Living in Bur Dubai: Prices, Lifestyle & Best Projects

Living in Bur Dubai — 60-second summary

Bur Dubai covers the western side of Dubai Creek and combines historic areas (such as Al Fahidi) with established residential neighbourhoods like Mankhool and Al Raffa. It appeals to residents who want central access, a mature street grid and a strong selection of everyday services, from markets and restaurants to malls like BurJuman. The area is well connected via the Dubai Metro (including Green Line stations and the BurJuman interchange), plus abra links to Deira and direct road routes towards Downtown and Sheikh Zayed Road. Housing is mainly apartments in low- and mid-rise buildings, with some older villas and mixed-use blocks. Because stock is mixed, quality varies: some buildings are older but spacious, while newer redevelopments offer upgraded amenities. Investors should compare service levels building by building and consider noise, parking and metro walkability as key value drivers.