• Bur Dubai, set along Dubai Creek’s busy waterway, is often considered the hub of the city by those that call it home. Photos by Reem Mohammed / The National
    Bur Dubai, set along Dubai Creek’s busy waterway, is often considered the hub of the city by those that call it home. Photos by Reem Mohammed / The National
  • It is a multicultural district with several generations of one family living under one roof.
    It is a multicultural district with several generations of one family living under one roof.
  • Roadside eateries offer up iconic snacks for just a few dirhams, like the mouth-watering shawarma and samosa.
    Roadside eateries offer up iconic snacks for just a few dirhams, like the mouth-watering shawarma and samosa.
  • Tens of thousands of residents live within the historic district. Those that buy or rent here tend to stay long-term. Some of the most popular communities include Al Mankhool, Oud Mehta and Al Jaddaf.
    Tens of thousands of residents live within the historic district. Those that buy or rent here tend to stay long-term. Some of the most popular communities include Al Mankhool, Oud Mehta and Al Jaddaf.
  • Looking to get a suit or fancy frock made for that special occasion? Bur Dubai’s Meena Bazaar is another must-visit spot.
    Looking to get a suit or fancy frock made for that special occasion? Bur Dubai’s Meena Bazaar is another must-visit spot.
  • Renting in the area is fruitful. Properties for rent in Bur Dubai range from studio to four-bedroom apartments and three to five-bed villas.
    Renting in the area is fruitful. Properties for rent in Bur Dubai range from studio to four-bedroom apartments and three to five-bed villas.
  • If the walls dotted around Bur Dubai could talk, they would have a lot of tales to tell. One of the biggest draws of this area are the historical neighbourhoods which whisper stories of times gone by.
    If the walls dotted around Bur Dubai could talk, they would have a lot of tales to tell. One of the biggest draws of this area are the historical neighbourhoods which whisper stories of times gone by.
  • A unique feature of the area is the opportunity to jump on an abra or the water taxi, which has stations in Al Seef to get to the Deira area.
    A unique feature of the area is the opportunity to jump on an abra or the water taxi, which has stations in Al Seef to get to the Deira area.
  • The majority of villas and apartments in Bur Dubai are leasehold, not freehold, which are exclusive for sale to GCC investors and Emirati locals.
    The majority of villas and apartments in Bur Dubai are leasehold, not freehold, which are exclusive for sale to GCC investors and Emirati locals.
  • Positioned within the Al Fahidi Historical district is the Dubai Museum. The area is also home to a number of traditional Emirati houses, referred to as barasti or arish.
    Positioned within the Al Fahidi Historical district is the Dubai Museum. The area is also home to a number of traditional Emirati houses, referred to as barasti or arish.
  • Part of the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan is the regeneration of older areas, like Bur Dubai. The government wants to repopulate them with Emirati families in locations where local families lived previously.
    Part of the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan is the regeneration of older areas, like Bur Dubai. The government wants to repopulate them with Emirati families in locations where local families lived previously.

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Living in... Bur Dubai

This popular part of the city is immersed in rich tradition, provides ample transport links, affordability and a wide variety of amenities

Kelly Clarke
Kelly Clarke
UAE

March 23, 2021

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  • Arabic

Bur Dubai, set along Dubai Creek’s busy waterway, is often considered the hub of the city by those who call it home.

Streets teeming with busy footsteps and roadside eateries offering up tasty snacks for just a few dirhams, like the mouth-watering shawarma, are all part of this neighbourhood’s charm.

Tens of thousands of residents live within the historic district and those that buy or rent homes there tend to stay long-term. Some of the most popular communities include Al Mankhool, Oud Mehta and Al Jaddaf.

For the most part, rents are affordable. Although some of the buildings might be a little older, with dated fixtures and fittings, apartments come with lots of space on offer compared to newer parts of the city.

Low-rise residential blocks are dotted throughout Bur Dubai and with pathways snaking alongside the buildings, it is considered one of the most walkable spots in the city.

The literal English translation of ‘Bur Dubai’ is ‘mainland Dubai’, which gives insight into how important this area was for trade in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

The district is noted as the emirate’s original trading hub and was the commercial heart of Dubai until little more than 100 years ago.

The community is home to a number of historical sites which give visitors a glimpse at what life was like, then and now, in Bur Dubai.

