Nad Al Hammar (also spelled Nad Al Hamar or Nadd Al Hamar) is a mixed residential and industrial community on the eastern edge of Dubai, bordered by Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E 311), Ras Al Khor Road (E 44), and Rebat Street (D 83). It covers about 8.4 km², carries community number 416, and sits close to Dubai International Airport, International City, and Dubai Festival City. The area is known for affordable apartment and villa rents compared to central Dubai, a mix of leasehold housing developed by Wasl Properties and Amlak Finance, and one freehold exception — Nad Al Hamar Gardens. It has no metro station of its own; the nearest is Rashidiya Station on the Red Line. This guide covers everything worth knowing about Nad Al Hamar before you sign a lease, buy a plot, or move your family in.
- Nad Al Hamar Key Facts Table
- Where Is Nad Al Hammar, Exactly?
- Nad Al Hammar Rent Prices in 2026
- Freehold or Leasehold? The Question People Actually Ask
- Getting Around: Metro, Buses, and Roads
- Schools and Nurseries
- Healthcare and Pharmacies
- Shopping, Dining, and Daily Errands
- Mosques and Places of Worship
- Fitness, Beauty, and Personal Care
- Landmarks, Leisure, and Community Events
- Parks and Green Space
- Nearby Areas
- Things to Weigh Before Renting Here
- FAQ
This guide covers rent by unit type, transport, schools, healthcare, shopping, and the trade-offs worth knowing before you sign a lease
Nad Al Hamar Key Facts Table
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Community number | 416 |
| Emirate | Dubai |
| Area | 8.3–8.4 km² |
| Population (last recorded census) | 2,563 residents |
| Type | Mixed residential and industrial |
| Bordering roads | E 311 (Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road), E 44 (Ras Al Khor Road), D 83 (Rebat Street) |
| Key developers | Wasl Properties, Amlak Finance |
| Nearest metro | Rashidiya Station (Red Line, M1) |
| Ownership status | Mostly leasehold; select projects (Nad Al Hamar Gardens) are freehold |
That population figure of 2,563 traces back to a Dubai Healthcare City study from the year 2000, and it’s the number most sites keep recycling. Treat it as a historical baseline rather than a current headcount — the community has grown considerably since new sub-developments broke ground.
Where Is Nad Al Hammar, Exactly?
Nad Al Hammar sits on Dubai’s eastern edge, in Sector 4, north of Ras Al Khor and east of Dubai Creek. Three roads define its shape:
- Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E 311) runs along the eastern boundary and connects straight through to Dubailand.
- Ras Al Khor Road (E 44) forms the southern edge and is the fastest route into Downtown Dubai and Business Bay.
- Rebat Street (D 83) closes off the north, linking the community to Deira.
That triangle of roads is the whole story of why people move here: you’re never more than 20 minutes from a business district, but you’re not living on top of one.
What It’s Actually Like to Live There
The apartment blocks cluster near the main roads, while villas sit further inside the community behind gated walls and private gardens. It’s not manicured in the way a master-planned Emaar community is — there’s an industrial zone bleeding into the southern half, adjoining Ras Al Khor Industrial Area, and the aircraft noise from Dubai International Airport is a genuine, recurring complaint from residents rather than a footnote. If you’re sensitive to flight paths, visit at different times of day before signing a lease.
What you get in exchange is space, quieter streets, and rent that’s noticeably lower than nearby coastal and central communities.
Nad Al Hammar Rent Prices in 2026
Numbers here vary by source because portals pull from live listings (asking prices) versus Dubai Land Department registered transactions (what people actually paid). Both are useful — one shows what’s on the market, the other shows what deals actually closed.
Apartments — asking vs. transacted:
| Unit type | Typical size | Asking range (AED/year) | DLD-based average (AED/year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 400–500 sq ft | 38,000 – 50,000 | ~40,000 |
| 1-Bedroom | 650–850 sq ft | 45,000 – 60,000 | ~52,000 |
| 2-Bedroom | 1,000–1,300 sq ft | 70,000 – 95,000 | ~75,000 |
| 3-Bedroom | 1,400+ sq ft | 80,000 – 115,000 | ~85,000 |
Across all apartment types, Bayut’s transaction data puts the community-wide average at roughly AED 69,800–75,000 per year, with listings recorded over the past six months showing rents moving up by close to 9%, even as the trailing 12-month DLD figure showed a small dip of around 3% — a sign the market shifted mid-year rather than moving in one clean direction.
Villas:
Villas rent for considerably more, generally landing between AED 200,000 and 300,000 per year, with larger 6- to 8-bedroom homes in developments like Nad Al Hamar Avenues commanding the top of that range. These come with private gardens, maid’s rooms, and — in some cases — private pools, which explains the jump from apartment pricing.
