Wasl1 Property Guide

The Area: Al Kifaf

Wasl1 is located in Al Kifaf, in the very centre of Dubai, where the historic districts of Bur Dubai and Karama meet the business heart of Sheikh Zayed Road, the Dubai World Trade Centre and DIFC. Here, residents can live beside a major park while being minutes from the financial district, Downtown Dubai and Dubai International Airport.

Central Dubai is at the heart of the city’s growth story. Dubai’s population has reached around 4.8 million, up from 3.3 million at the end of 2020, and grew by more than 225,000 people in the first nine months of 2026 alone. The Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan prepares the city for 5.8 million residents and identifies Downtown Dubai, Business Bay and the historic districts of Deira and Bur Dubai as key urban centres. With major investment now flowing into the Zabeel and Sheikh Zayed Road corridor, freehold homes in this central location are in growing demand.

Wasl1

Wasl1 is a freehold, mixed-use master development built along the edge of Zabeel Park, a much-loved green space and home to the Dubai Frame. It brings together luxury residential towers, retail, dining and commercial space around a landscaped promenade with fountains, cafés and restaurants, creating a parkside urban neighbourhood in the middle of the city.

The first phase, Park Gate Residences, is complete and fully lived in: four residential towers on shared podiums with landscaped gardens, water features, swimming pools, children’s play areas, a fitness club and retail. The newest phase, Avenue Park Towers, is under construction and sold off-plan, adding luxury apartments, duplexes and penthouse-level homes with rooftop pools, co-working lounges and premium wellness facilities. Many homes look directly over Zabeel Park, the Dubai Frame and the city skyline.

Master Developer

Wasl1 is developed by wasl, the Dubai government-owned real estate group and a major owner and manager of property across the emirate. As master developer, wasl planned the community, builds its infrastructure, towers and shared facilities and manages the development after completion. Its government backing and long track record in Dubai give buyers lasting confidence in delivery and quality.

Location and Connectivity

Wasl1 enjoys a truly central position beside Zabeel Park, between Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Road and Sheikh Rashid Road, with Sheikh Zayed Road just minutes away. DIFC, the Dubai World Trade Centre, Downtown Dubai and Business Bay are a short drive, and Dubai International Airport is around ten minutes away.

•     Neighbouring areas: Wasl1 sits beside Zabeel, Al Karama, Al Jafiliya and Jumeirah Garden City, with Oud Metha, DIFC, Downtown Dubai and City Walk close by

•     Schools and education: well-established schools nearby include Dubai English Speaking School, New Academy School and The Ambassador School, with many more international schools across Oud Metha, Al Safa and Jumeirah

•     Healthcare: American Hospital Dubai, Latifa Hospital, Dubai International Hospital and the clinics and hospitals of Dubai Healthcare City are all within a few minutes’ drive

•     Shopping and dining: retail and cafés are part of the community itself, while BurJuman, Wafi, The Dubai Mall, City Walk and the restaurants of DIFC and Karama are minutes away

•     Metro today: Max station on the Red Line, a short walk from Park Gate Residences, links residents directly with the Dubai World Trade Centre, DIFC, Downtown Dubai, Business Bay, Dubai Marina and Dubai International Airport, while the BurJuman interchange connects to the Green Line

•     Entertainment and leisure: Zabeel Park and the Dubai Frame are on the doorstep, and the Museum of the Future, Coca-Cola Arena at City Walk, the Dubai World Trade Centre’s exhibitions and events, Dubai Creek and Burj Khalifa are all a short drive away

Mega Projects and Tourism Driving Growth

Wasl1 sits beside major projects shaping Dubai’s next phase of growth, bringing new jobs, residents and visitors right to its neighbourhood.

