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DIFC or Dubai International Financial Center Community

DIFC or Dubai International Financial Center is an established free zone area since 2004. It is a prominent international financial hub covering over 110 hectares. DIFC is one of the most advanced financial hubs in the world. Its services extend to the Middle East, South Asia (MEASIA), and Africa. The DIFC community operates with

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Enjoy the unique offerings from this booming international financial hub in Dubai considered as the epitome of growth and innovation. Residents can choose from the diverse property types, such as apartments, penthouses, and villas. A perfect home for professionals and entrepreneurs seeking a convenient and comfortable lifestyle.

Lifestyle Destinations at DIFC

DIFC Gate Village

Gate Village is DIFC’s destination for world-renowned and extraordinary art galleries and fine-dining restaurants. You can grab a bite at the most luxurious restaurants right in Gate Village and visit its art galleries filled with local and world-class art pieces. It even has auction houses where you can check out and find any piece you fancy. It’s open 24/7 so you can access all these features with exceptional outdoor surroundings and impressive designs all day long. 

DIFC Gate Avenue

If you want to immerse in the urban pulse and enjoy shopping, entertainment, and dining, all at the same place, Gate Avenue is the destination for you. From local brands to regional and global brands, everything is here. Great restaurants, popular cafes, various retail shops, and art galleries are also here for you to explore coupled with entertainment areas and activities that residents of all ages can enjoy. 

DIFC Gate District

An unending fun day in and day out is accessible at DIFC Gate District. Marble Walk is filled with a variety of cafes, retail outlets, restaurants, and other wellness establishments. The Gate District is a bustling location where like-minded individuals, entrepreneurs, socialites, and professionals gather. 

Off Plan Projects in DIFC

DIFC Living Apartments

Developer: DIFC Living | Property Type: Apartments and Lofts

174 Luxury Residences

1 to 3 Bedroom

Apartment and Lofts

Sizes: 644 square feet

to 2,388 square feet

Four Seasons Private Residences

Developer: H&H Development | Property Type: Apartment and Penthouses

Starting Price:

AED 33,669,551

3 to 5 Bedroom

Apartment 

Size: 4,853.44 sq ft

to 9,930.77 sq ft

5 Bedroom

Penthouse

Size:

18,440.71 sq ft

Popular Places to Visit in DIFC

With the vibrant community of DIFC, you’ll surely enjoy yourself with its variety of offerings from dining, shopping, fitness, and art. Here are the popular places you should visit when in DIFC community:

Dine

If you want somewhere to dine in, DIFC has various dining options for you. This includes Alaya, Zuma Restaurant Dubai, The Pizza Factory, and Uchi.

Shop

DIFC also has a variety of shops where you can buy luxury branded products, jewelry, apparel, and more. These are Watchbox, Damas, Naseej Concept Store, Mischief Fashion. 

Wellness

You can easily work up your body through the community’s Fitness First with over 120 workout machines and personal trainers to help you.

Art

For art lovers, DIFC is their safe haven with its numerous art galleries and auction houses. This includes Opera Gallery, Christie’s, Sotheby’s Sconci Gallery, and Tabari Artspace.

Tourist Hotspots

Residents in the community will enjoy the great connectivity of the community. It is within close distance with Dubai’s most famous tourist spots.

Museum of the Future

2.0 km

 

Business Bay

6.6 km

 

Burj Khalifa

2.8 km

Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary

7.7 km

 

Dubai Mall

2.4 km

Jumeirah Beach

11.1 km

Inside the Community

DIFC community skyline

The DIFC Community Dubai is a mixed-use development with a plethora of commercial areas, residential spaces, retail outlets, and more. You can buy these at these places through Apil properties. It also has art galleries and hotels with multiple events that will encourage engagement and make it a lively community.  DIFC also hosts the very first international post of the elite and world-renowned The Arts Club.  Within its 65,000 sq ft of area,

Connectivity

Location

The DIFC location has a strategic position along the Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) which provides convenient access to key destinations. It is also close to Al Safa Road (D71), which connects to other communities and commercial hubs. DIFC is just minutes away from Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, the Museum of the Future, and more. Residents can easily reach these main landmarks around Dubai within minutes.