Recently, the UAE government announced details under the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, which outlined how the emirate will be developed over the next 20 years.

Part of that plan is the regeneration of older areas, like Bur Dubai, and repopulating them with Emirati families in locations where local families lived previously.

Transport links - how well connected is Bur Dubai?

Dubai Creek seen from Bur Dubai. Reem Mohammed / The National
Dubai Creek seen from Bur Dubai. Reem Mohammed / The National

Bur Dubai is one of the most well-connected areas in the city. For those without a car or bike, there is plenty on offer in terms of public transport including buses, taxis and nearby metro stations.

Some of the popular Dubai Metro stations that connect passengers to the Green Line include Al Fahidi, Al Ghubaiba and Oud Mehta.

For those looking to access the Red Line, they can hop on at ADCB and Burjuman metro stations.

With multiple bus stops spread across the district and taxis easy to flag down, commuters will not be hard pressed to get to where they want to go.

A unique feature of the area is the opportunity to jump on an abra or the water taxi, which has stations in Al Seef in Bur Dubai to get to the Deira area.

For individuals or families with a car, access to some of the city’s busiest highways, including Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Ain-Hatta Road and Al Khail Road is easy, though traffic does peak in the area during rush hour.

Types of property in Bur Dubai - can you buy or rent?

Ali Bin Abi Taleb Street in Bur Dubai. Reem Mohammed / The National
Ali Bin Abi Taleb Street in Bur Dubai. Reem Mohammed / The National

The majority of villas and apartments in Bur Dubai are leasehold, not freehold, which means sales are usually exclusive to GCC investors and Emirati locals. That makes buying as an expat a little difficult.

But renting in the area is fruitful. Properties for rent in Bur Dubai range from studio to four-bedroom apartments and four to five-bed villas.

Due to an abundance of local amenities, low to mid-rise apartment buildings in areas like Al Raffa, Oud Metha, Al Hamriya are usually snapped up by renters pretty fast.

As per a recent report by Bayut.com, Bur Dubai emerged as the second most popular area to rent affordable apartments in the emirate in 2020, just behind Jumeirah Village Circle.

Apartment rents decreased by about 10 per cent last year, due in part to the pandemic.

Bayut’s 2020 Real Estate Market Report for Dubai showed the average yearly rent for a studio apartment in Bur Dubai is Dh36,000. That rises to Dh49,000 for a one-bedroom flat and Dh67,000 for a two-bedroom dwelling.

When it comes to villas, families can expect a lot of space but need to be prepared to pay a little more for the privilege.

“Villas for rent in Bur Dubai are available in four- and five-bedroom bedroom layout,” the Bayut.com report said.

“The average rent for a four-bedroom villa is Dh186,000 while a five-bedroom house can be leased in D190,000 for a year.”

Schools, nurseries and hospitals in Bur Dubai

Bur Dubai is a big draw for families and with a number of well rated and affordable schools nearby, it’s easy to see why.

For the youngest members of the family, you can look to enroll them in a number of nurseries including British Orchard nursery, Chubby Cheeks and Hope Montessori nursery.

For those that have graduated to school-age, the choice of campuses in nearby areas is abundant.

One of the most popular choices is the Indian High School, which caters to pupils from Year 5 to 12 and offers the national curriculum of India.

For several years in a row, it has received an ‘outstanding’ rating from Dubai’s education authority. Located in Oud Mehta, it is just a short walk from St Mary’s Catholic Church too.

A falconer at the cultural tent by Mohammed Bin Rashid Cultural Centre in Bastakiya district in Bur Dubai. Reem Mohammed / The National
A falconer at the cultural tent by Mohammed Bin Rashid Cultural Centre in Bastakiya district in Bur Dubai. Reem Mohammed / The National

Ambassador School, located in Mankhool, is another good option that holds a ‘good’ rating and offers an ICSE education to pupils.

For parents looking to send their children to a school that offers a UK curriculum, there is Gems Winchester School and St Mary’s Catholic High School.

Moving on the all things medical, Bur Dubai has some good options on offer if you need medical treatment.

There are several large hospitals and clinics located in Dubai Health Care City, which is positioned within the greater Bur Dubai area.

Here, you can find a number of speciality clinics, with osteopaths, chiropractors, dentists and more.

Over in Mankhool, there is a large Aster Hospital and in other parts of the area you will find Mediclinic and Prime Medical clinics.

