Sydney Tower, JVC
Sydney Tower in Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) was developed by Mr. Mhamed Bakri and Mr. Majed Hawayy, and it has 25 storeys. The homes are studios, one-bedroom, two-bedroom and three-bedroom apartments. That spread matters for a stay, because the same tower can host a solo work month on one floor and a family week on another.
Developer
Mr. Mhamed Bakri and Mr. Majed Hawayy
Storeys
25
Unit mix
Studios, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom
Location
Jumeirah Village Circle
On this page
- A family week by the pool and the garden
- Working from the flat: a gym, a steam room and a coffee downstairs
- It suits you less if you want a busy street
- When a villa is the better answer
- Taxi from DXB, one leg
- Three roads in, one bus line out
- Who built the circle
- Cinema, arcade and the Spinneys run
- Sticky Rice, Defne and a late coffee
- Small parks and the Circle Club courts
- Ladybird, Arcadia and the nearest clinics
- A prayer room downstairs, a mosque at the mall
- Beyond the circle
- If you own here
- Sources
- Frequently Asked Questions
A family week by the pool and the garden
Start with the water. The tower has a swimming pool. A landscaped garden beside it has a barbecue area, so an afternoon with children does not need a car. A supermarket sits within the building or its podium, which makes the milk and the bread a lift ride away. A laundry service handles the wet towels. The two-bedroom and three-bedroom apartments give a family a door to close at bedtime. JVC itself is set up as a family-friendly, pet-friendly community, with a kids' play area among its amenities. The park in District 12 has a large playground and walking trails.
Working from the flat: a gym, a steam room and a coffee downstairs
If you are here to work, the building handles a good part of the daily routine. A gym sits inside the tower. A steam room is part of the same set, so the break in the middle of the day is a lift ride and no more. Cafes or restaurants on site mean a coffee does not need a drive. The entrance has a reception desk and CCTV cover, which suits a laptop week where you come and go at odd hours. JVC suits remote workers and families who want more space than a hotel room gives. For a second gym, Wellfit on Level 2 of Circle Mall opens at 5:30 am on weekdays.
It suits you less if you want a busy street
The quiet streets and the silence at night can feel strange if you want a busier lifestyle. Construction is still going on in parts of the circle, so some streets are noisier than the finished districts. Most households here end up owning or renting a car because there is no metro inside the community. Parking is provided at the tower, which answers that for anyone who brings one. If you would rather walk out into a lively street, pick a different part of Dubai.
When a villa is the better answer
A three-bedroom apartment is still an apartment. If a family wants a kitchen, separate bedrooms and outdoor space, a JVC four-bedroom villa offers all three. It covers 3,655 sq ft. A large roof terrace comes with it. Nakheel handed over its first villas here in 2015, including 90 of those four-bedroom homes. The tower fits a week of lift rides and a pool, and a villa fits a month of privacy.
Taxi from DXB, one leg
Take a taxi from Dubai International Airport (DXB). The ride is one leg by road, so your bags stay in the same boot from the kerb to the reception desk. JVC has no metro station of its own. The closest stations are Al Furjan and Discovery Gardens, which makes the taxi the simple choice after a flight.
Three roads in, one bus line out
JVC sits between Al Khail Road and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, with Hessa Street along its other edge. Dubai Marina and JBR are the common destinations, along with Motor City. The community has few entry and exit points, and they can bottleneck at peak hours. RTA route J01 has 39 stops in JVC. It links the community with Mall of the Emirates, which gives you a bus connection toward the Red Line. For a big mall day outside the circle, the bus saves a taxi fare.
Who built the circle
Nakheel launched Jumeirah Village Circle in 2005 as a freehold master development, and it now covers 560 hectares with its streets laid out in a circle. Nakheel built the villas and the townhouses. Damac and Ellington Properties developed apartment projects such as Ghalia Constella and Belgravia. If an Ellington address appeals, the Belgravia Heights 1 guide on our site covers one of those blocks.
Cinema, arcade and the Spinneys run
Circle Mall opened in April 2021 with parking for over 2,500 cars. Crocs and Skechers were among the shops that opened there during 2025, so it is worth a second look if you last saw it years ago. ROXY Cinemas has five screens there, all with recliner seats. A family entertainment centre holds an arcade and trampolines, plus a children's salon. The supermarket in the tower covers the small shop. For the bigger weekly shop, Spinneys is the anchor store at Circle Mall. All Day Minimart and Aswaaq Mart sit close to residential blocks when all you need is bread, and Holiday Minimart does the same.
Sticky Rice, Defne and a late coffee
For a sit-down dinner, Sticky Rice and Defne Turkish Restaurant are listed for JVC, and so are Bawarchi Indian Restaurant and Coop Restaurant. Socialicious serves pan-Asian food and allows pets. LOUI Restaurant and Cafe and Teeneh ow Zeytoneh are the independent places to try for a coffee or a slow breakfast. On a workday the cafes in the tower may be enough. Circle Mall adds Joe & The Juice and Cold Stone Creamery for something lighter.
Small parks and the Circle Club courts
JVC has more than 30 landscaped parks, joined by walking and jogging tracks, with cycle paths running near them. None is large, but nearly every district holds one. Circle Community Park has walking areas and play areas, plus exercise spots. When the heat eases, Circle Club adds sports courts and a football pitch, plus padel courts. That is where a long stay finds its evening routine if the tower gym is not enough.
Ladybird, Arcadia and the nearest clinics
Ladybird Early Learning Centre in District 12 takes children from six months to five years under the British early-years framework. JSS International School sits inside JVC and teaches the Indian ICSE curriculum. Arcadia School in Jumeirah Village Triangle follows the National Curriculum for England. For health, Karama Medical Centre on Kaheel Boulevard is the clinic most households use for day-to-day care, and Medicina Pharmacy was among the first tenants at Circle Mall. Mediclinic Park View Hospital in Arjan is the larger hospital outside JVC.
A prayer room downstairs, a mosque at the mall
The tower has a prayer room. That saves a trip for daily prayers. The mosque at Circle Mall in District 11 holds up to 300 worshippers and has a separate area for women, with access from the mall basement car park. The master plan of JVC places schools, mosques and sports fields among its green parks.
Beyond the circle
Dubai Butterfly Garden and Dubai Miracle Garden are among the attractions around the community, and so is Global Village. Jumeirah's beaches and attractions are about a 20-minute drive from JVC. A week here leaves room for one outing of each kind.
If you own here
A unit whose sale and purchase agreement prohibits short-term rental cannot get a permit, and a developer NOC is required where it applies. Maintenance services are provided at the building. Royale Stays manages homes for owners from a management fee of 15%, covering furnishing, photography, pricing, check-in, guest communication and maintenance. Our Airbnb management in JVC sets the district out from the ownership side. Our guide to owning in JVC covers the community in more detail.
Sources
Sources: Nakheel community page, The Sandy Times, Property Finder blog, Property Finder, Bayut area guide, Nakheel, Bayut, Khaleej Times, Nakheel press release, Curly Tales, What's On, betterhomes school guide, The First Group, Gulf News, Propsearch.
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