Sheikh Zayed Road (SZR) – is known as one of the main highways in Dubai and the road that connects the seven emirates. SZR not only is the busiest road in Dubai, but it also has many high-rise buildings that house residential apartments and serviced hotel apartments. Sheikh Zayed Road (SZR) has 14 lanes connecting all UAE Emirates to each other.
This road is the main artery of the city. The highway runs parallel to the coastline from the Trade Centre Roundabout to the border with the emirate of Abu Dhabi, 55 kilometres (34 mi) away in the area of Jebel Ali.
The Dubai-Abu Dhabi Highway of E 11 links the two largest cities of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The project was proposed by the Sheikhs of Abu Dhabi and Dubai to Sheikh Zayed. In 1971, the project was approved and construction began. The highway was completed in 1980. The highway starts near Maqta Bridge in Abu Dhabi and becomes Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai.
Listed in order from Trade Centre Roundabout towards Jebel Ali to Interchange 2.
Northwest Side | Southeast Side |
Etisalat Tower 2 | World Trade Centre |
The Monarch Office Tower | World Trade Centre Residence |
The H Hotel | World Trade Centre Apartments 1 |
Holiday Inn Dubai – Al Barsha | World Trade Centre |
Sama Tower | World Trade Centre Apartments 2 |
The Fairmont Dubai | World Trade Centre Apartments 3 |
Conrad Dubai | Emirates Office Tower |
Park Place | Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel |
Acico Office Tower (Nassima Tower) | The Tower |
Nikko Hotel Dubai | Al Yaqoub Tower |
White Crown Tower | Capricorn Tower |
Saeed Tower 1 | Maze Tower |
Grosvenor House Commercial Tower | Al Ghadier Tower |
Latifa Tower | Al Attar Business Tower |
HHHR Tower | Jumeira Tower |
Crowne Plaza Apartment Tower | Sky Tower |
Crowne Plaza Hotel Tower | Al Attar Tower |
Crowne Plaza Office Tower | Ahmed Abdul Rahim Al Attar Tower |
Al Durrah Tower | Ghaya Residence |
City Tower 2 | Rose Tower |
City Tower 1 | Oasis Tower |
Al Wasl Tower | 21st Century Tower |
Khalid Al Attar Tower | Rolex Tower |
Khalid Al Attar Tower 2 | Angsana Suites Tower |
Al Safa Tower | Angsana Hotel Tower |
Zabeel Tower | Al Kawakeb 1 |
Al Moosa Tower 1 | Al Kawakeb 2 |
Al Moosa Tower 2 | Al Kawakeb 3 |
Sahara Tower | Al Kawakeb 4 |
Al Rostamani Tower B | Al Kawakeb 5 |
Al Rostamani Tower A | Dusit Dubai |
Saeed Tower 2 | Millennium Tower |
Four Points by Sheraton | Al Tayer Tower |
Union Tower | Falcon Tower |
Al Sondos Tower | Dubai Tower |
Towers Rotana Hotel | Nuaimi Tower |
Sheikh Marwan Tower | |
Al Hawai Tower | |
Chelsea Tower | |
Sheikh Essa Tower | |
Number One Tower Suites | |
Ahmad Abdulrahim Ahmad Al Attar Tower | |
Dr. Khalifa Tower | |
Sheikh Ahmed Tower | |
Al Meraikhi Tower | |
Shangri-La Hotel | |
Al Manara Tower | |
Al Kharbash Tower | |
Aykon City |
It is a 12 lane highway so the residents should not expect it to be a quiet area especially during peak hours which are 07:00 am to 09:00 am and then in the evening from 05:00 pm to 07:00 pm; the area gives a true representation of being the busiest highway of the UAE. Most of the Red Line of the Dubai Metro runs parallel to the long highway. Those who use public transport will find that getting around is a breeze, many use it at rush hour to avoid the traffic on the road. There are also many bus stops around the neighbourhood.
Sheikh Zayed Road is a busy highway from where it generally takes 10 minutes to reach areas where schools are located. There are many schools nearby that have a different curriculum including daycare centres and nurseries.
Willows Children Nursery, Safa Early Learning Center, Little Champion Nursery, Grassland Daycare & Nursery, British Orchard Nursery Dubai and British Berries Nursery are pre-primary schooling options.
Schools close by include GEMS Wellington Primary School, which follows the National Curriculum for England and Jumeirah Baccalaureate School, which follows the International Baccalaureate curriculum. Both these are well-known primary and secondary schools near Sheikh Zayed Road. Following the Indian curriculum, Delhi Private School is a 6 minutes drive.
The Canadian University of Dubai and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) Middle East are also close to this area.
With many things to do on Sheikh Zayed Road, residents can be constantly entertained. There are many hotels lining the long strip which are packed with restaurants, spas and nightlife options.
Malls on Sheikh Zayed Road consist of Times Square Centre, Oasis Mall and the Mall of the Emirates. Fun activities keep upgrading in these malls and families, youngsters and kids enjoy a good time besides the retail therapy. VR Park and Ski Dubai in the Mall of the Emirates are a few of them.
Further south, towards the Jebel Ali area, is Dubai Marina Mall hosting a range of events and entertainment activities besides shopping. All these malls offer a wide range of high street to luxury retail brands, multiple entertainment options and a vast selection of cafes and restaurants. Additionally, there are many fashion stores and retail outlets Ibn Battuta Mall, a family-favourite option in Jebel Ali.
Tourists, nationals and expats all surround the beaches of this megacity during holidays and weekends. Jumeirah Beach, Kite Beach and JBR Beach are a few of the well-known beaches near Sheikh Zayed Road. There are all within a 15-minute drive from SZR. Here you will find many fitness amenities, shaded walkways and waterfront restaurants.