Transportation

The community enjoys many public transportation options near the community. There are three stations within 1 km away, which residents can walk to. These are Burj Khalifa, Financial Centre, and Emirates Towers Metro Stations. Other metro stations also include  Business Bay and Al Jafiliya Metro Stations. For buses, bus 28 goes through Dubai Mall, Dubai Petroleum Corporation, Lamcy Plaza, and so on.

Future Plans

The DIFC has announced an expansion plan in January of 2019 known as the DIFC 2.0. This undergoing expansion is set to provide an additional 13 million sq ft of land area. The 6.4 million sq ft will be dedicated for office space, another 2.6 million sq ft will be for creative space, and 1.5 million will be for residences. There will also be 1.3 million sq ft for retail and 700,000 sq ft meant for entertainment and leisure.

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Schools

There are nurseries and schools within the community that residents can take advantage of. Parents also get to choose between other reputable schools near the community.

London Business School Dubai Centre

Babilou MENA

Hartland International School

Horizontal International School

School 2
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Play Areas

Parents can have quality time with their kids and go to these fun indoor playgrounds nearby.

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Malls

DIFC has a mall of its own with several shops to satisfy everyone’s shopping needs. It also has the Dubai Mall nearby for a more extensive shopping experience. 

Gate Avenue

Dubai Mall

Index Mall

Oasis Mall

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Hospitals

There are many clinics within the community and hospitals reachable in less than 20 minutes. This makes it highly convenient for anyone who has medical concerns.

IMC Medical Centre

Al Zahra Medical Centre

Oriana Hospital

Interhealth Canada Limited

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Supermarkets

Residents in the community do not have to go that far for their grocery needs and basic necessities. The community itself already has several supermarkets, mostly on the ground floor of buildings.

Popular Projects within the Community

Sky scrapper at DIFC community
Modern style building at DIFC
Residential apartments at Dubai financial investment community

DIFC Living Apartment tops the list of newly launched projects in the community. For investors and homebuyers who are aiming to secure a place in a community where they can both live and work, this is the perfect time to grab it. There are also five buildings within the community that are highly sought-after and appealing to international investors and buyers. These are Park Towers, Sky Gardens, Burj Daman, Central Park Towers, and Index Tower. These completed projects offer different types of DIFC apartments, 

Neighborhoods of DIFC

Neighborhoods

DIFC Dubai is just across the renowned Downtown Dubai and is close to the Burj Khalifa. This also puts it in a prime location near Dubai Mall, Dubai Fountain, and Dubai Opera. It is also right along the Museum of the Future, Emirates Towers, and Dubai World Trade Center. Right behind it is the Za’abeel 2, which is right across the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary.

FAQs

The community mostly offers apartments, villas, and penthouses. These come in a variety of sizes and price points that can cater to everyone’s preferences.

The community is a booming international financial hub full of endless potential and great connectivity. The residences here also guarantee great rental yield and high capital appreciation over time.

Yes. Dubai International Financial Center is a free zone area with its own regulatory framework.

DIFC is right along Sheikh Zayed Road, right next to the Emirates Towers and Museum of the Future.

The community is close to Downtown Dubai, Dubai Mall, Dubai Fountain, and Dubai Opera. It is likewise close to the Museum of the Future, Emirates Towers, and Dubai World Trade Center.

DIFC means Dubai International Financial Center, with services mainly operating within the Middle East, South Asia (MEASIA), and Africa.

The community occupies a total of approximately 110 hectares of land area. This whole community is full of commercial areas, retail outlets, residential spaces, hotels, and art galleries.

There is an ongoing expansion in the global financial center called DIFC 2.0. This will provide an additional 13 million sq ft of land area in the community.

DIFC Living Apartments is the newly launched property in the community. Reach out to APIL Properties today to know more about these off plan properties for sale.

There are several completed projects popular in the community. These are Park Towers, Sky Gardens, Burj Daman, Central Park Towers, and Index Tower. There are also ongoing projects that offer apartments and penthouses.

The DIFC community has its own mall and several famous malls nearby as well. This includes Gate Avenue, Dubai Mall, Index Mall, Oasis Mall, and more.

The community is just along the Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) and close to Al Safa Road (D71).

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