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About International City

One of the most affordable yet high-class areas in Dubai, the International City is a development by Nakheel. The development of International City began back in 2002. It spans an area of about 800 hectares as of now.


This mixed-used development is recognized worldwide for its signature low-rise communities. The area is subdivided into several districts each with a theme that relates to a certain country or culture such as Greece, Persia, China, Italy, Russia, England etc.


The International City also hosts the iconic Dragon Mart 1 & 2 which combined have more than 4,000 stores along with some of the finest dining spots.

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16  MinutesDxb Airport
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21  MinutesDowntown Dubai
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32  MinutesBurj Al Arab
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20  MinutesDubai Mall
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Area Guide for International City

The International City is in Al Warsan region where it borders several key communities including Silicon Oasis as well as Dubai International Academic City. This area gives you access to unparalleled community living in 10 different themed building clusters.


You can find here top stores like carrefour, Lulu & Growth Mart as well as several other convenience stores.


The place is also ripe with lush green spaces and parks. The iсonic Meydan Golf Course in Nad Al Sheba is just a 15 minute drive away from International City. You can also find here some of the best equestrian centers like the Desert Palm Polo Club or the Emirates Desert Equestrian Club.


Location & Connectivity


There are four bus routes in the area that you can use to reach popular metro stations like Al Nahada, Etisalat, or Centrepoint Metro Station. The place also has excellent access to the main Dubai roads owing to its proximity to the interchanges 5 and 6 of Muhammad Bin Zayed Road.


Form International City you can reach Dubai International Airport in only 25 minutes. You can reach the main Sheikh Zayed Road from here in about 30 minutes from where you can reach all the major Dubai as well as the UAE attractions in a matter of minutes.

Off Plan Projects for Sale in international city phase two and three

Ready Properties for Sale in international city phase two and three

Popular Landmarks Nearby

The International City boasts several notable landmarks. Dubаi Marina is just a 35 minute drive away from this place where you can experience Dubai in all its glory. You can visit the Dubai Central Fruit & Vegetable Market which is an 8-minute drive from the area. 

You can also take a half hour drive from here to see the iconic Palm Jumeirah Beach. Here you can relax in the pristine sand, enjoy some of the finest eateries, or take part in countless fun beach activities.


One major attraction of this place is the magnificent Dragon Mart where you can find countless retail stores serving you goods from around the world. The city is also very close to Safari Park Dubai which hosts more than 2500 exotic animals from all over the world.

If you are a golfing enthusiast you can check out the track at Medyan Golf Course. The place has been designed under the supervision of some of the best golfers. It features a pristine field of grass along with a stunning view of Dubai skyline.


Last but not least you can also visit the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary to see exotic migrating birds at close quarters to truly admire their beauty.

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Why Invest in International City?

The International City has so much investment potential owing to its ideal location as well as affordable property options. The community offers the best schools as well as parks. It has an amazing infrastructure with diverse residential properties. The place also has proximity to some of the best amenities as well as entertainment spots.


Here are a few reasons why you need to invest in real estate in the International City

Several Property Options

The International City has over 500 apartments that spread over 10 different complexes each with a specific country theme. You can find here several commercial real estate investment opportunities as well. Villas as well as townhouses in this area belong to the freehold category which makes them ideal for foreign investors.

 

The Best Amenities

The International City gives you access to some of the finest transportation routes. It has top-notch schools, colleges, & universities. Comprehensive healthcare facilities make it stand out. The place also has some of the finest restaurants and hotels.

  

Attractive Rental Market

The place has a very attractive rental market which attracts tourists and short-term visitors the most. You can rent a studio space here in only AED 28,000. While for 1 or 3-bedroom space you have to pay just about 36,000 and 119,000 respectively.

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FAQs

Buyers/owners of properties can get a legal proxy with a proper and duly legalized power of attorney. This person with the POA can have the right to dispose of the properties on behalf of the client, as mentioned in the POA. The POA is valid for purposes like sale, mortgage, and gifting and is valid for a period of 2 years. In case of purchasing with a POA, the said POA is valid for 5 years from the date of notarization at the notary public.
Yes, you can sell an off-plan property before its completion date.
A buyer is eligible for UAE investor visa if his total investment is AED 1 million or above in one of maximum three properties.
Yes, any nationality can own freehold property in designated freehold areas in Dubai and an heir can inherit it.
An escrow account is that which acts as a third-party funding medium wherein the merchant receives access to the transferred money (by the buyer), once an escrow agreement has been fulfilled. If the agreement is not fulfilled by the merchant, the fund is then returned to the buyer. In UAE’s real estate market, an escrow account has a very particular function. The developers of the various projects have to open different escrow accounts for every project, as per the Escrow Account Law in UAE. It protects the buyers funds and regulates the funding that the developers receive from the