International City is one of the most affordable housing areas in Dubai. It is a mixed-use commercial, residential, retail and tourism development in the Al Warsan region of Dubai. It is located between interchanges 5 and 6 of Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) opposite the Dubai Central Fruit and Vegetable Market.
There are 485 apartment buildings in the nine residential districts and Central Business District. Rents here are relatively low.
The district is scattered in repeating patterns of clusters, each of which is named after a different country and is designed using architecture styles from that country: England, Emirates, Russia, Italy, Spain, France, Persia, Greece, Morocco, and China.
Schools in International City:
Kids World International, Fly High Nursery, International School of Arts & Sciences, GEMS Modern Academy, Repton School, are some of the schools there in International City.
Residents in International City can access a few of the best universities in Academic City such as the University of Birmingham Dubai, Murdoch University Dubai, and Zayed University.
Proximity to Landmarks:
- 44 minutes drive to Al Maktoum International Airport
- 32 minutes drive to Burj Al Arab
- 30 minutes drive to La Mer by Meraas
- 37 minutes drive to The Walk JBR
- 28 minutes drive to Mall of the Emirates
- 36 minutes drive to Ibn Battuta Mall
- 29 minutes drive to Dubai International Airport
- 33 minutes drive to Palm Jumeirah
- 21 minutes drive to Dubai Mall
Restaurants:
Famous chains like Chilis, Le Pain Quotidien, and Starbucks are relegated to the malls, whereas smaller local cafes and shisha lounges are present in the clusters of International City. The International City is home to Dragon Mart – the local hub of Chinese products.
Clinics and hospitals:
Some best clinics in Dubai have branches here in International City including Apple Clinic, Aster Clinic, and Amber Clinic. Pharmacies are staples of most building clusters, and both Dragon Marts have large branches of Life Pharmacy.
Pros of living in International City:
- The diversity of Dubai International City
- Accessibility from major areas
- The convenience of public transport
- Affordable living prices
Cons of living in International City:
The main problem is traffic and parking as there is no metro access to this community and hence the residents sometimes spend hours, stuck in traffic. Also, there are limited parking spots available.