HIGHLIGHTS
ABOUT AKOYA FRESH
Akoya Fresh is a collection of deluxe and expansive villas in Dubai’s off-plan community, AKOYA Oxygen. It is a project by master developers DAMAC Properties. The facilities and amenities of the residential units make it a family-friendly and ideal neighbourhood for young couples. The energy-efficient homes in Akoya Fresh are surrounded by lush greenery that melts away the hustle and bustle of the urban lifestyle with a unique ecosystem.
IN A NUTSHELL
- Offers 3-bedroom luxurious villas in DAMAC Hills
- Surrounded by lush greenery
- Close to The Sevens Stadium
- 10-minutes to Jebel Ali Lehbab Road
NEIGHBOURHOOD
COMMUNITY OVERVIEW
Popular key points of the community are:
- A part of the international golf community
- Residential units have a private backyard
All the projects of AKOYA Oxygen are designed to promote green living, outdoor activities and a healthy environment. Similarly, residents of Akoya Fresh can enjoy a tranquil and peaceful life away from the skyscrapers and business landscape.
PROPERTIES IN AKOYA FRESH
Properties in Akoya Fresh consist of the most luxurious villas. Most villas in the community consist of 3-bedroom layouts with ensuite attached bathrooms. These villas come with a private garden, spacious bedrooms, living and dining area, terrace and balcony.
TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING SPACES IN AKOYA FRESH
Parking space in Akoya Fresh isn’t a hassle for residents as most of the residential units come with a parking spot for two cars.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEAR AKOYA FRESH
Since the community is situated in the suburban region of the emirate, finding a public transportation service can be a little tricky. However, residents can avail of metro and bus services from the neighbouring communities. The nearest bus stop can be found in Mira 19 minutes away while the First Abu Dhabi Bank Metro Station is 30 minutes away. It is recommended to use private conveyance or hail cabs via smartphone apps for transportation near Akoya Fresh.
AMENITIES, SCHOOLS AND HEALTHCARE
SUPERMARKETS NEAR AKOYA FRESH
Spinneys in Mira Town Centre, 17 minutes away and Carrefour in The Ranches Souk, a 19-minute drive are some supermarkets near Akoya Fresh. For monthly grocery shopping, residents can head to Carrefour in Remraam after a 25-minute drive.
MOSQUES NEAR AKOYA FRESH
There are a few prayer halls and mosques near Akoya Fresh such as Mira Prayer Hall, 17 minutes away and Ahmed Al Habbai Masjid, a 19-minute drive where residents can offer their daily prayers. For large gatherings and Friday prayers, residents can go to Abdullah Mosque Umm Nahad, located at a 25-minute drive from the community.
OTHER PLACES OF WORSHIP NEAR AKOYA FRESH
Residents will have to travel for around half an hour to reach Shiva Temple, Mahamevnawa Buddhist Temple and Guru Nanak Darbar.
Christian members can find a few churches 30-40 minutes away from the community. City Hill Global Church, St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the United Christians of Dubai are a few of them.
SCHOOLS NEAR AKOYA FRESH
The most favoured nurseries among residents are:
- Kangaroo Kids Nursery
- Odyssey Nursery Burj
- Super Kids Nursery
Residents with school-going children can find many schools near Akoya Fresh. These include:
- Ranches Primary School
- GEMS Metropole School
- Repton School Dubai
Ranches Primary School is located in Arabian Ranches 2, 19 minutes away from the community. The school follows the UK National Curriculum with an enhanced range of specialist activities. The spacious classrooms, library and resource centre, science laboratory, outdoor play areas and learning space are a few features of the school.
Located at a 23-minute drive, GEMS Metropole School is another school nearby that follows National Curriculum for England for the foundation stage to Year 13. Along with an artificial soccer pitch and practice cricket wickets, the school offers a safe and secure transport service to students. Other schools nearby include Jebel Ali School and King’s School Al Barsha, both educational institutes are 24 minutes away.
Since Academic City is 25 minutes away from Akoya Fresh, young adults have numerous options for higher education institutes. Universities in Academic City include Zayed University, University of Dubai, University of Birmingham Dubai and Heriot-Watt University Dubai Campus.
CLINICS AND HOSPITALS NEAR AKOYA FRESH
Residents can avail medical facilities at these clinics near Akoya Fresh,
- Anaya Clinic
- Aster Clinic
- Dubai London Clinic
Anaya Clinic is located a short drive of 19 minutes from the community, the clinic offers a wide range of healthcare services. Aster Clinic in Arabian Ranches 2 is the 38th clinic with the aim of providing affordable and quality healthcare treatment to patients. The expert team of doctors offer services in paediatrics, dermatology, family medicine and general medicine. The clinic is located at a 19-minute drive.
Other hospitals near Akoya Fresh are Mediclinic Meadows, NMC Royal Hospital and Fakeeh University Hospital.
There are several pharmacies located 15-20 minute drive from the neighbourhood. The closest ones are LIFE Pharmacy in Mira Town Centre and BinSina Pharmacy at Mudon Community Centre is accessible in 25-minute via Al Qudra Road.
NEARBY AREAS
Popular residential areas near Akoya Fresh are:
- Remraam
- Mira Oasis
- Palma
Remraam is a peaceful gated community located on the northern side of Akoya Fresh. It offers affordable apartments for both rent and sale. The close proximity of Remraam to Al Maktoum International Airport and Sheikh Zayed Road makes it popular among residents.
Mira Oasis is a project of master developers Emaar in Reem. It is an urban family sub-community of Reem that consists of townhouses and villas. The community ensures a secure environment for tenants.
