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Schools in the neighbourhood

GEMS International School

GEMS International School, Al Khail, opened in September, 2013, as a premier school offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme. Comprising a truly international community of over 89 student and 76 teacher nationalities, the school is accredited by the Council of International Schools, with IBDP results that stand above the global average.

All teachers receive rigorous and continuous IB training, with the school also boasting of IB-accredited trainers. Students experience a personalized approach to learning with a strong emphasis on developing mother tongue languages, innovation, healthy lifestyle and leadership skills.

To learn more, visit www.gemsinternationalschool-alkhail.com or you may contact +971 4 339 6200 for enquiries.

GEMS New Millennium School

The GEMS New Millennium School has come to be recognised as a centre of learning and excellence, nurturing young minds from pre-kindergarden through to Grade 11, allowing them to find and realise their true potential. With a multi-cultural community comprising over 35 nationalities, the school is recognised as the only CBSE institute in the region with an international perspective, offering unparalleled student experiences across a broad spectrum of academic environments. The sought-after IGCSE curriculum is also available from Grade 8 onwards.

The innovative curriculum features a broad range of subjects, each designed to foster key skills such as communication, problem-solving, enquiry, critical thinking, research & innovation, personal & social awareness and the spirit of enterprise. A unique day boarding programme is also available at no extra cost, with over 35 structured activities.

To learn more, visit www.gemsnewmillenniumschool-alkhail.com or you may contact +971 4 445 2900 for enquiries.

GEMS Wellington Academy

Opened in September 2013, GEMS Wellington Academy is an international world class school dedicated to fostering a passion for excellence in learning and in life. Featuring small class sizes through all years with an extensive offer of enrichment activities both within and beyond the curriculum, the school comprises small A-Level teaching groups, a purpose-built Sixth Form Centre and stimulating Core Enrichment Programme.

GEMS Wellington Academy offers the National Curriculum for England in personalised qualification pathways from FS1 through to year 13. Three distinct post-16 pathways are offered in Years 12 and 13. Alongside the AS and A Level courses, International AS and A Level National qualifications, 5 BTEC/iBTEC courses including Performing Arts, Applied Science, Information Technology, Sport, Business, Enterprise & Entrepreneurship are also on offer*.

Creative and innovative teaching methods centred around the ‘WEK Learner Profile’ and the attributes of risk-taking, critical thinking, independent inquiry and teamwork provide rich learning opportunities and ensure all-round development of students.

To learn more, visit www.gemswellingtonacademy-alkhail.com or you may contact +971 4 512 9100 for enquiries.

*subject to KHDA approval.

Dubai Hills Golf Club

An exceptional 18-hole championship course designed by European Golf Design and operated by Troon Golf.

Spanning 1.2 million square metres – the size of about 63 football fields – the course meanders through a series of valleys and wadis with Downtown Dubai as its backdrop. Golfers of all handicaps will enjoy negotiating the network of lakes and 83 strategically placed bunkers.

In addition to the course, Dubai Hills Golf Club has a spacious floodlit practice facility that includes a driving range, putting green and short game area.

Avid golfers can brush up on their technique at the academy’s teaching bays or compare handicaps with fellow enthusiasts at the club’s delightful eateries.

For more information, visit www.dubaihillsgolfclub.com.

Dubai Hills Park

A recreational outdoor haven in the heart of Dubai Hills Estate.

Dubai Hills Park is a lush green oasis at the heart of Dubai Hills Estate. Constructed as the longest park in any residential community, it is known for its incredible natural beauty with 1,800 trees and palms planted.

Located just a stone’s throw away from Dubai Hills Mall and a mere 15 minutes from Downtown Dubai, this verdant green space serves as a new escape for families to relax, unwind and explore. The surrounding area of the park features elegantly planned residential buildings complementing modern family living. There’s even a small space dedicated to the community’s dogs, located near the entrance opposite Maple 2.

SPLASH PARK: This is Dubai’s newest, coolest and most exciting water park for kids. And while the little ones have a blast in the water, parents can kick back and relax on the sandy shore!

ICE RINK PARK: Skate and glide to your heart’s content on the ice space while enjoying the scenic views of Dubai Hills Park. The perfect treat for the young and the young at heart!

SKATE PARK: Join the action at Dubai Hills Park! Adrenaline enthusiasts and keen boarders of all ages can catch some air and marvel at the pros in the coolest setting in town!