Facilities

If the walls dotted throughout Bur Dubai could talk, they would have a lot of tales to tell. One of the biggest draws of this area are the historical neighbourhoods and their nod to times gone by.

Positioned within the Al Fahidi Historical district is the Dubai Museum. The area is also home to a number of traditional Emirati houses, referred to as barasti or arish, and visitors can make their way through the winding alleyways and be transported back to the past.

Eye-catching artwork lights up the Bastakiya area of Bur Dubai. Reem Mohammed / The National
Eye-catching artwork lights up the Bastakiya area of Bur Dubai. Reem Mohammed / The National

Just a 10 minute walk from there is the traditional Bur Dubai Souk. It a popular spot for tourists, and visitors can haggle with sellers to buy everything from spices, fabrics, souvenirs and jewellery.

The residential district is also home to the Grand Mosque Dubai, which boasts stunning architectural details from the 1900s. It is noted as one of the most beautiful mosques in the city and can accommodate up to 1,200 worshippers at a time.

Looking to get a suit made or a fancy frock for that special occasion? Bur Dubai’s Meena Bazaar is another must-visit spot.

The bustling shopping area is packed with affordable tailors and dressmakers and is the go-to place for people looking to buy tailor-made outfits for Diwali and Eid, among others.

For those looking for shopping spots that are more contemporary than traditional, BurJuman shopping centre in located just a few seconds walk from the metro station by the same name.

The mall is packed with high street and designer shops as well as restaurants and a cinema.

Who lives here?

Bur Dubai has a real community feel and those that tend to rent in the area often stay long-term due to affordability and convenience.

Often, you will come across several generations of a family living together in one block or apartment, which gives the area a real close-knit feel.

Irish resident Pat Finn, 60, has lived in her one-bedroom apartment just a stone’s throw from the Al Fahidi Historic district for 21 years.

Last year, she was approached by her building management and was offered a newer version of her current flat for the same price, but declined the offer. Why? Because her apartment is “spacious, homely and I have good neighbours," she said, "it's my little nest."

Although she does drive, she said the apartment is close to her workplace in Zabeel and has shops and restaurants on her doorstep which means she can walk from place to place with ease.

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Title: Assistant dean of students and director of athletics

Favourite sport: soccer

Favourite team: Bayern Munich

Favourite player: Franz Beckenbauer

Favourite activity in Abu Dhabi: scuba diving in the Northern Emirates 

 

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This article is part of a guide on where to live in the UAE. Our reporters will profile some of the country’s most desirable districts, provide an estimate of rental prices and introduce you to some of the residents who call each area home.

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Key findings of Jenkins report
  • Founder of the Muslim Brotherhood, Hassan al Banna, "accepted the political utility of violence"
  • Views of key Muslim Brotherhood ideologue, Sayyid Qutb, have “consistently been understood” as permitting “the use of extreme violence in the pursuit of the perfect Islamic society” and “never been institutionally disowned” by the movement.
  • Muslim Brotherhood at all levels has repeatedly defended Hamas attacks against Israel, including the use of suicide bombers and the killing of civilians.
  • Laying out the report in the House of Commons, David Cameron told MPs: "The main findings of the review support the conclusion that membership of, association with, or influence by the Muslim Brotherhood should be considered as a possible indicator of extremism."
The winners

Fiction

  • ‘Amreekiya’  by Lena Mahmoud
  •  ‘As Good As True’ by Cheryl Reid

The Evelyn Shakir Non-Fiction Award

  • ‘Syrian and Lebanese Patricios in Sao Paulo’ by Oswaldo Truzzi;  translated by Ramon J Stern
  • ‘The Sound of Listening’ by Philip Metres

The George Ellenbogen Poetry Award

  • ‘Footnotes in the Order  of Disappearance’ by Fady Joudah

Children/Young Adult

  •  ‘I’ve Loved You Since Forever’ by Hoda Kotb 

Mercer, the investment consulting arm of US services company Marsh & McLennan, expects its wealth division to at least double its assets under management (AUM) in the Middle East as wealth in the region continues to grow despite economic headwinds, a company official said.

Mercer Wealth, which globally has $160 billion in AUM, plans to boost its AUM in the region to $2-$3bn in the next 2-3 years from the present $1bn, said Yasir AbuShaban, a Dubai-based principal with Mercer Wealth.

