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R28, Al Warsan First
Highlights
R28 at a glance
About R28
R28 is a mixed-use building in Al Warsan First, Dubai, developed by Nakheel. It holds about 53 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.
R28 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 230 to 1,440 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, 0.4 km
Building details
Inside R28
Properties in R28
Studios in R28
There are about 20 of these in R28, from 460 to 480 sq ft. None has sold recently enough to quote a price.
1-bedroom apartments in R28
There are about 16 of these in R28, from 730 to 880 sq ft. None has sold recently enough to quote a price.
Single room apartments in R28
There are about 1 of these in R28, from 230 sq ft. None has sold recently enough to quote a price.
Commercial units in R28
There are about 16 of these in R28, from 420 to 1,440 sq ft. None has sold recently enough to quote a price.
| Unit type | Units | Size | Median price | Median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 20 | 460 sqft42.7 sqmt – 480 sqft44.6 sqmt | No recent sales | AED 29.6K |
| 1 Bed | 16 | 730 sqft67.8 sqmt – 880 sqft81.8 sqmt | No recent sales | AED 38.5K |
| Single Room | 1 | 230 sqft21.4 sqmt | No recent sales | – |
| Commercial | 16 | 420 sqft39 sqmt – 1,440 sqft133.8 sqmt | No recent sales | – |
Rental trends in R28
Studio homes in R28 were let for AED 27.5K to AED 31.7K a year across 2 recent contracts, with a median of AED 29.6K.
Yearly rents from recent registered contracts, by unit type:
- Studios: AED 27.5K to AED 31.7K a year (484 sq ft), across 2 contracts
- 1-bedroom apartments: AED 38.5K a year (883 sq ft)
Recent transactions in R28
| LocationContract and unit | Annual rentAED a year | SpecsSize and bedrooms | Contract dateStart – End |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-28, France Cluster, International CityApartmentNew contract | AED 31,700 | 484 sqft45 sqmtStudio | to |
| R-28, France Cluster, International CityApartmentRenewal | AED 27,500 | 484 sqft45 sqmtStudio | to |
| R-28, France Cluster, International CityApartmentRenewal | AED 38,500 | 883 sqft82 sqmt1 Bed | to |
R-28, France Cluster
International City
AED 31.7K/yr
ApartmentNew contract484 sqft45 sqmtStudiotoR-28, France Cluster
International City
AED 27.5K/yr
ApartmentRenewal484 sqft45 sqmtStudiotoR-28, France Cluster
International City
AED 38.5K/yr
ApartmentRenewal883 sqft82 sqmt1 Bedto
Service charges in R28
The 2018 service charge in R28 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 | 730 sqft67.8 sqmt – 880 sqft81.8 sqmt | AED 6,920 – AED 8,342 |
| Retail (2018) | AED 9.29 | 420 sqft39 sqmt – 1,440 sqft133.8 sqmt | AED 3,902 – AED 13,378 |
| Single Room Apartment (2018) | AED 9.48 | 230 sqft21.4 sqmt | AED 2,180 – AED 2,180 |
| Studio Apartment (2018) | AED 9.48 | 460 sqft42.7 sqmt – 480 sqft44.6 sqmt | AED 4,361 – AED 4,550 |
Source: Dubai Land Department service charge index. Rates are reviewed each year.
Nearby amenities
Around R28
Transportation near R28
The nearest Dubai Metro station from R28 is Centrepoint (red line, 7.8 km, about 18 min drive). Stations planned on new lines nearby include International City 1 (blue line, 0.4 km, about 5 min walk) and International City 2 (blue line, 1.2 km, about 14 min walk). Most residents will drive or take a taxi to the metro.
- International City 1Blue line · 0.4 km · about 5 min walk
- International City 2Blue line · 1.2 km · about 14 min walk
- Dragon MartBlue line · 1.9 km · about 6 min drive
- Al WarqaBlue line · 3.4 km · about 9 min drive
- Dubai Silicon OasisBlue line · 3.5 km · about 9 min drive
- Auto MarketBlue line · 3.9 km · about 10 min drive
Shopping and groceries near R28
The closest is Lulu Express / France Cluster, International City, 0.3 km from R28 (about 4 min walk).
- Lulu Express / France Cluster, International CitySupermarket · 0.3 km · about 4 min walk
- Spinneys / International City, France ClusterSupermarket · 0.4 km · about 5 min walk
- Dragon MartShopping Mall · 2.4 km · about 7 min drive
- Spinneys / Dubai Silicon OasisSupermarket · 5.5 km · about 13 min drive
- Century MallShopping Mall · 6.3 km · about 15 min drive
Hospitals and clinics near R28
The closest is The Osteopathic Health Centre, 7.6 km from R28 (about 17 min drive).
- The Osteopathic Health CentreHospital · 7.6 km · about 17 min drive
Parks and leisure near R28
The closest is Mushrif Park, 7.9 km from R28 (about 18 min drive).
- Mushrif ParkPark · 7.9 km · about 18 min drive
Schools near R28
The nearest is Kings School Nad Al Sheba L.L.C, 2.1 km away. Ratings are the KHDA's latest inspection grades.
- Kings School Nad Al Sheba L.L.CUK · KHDA: Very good · 2.1 km
- Newlands SchoolUK · KHDA: Good · 2.2 km
- GEMS Modern AcademyIndian - Indian/IB · KHDA: Outstanding · 2.4 km
- International School of Creative Science Nad Alshiba L.L.CUK · KHDA: Good · 2.5 km
- Repton SchoolUK/IB · KHDA: Outstanding · 2.6 km
- Sharjah American International Private School - Dubai BranchAmerican · KHDA: Good · 2.9 km
Other buildings in Al Warsan First
Al Warsan First has 319 buildings. A few others to compare R28 with:
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- Ready
- Ready
- Ready
- Ready
- Ready
Things to consider about R28
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
R28: questions answered
Buying, selling or renting in R28?
A broker who works Al Warsan First will tell you what is available and what comparable homes went for.