Based on 38 home sales registered with the Dubai Land Department, 7 Jan – 12 Oct 2026
"Typical" is the median: half of the sales were above it and half below. Source: Dubai Land Department open data. Updated weekly. Buyer names and unit numbers are not published by DLD.
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Al Rashidiya is an established residential area in east Dubai, just south of Dubai International Airport, with its own Red Line terminus at Centrepoint metro station. It is known for older family villas, quiet streets, parks and a very short ride to the airport.
The district is bordered by the airport to the north, Umm Ramool to the west, Nad Al Shamma to the south and Mirdif to the east. "Al Rashidiya" and "Rashidiya" are the same place. Local roads follow a grid, with even numbered roads running north east to south west and odd numbered roads the other way, which makes the area easy to navigate once you know the pattern.
This guide covers what Al Rashidiya is known for, the places and parks in and around it, how to get around, what homes sold for in 2026 and what to check before renting or buying.
Al Rashidiya is known for four things: its position next to the airport, the Red Line station that ends here, a settled population of Emirati and expatriate families, and housing that is mostly low-rise. It is mostly independent villas, older apartment blocks and family compounds, with a long-settled resident population rather than a transient one. Villas here tend to be larger and older than those in the newer gated communities, with separate dining rooms, helper quarters and private gardens, and there are only a few apartments by comparison.
Residents tend to describe it as a practical rather than a glamorous address: close to the airport, close to the centre, and without the amenity-heavy branding of a newer master-planned community.
Al Rashidiya is a residential area, so the list is local rather than touristy. These are the places that residents use, all in or next to the district.
The district has several mosques, including Al Kabeer Mosque, which is known locally for its architecture, along with a public library and community services. As in any older Dubai district, a local mosque and corner shop are usually within a few minutes' walk of any home.
Dubai International Airport is minutes away, which is either the main attraction or the main drawback depending on your tolerance for aircraft noise. The Dubai Airport Tunnel, which links the Al Rashidiya side with Al Qusais, makes some trips toward Deira and Bur Dubai faster than the map distance suggests.
Al Rashidiya sits east of Dubai Creek. Main roads nearby include Airport Road, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and Nad Al Hamar Road, and the Red Line is the practical link to the rest of the city.
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Metro | Centrepoint station, the Red Line's eastern terminus, with direct trains toward Deira, Bur Dubai and Downtown |
| Bus | RTA bus services link the district with neighbouring areas such as Mirdif |
| Car | Short drives to the airport, Dubai Festival City and Mirdif; test the commute at your own hours |
| Future | The RTA Blue Line is planned to start at Centrepoint and run to Mirdif, Al Warqa and International City, with a 9 September 2029 opening date |
The metro station is the single biggest practical advantage. It makes this one of the few older districts in Dubai where a family can have a proper villa and still reach the centre by train. Check current routes and dates on rta.ae, and do not rely on a future station when you sign a lease.
The housing is mostly low-rise: independent villas, older apartment blocks and family compounds. Villas are larger and older than those in newer gated communities, and apartments are a small share of the stock.
| Type | What you find | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Villas | Independent houses with gardens, often with maid's rooms and separate dining rooms | Age, air conditioning, whether maintenance is included |
| Compounds | Older villa groups with shared walls or gates | Who maintains common areas |
| Apartments | Older low-rise blocks | Parking, lift, noise from the airport |
The Dubai Land Department data on this page recorded 38 home sales from 7 January to 12 October 2026, as of November 2026. The typical (median) price was about AED 355 per square foot, and none of the sales were off-plan. With so few sales, treat that figure as a guide rather than a quote: a villa on a large plot and an older apartment will sit far apart.
We hold no live listings for Al Rashidiya today, so we do not quote a rent. Check live listings for the exact street and size, and compare similar homes.
Daily life is quiet and car-light for people who live near the station. Mornings start with school runs and commuters heading to the metro, and the streets are calm in the evening once the working day ends. Residents shop at neighbourhood stores and Bin Sougat Centre for the week's basics, use the parks for evening walks, and go to City Centre Mirdif or Dubai Festival City for larger outings. Because the housing is mostly low-rise, there is more space between homes than in a tower district, but fewer cafes, gyms and nightlife options within walking distance. The main trade-off is the airport: if you like quiet nights, spend an evening on the street you are considering before you sign.
People working at or around the airport, in Festival City, Deira or along the Red Line, who want to be close in without paying central tower rents. It is also a good fit for families who want a villa with a garden and a short ride to the metro.
It suits people looking for a new build with a gym and pool less well. This is an older, quieter, residential area, and the housing stock reflects that.
Area guides list Eman Private School, which has been open since 1973, and PACE Modern British School among the private options, alongside public schools. Confirm current ratings, curriculum, fees and places on the KHDA website, because school details change. Several kindergartens are also based in the district, which matters for families with younger children who would rather not drive across Dubai twice a day.
For healthcare, neighbourhood clinics and pharmacies operate locally. Use the Dubai Health Authority facility finder to choose a hospital and check services.
| Area | Character | Metro |
|---|---|---|
| Al Rashidiya | Older villas, compounds and a few apartments next to the airport | Centrepoint, Red Line terminus |
| Mirdif | Larger villa suburb with several named communities | None inside, Centrepoint nearby, Blue Line planned |
| Al Garhoud | Established area close to the airport and creek | Red Line stations nearby |
| Dubai Festival City | Master community with a waterfront and mall | None inside; Blue Line planned |
| Al Jaddaf | Newer apartment area by the creek | Green Line |
Confirm the title deed type for any home before you pay a deposit, because ownership rules differ across this part of Dubai. Buyers drawn by the location often compare it with Al Jaddaf, which is freehold, newer and a similar distance from the centre. Ask for registered transactions for the exact street and plot rather than relying on a listing price.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Red Line terminus inside the district | Aircraft noise on some streets |
| Established villas with gardens | Older housing stock; condition varies |
| Parks, schools and mosques in the district | Fewer modern amenities such as gyms and pools |
| Close to the airport and Festival City | Limited choice of apartments |
It is known for its location beside Dubai International Airport, the Red Line terminus at Centrepoint station, older family villas and a settled, quiet residential feel.
In east Dubai, south of Dubai International Airport, with Umm Ramool to the west, Nad Al Shamma to the south and Mirdif to the east.
Yes. Al Rashidiya and Rashidiya are the same district; both forms are used interchangeably in addresses and listings.
Yes. Centrepoint station, on the Red Line, is in the district and is the line's eastern terminus. It was called Al Rashidiya until 2021.
Ownership rules differ across this part of Dubai, so confirm the title deed for any home you plan to buy. Most of the district is older villas and compounds.
It suits families and airport-sector workers who want a villa, a quiet established street and a metro station nearby. It suits people who want modern amenities, or who are sensitive to aircraft noise, less well.
A few minutes by car. The district borders Dubai International Airport directly, which is why aircraft noise is worth checking on the specific street before you commit.
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