DIFC

Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC) is a special economic zone in Dubai established in 2004. The area covers 110 hectares and is a global financial hub for companies operating throughout the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) markets.

DIFC is a mixed-use development, free trade zone, and business community ideal for those seeking modern suburban lifestyles and frequent commuters.

Key Features

• Close proximity to 2 Metro Stations
• Dubai Museum of the Future
• Leading Global Financial Hub
• Wide range of top-tier restaurants — from casual to fine dining
• Modern suburban lifestyle
• DIFC Gate
• An Independent Freezone, Giving DIFC Companies 100% Ownership of Their Business

Who Would Enjoy The Area?

• Young Professionals: Lease studios or smaller apartments and take advantage of the area's career opportunities and vibrant lifestyle.
• International Residents: Indulge in DIFC’s cosmopolitan atmosphere and diverse community.
• High-net-worth individuals: Discover luxury apartments or penthouses for your primary residences or investment purposes.
• Senior executives and entrepreneurs: Purchase or rent spacious apartments close to your office.
• Real estate funds and developers: Target land or existing buildings for investment or development purposes.

Detailed Features

• Museum of the Future: Take a journey to the year 2071 in one of the world’s most complex structures founded by the Dubai Future Foundation.
• Art galleries: Explore the various art galleries in the area that showcase local and international art.
• Restaurants and Cafes: Choose from over 100 foreign and local chains of restaurants and cafes.
• Shopping outlets: Shop at the many retail stores in the area or visit DIFC Gate Avenue’s shopping mall with 185 outlets.
• Emirates Towers: Dubai’s tallest buildings at one point in time, the Emirates Towers is a pair of skyscrapers featuring offices and a hotel with a high-end shopping and dining complex.
• DIFC Gate: Primarily a commercial area with plenty of offices, the Gate hosts many events such as a sculpture park, artistic displays, group yoga classes, classic car meet-ups, and more.

Accessibility & Transport

Metro Stations

• Emirates Towers Metro Station: 700 m away
• Financial Centre Metro Station: Right next to DIFC!

Bus Stations

• Emirates Tower Landside Metro Bus Stop: 57 m away
• Financial Centre Seaside Metro Bus Stop: 446 m away
• Damac Park Tower: 409 m away

Education Nearby

Nurseries

• Hummingbird Nursery: 200 m away
• Grassland Daycare and Nursery: 700 m away

Primary & High Schools

• Citizens School: 1.5 km away
• Horizon English School Dubai: 4.0 km away
• Glendale International School: 4.1 km away
• JSS Private School LLC: 3.8 km away

DIFC Academy

Since 2007, DIFC Academy, located in DFIC's Gate Village, has served as a platform for top-ranked educational institutes to conduct professional development and higher education courses.

Healthcare Facilities

• Aster Clinic Emirates Towers: 2.4 km away
• The Garden Plus Medical Centre: 350 m away
• Zabeel Health Centre: 1.7 km away
• DNA Health & Wellness: 850 m away

Neighborhoods/Developments

• Central Park Towers
• Index Tower
• Park Towers
• Liberty House
• Sky Gardens DIFC
• Burj Daman
• Al Murooj Complex
• Liberty House
• Limestone House

Future Plans for the Area

• DIFC Living and Innovation Two: Dubai International Financial Centre’s first-ever residential offering. The project will feature over 170 residences in a 41-story tower scheduled for completion in Q3 2026.
• Upcoming Arada luxury residential project: UAE-based developer Arada’s upcoming 50-story luxury tower featuring 400 apartments close to Index Tower and Central Park Towers.