Hessyan Second

ABOUT HESSYAN SECOND

Hessyan Second is a large coastal district in the southwestern part of Dubai, officially identified as community 512 within Dubai's Southwest Sector. It lies close to the Dubai-Abu Dhabi border and forms part of the wider Jebel Ali coastal corridor. The district combines extensive undeveloped land, industrial and utility infrastructure, coastal ecosystems and emerging real estate projects.
 

The area is particularly notable for the Hassyan energy and water infrastructure complex, its proximity to the Jebel Ali Wetland Sanctuary and its position along Sheikh Zayed Road. Last Exit AUH Bound is also located within Hessyan Second and has become a recognisable leisure stop on the Abu Dhabi-bound side of E11.

IN A NUTSHELL

• Large developing coastal district in southwestern Dubai
• Official Dubai community code: 512
• Close to the Dubai-Abu Dhabi border
• Positioned along Sheikh Zayed Road (E11)
• Home to major Hassyan energy and water infrastructure
• Adjacent to the Jebel Ali Wetland Sanctuary
• Includes emerging residential and mixed-use developments
• Last Exit AUH Bound is located directly on E11
• Close to Dubai Parks and Resorts and Jebel Ali
• Public transport is limited compared with established Dubai communities
• The area remains significantly less developed than central residential districts

COMMUNITY OVERVIEW

Hessyan Second is one of Dubai's officially designated communities in Sector 5. The district has historically had a very low-density character, with major portions occupied by industrial, utility and coastal land rather than conventional residential neighbourhoods. Official population data has nevertheless recorded a substantial increase from earlier years as development has progressed in the wider southwestern corridor.
 

The district's coastal environment is particularly important. The Jebel Ali Wetland Sanctuary stretches along the coast between Palm Jebel Ali and the Dubai-Abu Dhabi border. It was added to the Ramsar List of Wetlands of International Importance in 2018 and includes mangroves, coral reefs, seagrass beds, lagoons and sandy shorelines supporting numerous marine species, including the critically endangered hawksbill turtle. Hessyan Second also contains the Hassyan complex, which includes major electricity and desalination infrastructure. Current water infrastructure plans include the Hassyan seawater reverse-osmosis project, with a planned capacity of up to 180 million imperial gallons per day and completion of all phases scheduled for Q1 2027.

PROPERTIES IN HESSYAN SECOND

Hessyan Second has a growing pipeline of residential and mixed-use projects, but the district should not yet be treated as a fully established residential community. Current DLD-linked records identify projects including Phoenix Beach Residence, Royal Bay, The K Hotel, The K Suites, The Vantage, Turquoise and Zero Five Five. The available registered stock is predominantly classified as flats, with offices and shops making up smaller portions of the recorded inventory.

However, current transaction activity remains very limited. One current DLD-based dataset records only one transaction in the latest 12-month period, while another DLD-derived database records 27 historical sales across the area. Because these figures represent very different time periods and the current sample is extremely small, bedroom-level community averages would not provide a dependable picture of today's market.

RENTAL TRENDS IN HESSYAN SECOND

Apartments:

• A reliable current community-wide average rental price is not available because of the extremely limited number of recent registered rental transactions.
• Existing and proposed residential stock is predominantly apartment-led in current DLD project records.

Villas:

• A reliable current villa rental average is not available for Hessyan Second.
• Current registered project data does not provide a sufficiently large villa rental sample to establish a representative annual average.

SALES TRENDS IN HESSYAN SECOND

Apartments:

• A reliable current bedroom-level sales average is not available because recent transaction activity is very limited.
• Current DLD-derived project data records flats as the dominant registered property type.

Villas:

• A reliable current villa sales average is not available from the latest transaction sample.
• Villa and larger waterfront residential projects should be assessed individually rather than using a Hessyan Second-wide average.

POPULAR BUILDINGS & DEVELOPMENTS IN HESSYAN SECOND

• Phoenix Beach Residence
• The K Suites and The K Hotel
• Last Exit AUH Bound

TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING SPACES IN HESSYAN SECOND

Hessyan Second is strongly dependent on private vehicles because of its large geographical area and developing infrastructure. Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) provides the principal regional connection and makes the district accessible from both Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The location is particularly convenient for road travel towards Jebel Ali, Dubai South and Abu Dhabi. Last Exit AUH Bound has free parking, while individual developments provide parking according to their own layouts and building provisions. Dubai Parks and Resorts is approximately 6 km from Hessyan 2, while the wider Jebel Ali and Palm Jebel Ali areas are also nearby.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEAR HESSYAN SECOND

Hessyan Second does not currently have a Metro station within the district. Public transport coverage is considerably more limited than in established residential areas of Dubai. Residents and workers generally depend on buses, taxis and private vehicles. The nearest Metro options are in the wider Jebel Ali corridor and require a drive from most parts of Hessyan Second. For residents of future developments, actual public transport convenience will depend on the project's location and the expansion of services accompanying wider development in southwestern Dubai.

MOSQUES IN HESSYAN SECOND

Hessyan Second has limited established community infrastructure compared with mature residential districts. Mosques and prayer facilities are available in the wider Jebel Ali and surrounding areas, while workers and residents of individual developments may have access to on-site prayer facilities. The exact nearest mosque depends on the development or section of Hessyan Second because of the district's large geographical spread.

OTHER PLACES OF WORSHIP NEAR HESSYAN SECOND

The wider Jebel Ali area provides access to several religious facilities.

