate of Ethiopa.
• Al Qusais Police Station and Fire Department.

One of the many perks of living in Al Qusais is the rich amount of options for schools, grocery shopping, health centres, sports activities, etc. available.

For the nearest hospital, clinic, or other health and wellness centre near you, our wellness directory will help you find the most suitable provider.

If you're looking for a nursery, school, or university, have a look at our dedicate education section.

There are plenty of opportunities for Al Qusais residents to maintain an active lifestyle, thanks to the local parks, indoor gyms, and sports clubs in the community.

Residents of the Christian and Catholic faith will find the nearest churches in Oud Metha, accessible via a Dubai metro ride or it's just a 15-minute car ride away. For Buddhists, the nearest temple is located in Jumeirah 1. The nearest Hindu temples to Al Qusais are in Muhaisnah and Al Fahidi. For Sikhs, the nearest places of worship are also in Al Fahidi.

• Ideal for cost-conscious singles, couples, and families who seek a child-friendly, active, and convenient lifestyle.
• Traffic rush during the mornings and late afternoons/evenings.
• Everything you need for everyday living is available nearby, either by walking or by car/public transport.
• Local parks and sports facilities, great for outdoor activities and getting to know other residents in the area.
• Enough pedestrian space for walking, jogging, cycling, and dog-walking.
• Lots of schools.

Life in Al Qusais is a peaceful and convenient one, making it a highly recommended spot for those who want a budget-friendly lifestyle.

Living in Al Qusais can spoil you to comfort, as almost everything you need is either within walking distance or a short drive away. The district is also close to Deira, one of the most prominent and vibrant hotspots in old Dubai. There, you'll find even more choices for dining, shopping, entertainment, and leisure at a range of prices.

The area is well served for schools. There are IGCSE to A-Level schools, CBSE curriculums, and even IB. Neighbouring areas have their own share of places for education, offering international curriculums including American and Filipino.

It's worth noting that Al Qusais experiences daily moderate to high traffic during rush hour, due to drivers commuting to and from Sharjah.

• Emiratis and new/long-term expatriates.
• Singles.
• Couples.
• Small to medium families.

Al Qusais' low cost of living and availability of almost everything you need for a convenient lifestyle draws in many Dubai residents.

Those who live in the locality are a mix of expat and UAE National singles, couples, and families, though the majority of Al Qusais residents are foreigners.

The community's affordability and accessibility have made it a great location to raise a family in. There are even a few residents who have lived in the area since childhood and well into adulthood.

What are properties like in Al Qusais?

The residential side of Al Qusais is a collection of low or mid-rise studio and 1 to 3-bedroom apartments, as well as 3 to 11-bedroom villas.

Al Qusais apartments are affordable, many of which feature 24-hour security. Some of the apartments come with additional amenities such as an indoor gym and a rooftop swimming pool. Most, if not all, features underground and outdoor parking spaces for residents. Guests usually park their vehicles outside the building.

The apartments are typically flanked by amenities, including grocery stores.

Al Qusais villas are located in a quieter part of the neighbourhood, near the Al Qusais Pond Park. These spacious units usually come with a private parking lot for 1-2 cars, space for landscaping, maid's room, swimming pool, and storage space.

Some of the villas are quite old and as a result, their sales price is lower compared to villas found in affluent areas such as Jumeirah and Umm Suqeim.