Vincitore Boulevard, Arjan
Three storeys and 216 homes: that is the full scale of Vincitore Boulevard, a block developed by Vincitore Real Estate Development in Arjan. The homes are studios and one-bedrooms, which suits one traveller or a couple far better than a group of friends. A studio fits a weekend or a work trip, and a one-bedroom gives a couple on a longer stay a door to close between sleeping and living.
Developer
Vincitore Real Estate Development
Storeys
3
Units
216 apartments
Unit mix
Studios and 1-bedroom apartments
Completed
October 2020
Area
Arjan, Al Barsha South 3
On this page
- Where three floors sit in a district of low blocks
- The first evening and the next morning
- Pool, sauna and barbecue deck: who uses what
- Reaching the Red Line and the highways
- Dinner, groceries and the larger shops
- Gyms, schools and a mosque
- Parks, courts and a butterfly garden
- Pharmacies, clinics and the sea
- How Arjan grew up around it
- If you own here
- Sources
- Frequently Asked Questions
Where three floors sit in a district of low blocks
Completed in 2020, the building belongs to a district of mainly low to mid-rise blocks, and at three storeys it sits at the low end of that range. Most buildings around it share swimming pools and gyms, so shared spaces are part of life on this street. You gain a calm apartment block and give up height.
It suits you less if a high floor is the point of the trip. A three-storey block cannot offer a skyline from its windows, so the reason to choose it is the pool and the spa, plus the pace of the street. If that sounds like the right trade, the next sections follow a stay from the airport to the pool.
The first evening and the next morning
Land at Dubai International (DXB) and the rest of the trip is by road, because Arjan has no metro station inside it. Many people here rely on a car or a taxi for daily trips, and a taxi from arrivals is the simplest way to reach the door. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road runs along the southern edge of the district, and Al Barsha South lies on the northern side.
The building has a reception desk. Security and CCTV cover the premises, and cafes or restaurants on site mean the first dinner and the next breakfast need no drive at all, which matters after a long flight. Blue Mart supermarket and several local baqalas serve everyday shopping in Arjan. A litre of milk is no expedition at all.
Pool, sauna and barbecue deck: who uses what
For a couple, the evening runs through the wet side of the building. The swimming pool comes first. A spa and a sauna take the hour after. A swim before dinner and a quiet room afterwards slow a short city break down. The barbecue area gives you somewhere to cook outdoors when the weather allows. Parking for residents sits within the building too, so a hired car has a home for the week.
With a small child, the play area inside the building is the reason to look closely at this block. Nobody has to cross a road to reach it. That is a real gain on a morning when everyone is tired and one small person wants to play. A one-bedroom is a tight fit for a family of four, so think of this as a base for one child and two adults.
If you work from the flat, the gym in the building gives you a break in the day without leaving it, and the cafes in the building give you a change of room. On a longer stay, maintenance services at the building mean a dripping tap is somebody else's job to fix.
Reaching the Red Line and the highways
In practice, residents reach the Red Line by road at Al Furjan Metro Station, the closest stop named for the community, so the metro is a ride away and never a walk. Bus F36 runs to Mall of the Emirates. Bus stops in the area are few. Public transport is thin, and many residents rely on a car or a taxi for daily trips, so plan on the same.
Al Khail Road and Hessa Street are both reachable from Arjan. Together with Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road they give drivers three major highway options toward Downtown Dubai and Dubai Marina. If you drive, choose the road by the hour, because the busy ones change through the day.
Dinner, groceries and the larger shops
Noodle House and Bao Kitchen are restaurants listed for Arjan. Tim Hortons and House of Monte Cristo serve as cafes. My Govindas and Pitfire Pizza are restaurants too, and Talabat and Careem deliver to the community on the nights you would rather stay in. Zest Restaurant and Desert Wok are among the other dining options named for the area.
Arjan has little supermarket and retail choice compared with its neighbours, so residents go to nearby communities for larger grocery shops. My City Centre Al Barsha and Dubai Hills Mall are the shopping options outside the district, along with Circle Mall. A big weekly shop means a car ride. A quiet hour makes both the roads and the aisles easier.
Gyms, schools and a mosque
The gym in the building covers a routine, and Arjan Fitness Gym, F45 Training, GymNation and Fitness Terminal are the other gyms in the district. If you want classes or heavier equipment, one of them is a quick car ride from the building.
Safa Community School (British and IB) and Next Generation School (American) are near Arjan. Families on a longer stay should settle the school run before booking, because mornings on the district roads fill up.
Arjan Mosque is the main community mosque, and Al Karmastaji Mosque is also named for the area.
Parks, courts and a butterfly garden
Arjan Central Park is a named park serving the community, and Arjan Community Park and Diamond Park have playgrounds and pet areas. The community parks also hold padel courts and basketball courts. For a morning walk with a child, you do not have to go far.
Dubai Butterfly Garden is the family outing nearby. It has two domes of butterflies and stays open all year, which makes it an indoor option in summer. Allow two to three hours. Floating Lady and The Selfie Kingdom are among the other attractions close to Arjan, and Dubai Floral Clock and Smurfs Village sit beside the gardens, so one afternoon can hold two stops.
Pharmacies, clinics and the sea
Life Pharmacy and Aster Pharmacy are the pharmacies named for Arjan, and Citicare and Aster Clinic are the clinics to try for a minor ailment, so most small problems stay small. No major hospital sits inside the district, and Mediclinic Parkview is the one named as close. That is enough for a cold. It is not the setup you want for an emergency, so know the route before you book a long stay.
Jumeirah Beach and Kite Beach are the public beaches that people in Arjan head to by car. Count on a drive, not a stroll. The road back takes longer than the road out, so you need to allow for it.
How Arjan grew up around it
Arjan is a mixed-use mid-rise area in the Dubailand masterplan. Dubai Properties Group developed it as a mixed-use community, and it is a freehold area where foreigners can buy and own property, which is why a building like this one can sit in a district built for both owners and visitors. Geepas Tower is a landmark building in the district, and Lincoln Park and Green Diamond are among the named apartment projects if you want to compare blocks before you book.
If you own here
Parking in Arjan is tight, and some residents pay for an annual parking permit on top of the space that comes with their unit. Royale Stays manages homes for owners from a management fee of 15%, covering furnishing, photography, pricing, check-in, guest communication and maintenance. Our Arjan area guide sets the district out from the ownership side.
Sources
Sources: Bayut area guide, Property Finder blog, Dubizzle blog, Gulf News, betterhomes, Engel & Voelkers Dubai, Dubai Miracle Garden, butterfly garden page, Property Finder, Bayut, Propsearch.
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