Dubai International City

Dubai International city is a country-themed architecture of residences, business, and tourist attractions. Spreading over an area of 800 hectares (8 million square meters), the arrangement of the city is inspired by the traditional carpets of Middle East. Once completed, the project will contain studio and one bedroom apartments and accommodate over 60,000 residents.

International City, Dubai
City
Dubai International City
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Nickname(s): 
IC; IC Phase 1; Warsan 1; IC Dubai
Coordinates: 25°8′31″N 55°24′17.06″E
Country United Arab Emirates
Emirate Dubai
CityDubai
IncorporatedJuly 10, 2004 (2004-07-10)
Founded byNakheel Properties
Area
 • Total8.2 km2 (3.16 sq mi)
 • Land8.0 km2 (3.08 sq mi)
 • Water0.2 km2 (0.8 sq mi)
Population
 (Jan. 2010)
 • Total120,000
 • Rank117
 • Density15,000/km2 (40,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+4 (AST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+4 (AST)
Phone Code+971 and 4
FIPS code(AE)10-4
Websitewww.internationalcity.ae

Dubai International City is located in the Al Warsan region of Dubai, opposite to the Dubai Central Fruit and Vegetable Market.

It is composed of 485 buildings embraces the residential districts of Central Business District (CBD), Persia, Greece, Spain, Morocco, England, France, Italy, Russia, China and Emirates. Apart from these districts that were initially planned for Dubai International City namely Lake District and Forbidden City are now on put on hold due to the effects of the Global Financial Recession. Attractions in the city include the Dragon Mart, which is the world's biggest machinery and equipment market.

Projects

Residential districts

The Residential District of Dubai international city is expected to have numerous country-specific and themed residential developments and retail outlets.

The plans include ten country-specific districts:

  • China District at one end of the residential district.
  • England Precinct, mirroring traditional London architecture.
  • France District featuring two-, three- and four-storey residential blocks characterized by long French windows, red and gray bricks, and pilasters or half-columns.
  • Persia District, situated in the heart of the residential district.
  • Greece District, at the edge of the residential district.
  • Russia District
  • Spain District. Its three- and four-storey buildings are designed according to traditional stucco exterior finish.
  • Morocco District. The precinct's three- and four-storey residential buildings are decorated with green tiles, natural terra-cottas, stucco walls and wide-arched windows.
  • Italy District. Two- to four-storey residential blocks.
  • Emirates District. The 10th precinct in the Residential District lies at the northeast end.

The Central District

This is the most luxurious and stylish residences in Dubai International city. With building security, pools, private parking, gyms and park it is a family paradise. There are many shops and restaurants in the area.[1][2]

The Forbidden City

It will encompass an area of 240,000 square metres with parking facilities for 2,000 cars, the city is the replica of Forbidden City of Beijing, China. Its construction has been halted for a long time due to lack of financial funding. Right now there is a pond with contaminated water and fish

The Lake District

The Lake District surrounds the Al Warsan Lake. The lake is off-limits to public.

Dragon Mart

DragonMart, developed by Nakheel, is a large mall for wholesale purchase of Chinese products. The large size of this mall makes it a gateway for customers making purchase runs throughout the Middle Eastern and north African markets, and is a platform for Chinese traders and manufacturers seeking regional market entry.

The mall has been a commercial success and construction has started on a second mall adjacent to Dragon Mart that will have 175,000 square metres of space and 4,500 parking spaces. The project was completed in December 2015.[3]

Warsan Village

Launched in 2013, Warsan Village is located at the periphery of International City. This enclave within International City features 942 townhouses and 250 apartments.[4] Construction was finished in Q3 2019.[5]

Past Issues from 2008 to till date

There was an issue in 2008: Nakheel's International City Development has been questioned by news articles with controversies and issues. These articles claim International City has struggled with a poor reputation and negative press reports stemming from various issues including problems with its own sewage systems and the nearby sewage facility, access to the site, and a perceived lack of amenities. A follow-up poll from Emirates 24-7 revealed that a huge percentage – 91 percent – of readers showed “a marked aversion to investing in International City units.” A considerable 67 percent said they “would not touch the place.” [6] This issue has been solved by 2012[7]

Sewage plant proximity

Due to its proximity to the Sewage Treatment Plant, and constant overflow, certain clusters like Morocco, Emirates & China are subjected to the odor of sewage when the wind direction changes at night.[8]

