Hor Al Anz

Hor Al Anz is a locality in Deira, on the east side of the creek. It covers roughly 4.2 square kilometres and is bounded by Abu Baker Al Siddique Road, Al Ittihad Road (E11), Al Rasheed Road and Baghdad Street.

• Neighbours: Deira and Abu Hail are the immediate neighbours, with Al Nahda and Al Qusais further out towards Sharjah.
• Roads: Al Ittihad Road (E11) and Abu Baker Al Siddique Road give quick access to the rest of Deira, to Sharjah and, via the creek crossings, to Bur Dubai.
• Airport: Dubai International Airport is a short drive away, which suits people whose work is airport related.
• Metro: the Green Line runs through this part of Deira. Abu Hail, Al Qiyadah and Abu Baker Al Siddique stations are the ones people use, and the line continues to Union and Baniyas Square. Distances differ by building, so measure the walk from the one you are considering and check the RTA website for the current map.

The name comes from Al Anz, a horse owned by Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum, a former ruler of Dubai. In Arabic, "hor" refers to a collapsed sand dune. The story goes that the horse died in the area and was buried in a dune, which is how the district got its name. It is a reminder that this part of Deira was desert edge until the city grew out towards it.

• Affordability near the centre. It is one of the more reasonably priced places to rent in the older part of Dubai.
• Walkability. Groceries, bakeries, pharmacies, laundries and restaurants sit on the ground floor of the buildings, so most errands do not need a car.
• A long standing resident community. Many tenants stay for years, and the area has a settled, neighbourhood feel that newer developments lack.
• Transport. Green Line metro stations nearby, dense bus routes and quick road links.

Hor Al Anz is a working residential district rather than a visitor destination, but it is well placed for the rest of Deira and the north-east coast.

Food and everyday shopping

The streets of Hor Al Anz are lined with grocery stores, small supermarkets, bakeries, cafes and restaurants serving a wide mix of cuisines. This is the main attraction for residents: you can eat well and cheaply without leaving the neighbourhood. Larger shopping malls are in nearby Deira districts and across the creek, a short drive or metro ride away.

Beaches and parks

• Al Mamzar Beach Park: a landscaped beach park on the north-east coast of Deira, a short drive north from Hor Al Anz, with beaches, picnic areas and walking paths.
• The corniche: the seafront promenade at Al Mamzar is the closest place for a coastal walk.
• Neighbourhood parks: smaller green spaces around the district. For a broader list across the city, see our guide to the best parks in Dubai, and for the sea at night, night beaches in Dubai.

Heritage and culture

The older creek side of Deira, with its souks and dhow wharves, is within reach by metro from Union and Baniyas Square. See Deira for the wider district.

Travel hub

Dubai International Airport and the Sharjah border are both close, which is why Hor Al Anz suits people whose jobs involve travel or who work on either side of the emirate boundary.

People working in Deira, Port Saeed, the airport or across in Sharjah, who want to be central and spend less on rent. It has a large long term resident population and everything you need day to day within walking distance, which is rare in Dubai. It suits singles, couples and families who prefer convenience to amenities such as pools and gyms, which older blocks may not have.

• Genuinely walkable, with groceries, bakeries, pharmacies, laundries and restaurants at street level.
• Green Line metro stations nearby, plus dense bus routes.
• Al Mamzar Beach Park and the corniche a short drive north.
• Established schools in the surrounding Deira districts. Check the current KHDA rating and places directly on the KHDA website before choosing.
• Deira, Abu Hail and Al Nahda as immediate neighbours.

The trade-offs are those of any dense older district: busy streets, limited parking and buildings of varying age. A quiet, leafy feel is not what this area offers, and it is not meant to.

• The specific building, since age and management vary enormously within a few streets and matter more than the address.
• Parking, the most common complaint in this part of Dubai and rarely guaranteed. See our parking checklist.
• Noise, if the flat faces a main road or a busy retail run.
• Air conditioning age, which on older blocks decides both comfort and cost.
• Ejari registration, which is not optional. See Ejari explained.
• Distance to the metro, measured on foot in summer heat rather than on the map.

Our tenant guide covers deposits, contracts and renewals step by step.

Buyer interest is smaller than rental interest, but sales do happen. According to Dubai Land Department data on our community page, 61 homes sold in Hor Al Anz between 5 January and 20 October 2026, with a median price of AED 945 per square foot over that period, and none of those sales were off-plan. Figures are as of November 2026 and move with the stock sold, so treat them as a guide rather than a valuation.

Ownership rules depend on the building and the zone, so confirm the title type before you pay a deposit. Buyers who like the centrality and rental demand often end up comparing Al Jaddaf, Culture Village or Business Bay, where ownership is straightforward.

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