Zabeel
The gateway between old and new Dubai, where the Dubai Frame, Za'abeel Park and One Za'abeel sit minutes from DIFC and Downtown.
About the District
Za'abeel occupies around four square miles of Bur Dubai in two subdivisions, Zabeel 1 and Zabeel 2, framed by Sheikh Zayed Road (E11), Second Za'abeel Road (D73) and Oud Metha Road (E66). Positioned as the gateway to new Dubai from the old city, it holds Za'abeel Palace, Za'abeel Park, the Dubai Frame and Za'abeel Stadium alongside residential towers. Wasl is the principal developer, with Park Views Residences and Avenue Park Towers, while the district's landmark is One Za'abeel, a multi-tower complex of 263 residences.
Between Old and New Dubai
Za'abeel bridges the historic city and the modern financial districts, with DIFC five to ten minutes away and Downtown Dubai ten to fifteen.
Second Most Popular Rental Area in the UAE
The district ranks second nationally for rental demand, helped by its central location, established infrastructure and rents below neighbouring DIFC and Downtown.
Za'abeel Park and the Dubai Frame
One of the city's largest parks sits inside the district, together with the Dubai Frame observation platform and the 8,439-capacity Za'abeel Stadium.
Area Overview
Za'abeel is a central, mixed-character district in Bur Dubai that functions as the hinge between historic Dubai and the modern financial core. Split into Zabeel 1 and Zabeel 2, it combines government and royal landmarks — Za'abeel Palace, Za'abeel Stadium, the Dubai Frame — with parkland and a growing residential component. Tenants are drawn by proximity to DIFC, Downtown Dubai and the World Trade Centre at rents below those districts, which has made Za'abeel the second most popular rental area in the UAE. Wasl leads development with Park Views Residences and Avenue Park Towers, alongside One Za'abeel, Address Residences Zabeel and The Residences DIFC Zabeel District.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Za'abeel occupies around four square miles of Bur Dubai in central Dubai, framed by Sheikh Zayed Road (E11), Second Za'abeel Road (D73) and Oud Metha Road (E66), between the old city and DIFC.
The district offers apartments, penthouses, townhouses and villas, including One Za'abeel's 263 residences, Address Residences Zabeel, Zabeel Tower and Wasl's Park Views Residences and Avenue Park Towers.
Residents have Za'abeel Park, the Dubai Frame, Za'abeel Stadium, One Za'abeel's retail and dining, and four major hospitals plus several international schools within ten minutes.
Designated developments in Za'abeel are freehold and open to buyers of any nationality. Confirm the tenure of a specific building with the Dubai Land Department before purchasing.