Rent by specific building: community-wide averages hide a lot of spread. A few buildings people search for by name:
| Building | Typical unit types | Rent range (AED/year) |
|---|---|---|
| Nad Al Hamar Tower | 1–2 bed apartments, shared pool, steam room, 24/7 CCTV | 60,000 – 80,000 |
| Al Ketbi 1 Building | Studios, 1-bed | 40,000 – 55,000 |
| Al Bahri Gate Residence 1 | 1–2 bed | 50,000 – 70,000 |
| Hassani 23 Building | Studios, 1-bed | 38,000 – 52,000 |
| Nad Al Hamar Avenues (villas) | 6–10 bed villas, private pool/garden, maid’s room | 200,000 – 320,000 |
If a listing you’re looking at falls well outside these bands, that’s worth asking the agent about directly — it usually means either a premium finish/view or, less charitably, an optimistic asking price that hasn’t tested the market yet.
Buying, if that’s the goal: off-plan mixed-use plots and residential land in the area have traded in the AED 13–100 million range depending on plot size and use, mostly tied to Wasl’s phased Nad Al Hamar Gardens rollout rather than resale of existing homes.
Freehold or Leasehold? The Question People Actually Ask
Nad Al Hammar as a whole is not a freehold area — most of the existing housing stock is leasehold, developed and owned by entities like Wasl Properties and Amlak Finance, with residents renting rather than owning. The exception is Nad Al Hamar Gardens, Wasl’s newer mixed-use expansion on the southeastern edge facing Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, which was launched as a freehold development with 69 residential plots, 32 mixed-use plots, and 12 showroom plots. If you’re specifically looking to buy rather than rent, that project — not the older core of the community — is where freehold ownership is actually available.
Getting Around: Metro, Buses, and Roads
This part matters more than most because Nad Al Hammar has no metro station of its own.
- Nearest metro: Rashidiya Station on the Red Line (M1). Depending on exactly where in the community you are, that’s anywhere from a 6-minute walk (near the Grand Masjid, close to the community’s northern edge) to a 25–60 minute walk from deeper inside the residential blocks. By car, it’s about 8–10 minutes.
- Bus routes serving the area: 44, 53, 64, 64A, F62, and 11A run along the boundary roads and connect into Rashidiya. None run deep into the internal residential streets — RTA buses stop at the perimeter, so most residents drive, taxi, or walk the last stretch.
- By car: Business Bay is about 17 minutes via E 44. Dubai International Airport is roughly 10 minutes away. International City is a few minutes further along the same corridor.
If public transport is a daily requirement rather than an occasional option, be honest with yourself about which sub-area of Nad Al Hammar you’re renting in — the difference between a 6-minute and a 45-minute walk to Rashidiya Station is the difference between “commutable” and “you need a car.”
Schools and Nurseries
Education options inside the community itself are limited, which is one of the genuine trade-offs of the location:
- The City School International — British curriculum, over 650 students, runs through Year 11 and prepares students for IGCSE exams. Offers debate clubs, league sports, and other extracurriculars.
- Blue Bird Nursery — the community’s established early-years option, centrally located.
- Local government schools serve Emirati and Arabic-curriculum families.
- For anything beyond that — American, IB, or Indian curriculum schools — most families drive to Mirdif, Al Warqaa, or Al Rashidiya, all within a 10–15 minute radius.
- Higher education: Dubai International Academic City is about 18 minutes away, with Al Ghurair University, Manipal University Dubai, and the British University in Dubai among the closer options.
Healthcare and Pharmacies
- Nad Al Hamar Health Centre, near 33rd Street — the community’s own primary care facility.
- City Centre Clinic, Rebat Street.
- Life Pharmacy, 24 B Street.
- For hospital-level care, most residents go to Mediclinic Welcare Hospital in Al Garhoud, about 13 minutes away.
There’s no full hospital inside Nad Al Hammar itself — plan for a short drive if anything beyond routine care comes up.
Shopping, Dining, and Daily Errands
The community has its own small commercial hub rather than a major mall:
- Amaya Plaza functions as the local shopping center, with a beauty studio, a kids’ play space, and a handful of restaurants.
- Aswaaq supermarket is the main grocery anchor, alongside smaller stores like Al Rufaidha Grocery.
- Casual dining leans heavily South Asian — Eat and Drink Restaurant, New Sarhad Darbar, Pearl Star, and similar spots handle daily meals, plus a wood-fired pizza counter and a couple of dessert shops for something different.
- For a proper mall experience, Mirdif City Centre and Dubai Festival City Mall are both under 15 minutes away and cover the big-name retail, cinema, and dining that the community itself doesn’t have.
Mosques and Places of Worship
Nad Al Hammar has several neighborhood mosques, including Masjid Fatimah Bint Mohammed, Al Kazim Masjid near the community park, Hafsa Bint Omar Masjid, and Afraa Al Katbi Masjid — plus a dedicated Musalla (prayer hall) used specifically for Eid prayers, a detail that says something about how established the Muslim community here is.
Fitness, Beauty, and Personal Care
For a small community, Nad Al Hammar has a reasonable spread of gyms and salons rather than relying entirely on nearby areas:
- Power Fit Gym, Bel Remaitha Club, and Platform Fitness Gym (which runs CrossFit-style classes) cover general fitness.
