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An Up-and-Coming Luxury Oasis: Your Guide to Living in MBR City

Date 13 July 2024

Aya Abi Issa
Written by Aya Abi Issa
An Up-and-Coming Luxury Oasis: Your Guide to Living in MBR City
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    Key takeaways

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    MBR City offers upscale villas, apartments, and green spaces, combining luxury with a tranquil lifestyle in the heart of Dubai

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    Its central location allows quick access to Downtown, Business Bay, and major highways like Al Khail and Sheikh Zayed Road

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    Major projects like District One and Meydan position the area as a future-ready hub for leisure, retail, and innovation.

    Welcome to Mohammed Bin Rashid City

    Mohammed Bin Rashid City, Dubai’s luxury urban oasis, stands as one of the UAE’s largest mixed-use developments. 

    This city within a city features high-end residential communities, vibrant commercial hubs, and the world’s largest man-made lagoon.

     It also hosts various eateries, entertainment centers, and retail shops.

    Futuristic developments continue to emerge in MBR City, marking it as a bustling community in an ultra-modern setting. 

    The area divides into several districts, including Sobha Hartland, a premium residential community.

    Established in 2012, the area serves as a hub for family-centric living. 

    The Emirate’s ruler envisioned it as a city for the future. It offers residential and commercial spaces integrated with tourism, education, and sports hubs.

    Estimates suggest the project involved investments worth USD 8.2 billion.

    Commute times

    • Intl. Airport 20m. by car
    • Downtown 10m. by car

    Nearest public transport

    • Taxis predominantly service the area, providing a convenient and efficient mode of transportation.
    • In close proximity to Business Bay and OnPassive metro stations 

    Top Reasons to Choose MBR City

    Lifestyle

    MBR City is transforming into Dubai’s green heart, featuring community parks and freshwater lagoons that offer picturesque views of the iconic Dubai skyline. 

    Furthermore, the district houses the Meydan Racecourse.

     Since 2010, this venue has hosted the famous horse race, the Dubai World Cup. Additionally, the area includes other developments such as Dubai Hills Estate and Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex

    The district houses the Meydan Racecourse, which has been home to the famous horse race, the Dubai World Cup, since 2010, in addition to other developments such as Dubai Hills Estate and Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex.

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    Despite the many activities that take place in the area, MBR City retains a strong sense of community. 

    Communal parks and family-friendly events and festivals offer plenty of opportunities for socializing. 

    The neighborhood’s design also promotes safety and convenience, with many schools, healthcare facilities, and retail options within the vicinity!

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    Shop till you drop, soon in Meydan One Mall

    MBR City is set to be the home of Meydan One Mall, slated to be one of the largest shopping centers in the world, adding to the area’s already impressive development. 

    Expected to be fully operational in the near future, Meydan One is set to join the ranks of Dubai’s premier malls with over 600 retail stores, including stores for high-end luxury brands, and over 100 diverse food outlets. 

    According to the official website, it will also feature a 1km ski slope and winter village, a 21-screen cinema, several gaming zones, a hotel resort, and a medical centre.

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    Plans are also underway to establish a leisure center, in partnership with Universal Studios, that will be directly connected to the mall.

    Until the completion of Meydan One Mall, residents of MBR City can access other popular shopping destinations such as the Dubai Mall, Mercato Shopping Mall, and Mall of the Emirates, each located approximately 14 to 17 minutes away from the neighborhood

    Fitness

    Keeping up with an active lifestyle in MBR City is effortless—it’s simply the best place to be! 

    The area boasts several parks, an 8.4-km cycling and jogging track, sports facilities, and horse-riding trails, all conveniently located in one place. 

    Additionally, residents can enjoy a variety of water activities at the world’s largest man-made lagoon, Crystal Lagoon, situated in District One. They can also experience the thrill of horse racing at the Meydan Racecourse. 

    Moreover, nearby lifestyle destinations in Downtown Dubai and Business Bay are just a short distance away for those looking to visit their favorite gym.

    Residents can enjoy also a variety of water activities at the world’s largest man-made lagoon, Crystal Lagoon, located in District One, or experience the thrill of horse racing at the Meydan Racecourse. 

    In close proximity, residents can head to their favorite gym and lifestyle destinations in surrounding areas like Downtown Dubai and Business Bay. 

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    What’s next for MBR City?

    The community continues to expand at a rapid rate and is on the fast track to becoming one of the Top 5 neighborhoods in Dubai with a number of initiatives and projects slated for completion in the next few years!