Residents can avail tickets and equipment rentals at a special rate from the Emaar Entertainment counters in each attraction.

Visit Dubai Hills Park and elevate your fun family moments into unforgettable memories.

Amenities

Dubai Square

The future of retail in Dubai Creek Harbour

From the architectural masterminds behind Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Mall, comes a disruptive innovation in the retail sector.

A new level of achievement for the Emirate, Dubai Square is brought to you by Emaar Properties in partnership with Dubai Holding.

Stretching across 750,000 sqm of gross floor retail space, Dubai Square will be equivalent to the size of more than 100 football pitches. But the destination’s magnitude and the adjacency to the global must-see attraction, Dubai Creek Tower, are only the beginning of its universal appeal.Inspired by the world’s best shopping destinations like London’s Oxford Street, Los Angeles’s Beverly Hills and Sienna squares, Dubai Square is destined to dissolve the boundaries between the indoor and outdoor, break down the barriers between online and in-mall shopping and blur the distinction between retail and entertainment.

Visitors to Dubai Square will not just shop and dine; they will mix, socialise and witness the new era of digital and experiential retail, complete with a futuristic amphitheatre, art district, Luxury Avenue, waterpark, Ice Adventure, VR Park, and much more in the way of fun for all ages.

Watch this space for updates.

Dubai Creek Tower Plaza

At the foot of Dubai Creek Tower, an exciting experiential journey awaits.

The Dubai Creek Tower Plaza is a clock-shaped haven of landscaping, palm trees and water features sprawling across 800 square metres – the width of New York’s Central Park.

Dubai Creek Tower

A monumental global icon

Set to be the 21st Century’s new global icon, Dubai Creek Tower soars up from the heart of Dubai Creek Harbour into the clouds above. Designed by the renowned neo-futuristic Spanish architect, Santiago Calatrava, this gravity-defying structure is inspired by the lily flower and traditional Arabian minarets. A product of great vision, innovation and construction excellence it will add to Dubai’s significant skyline and elevate the city’s position as a world-leading metropolis of the future.

A superstructure that defies belief

In addition to its revolutionary design and record-breaking attributes, Dubai Creek Tower will feature several enthralling observation decks featuring the highest elevated garden and 360° views of Dubai Creek Harbour and the metropolis beyond. The superstructure overlooks the Ras Al Khor wildlife sanctuary and is directly linked to Dubai Square, one of the world’s most vibrant retail districts.

Vida Creek Harbour

A waterfront lifestyle hub In Dubai

Vida Creek Harbour is among Vida Hotels and Resorts that have been envisioned as a lively and vibrant hub designed for the inspired. A new global home for thought-leaders and creatives, a set of upscale lifestyle destinations where guests are well-connected both inside and outside the properties.

The hotel offers convenient amenities to enjoy, from relaxing and rejuvenating pools and fitness centres, complimentary wi-fi to an array of social dining options.

A global lifestyle brand, Vida Hotels and Resorts is the hub for those who crave a bold, unique environment that’s as connected as they want it to be, a modern spot where it’s easy to plug in but just as easy to switch off. Guests can connect with the world or keep it local, and enjoy an atmosphere that’s energetic, effervescent and alive.

At Vida Creek Harbour, you’re at one with the surroundings and the atmosphere, while a lively mix of fellow travellers means collaboration and conversation is always possible.

For more details, visit www.vidahotels.com/en/

Creek Marina

Life at Creek Marina never pauses, with its spectacular array of shopping, dining and leisure activities. Beautifully landscaped pedestrian sidewalks offer breathtaking sunset views of Downtown Dubai, while world-class art installations add another dimension to the trendsetting lifestyle.

The waterfront reimagined

Walk along the sprawling promenade which is buzzing with cosmopolitan life. In the backdrop of the magnificent Dubai Creek Tower, the visionary waterfront destination will be brimming with marinas, glistening canals and an exclusive member’s yacht club.

Live your dream

Lounge at the viewing deck on the marina quay. Set sail across the glittering waters, while taking in unparalleled views of the Dubai Creek and the skyline beyond. Between shopping and yachting, enjoy a delicious meal while soaking in the stunning views. Revel in sights of a lively promenade, a gravity defying fountain and an awe-inspiring skyline.