Traffic

Entering has been quite easy with multiple entries and exit from E311 and E611 to and from the city. During rush hour can require you to spend 10–20 minutes gridlocked only in 1 exit that is serving 311, but Al Awir and academic city exits are quite free. RTA has proposed a huge road development for Dragon mart 2 and International city to further easy the traffic. [9]

Law and order

While Nakheel's noble intentions were to make low and medium-cost housing available to the masses (who were suffering due to the real-estate boom up until mid 2008 and before the GFC) by providing medium and low-income earners with legal and decent housing instead of resorting to illegitimate Villa Sharing, Dubai was badly hit by the Global Financial Crisis. This led to an instant devaluation or rentals by 75% – 80% of its value in 2008. Due to this sudden drop in prices, even the extremely lowest income group (laborers, truck drivers, taxi drivers) identified this area as a potential upgrade to their existing Labor camps.[10] Coupled with Nakheel's financial downfall, controls and checks over the city's security, compliance to regulations and maintenance of infrastructure were dropped beginning in January 2009 by the developer who used to control and maintain this earlier.[11]

Travel

The community is serviced by the RTA bus service. Bus routes:

  • X23 Dubai Gold Souk Bus: Dubai International City --> Ras Al Khor --> Oud Metha --> Dubai Gold Souk. Operates in a 10 to 15 minute frequency.
  • 365 Rashidiya Metro Station Bus: Dubai International City --> Silicon Oasis --> Dubai Academic City --> Rashidiya Metro Station. Operates in a 25 to 30 minute frequency.
  • 53 Dubai Gold Souk Bus: Dubai International City --> Al Badia --> Dubai Festival City --> Deira City Centre --> Dubai Gold Souk. Operates in a 25 to 30 minute frequency.
  • 366 Silicon Oasis Bus: Rashidiya Metro Station--> Dubai International City--> Silicon Oasis.Operates in a 20 to 30 minutes frequency.

You may plan and time your journey using the RTA Website RTA Wojhati Route Planner or inquire about your route/bus/connectivity at the RTA Call Center 800 9090.

Medical Facilities

The hospitals are closely located, with Rashid Hospital around 15 minutes driving distance from the Location. However, there are Polyclinics such as Aster Medical Centers Located in Russia Cluster (V 20) (V 19), France Cluster( Pavilion Mall) and Morocco Clusters (I 10)and Apple Clinic, located in France Cluster [P 03] and Apple International Polyclinic, located in Greece Cluster [K 14], HealthHub Clinic(Opp to Spain Cluster T01) offering Primary care facilities. Pharmacies also Available with free Home Delivery

For Driving License related (Road & Transport Authority Dubai) eye testing and medical tests for Commercial Taxi Drivers or New Drivers can be completed from Apple International Polyclinic

Recent regulations implemented by the Municipality of Dubai, will greatly address the prevalence of Shisha [Arabic Tobacco] parlors housed in many buildings.

See also

References
  1. "It's Official: Dubai's International City gets costlier". emirates247. 2013-07-15. Retrieved 2017-01-18.
  2. "We Love International City". emirates247. 2013-05-25. Retrieved 2017-01-18.
  3. "Schumpeter: Mall of the masses: The traders in Dubai’s Dragon Mart are kitting out the emerging world’s new middle class", The Economist, dated 14 April 2012.
  4. "Warsan Village by Nakheel - Dubai". Lookup.ae – Real Estate. Real Information. Retrieved 2018-05-28.
  5. Staff Reporter. "People & Place: Warsan Village has affordable townhouses with gated security". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 2020-02-19.
  6. Alice Johnson, Gulf News Staff (2008-06-03). "Two-week sewage flood hits International City". Gulf News. Retrieved 2011-06-19.
  7. "End of foul smell for International City". emirates247. 2012-05-22. Retrieved 2017-01-18.
  8. "End of foul smell for International City". emirates247. 2012-05-22. Retrieved 2017-01-18.
  9. The Big 5 (2016-01-31). "RTA awards contract for International City entrance ways". thebig5hub. Retrieved 2017-01-18.
  10. Gulf News (2011-02-24). "International City: Squalor township". Gulf News. Retrieved 2011-06-19.
  11. Gulf News (2009-11-25). "Reader helps police to bust brothel in International City". Gulf News. Retrieved 2011-06-19.
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