Question 1

What is Al Satwa famous for?

Accepted Answer

Al Satwa is most famous for its great-value dining and shopping, with the area very popular among locals and visitors alike. 2nd December Street is one of the city’s dining destinations, while Al Hudaiba Road is famed for its plant shops. The neighbourhood is also well-known as one of the best places in Dubai to find tailors and fabric shops.

Question 2

Which district is Satwa in Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Al Satwa is a low-rise district between Bur Dubai and Jumeirah, and close to one of the main sections of Sheikh Zayed Road. The neighbourhood contains a mix of housing and commercial buildings, and is one of Dubai’s oldest residential areas.

Question 3

How much is a taxi from Al Satwa to BurJuman?

Accepted Answer

The cost of a taxi from Al Satwa to BurJuman depends a lot on the traffic at the time of your trip – but assuming no waiting time, this trip should cost around AED20-25, depending on where in Al Satwa you depart from.

Question 4

Which metro station is the closest to Satwa?

Accepted Answer

There is no Dubai Metro station within Al Satwa itself – however, the closest is World Trade Centre station on Sheikh Zayed Road, which is nearest to 2nd December Street. Other nearby metro stations include Emirates Towers and Financial Centre, also on Sheikh Zayed Road. However, you can also reach Al Satwa by a feeder bus service from Dubai Metro: in this case, the best station to use is Max, from where you can catch the F12 bus service.

Question 5

What buses go to Satwa bus station?

Accepted Answer

A huge range of RTA buses go to, or via, Al Satwa Bus Station, including:

route 55 from International City
route 88 from Deira City Centre
route 7 from Al Quoz
route 32C from Al Qusais
route C01 from Dubai International Airport
route X02 from Union Square
route F11 via Sheikh Zayed Road
route F12 from Max Metro Station
Route F27 from Al Jafiliya

Note that all routes are subject to change – please check the RTA’s website before planning your journey.

Question 6

Is Satwa a good place to live in Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Al Satwa is one of Dubai’s most vibrant and interesting neighbourhoods, and if you’re looking for a good-value lower-cost place to live it could be ideal. As one of the city’s oldest residential areas, though, it doesn’t have as many high-end apartments or villas as other districts. The best way to know whether Al Satwa is a good place for you to live is to visit – there’s a lot to enjoy when staying in the neighbourhood, after which you can make up your own mind.

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