Discovery Garden is a six-kilometer-long residential district situated in Jebel Ali between Sheikh Zayed Road and Emirates Road. This was one of the first ‘newer’ apartment communities to be built on the edge of Dubai.
This community is known for its garden-themed clusters, lush green surroundings, and affordable apartments. This district features more than 26,000 ‘affordable’ studios and one- and two-bedroom apartments. Its close proximity to some of Dubai’s major business and economic centers, including Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City, Dubai Metal and Commodities Centre, and Ibn Battuta Mall, makes it ideal for business and leisure.
This community has nearly 60,000 residents, there are 291 low-rise buildings with more than 26,000 studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments, 200 retail shops, and three medical centers.
The buildings in Discovery Garden are segmented into groups based on six ‘garden living’ themes:
- Zen,
- Mediterranean,
- Contemporary,
- Mogul,
- Mesoamerican,
- Cactus.
Amenities:
Discovery Gardens includes 13 community swimming pools, tennis, basketball, volleyball courts, gyms, a football pitch, cycling and jogging trails, mosques, and extensive undercover parking.
Right next door is Ibn Battuta Mall.
Discovery Gardens is located at a new interchange on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai, between Interchanges 5 and 6 providing easy access to Emirates Road, Jebel Ali, and the Dubai Metro.
Hotels in Discovery Garden:
The development is home to multiple hotels, restaurants, and nightlife destinations. Some of the best hotels in Discovery Gardens include:
- Parkside Hotel Apartment
- ZiQoo Hotel Apartment
- Chelsea Gardens Hotel Apartments
Schools in this community:
GEMS Winchester School is the nearest school to Discovery Garden. There are many notable nurseries in Discovery Gardens such as Chubby Cheeks Nursery and Jebel Ali Village Nursery in Discovery Pavilions. Popular options include Bubbles and Giggles Nursery in The Gardens and Baby Home Nursery in JLT.
University options include the institutions in Knowledge Park that are just 15 minutes away. This includes the University of Bradford, Middlesex University and American University in Dubai, and more.
Clinics and hospitals:
Aster Clinic in Zen Cluster is the go-to option for most common ailments. For any specialist consultations or investigations, Medcare Medical Centre is also in proximity.
Proximity to Landmarks:
- 24 minutes drive to Dubai Mall,
- 15 minutes to Palm Jumeirah,
- 21 minutes to Burj Al Arab,
- 16 minutes to The Walk JBR,
- 45 minutes drive to Dubai International Airport (DXB),
- 33 minutes drive to new Al Maktoum International Airport.
Advantages of living in Discovery Garden:
- Great leisure and shopping facilities.
- Easy public transport access.
- Great connectivity.
Disadvantages of living in Discovery Garden:
- Traffic.
- Ongoing construction.