“Within the next two to three years, we are looking at reaching $2 to $3 billion as a conservative estimate and we do see an opportunity to do so,” said Mr AbuShaban.

Mercer does not directly make investments, but allocates clients’ money they have discretion to, to professional asset managers. They also provide advice to clients.

“We have buying power. We can negotiate on their (client’s) behalf with asset managers to provide them lower fees than they otherwise would have to get on their own,” he added.

Mercer Wealth’s clients include sovereign wealth funds, family offices, and insurance companies among others.

From its office in Dubai, Mercer also looks after Africa, India and Turkey, where they also see opportunity for growth.

Wealth creation in Middle East and Africa (MEA) grew 8.5 per cent to $8.1 trillion last year from $7.5tn in 2015, higher than last year’s global average of 6 per cent and the second-highest growth in a region after Asia-Pacific which grew 9.9 per cent, according to consultancy Boston Consulting Group (BCG). In the region, where wealth grew just 1.9 per cent in 2015 compared with 2014, a pickup in oil prices has helped in wealth generation.

BCG is forecasting MEA wealth will rise to $12tn by 2021, growing at an annual average of 8 per cent.

Drivers of wealth generation in the region will be split evenly between new wealth creation and growth of performance of existing assets, according to BCG.

Another general trend in the region is clients’ looking for a comprehensive approach to investing, according to Mr AbuShaban.

“Institutional investors or some of the families are seeing a slowdown in the available capital they have to invest and in that sense they are looking at optimizing the way they manage their portfolios and making sure they are not investing haphazardly and different parts of their investment are working together,” said Mr AbuShaban.

Some clients also have a higher appetite for risk, given the low interest-rate environment that does not provide enough yield for some institutional investors. These clients are keen to invest in illiquid assets, such as private equity and infrastructure.

“What we have seen is a desire for higher returns in what has been a low-return environment specifically in various fixed income or bonds,” he said.

“In this environment, we have seen a de facto increase in the risk that clients are taking in things like illiquid investments, private equity investments, infrastructure and private debt, those kind of investments were higher illiquidity results in incrementally higher returns.”

The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, one of the largest sovereign wealth funds, said in its 2016 report that has gradually increased its exposure in direct private equity and private credit transactions, mainly in Asian markets and especially in China and India. The authority’s private equity department focused on structured equities owing to “their defensive characteristics.”

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Director: Shazia Iqbal

Starring: Siddhant Chaturvedi, Triptii Dimri 

Rating: 1/5

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The National Archives, Abu Dhabi

Founded over 50 years ago, the National Archives collects valuable historical material relating to the UAE, and is the oldest and richest archive relating to the Arabian Gulf.

Much of the material can be viewed on line at the Arabian Gulf Digital Archive - https://www.agda.ae/en

Married Malala

Malala Yousafzai is enjoying married life, her father said.

The 24-year-old married Pakistan cricket executive Asser Malik last year in a small ceremony in the UK.

Ziauddin Yousafzai told The National his daughter was ‘very happy’ with her husband.

Hamilton’s 2017

Australia - 2nd; China - 1st; Bahrain - 2nd; Russia - 4th; Spain - 1st; Monaco - 7th; Canada - 1st; Azerbaijan - 5th; Austria - 4th; Britain - 1st; Hungary - 4th; Belgium - 1st; Italy - 1st; Singapore - 1st; Malaysia - 2nd; Japan - 1st; United States - 1st; Mexico - 9th

Results

Catchweight 60kg: Mohammed Al Katheeri (UAE) beat Mostafa El Hamy (EGY) TKO round 3

Light Heavyweight: Ibrahim El Sawi (EGY) no contest Kevin Oumar (COM) Unintentional knee by Oumer

Catchweight 73kg:  Yazid Chouchane (ALG) beat Ahmad Al Boussairy (KUW) Unanimous decision

Featherweight: Faris Khaleel Asha (JOR) beat Yousef Al Housani (UAE) TKO in round 2 through foot injury

Welterweight: Omar Hussein (JOR) beat Yassin Najid (MAR); Split decision

Middleweight: Yousri Belgaroui (TUN) beat Sallah Eddine Dekhissi (MAR); Round-1 TKO

Lightweight: Abdullah Mohammed Ali Musalim (UAE) beat Medhat Hussein (EGY); Triangle choke submission

