East & Deira side
Al Warqa
A residential area south of Mirdif, planned from 2001 in five sectors with villas, schools, mosques and parks, plus a band of apartment buildings. Rents are moderate and it suits families who drive. It is not a freehold zone; the Blue Line, targeted for 2029, will give it a metro link.
- Studio rent
- AED 39,000per year
- 1-bed rent
- AED 55,000per year
- 2-bed rent
- AED 76,000per year
- 3-bed villa rent
- AED 186,000per year
Averages published by Property Finder Area Insights, September 2026. How they are measured.
Living in Al Warqa
Why people choose it
- Many schools, including GEMS Our Own English High School
- Large Al Warqa 3 park with running and cycling tracks
- Quick access to Emirates Road and City Centre Mirdif
Worth knowing
- No metro until the Blue Line (2029 target)
- Not freehold for foreign buyers
- Character
- Settled family villa suburb
- Master developer
- Various
- Since
- 2001
- Freehold
- No: leasehold / UAE & GCC nationals only
- Homes
- Apartments, Villas
- Metro
- None in the district
- Getting around
- Emirates Road (E311) and Al Awir Road (E44) on its edges; Blue Line to serve Al Warqa, opening targeted for 2029 (approved Nov 2023)
- Beach
- Not within walking distance
- Schools
- GEMS Our Own English High School, Sharjah American International School - Dubai, Ignite School
Rent or buy
Al Warqa in numbers
Renting
A practical pick for school-age families on a moderate budget who drive, with flats cheaper than in Mirdif.
| Studio | AED 39,000 |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | AED 55,000 |
| 2 bedrooms | AED 76,000 |
| 3-bed villa | AED 186,000 |
Buying
Not a freehold area; foreign buyers wanting this part of the city usually look at International City or Dubai Silicon Oasis.
No published price average for this district yet: ask us for recent sales.
How these figures are measured
- Rents: Property Finder Area Insights (Al Warqa'a), average asking (advertised) yearly rent by bedroom, retrieved 29 Sep 2026 source
- Prices: Property Finder Sale Transactions (DLD records), 12 months to 28 Sep 2026: no apartment or villa sales recorded (23 transactions of other types) source
Asking figures reflect advertised listings, not signed contracts; transaction figures are Dubai Land Department records. Freehold: No: leasehold / UAE & GCC nationals only.
Out and about
Things to do in Al Warqa
- Al Warqa 3 parkpark
27-hectare park with running, cycling and sand tracks plus courts
- Mushrif Parkpark
Large wooded park on the district's border
- Aswaaq Mallshopping
Local community mall
- City Centre Mirdifmall
Regional mall a short drive north
- Dragon Martmall
Bargain bulk-goods halls a short drive south
Visiting, or just moved in? We can arrange a short stay or a tour around Al Warqa.
Nearby
Neighbouring districts
Mirdif
established family villa suburb
International City
budget themed low-rise clusters
Dubai Silicon Oasis
tech free zone, mid-rise suburb
Al Khawaneej
semi-rural villas and farms
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FAQ
Al Warqa: common questions
Average asking rents per year in Al Warqa: studio AED 39,000, one-bedroom AED 55,000, two-bedroom AED 76,000, three-bedroom villa AED 186,000 (Property Finder Area Insights, September 2026). Actual rents depend on the building, view, floor and furnishing.
No: leasehold / UAE & GCC nationals only. Check the exact building or community before you commit; our partner agents can confirm the title type.
No metro station inside the district. Emirates Road (E311) and Al Awir Road (E44) on its edges; Blue Line to serve Al Warqa, opening targeted for 2029 (approved Nov 2023)
Many schools, including GEMS Our Own English High School. Large Al Warqa 3 park with running and cycling tracks. Quick access to Emirates Road and City Centre Mirdif. On the other hand: no metro until the blue line (2029 target). not freehold for foreign buyers.
Al Warqa 3 park (27-hectare park with running, cycling and sand tracks plus courts); Mushrif Park (large wooded park on the district's border); Aswaaq Mall (local community mall); City Centre Mirdif (regional mall a short drive north).