- AJ’s Salon, Lush Lounge Ladies Salon, and La Perla Beauty Centre handle women’s beauty services.
- Kiddy Couture is a dedicated kids’ salon, and Thaqeb Gents Salon serves male residents.
Landmarks, Leisure, and Community Events
Nad Al Hammar isn’t a destination in itself, but it’s positioned close enough to several of Dubai’s bigger draws that residents treat them as extensions of the neighborhood:
- Dubai Water Canal cruises — dhow dinner cruises (around 2.5 hours, three-course meal included) and traditional abra rides (about 1.5 hours) both depart from the pier near Dubai Festival City Mall.
- Festival Arena at Dubai Festival City hosts major concerts and seasonal events — it’s where the EDM festival “Unite with Tomorrowland” held its Dubai debut.
- RiseDubai, a seasonal event at Dubai Creek Harbour combining food, art, and entertainment, runs a short drive from the community.
- Cinemas: VOX Cinemas at Mirdif City Centre and two Novo Cinemas locations (Dubai Festival City Mall and Dragon Mart 2) are all under 15 minutes away.
- Beaches: the nearest proper beach is Jumeirah Beach, about 21 minutes by car — not walkable, but a manageable weekend drive.
Parks and Green Space
Nad Al Hamar Park, on 47th Street, is the community’s main outdoor space — jogging tracks, sandy areas for informal football and cricket, and shaded seating. It’s modest compared to Nad Shamma Park just across Rebat Street to the north, which has four football pitches and a longer running track, but for a quick evening walk it does the job.
For something bigger, Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary is a short drive away and worth the detour if you haven’t been — flamingo viewing decks and a genuinely calm stretch of wetland minutes from an industrial road.
Nearby Areas
| Direction | Neighboring area | What it adds |
|---|---|---|
| North (across Rebat St) | Nad Shamma | Larger villas, bigger community park |
| West (via Vista Boulevard) | Dubai Festival City | Malls, waterfront dining, hotel restaurants |
| East | Al Warqaa | More retail, additional school options |
| Nearby | International City | Budget shopping, Dragon Mart |
| Nearby | Dubai Creek Harbour | Waterfront leisure, seasonal events like RiseDubai |
Things to Weigh Before Renting Here
Being upfront about the downsides matters more than another paragraph of praise:
- Aircraft noise is real and frequent — the community sits under a flight path for Dubai International Airport.
- No internal public transport — buses stop at the perimeter roads, not inside residential streets, so a car is close to essential for daily life.
- Limited on-the-ground amenities — a lot of what residents rely on (bigger malls, hospitals, more school choices) is a short drive away rather than walkable, because parts of the area are still filling in.
- Industrial zone proximity — the southern section borders Ras Al Khor Industrial Area, which some residents don’t mind and others actively avoid.
None of these are dealbreakers for most people who choose the area — they’re choosing it because of the trade-off between lower rent and slightly less convenience. But go in with eyes open rather than finding out after signing a year-long lease.
FAQ
What is the bus number to Nad Al Hammar?
Routes 44, 53, 64, 64A, and F62 serve the community’s boundary roads and connect into Rashidiya Metro Station.
Is Nad Al Hammar freehold?
Mostly no — the core community is leasehold, run by Wasl Properties and Amlak Finance. Nad Al Hamar Gardens is the freehold exception.
What’s the nearest metro station to Nad Al Hammar?
Rashidiya Station on the Red Line. Walking time ranges from about 6 minutes to nearly an hour depending on where in the community you start.
Are rents in Nad Al Hammar going up or down?
Both. Live listings were up roughly 9% over a recent six-month stretch, while DLD’s trailing 12-month data showed a smaller dip of about 3%.
Is Nad Al Hammar good for families?
Yes, for families prioritizing space and lower rent. The City School International covers British curriculum through Year 11. Families needing other curricula usually drive to Mirdif or Al Rashidiya.
How far is Nad Al Hammar from Downtown Dubai?
About 17 minutes by car via Ras Al Khor Road (E 44).
Is Nad Al Hammar safe?
Yes — low reported crime, gated villa clusters, and CCTV in most buildings. The bigger practical concern is traffic on the boundary roads, not safety.
Villas or apartments — which is better value in Nad Al Hammar?
Apartments cost less and sit closer to bus routes. Villas cost three to four times more but add private outdoor space and distance from the industrial zone. Families with budget tend to prefer villas; singles and young professionals tend to prefer apartments.
How far is Nad Al Hammar from Dubai International Airport (DXB)?
Around 10 minutes by car — also why aircraft noise is a known trade-off of living there.
Does Nad Al Hammar have its own mall?
Not a large one. Amaya Plaza is the local retail hub; Mirdif City Centre and Dubai Festival City Mall are 10–15 minutes away for a full mall experience.
What’s the best area within Nad Al Hammar for someone without a car?
The northern edge, near the Grand Masjid, where bus routes converge and Rashidiya Metro Station is a 6–15 minute walk. Deeper inside the community, that walk stretches to 45–60 minutes.
