Safa Park
Villas and new towers around one of Dubai's favourite parks.
Living in the Safa Park area
The Safa Park area covers Al Safa and Al Wasl, the neighbourhoods around Safa Park between Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Wasl Road. The park itself is one of the most loved in Dubai, with lakes, running tracks and wide lawns, and the streets around it are lined with villas.
Along Sheikh Zayed Road, new towers such as Safa One and Safa Two by DAMAC are adding apartments with views over the park and the Dubai Water Canal. It is a central, green and established place to live, a few minutes from Downtown and the beach.
Safa Park itself has lakes, lawns, sports courts, a running track and play areas, and it is busy with families and runners in the cooler months. The villa streets around it are quiet, while the new towers along Sheikh Zayed Road bring city views and modern facilities.
Property types
Villas on the residential streets, plus apartments and penthouses in new towers on Sheikh Zayed Road.
Best for
Families renting villas close to the city, and buyers wanting a new tower apartment near Downtown.
Prices and rents in 2026
Typical ranges for 2026, based on Dubai Land Department transactions and listing reports. Most villas are not open to foreign buyers, while the new towers are.
Apartment in the new towers
Around AED 2 to 3.5 million to buy
Four bedroom villa
AED 300,000 to 450,000 a year to rent
For investors
For foreign buyers, the new freehold towers on Sheikh Zayed Road are the main way to own near Safa Park. Their central location, views and brand names support demand.
Villas in Al Safa and Al Wasl are mostly reserved for UAE and GCC nationals. We check the ownership status of every property and compare tower prices with Business Bay and City Walk.
For foreign buyers, the towers are the main option. Check the handover status, the service charge and the view over the park or the canal before you buy.
For families
Families love Safa Park and the many schools nearby in Al Safa, Al Wasl and Umm Suqeim. Clinics, supermarkets and cafés are all close.
Getting around
The Business Bay and Noor Bank stations on the Red Line are close by, and Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Wasl Road run along the area. Downtown Dubai is about 5 to 10 minutes away, Dubai International Airport about 20 minutes and Dubai Marina about 20 minutes.
The Dubai Water Canal walkway runs nearby, and many residents cycle or walk to City Walk and Box Park. Taxis are easy to find on Al Wasl Road.
Nearby
Safa Park, the Dubai Water Canal, Box Park and City Walk are all nearby. City Walk, Jumeirah 1 and Downtown Dubai are close.
What people like
- Safa Park on the doorstep
- Central, between Downtown and the beach
- Established villa streets
- New towers with park and canal views
What to watch
- Most villas are not open to foreign buyers
- High villa rents
- Traffic on Al Wasl Road
- Construction around new towers
Common questions
Can foreigners buy near Safa Park?
Yes, in the new freehold towers on Sheikh Zayed Road. Most villas are reserved for UAE and GCC nationals.
How much is a villa rent near Safa Park?
In 2026 a four bedroom villa is around AED 300,000 to 450,000 a year.
Is there a metro near Safa Park?
Yes. Red Line stations on Sheikh Zayed Road are close by.
Is the Safa Park area good for families?
Yes. It has the park, many schools and a central location.
What are Safa One and Safa Two?
They are new DAMAC towers on Sheikh Zayed Road next to Safa Park.
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This guide gives general information, last reviewed in October 2026. Prices, availability and project details change, so ask an advisor for current figures before making a decision. Photo by Ammar Yasir on Wikimedia Commons, licensed CC BY 3.0.