Bur Dubai

Bur Dubai is the historic district on the west bank of Dubai Creek, opposite Deira, close to Al Mina, Karama and Downtown Dubai. Red and Green Line stations serve the area, including BurJuman, and abras cross the creek to Deira. Access by car is via Sheikh Rashid Road and Al Mina Road.

Bur Dubai offers the Al Fahidi heritage quarter, souks, the creek waterfront, BurJuman mall and long-established services. It is dense and busy, with older low and mid-rise buildings alongside newer projects from developers such as Wasl and Ellington. Parking can be tight in older streets.

Bur Dubai and neighbouring Al Mankhool host several established schools, including Ambassador School and New Academy School, with more options in Karama and Oud Metha. Check curricula, fees and current ratings on the KHDA school directory before deciding.

It suits buyers seeking central, metro-connected living in Dubai's historic core, and investors targeting tenants who value convenience at moderate rents. Check whether each project is open to all nationalities plot by plot with the Dubai Land Department before you reserve.

We currently list 2 off-plan projects in Bur Dubai, from developers including Wasl, Ellington. Each project shows its unit types, starting figures and handover date. See other launches across the emirate on our off-plan list, and read payment plans explained before you choose.

Bur Dubai is not one of Dubai's main designated areas for foreign ownership, though individual plots may be designated. You can check whether a given project is open to all nationalities through the Dubai Land Department's Property Status Enquiry and the developer before you reserve.