Dubai area guide
Apartments above a thriving commercial strip, surrounded by warehouses, hotels and easy access to Deira's souks and Dubai Creek.
Overview
Al Khabisi, also spelled Al Khabaisi, is a hundred-hectare district in Dubai’s eastern sector, lying next to Deira and sharing borders with Hor Al Anz, Al Twar and Al Muraqqabat. Salahuddin Road (D80) frames the area to the north, with Al Ittihad Road (E11) running along its southern edge. Its position close to Dubai Creek and the Arabian Gulf, combined with direct road links, has made it one of Deira’s more practical and well-connected addresses.
The district carries a genuinely mixed-use character, dominated by office buildings, warehouses and hotel plazas rather than purely residential streets. Mini markets, stationery shops, bookstores, tyre shops, car showrooms and courier services line its main thoroughfares, giving Al Khabisi a busy, business-oriented energy. A multicultural population of entrepreneurs, working professionals and business owners calls the area home, drawn by its affordability and proximity to Deira’s souks and streets.
Residential apartments in Al Khabisi are typically found on the top floors of commercial buildings, with shops, agencies and offices occupying the ground-floor podiums below. This blend of property types suits singles, small households and business owners looking to live close to where they work, though villas and townhouses are not a feature of this community.
As part of Dubai’s Urban Master Plan 2040, Al Khabisi is set to benefit from gradual improvements in green spaces, public transport and pedestrian-friendly infrastructure, including a proposed Metro Blue Line. This measured, steady development approach gives the area a strong long-term case for continued investor interest.
Investment case
A concentration of offices, warehouses and showrooms gives the area a strong identity as an employment and commercial centre.
Direct access to major roads keeps the airport, Downtown Dubai and the rest of the city within easy reach.
A mix of commercial units and residential apartments gives investors flexibility across different asset types.
A steady stream of entrepreneurs and business owners supports consistent occupancy across the area's offices and warehouses.
Direct access to both the Red and Green metro lines gives residents and businesses fast, car-free travel across the city.
Planned improvements to green spaces and transport infrastructure support the area's long-term development outlook.
Community
Life in Al Khabisi carries a busy, business-oriented energy shaped by its many offices, warehouses and street-level shops. The resident profile leans toward entrepreneurs, working professionals and business owners drawn to the area’s affordability and central position next to Deira. A dense network of commercial streets and well-managed parking gives the community a practical, functional character throughout.
This landmark hotel gives Al Khabisi a recognisable identity within Deira's wider hospitality scene.
This local shopping destination offers residents an everyday retail option within the community itself.
Located at the centre of the community, this mosque serves residents across the district.
Badari Grocery, Ali Bin Salem Bughenaim Grocery, Najm Alsama Grocery and Clock Tower Grocery cover daily essentials, several offering home delivery.
This hotel adds to the community's hospitality offering, giving visitors and business travellers a place to stay within Al Khabisi itself.
Stationery shops, bookstores, tyre shops and car showrooms line the community's streets, giving it a distinctive, practical character.
Nearby
Home to a large Carrefour hypermarket and Vox Cinemas, this mall is a popular tourist and resident destination.
Traditional gold trading and heritage shopping await around 15 minutes from Al Khabisi.
Families can enjoy water sports and lifeguard-monitored swimming at this public beach, about 10 minutes away.
This heritage district offers a glimpse into old Dubai, roughly 15 minutes from the community.
Dolphin shows draw families here, around 12 minutes from Al Khabisi.
Local history and culture are on display at this museum, about 13 minutes away.
Daily life
Al Khabisi’s own institutions are limited, though a strong selection of schools and nurseries operate a short drive away in neighbouring districts.
Al Khabisi is served by a strong network of clinics within the community, with larger hospitals available close by.
Daily grocery needs are covered by a mix of established chains and independent grocers across the community.
Al Khabisi benefits from direct access to Salahuddin Road (D80) and Al Ittihad Road (E11), keeping Dubai International Airport and the wider city within easy reach. Well-managed paid street parking serves visitors, and most buildings offer tenant parking depending on tenancy contracts.
Starting prices
Starting prices by unit type as published by the developers active in the area. Individual units vary by floor, view and finish; the project pages carry the detail.
| Unit | Starting from |
|---|---|
| Studio | AED 650,000 |
| 1-Bedroom | AED 950,000 |
| 2-Bedroom | AED 1,400,000 |
Getting around
Al Khabisi’s position between Salahuddin Road and Al Ittihad Road places it at the heart of Deira’s commercial districts. This location keeps Bur Dubai, Downtown Dubai and the rest of the city within easy reach.
Drive times are the developer’s typical figures in light traffic.
FAQ
Al Khabisi is a district in eastern Dubai next to Deira, bordered by Hor Al Anz, Al Twar and Al Muraqqabat.
Al Khabisi suits entrepreneurs, business owners and working professionals looking to live close to where they work, thanks to its central Deira location and strong commercial character.
Yes, apartments are typically found on the top floors of commercial buildings, with average rents around AED 59K per year.
No. Al Khabisi is a predominantly commercial district, and villas are not part of its property mix.
Al Khabisi benefits from direct access to Salahuddin Road (D80) and Al Ittihad Road (E11), along with Abu Baker Al Siddique, Abu Hail and Deira City Centre Metro Stations.
The community offers mosques, grocers, hotels and clinics within its own boundaries, with malls, schools and hospitals available a short drive away.
Most developers offer construction-linked payment plans, allowing buyers to spread payments across the build period rather than paying the full price upfront.
Dubai's zero property tax, high rental yields and strong capital appreciation continue to draw investors from across the world, backed by a transparent regulatory framework through the Dubai Land Department.
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