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R16, Al Warsan First
Highlights
R16 at a glance
About R16
R16 is a mixed-use building in Al Warsan First, Dubai, developed by Nakheel. It holds about 64 units: studios, 1-bedroom apartments, single room apartments, commercial units.
The building was completed in 2012 and has been in use for about 14 years. Few units have changed hands recently, so prices here are set by a small number of sales.
R16 is one of 319 buildings in Al Warsan First: 289 are complete and 13 are still being built.
In a nutshell
- A mixed-use ready building
- Located in Al Warsan First, Dubai
- Developed by Nakheel
- Completed in Q1 2012
- Unit types: Studio, 1 Bed, Single Room, Commercial
- Sizes from 270 to 1,040 sq ft
- Service charge from AED 9.29 per sq ft
- Centrepoint metro station 7.8 km away
- Status
- Ready
- Developer
- Nakheel
- Location
- Al Warsan First, Dubai
- Completed
- Q1 2012
- Unit types
- Studio, 1 Bed, Single Room, Commercial
- Service charge
- AED 9.48 per sq ft (2018)
- Nearest metro
- International City 1, 0.5 km
Building details
Inside R16
Properties in R16
Studios in R16
There are about 27 of these in R16, from 470 to 480 sq ft. None has sold recently enough to quote a price.
1-bedroom apartments in R16
There are about 21 of these in R16, from 720 to 1,040 sq ft. None has sold recently enough to quote a price.
Single room apartments in R16
There are about 1 of these in R16, from 270 sq ft. None has sold recently enough to quote a price.
Commercial units in R16
There are about 15 of these in R16, from 370 to 740 sq ft. None has sold recently enough to quote a price.
| Unit type | Units | Size | Median price | Median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 27 | 470 sqft43.7 sqmt – 480 sqft44.6 sqmt | No recent sales | AED 27.5K |
| 1 Bed | 21 | 720 sqft66.9 sqmt – 1,040 sqft96.6 sqmt | No recent sales | AED 35.4K |
| Single Room | 1 | 270 sqft25.1 sqmt | No recent sales | – |
| Commercial | 15 | 370 sqft34.4 sqmt – 740 sqft68.7 sqmt | No recent sales | – |
Rental trends in R16
Studio homes in R16 were let for AED 27.5K to AED 27.5K a year across 2 recent contracts, with a median of AED 27.5K.
Yearly rents from recent registered contracts, by unit type:
- Studios: AED 27.5K to AED 27.5K a year (484 sq ft), across 2 contracts
- 1-bedroom apartments: AED 35.4K a year (732 sq ft)
Recent transactions in R16
| LocationContract and unit | Annual rentAED a year | SpecsSize and bedrooms | Contract dateStart – End |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-16, France Cluster, International CityApartmentRenewal | AED 27,500 | 484 sqft45 sqmtStudio | to |
| R-16, France Cluster, International CityApartmentRenewal | AED 35,351 | 732 sqft68 sqmt1 Bed | to |
| R-16, France Cluster, International CityApartmentRenewal | AED 27,500 | 484 sqft45 sqmtStudio | to |
| R-16, France Cluster, International CityApartmentRenewal | AED 10,000 | 484 sqft45 sqmtStudio | to |
R-16, France Cluster
International City
AED 27.5K/yr
ApartmentRenewal484 sqft45 sqmtStudiotoR-16, France Cluster
International City
AED 35.4K/yr
ApartmentRenewal732 sqft68 sqmt1 BedtoR-16, France Cluster
International City
AED 27.5K/yr
ApartmentRenewal484 sqft45 sqmtStudiotoR-16, France Cluster
International City
AED 10K/yr
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Service charges in R16
The 2018 service charge in R16 is AED 9.48 per sq ft for homes, AED 9.29 per sq ft for shops. It is paid yearly by the owner, covers upkeep, security and shared areas, and is set by the building’s owners association and registered with the Dubai Land Department.
| Unit type | Rate per sq ft | Size | Yearly charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed Apartment (2018) | AED 9.48 | 720 sqft66.9 sqmt – 1,040 sqft96.6 sqmt | AED 6,826 – AED 9,859 |
| Retail (2018) | AED 9.29 | 370 sqft34.4 sqmt – 740 sqft68.7 sqmt | AED 3,437 – AED 6,875 |
| Single Room Apartment (2018) | AED 9.48 | 270 sqft25.1 sqmt | AED 2,560 – AED 2,560 |
| Studio Apartment (2018) | AED 9.48 | 470 sqft43.7 sqmt – 480 sqft44.6 sqmt | AED 4,456 – AED 4,550 |
Source: Dubai Land Department service charge index. Rates are reviewed each year.
Nearby amenities
Around R16
Transportation near R16
The nearest Dubai Metro station from R16 is Centrepoint (red line, 7.8 km, about 18 min drive). Stations planned on new lines nearby include International City 1 (blue line, 0.5 km, about 6 min walk) and International City 2 (blue line, 1.3 km, about 5 min drive). Most residents will drive or take a taxi to the metro.
- International City 1Blue line · 0.5 km · about 6 min walk
- International City 2Blue line · 1.3 km · about 5 min drive
- Dragon MartBlue line · 1.8 km · about 6 min drive
- Al WarqaBlue line · 3.3 km · about 9 min drive
- Dubai Silicon OasisBlue line · 3.6 km · about 9 min drive
- Auto MarketBlue line · 4 km · about 10 min drive
Shopping and groceries near R16
The closest is Lulu Express / France Cluster, International City, 0.2 km from R16 (about 2 min walk).
- Lulu Express / France Cluster, International CitySupermarket · 0.2 km · about 2 min walk
- Spinneys / International City, France ClusterSupermarket · 0.4 km · about 5 min walk
- Dragon MartShopping Mall · 2.3 km · about 7 min drive
- Spinneys / Dubai Silicon OasisSupermarket · 5.6 km · about 13 min drive
- Mirdif City CentreShopping Mall · 6.2 km · about 14 min drive
Hospitals and clinics near R16
The closest is The Osteopathic Health Centre, 7.5 km from R16 (about 17 min drive).
- The Osteopathic Health CentreHospital · 7.5 km · about 17 min drive
Parks and leisure near R16
The closest is Mushrif Park, 7.8 km from R16 (about 18 min drive).
- Mushrif ParkPark · 7.8 km · about 18 min drive
Schools near R16
The nearest is Newlands School, 2.1 km away. Ratings are the KHDA's latest inspection grades.
- Newlands SchoolUK · KHDA: Good · 2.1 km
- Kings School Nad Al Sheba L.L.CUK · KHDA: Very good · 2.2 km
- GEMS Modern AcademyIndian - Indian/IB · KHDA: Outstanding · 2.5 km
- International School of Creative Science Nad Alshiba L.L.CUK · KHDA: Good · 2.7 km
- Repton SchoolUK/IB · KHDA: Outstanding · 2.7 km
- Sharjah American International Private School - Dubai BranchAmerican · KHDA: Good · 2.8 km
Other buildings in Al Warsan First
Al Warsan First has 319 buildings. A few others to compare R16 with:
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Things to consider about R16
In its favour
- Ready to move into or let, with no construction risk.
- Several schools within 3 km.
Worth checking
- Few sales each year, so a resale can take longer and prices move on a handful of deals.
- Completed 14 years ago: ask about maintenance and any planned refurbishment.
- The nearest running metro station is 7.8 km away, so a car helps.
FAQs
R16: questions answered
Buying, selling or renting in R16?
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