Downtown & central
Al Safa & Al Wasl
Two neighbouring inland districts between Jumeirah and Sheikh Zayed Road. Al Safa is mainly villas around Safa Park, while Al Wasl mixes older villas with newer towers along the Dubai Water Canal, plus Box Park and City Walk on its edge. Quiet streets sit only minutes from Downtown.
- 1-bed rent
- AED 170,000per year
- 2-bed rent
- AED 242,000per year
- 3-bed villa rent
- AED 226,000per year
- 1-bed apartment
- AED 2.79Maverage asking
- Gross yield
- 4.82%published
Averages published by Property Finder area insights for Al Wasl only, September 2026. How they are measured.
Living in Al Safa & Al Wasl
Why people choose it
- Safa Park and the Dubai Canal for outdoor time
- Established schools such as Jumeirah College nearby
- Minutes from Downtown, City Walk and the beaches
Worth knowing
- Al Safa is not freehold, so buying there is limited to GCC nationals
- Metro access means a drive to Garmin or Business Bay stations
- Character
- Central low-rise villas and canal towers
- Master developer
- Various
- Since
- —
- Freehold
- Partly: only in designated pockets
- Homes
- Apartments, Townhouses, Villas
- Metro
- Garmin
- Getting around
- Garmin station (named Onpassive until Sept 2026) on the Red Line serves Al Safa; Business Bay and Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall stations are 5-10 minutes by car from Al Wasl; buses on Al Wasl Road
- Beach
- Jumeirah and Kite Beach a short drive west
- Schools
- Jumeirah College, GEMS Jumeirah Primary School, Horizon English School
Rent or buy
Al Safa & Al Wasl in numbers
Renting
Suits families after a central villa near good schools; newer canal-side apartments are priced at the luxury end.
| 1 bedroom | AED 170,000 |
|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | AED 242,000 |
| 3-bed villa | AED 226,000 |
Buying
Freehold buying is mostly in Al Wasl's canal and tower projects (Canal Front Residences, One Canal); Al Safa villas are reserved for UAE and GCC nationals.
| 1-bed apartment | AED 2,786,000 |
|---|---|
| Gross yield | 4.82% |
How these figures are measured
- Rents: Property Finder area insights for Al Wasl only (Al Safa page has too few listings per size), average asking rent per year by bedroom (listing data); apartment figures reflect newer canal towers source
- Prices: Property Finder area insights for Al Wasl only, 1BR = average asking price (listings); psf not split by property type source
- Yield: Property Finder area insights for Al Wasl, rental yield on DLD transactions (past 12 months) source
Asking figures reflect advertised listings, not signed contracts; transaction figures are Dubai Land Department records. Freehold: Partly: only in designated pockets.
Out and about
Things to do in Al Safa & Al Wasl
- Safa Parkpark
Large park with lawns, running track and play areas
- Dubai Water Canalpromenade
Waterfront path and footbridges across the canal
- Box Parkdining
Container-built strip of cafés and shops on Al Wasl Road
- Galleria Mallmall
Neighbourhood mall on Al Wasl Road
Visiting, or just moved in? We can arrange a short stay or a tour around Al Safa & Al Wasl.
Addresses people ask about
Notable buildings & projects
- Canal Front Residences
- One Canal
- Casa Canal
- Safa Gate
- Cavalli Couture
Names only, for orientation: not an offer. Ask us for what is available in each.
Nearby
Neighbouring districts
Jumeirah (Jumeirah 1-3)
low-rise coastal villa neighbourhood
City Walk
walkable low-rise lifestyle quarter
Business Bay
canal-side high-rise business district
Al Quoz
industrial arts district, budget homes
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FAQ
Al Safa & Al Wasl: common questions
Average asking rents per year in Al Safa & Al Wasl: one-bedroom AED 170,000, two-bedroom AED 242,000, three-bedroom villa AED 226,000 (Property Finder area insights for Al Wasl only, September 2026). Actual rents depend on the building, view, floor and furnishing.
Partly: only in designated pockets. Check the exact building or community before you commit; our partner agents can confirm the title type.
Yes: Garmin station. Garmin station (named Onpassive until Sept 2026) on the Red Line serves Al Safa; Business Bay and Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall stations are 5-10 minutes by car from Al Wasl; buses on Al Wasl Road
Safa Park and the Dubai Canal for outdoor time. Established schools such as Jumeirah College nearby. Minutes from Downtown, City Walk and the beaches. On the other hand: al safa is not freehold, so buying there is limited to gcc nationals. metro access means a drive to garmin or business bay stations.
Safa Park (large park with lawns, running track and play areas); Dubai Water Canal (waterfront path and footbridges across the canal); Box Park (container-built strip of cafés and shops on al wasl road); Galleria Mall (neighbourhood mall on al wasl road).