• St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church – Jebel Ali
• Guru Nanak Darbar Gurudwara – Jebel Ali
• Churches and Christian worship centres in Jebel Ali and Dubai Investment Park
• Hindu places of worship in the wider Jebel Ali and Jumeirah areas
• Guru Nanak Darbar is located within the Jebel Ali religious complex and is accessible by road from the Hessyan corridor.

NURSERIES AND SCHOOLS NEAR HESSYAN SECOND

Nurseries near Hessyan Second: There are currently limited nursery facilities directly within Hessyan Second. Families living in the developing area generally use nurseries in Jebel Ali, Dubai Investment Park, Jebel Ali Village and surrounding communities.

• Chubby Cheeks Nursery
• British Orchard Nursery
• The Children's Garden
• Jebel Ali Village Nursery
• Choueifat Nursery

Schools near Hessyan Second: Schools are concentrated in neighbouring communities rather than within the less-developed parts of Hessyan Second.

• The International School of Choueifat – DIP
• Greenfield Community School
• Dove Green Private School
• Durham School Dubai
• Delhi Private School Dubai
• The Arbor School
• Bright Riders School

The exact journey time varies considerably according to the location within Hessyan Second and traffic on E11.

CLINICS AND HOSPITALS NEAR HESSYAN SECOND

Healthcare facilities are concentrated in Jebel Ali, Dubai Investment Park and the surrounding southwestern communities. Nearby options include:

• NMC Royal Hospital – Dubai Investment Park
• Aster Cedars Hospital – Jebel Ali
• Aster Clinic – Jebel Ali
• Mediclinic Ibn Battuta
• Access Clinic – JAFZA
• DP World Clinic

Journey times can vary substantially because Hessyan Second is a large district and several areas remain undeveloped. Residents should check the route from their specific property rather than relying on a single district-wide travel time.

MALLS NEAR HESSYAN SECOND

• Ibn Battuta Mall – approximately 20–25 minutes
• Festival Plaza – approximately 20–25 minutes
• The Pavilion – Discovery Gardens – approximately 20–25 minutes
• Dubai Marina Mall – approximately 25–30 minutes
• Badrah Pavilion – serves the nearby Hessyan First/Badrah residential area

For everyday food and convenience requirements, Last Exit and roadside retail facilities are also available along E11. Larger shopping requirements are generally served by established malls in Jebel Ali, Discovery Gardens and Dubai Marina.

LEISURE ACTIVITIES AND NOTABLE LANDMARKS

The Jebel Ali Wetland Sanctuary is the district's most important natural landmark. The protected coastal wetland covers approximately 2,002 hectares and includes coral reefs, mangroves, seagrass beds, lagoons and sandy shorelines. It supports more than 500 recorded marine species and provides habitat for critically endangered hawksbill turtles. Access to the sanctuary is restricted because of its conservation status. Visitors may participate in approved conservation activities rather than treating the protected area as a conventional public recreational park.

Other nearby destinations include:

• Last Exit AUH Bound
• Dubai Parks and Resorts
• Jebel Ali Beach
• Palm Jebel Ali
• Ibn Battuta Mall
• Jebel Ali Port

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Outdoor recreation around Hessyan Second is shaped by its coastal environment and nearby leisure destinations. Last Exit AUH Bound provides an open-air food and entertainment setting, while Dubai Parks and Resorts offers major theme-park attractions approximately 6 km from Hessyan 2.

The Jebel Ali Wetland Sanctuary provides an important ecological environment, but public access is restricted and activities are controlled for conservation purposes. Approved environmental activities include guided visits and conservation initiatives rather than unrestricted recreational use. Jebel Ali Beach and the wider coastal corridor provide additional outdoor destinations, subject to access and ongoing development works.

FITNESS & BEAUTY

Hessyan Second has a limited supply of established fitness and beauty facilities because much of the district remains in development. Residents can use gyms, sports facilities, salons and wellness businesses in neighbouring Jebel Ali, Dubai Investment Park and other established southwestern communities. Future residential projects are expected to introduce their own gyms, swimming pools and recreational facilities, depending on the individual development.

FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS / REAL ESTATE OUTLOOK

• Hessyan Second remains a large developing coastal district with significant long-term development potential.
• Current DLD-derived data identifies 13 registered projects and 7,996 freehold units in the area's recorded inventory.
• Flats currently represent the dominant registered property type, although the project pipeline also includes luxury coastal developments.
• Current DLD-linked data shows only limited recent transaction activity, so the market remains too thin for dependable community-wide rental yields or bedroom-level averages.
• The Hassyan seawater reverse-osmosis project is scheduled for completion of all phases in Q1 2027, adding to the area's strategic water-infrastructure role.
• The Jebel Ali Wetland Sanctuary places environmental considerations at the centre of future coastal development.
• Wider development around Jebel Ali, Palm Jebel Ali and the southwestern Dubai corridor could increase supporting retail, leisure and residential infrastructure over time.

THINGS TO CONSIDER

Hessyan Second is a developing coastal district rather than an established residential community, making its character very different from mature areas of Dubai. Its strategic position along E11, proximity to Jebel Ali and Abu Dhabi, coastal setting and emerging luxury residential projects provide long-term development potential, while Last Exit and nearby Dubai Parks and Resorts add established leisure attractions. At the same time, residents should expect limited public transport, fewer schools, healthcare facilities and everyday services within the district itself, with many amenities requiring a drive.

The Jebel Ali Wetland Sanctuary and major Hassyan utility infrastructure also mean that environmental and industrial land uses form an important part of the area's identity. Property buyers should therefore assess individual projects carefully, including their completion status, surrounding infrastructure and actual access to amenities, rather than treating Hessyan Second as a fully established residential neighbourhood.