District 11 Meydan

District 11 Meydan

A low-rise villa district inside MBR City, built around a swimmable crystal lagoon and reached in under twenty minutes from Downtown Dubai.

About the District

District 11 sits within Mohammed Bin Rashid City close to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311) and Dubai Al Ain Road, developed principally by Meydan Group. The district is family-led and almost entirely low-rise: four- to six-bedroom villas from 5,095 to 8,453 sq ft, four-bedroom semi-detached villas around 3,780 sq ft, and three-storey townhouses of 3,507 to 4,850 sq ft. Opal Gardens is the anchor community, arranged around a crystal lagoon with beach access, joined by Lakeshore at The Sanctuary, Fleurs de Jardin and Derby Heights.

Crystal Lagoon With Beach Access

Homes in Opal Gardens overlook a swimmable crystal lagoon with sandy beach access, water sports and a lagoon-front promenade inside the gates.

Villas From 3,500 to 8,450 Sq Ft

Plots run from three-storey townhouses of about 3,507 sq ft to six-bedroom villas of 8,453 sq ft, most with internal lifts, staff rooms and private gardens.

Schools Inside the Masterplan

Kent College and Lycee Libanais Francophone School sit within the wider masterplan, alongside hypermarkets, retail units and a mosque for daily needs.

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Area Overview

District 11 is a low-density, family-oriented villa district inside Mohammed Bin Rashid City, developed principally by Meydan Group. Its character is set by Opal Gardens, a gated community of villas and townhouses arranged around a crystal lagoon, with Lakeshore at The Sanctuary, Fleurs de Jardin and Derby Heights adding further product. Buyers are predominantly end users — families trading up from apartments or from villa communities further out — attracted by house sizes rarely available this close to central Dubai and by schools built into the masterplan. Homes are specified for permanent occupation rather than investment, typically with internal lifts, garages, staff rooms and private gardens with patios.

Area ProfileInvestment PotentialInfrastructure

Location

Dubai Design District (d3)15 min
Meydan Racecourse 16 min
Business Bay17 min
The Dubai Mall18 min
Downtown Dubai19 min
Dubai International Airport (DXB)20 min
Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)45 min
Crystal LagoonCycling & Pedestrian TrailsKent College DubaiSports Courts & Yoga PlatformsRetail & Community Centre

District 11 Meydan Amenities

  • A swimmable man-made lagoon at the centre of Opal Gardens, with sandy beach access, water sports and a lagoon-front promenade.

Frequently Asked Questions

District 11 lies within Mohammed Bin Rashid City in central Dubai, close to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311) and Dubai Al Ain Road, near Meydan.

The district offers four- to six-bedroom villas of 5,095 to 8,453 sq ft, four-bedroom semi-detached villas around 3,780 sq ft, and three-storey townhouses from 3,507 to 4,850 sq ft.

District 11 is end-user led, so its case rests on the scarcity of large villa plots within twenty minutes of Downtown Dubai. Opal Gardens is scheduled for handover in Q3 2026 on a 60/40 payment plan.

Residents have a swimmable crystal lagoon with beach access, over five kilometres of cycling and pedestrian trails, sports courts, yoga platforms, play areas, and Kent College within the masterplan.

Dubai International Airport (DXB) is approximately 20 minutes by car, and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) around 45 minutes.

Yes. District 11 sits within freehold MBR City, so buyers of any nationality can own outright, and pricing here comfortably exceeds the AED 2 million Golden Visa threshold.