Al Wasl, Dubai: where it is and what it offers

Al Wasl is an established residential area in central Dubai, between Jumeirah to the north and the Business Bay side of Sheikh Zayed Road to the south. Properties in Al Wasl are mostly villas, villa compounds and low rise apartment buildings, plus newer apartments at City Walk, close to the beach roads and Downtown. Many people searching for "alwasl properties" or "al wasl properties" want homes in this area; others mean wasl, the Dubai real estate company with a similar name. This guide covers both: where Al Wasl is, what you can buy or rent, and how the area differs from wasl. For the longer read, see Al Wasl: where it is and what is there.

Al Wasl properties or wasl: which one do you mean?

Al Wasl is a place. wasl (Wasl Properties) is a Dubai real estate management company: its own site says it was founded on 25 May 2008 from the union of the Dubai Development Board and the Real Estate Department, and that it oversees a portfolio of assets entrusted to it by the Dubai Real Estate Corporation (DREC) and other partners. Its properties are spread across the city, not only here. Searches for "wasl properties", "wasl properties for rent" or "land for rent in dubai alwasl properties" usually mean the company, which leases homes, commercial units and, through its land lease pages, industrial land, warehouses and showrooms. Searches for "al wasl villas" or "al wasl properties for sale" usually mean the area. See our profile of Wasl Properties for its projects.

The two overlap in one place: wasl's own Al Wasl area page names Dar Wasl, Wasl Square, Wasl Tower and Wasl 51 as its key developments in the area. So a home can be in Al Wasl and also be a wasl property.

Where is Al Wasl in Dubai?

Al Wasl lies parallel to Sheikh Zayed Road, with Jumeirah to the north, Al Safa to the west, Al Satwa to the east and Business Bay to the south. Wikipedia lists it as community 343, covering about 4.76 square kilometres between the first and second interchanges of Sheikh Zayed Road. Many people search for "Al Wasl Jumeirah" because the area sits just inland of Jumeirah and shares part of its character. It is a separate locality with its own name on the map.

Location and getting around Al Wasl

• Central location: wasl describes quick access to Jumeirah, Business Bay and Downtown from the area.
• Roads: Al Wasl Road, which gives the area its name, Jumeira Street, Al Safa Street and Sheikh Zayed Road connect the area to the rest of the city.
• Metro: there is no station inside the area. wasl names Business Bay and The Dubai Mall stations on the Red Line, a short taxi ride from the heart of Al Wasl, so the walk depends on which street you choose.
• Buses: wasl lists RTA routes 12, 15, 93 and F20 linking Al Wasl with Satwa, Jumeirah and Downtown. Check current routes on rta.ae.

Real estate and housing in Al Wasl

• Housing types: villas, villa compounds, low rise apartments and some mid rise flats. wasl's Al Wasl page lists apartments for rent at Dar Wasl, Central Park at City Walk and the Mazaya Shopping Centre buildings.
• Older stock: much of the housing was built before the master planned communities, so age and condition matter more here than in a new development.
• City Walk: the newer City Walk district sits on the edge of Al Wasl and brings modern apartment buildings, shops and restaurants.

Al Wasl villas

Villas here are mostly older standalone homes and compounds rather than one gated master community. wasl describes Wasl Square as townhouses for rent near Safa Park. For a villa, ask who owns the compound, who maintains it and whether the plot is freehold, because that decides whether you can buy it or only rent it.

Al Wasl 51 apartments

Wasl 51 is a wasl leasing community on Sheikh Zayed Road with 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments, a pool, gym, splash pad, playground and barbecue area, and a retail area of about 98,800 sq ft, according to wasl's project page. It is rented directly from wasl, so search wasl's own channels for it.

Amenities and facilities in Al Wasl

• Shopping and dining: City Walk and the Al Mazaya Centre, plus supermarkets and cafes along the main roads. Wasl 51 has its own retail area.
• Schools: the Dubai Japanese School is in Al Wasl, per Wikipedia. Use the KHDA directory to find other schools within a short drive, and check places, ratings and fees directly with each school.
• Parks and green space: Safa Park is the main one, and the Dubai Water Canal runs along the southern edge.

Community and lifestyle in Al Wasl

• Quiet streets: Al Wasl is a residential neighbourhood, calmer than Jumeirah proper and less commercial than Al Satwa.
• No community facilities: there is no single gate, clubhouse or shared pool for the whole area. Some compounds and wasl communities have their own.
• Beach access: the Jumeirah coast lies just north of the area, across Jumeira Street.

Al Wasl property management

Searches for "al wasl property management" can mean either the area or the company, so check which building and which manager you are dealing with. wasl manages its own buildings and communities, and tenants in those deal with wasl directly. If you own a home in Al Wasl and want a managing agent, see our property management service.

Who does Al Wasl suit?

People who want a central address and to be close to the beach without paying Jumeirah beachfront prices, and who prefer an established neighbourhood to a new development. It works for families because of the schools nearby. It is a lifestyle choice more than a quick resale play, as the stock turns over slowly.

Al Wasl properties for sale and rent

Stock changes weekly. As of 3 November 2026, our live listings in Al Wasl were two apartments for rent at Laurel, Central Park at City Walk: a 1 bedroom of 747 sq ft at AED 130,000 a year and a 2 bedroom of 1,217 sq ft at AED 205,000 a year. Browse homes for sale and homes to rent, or see off-plan projects in Al Wasl. Tell us your budget and what you need, and we will come back when something suitable appears.

What to check before you commit

• The age of the property, and when the air conditioning and roof were last done.
• Freehold status. It is not uniform in this part of Dubai, so confirm what you would actually own.
• The landlord. If the building is a wasl community, the lease terms and renewal process are wasl's own.
• What is planned on the plot behind you, since older plots are sometimes redeveloped.

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