Welterweight: Abdulla Al Bousheiri (KUW) beat Sofiane Oudina (ALG); Triangle choke Round-1

Lightweight: Mohammad Yahya (UAE) beat Saleem Al Bakri (JOR); Unanimous decision

Bantamweight: Ali Taleb (IRQ) beat Nawras Abzakh (JOR); TKO round-2

Catchweight 63kg: Rany Saadeh (PAL) beat Abdel Ali Hariri (MAR); Unanimous decision

Dhadak

Director: Shashank Khaitan

Starring: Janhvi Kapoor, Ishaan Khattar, Ashutosh Rana

Stars: 3

Dubai Bling season three

Cast: Loujain Adada, Zeina Khoury, Farhana Bodi, Ebraheem Al Samadi, Mona Kattan, and couples Safa & Fahad Siddiqui and DJ Bliss & Danya Mohammed 

Rating: 1/5

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Key facilities
  • Olympic-size swimming pool with a split bulkhead for multi-use configurations, including water polo and 50m/25m training lanes
  • Premier League-standard football pitch
  • 400m Olympic running track
  • NBA-spec basketball court with auditorium
  • 600-seat auditorium
  • Spaces for historical and cultural exploration
  • An elevated football field that doubles as a helipad
  • Specialist robotics and science laboratories
  • AR and VR-enabled learning centres
  • Disruption Lab and Research Centre for developing entrepreneurial skills
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Fringe@Four Line-up

October 1 - Phil Nichol (stand-up comedy)

October 29 - Mandy Knight (stand-up comedy)

November 5 - Sinatra Raw (Fringe theatre)

November 8 - Imah Dumagay & Sundeep Fernandes (stand-up comedy)

November 13 - Gordon Southern (stand-up comedy)

November 22 - In Loyal Company (Fringe theatre)

November 29 - Peter Searles (comedy / theatre)

December 5 - Sinatra’s Christmas Under The Stars (music / dinner show)

The schedule

December 5 - 23: Shooting competition, Al Dhafra Shooting Club

December 9 - 24: Handicrafts competition, from 4pm until 10pm, Heritage Souq

December 11 - 20: Dates competition, from 4pm

December 12 - 20: Sour milk competition

December 13: Falcon beauty competition

December 14 and 20: Saluki races

December 15: Arabian horse races, from 4pm

December 16 - 19: Falconry competition

December 18: Camel milk competition, from 7.30 - 9.30 am

December 20 and 21: Sheep beauty competition, from 10am

December 22: The best herd of 30 camels

On Women's Day
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Where to stay: Courtyard by Marriott Titusville Kennedy Space Centre has unparalleled views of the Indian River. Alligators can be spotted from hotel room balconies, as can several rocket launch sites. The hotel also boasts cool space-themed decor.

When to go: Florida is best experienced during the winter months, from November to May, before the humidity kicks in.

How to get there: Emirates currently flies from Dubai to Orlando five times a week.
The alternatives

• Founded in 2014, Telr is a payment aggregator and gateway with an office in Silicon Oasis. It’s e-commerce entry plan costs Dh349 monthly (plus VAT). QR codes direct customers to an online payment page and merchants can generate payments through messaging apps.

• Business Bay’s Pallapay claims 40,000-plus active merchants who can invoice customers and receive payment by card. Fees range from 1.99 per cent plus Dh1 per transaction depending on payment method and location, such as online or via UAE mobile.

• Tap started in May 2013 in Kuwait, allowing Middle East businesses to bill, accept, receive and make payments online “easier, faster and smoother” via goSell and goCollect. It supports more than 10,000 merchants. Monthly fees range from US$65-100, plus card charges of 2.75-3.75 per cent and Dh1.2 per sale.

• 2checkout’s “all-in-one payment gateway and merchant account” accepts payments in 200-plus markets for 2.4-3.9 per cent, plus a Dh1.2-Dh1.8 currency conversion charge. The US provider processes online shop and mobile transactions and has 17,000-plus active digital commerce users.

• PayPal is probably the best-known online goods payment method - usually used for eBay purchases -  but can be used to receive funds, providing everyone’s signed up. Costs from 2.9 per cent plus Dh1.2 per transaction.

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Venom

Director: Ruben Fleischer

Cast: Tom Hardy, Michelle Williams, Riz Ahmed

Rating: 1.5/5

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