Oud Metha is a central district beside Dubai Healthcare City and the creek, mixing apartment blocks, offices, hospitals and schools. It is one of the most convenient parts of old Dubai to live in if your work or study is nearby.

It is an established area rather than a new community, so the buildings vary in age and the layout is a street grid rather than a master plan.

Who does Oud Metha suit?

Healthcare and education staff, students, and anyone working in Bur Dubai, Healthcare City or along the green line. It is also popular with families who want to be close to long established schools in the area.

It suits people looking for resort style amenities less well. This is a practical, central, working district.

What is nearby?

• Dubai Healthcare City and Rashid Hospital, which drive much of the local rental demand.
• Wafi and Wafi Mall, plus Al Nasr Leisureland.
• Long established schools in and around the district. Confirm current places and ratings directly.
• Metro on the green line, and quick access to Sheikh Rashid Road and the creek crossings.
• Al Jaddaf and Bur Dubai as immediate neighbours.

What should you check before renting?

• The building itself, since ages and standards differ sharply within a few streets.
• Parking, which is tight in parts of the district.
• Noise, if the flat faces a main road or a hospital access route.
• Air conditioning age, which on older blocks is the item that decides your summer.
• Whether the rent includes chilled water, and if not, what it typically costs.

What about buying here?

Ownership options are more limited than in the freehold districts, so most buyers comparing this part of the city end up looking at Al Jaddaf, which is freehold, minutes away and newer, or Business Bay. If central location and rental demand are what attract you, those are the practical alternatives.

What is available now?

We may not have an Oud Metha listing today. Use the form on this page and we will come back to you when something fits. You can also see what we currently hold to rent and for sale.