The neighbourhood
Holiday homes in District One, MBR City
Lagoon-side calm, ten minutes from Downtown
District One is the quiet heart of Mohammed Bin Rashid City: a low-density, gated district built around the Crystal Lagoon, with parks, cycling tracks and villa-lined streets — yet only around ten minutes by car from Downtown Dubai and the Burj Khalifa.
Our homes here are spacious one-bedroom apartments in District One Residences, several with rare private gardens and terraces. Every stay includes parking, fast Wi-Fi and all bills, with the kind of calm you won't find in the tower districts.
Stay here
5 homes in the area
9.9District One
Garden Suite with Private Terrace
1 BR · 1 bath · sleeps 2
from AED 196 / night
9.7District One
Elegant 1BR at District One
1 BR · 1 bath · sleeps 3
from AED 325 / night
10.0District One
Premium 1BR at District One
1 BR · 1 bath · sleeps 3
from AED 185 / night
10.0District One
Partial Burj-View 1BR at District One
1 BR · 1 bath · sleeps 3
from AED 185 / night
10.0District One
Peaceful 1BR at District One
1 BR · 1 bath · sleeps 3
from AED 184 / night
Who it suits
- · Couples and families who want space and quiet, close to Downtown
- · Longer stays — homes are fully equipped for weeks, not just nights
- · Guests with a car, or happy to ride-hail everywhere
Landmarks nearby
- Crystal Lagoon — The district is built around the vast man-made lagoon and its boardwalks
- Downtown Dubai & Burj Khalifa — ≈ 10–12 min by car
- Meydan Racecourse — ≈ 5 min — home of the Dubai World Cup
- Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary — ≈ 10 min — flamingos in the middle of the city
- Dubai Mall — ≈ 12 min by car
- DXB Airport — ≈ 20 min by car
Getting around
- · Car-first district: free dedicated parking at the residences
- · Ride-hail (Careem/Uber) arrives in minutes; Downtown is a short hop
- · No metro station inside the district — the nearest stations are around Downtown
Good to know
Questions guests ask
How far is District One from Downtown Dubai?
About ten to twelve minutes by car in normal traffic. It is one of the closest quiet residential districts to Downtown — you get the calm without giving up the location.
Is District One walkable?
Inside the district, very — parks, boardwalks and cycling tracks connect the neighbourhood. For restaurants and malls beyond it you will want a car or a ride-hail, which arrives within minutes.
Do the homes come with parking?
Yes. Every Amare home in District One includes free dedicated parking, and building access is arranged before you arrive.
Is the area good for families?
Very. It is gated and low-traffic, with playgrounds, lawns and jogging tracks throughout — and our garden units give kids real outdoor space of their own.
Ready to check dates?
Live availability and direct prices — 3–5% below the OTAs.
See availability in District One, MBR City