•     DIFC Zabeel District: Dubai has launched an AED 100 billion expansion of the Dubai International Financial Centre into the Zabeel area, designed to support more than 42,000 companies and around 125,000 employees. Its first phase is due to open by the end of the decade, creating a huge new pool of finance and technology professionals looking for quality homes within minutes of work

•     Sheikh Zayed Road freehold conversion: 128 plots along Sheikh Zayed Road, from the Trade Centre Roundabout to the Dubai Water Canal, have been converted to freehold, opening the way for new towers, offices and hotels that will further energise this central corridor

•     Dubai World Trade Centre: Dubai’s landmark venue for global exhibitions and conferences attracts business visitors from around the world throughout the year

•     Tourism at the heart of the city: the landmark attractions surrounding Wasl1 draw visitors all year round, creating strong demand for well-located holiday homes and short-term rentals

Upcoming Infrastructure

A new wave of transport and community projects will make Wasl1 even better connected and more complete.

•     Dubai Metro Gold Line: a brand-new metro line will run from Al Ghubaiba through Bur Dubai, Al Satwa and BurJuman to Business Bay, Meydan and Jumeirah Golf Estates, adding new stations close to Wasl1 and new interchanges with the Red and Green Lines

•     Etihad Rail connection: the Gold Line is planned to connect with the national Etihad Rail passenger network at Meydan, opening up train journeys to Abu Dhabi and the other emirates

•     Avenue Park Towers: the completion of the new towers will add residents, retail, dining and wellness facilities, bringing more life to the Wasl1 promenade

Property Types

Wasl1 offers premium apartment living in two distinct phases:

•     Apartments (Park Gate Residences): ready one- to three-bedroom apartments with spacious terraces and floor-to-ceiling windows, many overlooking Zabeel Park and the Dubai Frame

•     Apartments (Avenue Park Towers): new one- to three-bedroom luxury apartments sold off-plan on developer payment plans, with modern layouts and resort-style podium and rooftop amenities

•     Duplexes and penthouses (Avenue Park Towers): grand four-bedroom duplex and penthouse residences with maid’s rooms, private lifts and plunge pools, offering spectacular views across the city

Life in Wasl1

Life in Wasl1 combines the calm of a park with the energy of the city centre. Mornings begin with a run or a walk through Zabeel Park, the commute is a short stroll to the metro, and evenings bring dinner on the promenade or a show at one of the nearby venues. Families enjoy the podium pools and play areas, professionals are minutes from their offices, and the Dubai Frame and city skyline form the backdrop to everyday life.

Why Wasl1?

Wasl1 gives investors an exceptional opportunity to own freehold homes beside a landmark park in the centre of Dubai, backed by a government-owned developer and surrounded by major new investment.

•     Rising values: Park Gate Residences one-bedroom homes were offered from AED 1.7 million in 2023 and now change hands for around a quarter more, while Avenue Park Towers has already recorded strong demand since its launch

•     Next door to Dubai’s new financial district: the DIFC Zabeel District expansion will bring a large new workforce of high-income professionals to the neighbourhood, a powerful driver of rental demand and capital growth

•     Strong rental demand: professionals working in DIFC, the World Trade Centre, Downtown and Business Bay value a central, metro-connected home beside a park, supporting high occupancy and steady rental income

•     Holiday home potential: central location, park and skyline views and easy access to the city’s icons make Wasl1 apartments ideally suited to short-term rentals

•     Scarcity of central freehold: freehold homes in the established heart of Dubai are limited, giving Wasl1 lasting appeal and resale strength

•     Future connectivity: the Gold Line and the Etihad Rail link will add even more transport options close to home, a classic driver of higher property values

•     Government-backed developer: wasl’s ownership by the Dubai government supports delivery, quality and long-term community management

•     Ready and off-plan choice: buyers can move straight into Park Gate Residences or spread payments over the construction period at Avenue Park Towers

•     Population growth: Dubai’s record population growth keeps demand for central, well-connected homes rising year after year

Sources

•     Dubai Land Department

•     Property Finder

•     Bayut

•     wasl

•     Metropolitan Premium Properties

•     fäm Properties

•     OPR

•     dubizzle

•     Gulf News

•     Middle East Construction News

•     Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)