LIFESTYLE
SHOPPING, DINING AND NIGHTLIFE
MALLS NEAR AKOYA FRESH
Residents can shop and hang out at these malls near Akoya Fresh:
- Dubai Outlet Mall
- Cityland Mall
- The Ranches Souk
Dubai Outlet Mall can be spotted after a 22-minute drive via Dubai – Al Ain Road. This is the first outlet concept mall with around 240 stores. An outlet mall has factory outlets grouped together in one mall, where high-end brands often display their older collections at a lower price point. This makes them more affordable than other retail outlets of the same brands in the city. Dubai Outlet Mall features brands like,
- Burberry
- Calvin Klein
- Mango
- Tommy Hilfiger
- Charles and Keith
- Tchibo Outlet
Other shopping malls nearby include Cityland Mall and the Ranches Souk. Cityland Mall is the world’s first nature-inspired shopping mall incorporating 200,000 sq. ft. of the central park area. Visitors can enjoy dining at the outdoor terraces of Central Park or shopping from more than 100 fashion outlets.
RESTAURANTS NEAR AKOYA FRESH
Residents have access to these popular dining options in Dubai Outlet Mall:
- Chowking Orient Restaurant
- Little Manila
- Skyler’s Gourmet Bistro
- Chuck and Cheese
- French Bakery
- Noon & Kebab
A few of the established restaurants near Akoya Fresh are:
- Abatjour Bistro
- Zest Restaurant
- Oregano Restaurants
- The Farm Restaurant
Abatjour Bistro offers Mediterranean and Lebanese cuisine with a little variety of Italian food. A few of the features of the Levantine-style restaurant are a live screening of football matches and a spacious shisha smoking area. It is accessible in a 24-minute drive via Al Qudra Road. Health-conscious foodies can head to Zest Restaurant, popular among residents for serving nutrient-rich healthy food without using sugar, preservatives and artificial colours.
Other restaurants nearby include Tuk Tuk Thai Cuisine Restaurant, 20 minutes away and Paul Bakery & Restaurant, at a 19-minute drive.
There are several options available for hanging out with friends during nighttime. The popular ones are Birdies Sports Lounge, Kickers Sports Bar and Mr Toad’s Pub and Kitchen. These pubs are around a 27-minute drive from the neighbourhood.
BEACHES NEAR AKOYA FRESH
The coastline of Dubai is around 30-40 minutes away from the community. Residents who want to enjoy beach activities in Dubai can visit Jumeirah Beach and Palm Jumeirah. Tenants will hardly need to go out of the community for a family picnic as the area offers tropical rainforests, lakes and fountains.
LEISURE ACTIVITIES AND NOTABLE LANDMARKS
Trump International Golf Club is a noteworthy landmark near Akoya Fresh. It is a 73,000-yard, par 71 courses golf club that offers dining and event facilities too.
The Sevens Stadium hosts local and international sporting tournaments. The Emirates Airline Rugby Sevens is the biggest annual event of the stadium attracting a crowd of approximately 100,000 visitors over three days. A few features of the stadium are a banquet hall with a private bar, meeting rooms, F&B options and parking space for more than 15,000 vehicles.
IMG World of Adventures offers full-day excitement from thrilling rides to movies to live stage shows, for adventure seekers of all ages. The theme park brings all your favourite Marvel and Cartoon Network characters to life in five different themed zones. The Lost Valley, Haunted Hotel and multi-sensory adventures for little ones are a few of the popular rides in IMG World.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, FITNESS AND BEAUTY
Residents can keep themselves fit at:
- Well-paved walkaways
- Al Qudra Cycling Track
Fitness enthusiasts can head to Fitness First Arabian Ranches is a premium and ideal fitness centre for families, couples and individuals. The fitness centre has dedicated areas for a group workout and offers personal trainers for individuals. While you are busy in training, the little ones can enjoy a swimming pool, group activities for children and courts for squash and tennis. Other gyms nearby are Optimal Gym and Zahra Community Gym.
Salons and spas near Akoya Fresh are:
- Tips and Toes
- Rerotti Hair and Beauty
- The Loft Fifth Avenue
Located at 17-minute away, Tips & Toes offers nail care, skin, hair and body treatments. The salon aims to bring you the best beauty treatment at an affordable price. Rerotti Hair and Beauty Salon are located 25 minutes away from the community. The salon caters to both male and female clients with a wide list of services including waxing, threading, facials, massage, hair styling and henna design.
Those who want to relax, rejuvenate and re-align can head to Sea Salt Spa located 18 minutes away. The spa offers body massage, foot care and other beauty treatments. The White Room Dubai is another spa nearby that offers massage, hair styling and nail care treatments.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Al Marmoom Heritage Village hosts annual cultural festivals to revive Arabic traditions and culture. It is a favourite spot for those who participate and enjoy the main component of UAE tradition and heritage, camel racing. Other things to do in Al Marmoom Heritage Village are camel racing, colourful events for kids that include Art & Craft Zone, Fun Fair Area, Laser Show and Photo Booth.
SOCIAL COMMUNITY GROUPS
There is a Facebook group named ‘AKOYA Oxygen (Residential Community)’ for residents to stay updated about the events happening in the neighbourhood. This group will also help them stay connected with other members.
THINGS TO CONSIDER
Residents of Akoya Fresh are provided with various amenities, solely designed to give them a modern lifestyle. However, public transportation might be a hassle as there are no bus stops or metro stations within walking distance.
LOCATION
- It will take 40 minutes to reach Dubai International Airport
- 24-minutes to Al Marmoom Heritage Village
- Dubai Miracle Garden is 30-minute away
- Al Qudra Road is 25-minutes away