Wasl Gate

Wasl Gate is a mid market residential development in Jebel Ali, off Sheikh Zayed Road near Ibn Battuta Mall, built by wasl. It is one of the more straightforward propositions in Dubai: new apartments, functional rather than luxurious, at a price that reflects the location.

What the area is

A planned district rather than an organic neighbourhood, with its own retail and a metro station nearby at Ibn Battuta. The southern end of Sheikh Zayed Road, so a long way from Downtown and close to the free zone and the port.

Who it suits

People working in Jebel Ali or the southern corridor, and investors after a lower entry price with metro access. If you work in DIFC or Downtown, be honest about the drive before buying on price alone.

What it costs

We are currently marketing 2 properties for sale here: 2 apartments at AED 875,000.

Those are the units on our own books today, so the figures move. What they are useful for is establishing the shape of the market here rather than the exact price of the unit you end up buying.

What to check before you buy here

• The commute at rush hour, driven in your direction. Sheikh Zayed Road northbound in the morning is the thing to test.
• Walking distance to the metro, measured rather than described. It is the main practical advantage here.
• Service charges, and what the shared amenities actually amount to.
• Incoming supply in the district, since the development is still being built out and your unit will compete with the later phases.