Al Muteena

Al Muteena is an established residential district in Deira, Dubai, between Al Baraha, Al Muraqqabat, Naif and Hor Al Anz. It is best known for Al Muteena Street, a tree lined boulevard with a landscaped central walkway, and it is served by Salah Al Din metro station on the green line.

The stock is low and mid rise apartment blocks of varying ages, with shops, restaurants and hotels at street level. It is a long established residential area rather than a planned community.

Where is Al Muteena in Dubai?

Al Muteena (Arabic: المطينة) is a district of Deira, on the north side of Dubai Creek and a few kilometres from it. It is one of the western districts of Deira, close to Bur Dubai and a few minutes from Sheikh Zayed Road. It is a small, dense district of roughly one square kilometre, listed as community number 123.

Four roads form its outer edge: Abu Baker Al Siddique Road (D78), Salah Al Din Street (D80), Al Rasheed Road (D82) and Omar bin Al Khattab Street (D88). Al Muteena Street, also called 14th Street, runs through the middle and divides the district into two roughly equal halves. According to Bayut, citing the Dubai Statistics Center, the population passed 48,000 by the end of 2021.

What is Al Muteena Street and Al Muteena Park?

Al Muteena Street is the district's signature. Its central walkway is landscaped and lined with date palms, with shops, cafes and hotels along both sides. Al Muteena Park runs through the urban centre of the district and is surrounded by shops and hotels, including the Marco Polo Hotel and the Renaissance Hotel. It has a jogging track, a children's play area, public toilets and drinking fountains. For many residents it is the main place to walk or exercise without a gym.

Is Al Muteena the same as Oud Al Muteena?

No. Oud Al Muteena is a separate district. If you are searching for rents or buildings, check which one a listing means before you view it. This page is about Al Muteena in Deira, the district around Al Muteena Street and Salah Al Din metro station.

Which metro station serves Al Muteena?

Salah Al Din metro station, on Salah Al Din Street, serves the green line and sits at the southern end of the district. Abu Baker Al Siddique station, also on the green line, is the other station nearby. For the red line, Al Rigga is about ten minutes away by car. Buses run along Al Muteena Street, with stops near Burj Nahar Mall and the Islamic Institute. The district links quickly to Sheikh Zayed Road through Abu Baker Al Siddique Road.

How far is Al Muteena from the airport, Downtown and the beach?

These are off peak estimates from the area guide published by Bayut. Traffic at rush hour changes them, so test the route at the time you would actually travel.

What shops, malls and hotels are near Al Muteena?

• Burj Nahar Mall, a few minutes away, with a food court and a Nesto hypermarket on the ground level.
• Reef Mall in Al Muraqqabat, and Carrefour at Al Ghurair in Al Muraqqabat, a walk or short drive away.
• Deira City Centre, the largest mall in the district, about 13 minutes by car.
• Hotels in and around the district include Avani Deira, Crowne Plaza, Ramada Deira and Marco Polo Hotel.

Schools, clinics and places of worship near Al Muteena

Nurseries in and near the district include Tiny Tots Nursery, Spectrum Nursery and Little Learners Early Learning Center. Larger schools such as Amity School, The Westminster School and Dubai Scholar Private School are around 18 to 19 minutes away by car. Dubai Hospital is about six minutes away, and Belhoul Speciality Hospital and NMC Medical Centre Deira are about nine minutes away.

There are several mosques within the district, including the Sheikh Abdul Karim Tattan Mosque on Al Rasheed Road and Burj Al Nahar Mosque opposite Burj Nahar Park. Churches, Hindu temples in Al Fahidi and a Buddhist temple are within about 20 minutes. Confirm opening hours and school places directly, as these change.

What is it like living in Al Muteena?

Residents come from many countries, including India, Pakistan, Egypt, Yemen and Lebanon. It suits people working in Deira, Port Saeed, Al Rigga or at the airport who want a central address at a rent below the newer districts. It is walkable, well served by metro and bus, and has a dense, long standing resident population. The usual drawbacks are urban noise and occasional traffic jams.

It suits people looking to buy freehold, or wanting pools, gyms and new build finishes, less well.

What types of homes are there?

Almost all homes are apartments in older low rise buildings. Sizes are approximate and vary by building, so always check the size on the tenancy or title documents.

What is the postal code of Al Muteena?

Dubai has no postal codes. Addresses use a P.O. Box number, and online forms that insist on a postal code usually accept 00000. For deliveries, give the building name, street (for example Al Muteena Street) and a mobile number.

What is day to day life like?

• The boulevard itself, with its landscaped walkway, which is the district's signature.
• Restaurants, bakeries, groceries and clinics at street level, all within walking distance.
• Salah Al Din and Abu Baker Al Siddique metro stations on the green line.
• Al Rigga, Deira City Centre and the Gold Souk a short distance away.
• Deira, Abu Hail and Hor Al Anz as neighbours, with Al Rigga and Al Baraha close by.

What should you check before renting?

• The building, since ages and standards differ sharply street to street and this matters more than the location.
• Parking, which is tight across the district. Many older buildings have no dedicated spaces and residents park on side streets.
• Noise, particularly on the busier commercial runs and near hotels.
• Condition of the flat, especially air conditioning, kitchens and bathrooms.
• Ejari registration and the cheque terms, which is where the negotiation usually sits. See Ejari explained.

Can you buy here?

Freehold options are very limited in this part of Deira, so it works as a rental market. Buyers drawn to the centrality generally compare Al Jaddaf, Culture Village or Business Bay, all freehold and close to the creek. For the rules, see freehold property in Dubai.

What is available now?

We may not have an Al Muteena listing today. Tell us what you are looking for using the form on this page and we will come back to you. You can also browse what we currently hold to rent and for sale.

Frequently asked questions