One of the city's oldest districts, on the west bank of Dubai Creek, where the metro, schools and hospitals are already close by. The two towers we list are new flats in streets of older buildings.
5 stationson the Red and Green Lines, within about 2 km in a straight line
0.4 kmto International Modern Hospital, in a straight line
7.9 kmin a straight line to DXB airport
2029when both projects we list are due
Bur Dubai works without a car: five metro stations on the Red and Green Lines are within about 2 km of the centre in a straight line. DXB is 7.9 km away and Burj Khalifa 5.7 km. The trade-off is a dense, older district, with heavy traffic and tight parking.
Avenue Park Towers, image 2
Walk
Much of daily life is within walking distance. Two schools and two hospitals are within 1 km of the centre, and the old town by the Creek and Zabeel Park are both under 2 km away, in a straight line.
Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
Near Sharaf DG metro (formerly Al Fahidi), 1.6 km
Old wind-tower houses, small museums and galleries in quiet lanes by the Creek.
The abra across the Creek
On foot from Al Fahidi
Wooden boats cross to the Deira souqs in a few minutes, for a small fare.
Zabeel Park
1.7 km
One of the city's big parks, with lawns, a lake and a running track. Dubai Frame stands at its edge.
Al Hudaiba Community Park
1.2 km
The nearest park on our map, a small neighbourhood park rather than a place for a long run.
Portside Square, image 4Avenue Park Towers, image 5
Swim
There is no beach in Bur Dubai. The nearest public beaches, at La Mer and Pearl Jumeirah, are about 3.4 km away in a straight line.
La Mer
3.4 km, free
A public beach in Jumeirah, with sand, cafés and a water park.
Your building's pool
Both projects
Both towers we list mention a pool. In a district with no beach and few large parks, it will be your main place to swim.
Portside Square, image 6
Eat
Bur Dubai and neighbouring Karama are known for small, inexpensive South Asian restaurants. For bigger shops, BurJuman is 1.6 km away in a straight line.
Meena Bazaar
Near Sharaf DG metro (formerly Al Fahidi)
The old town's streets of fabric and gold shops, with small restaurants among them.
Karama
About 2 km
A neighbouring district known for cheap Indian, Filipino and Sri Lankan food.
BurJuman
1.6 km, linked to BurJuman metro
A big mall linked to the station where the Red and Green Lines meet, so shopping fits on the way home.
Portside Square, image 8
A Saturday in Bur Dubai
A Saturday without the car: the park, the old town, the Creek and the mall are all within about 2 km.
7:00A run round Zabeel Park before it gets hot.
10:00Coffee and a walk in the Al Fahidi lanes.
11:30An abra across the Creek to the spice souq.
13:30Lunch at a small restaurant in Meena Bazaar.
17:00Errands and shopping at BurJuman.
20:30Dinner in Karama.
What's near Bur Dubai
Within 3 km of the middle of the area.
7schools
9metro and tram stops
18malls
7parks
11hospitals
Schools by curriculum
Curriculum not listed5
Indian1
American1
Nearest
Metro or tramADCB Metro Station1.1 km
SchoolAmbassador school (manhol)0.1 km
SchoolNew academy school0.5 km
SchoolAl Saeediya Center For Adult Education1.5 km
The two projects we list are far apart on price. Portside Square by Ellington starts with studios from 395 sq ft, from about AED 1.1 million. Avenue Park Towers by Wasl starts at one bedroom, from about AED 4 million. Prices were checked in November 2026 and change as units sell. We have no DLD sale figures for Bur Dubai, so ask for recent sale prices in nearby buildings before you compare.
Is there a metro in Bur Dubai?
Yes, several. ADCB is 1.1 km from the centre in a straight line, Max (formerly Al Jafiliya) and Sharaf DG (formerly Al Fahidi) 1.6 km, BurJuman 1.9 km and Al Ghubaiba 2.0 km. BurJuman is on both the Red and Green Lines.
Is Bur Dubai good for families?
It suits families who want to be central and are happy in a flat. Both projects go up to four bedrooms. Ambassador School is 0.2 km from the centre, New Academy School (US) 0.5 km and The Indian High School 2.9 km. International Modern Hospital is 0.4 km away and Aster Hospital 0.6 km. The downside is space: the parks close by are small, and the nearest big one, Zabeel Park, is 1.7 km away.
When will the new towers be finished?
Avenue Park Towers is due in September 2029 and Portside Square in December 2029. Unlike a new district, the area around them already has shops, clinics and schools within 2 km.
How far is it to the main business districts?
Dubai World Trade Centre is 2.6 km away and DIFC 3.8 km, in a straight line, and the Red Line from ADCB or Max runs past both. Downtown Dubai is 5.9 km away.
