Residential district · Dubai
Al Wasl
An established central Dubai residential district between Sheikh Zayed Road and Jumeirah.
- Projects listed
- 5
- From
- AED 8.1M
- Developers
- 3
- Handover
- Dec 2026
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Discover Al Wasl
Al Wasl is an established residential district (Dubai Municipality Community 343) situated in western-central Dubai. It is positioned between Sheikh Zayed Road to the southeast and Jumeirah to the northwest, bordered by Al Satwa to the northeast and Al Safa and the Dubai Water Canal to the southwest.
The district covers approximately 4.8 to 4.9 square kilometres and contains a mixture of low-rise residential streets, managed villa compounds, standalone private villas, and modern mid-rise apartment developments. It also incorporates master-planned freehold clusters such as City Walk as well as waterfront residences along the Dubai Water Canal corridor.
As a broader municipal district, Al Wasl is overseen by Dubai Municipality rather than a single master developer. Key freehold clusters within the area, including City Walk and Central Park, are developed by Meraas, while major residential villa compounds are operated by Wasl Properties.
- Covers an area of approximately 4.8 to 4.9 km² in western-central Dubai.
- Bordered by Sheikh Zayed Road (E11), Al Wasl Road (D92), and Al Safa Street (D71).
- Contains modern mid-rise apartments, private villas, and canal-front residences.
- Home to prominent destinations including City Walk and the Coca-Cola Arena.
- Flanked on its southwestern edge by the 3.2-kilometre Dubai Water Canal.
Sales activity in Al Wasl
Registered sales per month. Counts and values only, as published; nothing here is a forecast.
Registered sales per monthLatest month: October 2026 · month in progress, to the export date
- Nov 25November 2025: 41 sales
- Dec 25December 2025: 59 sales
- Jan 26January 2026: 60 sales
- Feb 26February 2026: 145 sales
- Mar 26March 2026: 66 sales
- Apr 26April 2026: 90 sales
- May 26May 2026: 41 sales
- Jun 26June 2026: 35 sales
- Jul 26July 2026: 41 sales
- Aug 26August 2026: 28 sales
- Sept 26September 2026: 33 sales
- Oct 26October 2026: 13 sales
- Sales in the last 12 months
- 652
- Total value, 12 months
- AED 3.74B
- Off-plan share, 12 months
- 72%
- Median price, October 2026
- AED 2.9M
Source: Dubai Land Department open data (registered sales transactions), imported 13 October 2026. Figures are registrations with the land authority, not a forecast, a return or a recommendation.
Why buyers look at Al Wasl
Central connectivity
The district provides direct access to Sheikh Zayed Road, putting Downtown Dubai and DIFC within a 5-to-10-minute drive.
Varied housing options
Properties range from standalone private villas and managed compounds to contemporary mid-rise apartments.
Designated freehold clusters
Foreign buyers can purchase freehold properties in designated enclaves such as City Walk and along the Dubai Water Canal.
On-site entertainment
Residents have immediate access to major leisure venues including City Walk, Boxpark, and the Coca-Cola Arena.
Proximity to the coast
Jumeirah public beaches and Mercato Beach are located within a 5-to-10-minute drive.
Landmarks and lifestyle
- Community mall
- Schools
- Metro station
- Parks
- Cycling tracks
- Running tracks
- Clinics
City Walk
An open-air shopping, leisure, and pedestrian promenade developed by Meraas.
Coca-Cola Arena
A 17,000-capacity multipurpose indoor venue for sports and entertainment events.
The Green Planet
An indoor tropical rainforest biome and bio-dome educational facility.
Boxpark
An outdoor shopping and dining strip constructed from repurposed shipping containers.
Dubai Water Canal
A 3.2-kilometre waterway flanking the southwestern boundary, featuring running tracks.
Galleria Mall
A community retail mall located along Al Wasl Road featuring specialty dining and shopping.
Dar Wasl
A mixed-use development featuring leased residences, supermarkets, and boutique retail.
Valiant Clinic & Hospital
A multi-speciality healthcare facility located inside City Walk.
Off-plan projects in Al Wasl
Every published project in the area with its starting price, payment plan and handover.
Homes on file in Al Wasl
By bedroom count, from the unit types of the published projects.
Where Al Wasl sits
Questions buyers ask about Al Wasl
Can foreign buyers purchase property in Al Wasl?
Foreign buyers can acquire freehold property within designated enclaves such as City Walk and select Dubai Water Canal developments, while traditional villa areas are historically restricted or leasehold.
Who is the master developer of Al Wasl?
Al Wasl is an urban municipal district overseen by Dubai Municipality, though individual master-planned pockets are developed by firms such as Meraas and Wasl Properties.
What types of properties are found in Al Wasl?
The area includes modern mid-rise apartments, duplexes, penthouses, standalone private villas, leased compounds, and luxury waterfront residences.
Is Al Wasl connected to the Dubai Metro?
The community is served by Dubai Metro Red Line stations along its Sheikh Zayed Road border, including Business Bay and Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall Station.
Which schools are located in the area?
Schools within the district include Horizon English School, JSS Private School, and Dubai British School Jumeira campus.
AIArea profile drafted by Emir AI from public sources and checked by our team on 2026-10-08. Information only, not advice.
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