ABOUT JEBEL ALI SECOND
Jebel Ali Second, officially known as Jabal Ali Second, is Dubai's Community 592, covering approximately 5.1 sq. km in the southwestern part of the emirate. It sits within the wider Jebel Ali area and is close to Jabal Ali First, The Gardens, Discovery Gardens and the Sheikh Zayed Road corridor. Official Dubai statistics distinguish it from Jabal Ali First, Jabal Ali Third and the separately coded Jabal Ali Industrial communities.
Unlike the much larger residential communities surrounding it, Jabal Ali Second has historically had a relatively small residential population and includes significant utility and infrastructure uses. Mapping data identifies the Jebel Ali Power and Desalination Plant and related power infrastructure within the community. It is therefore more accurate to describe Community 592 as a small mixed-use and infrastructure-led area with nearby residential development, rather than a fully established residential district.
IN A NUTSHELL
- Official name: Jabal Ali Second
- Community code: 592
- Area: approximately 5.1 sq. km
- Location: southwestern Dubai
- Located close to Jabal Ali First, The Gardens and Discovery Gardens
- The area includes major power and water infrastructure
- Jebel Ali Power and Desalination Plant is located within the community
- Ibn Battuta Mall is one of the closest major shopping destinations
- Nearby residential communities provide most schools, healthcare, retail and lifestyle amenities
- Jabal Ali Second should not be confused with Jabal Ali First (591) or Jabal Ali Industrial Second (518)
COMMUNITY OVERVIEW
Jabal Ali Second is one of several officially designated communities forming the wider Jebel Ali sector. Its compact 5.1 sq. km footprint is significantly smaller than Jabal Ali First, while its resident population has historically remained low. Dubai Statistics Centre recorded 1,019 residents in Community 592 in its published community data. The physical character of the area is different from nearby family-oriented communities such as Discovery Gardens and The Gardens. Power-generation and water infrastructure form an important part of the community's existing land use, while established residential neighbourhoods sit immediately around its boundaries.
Mapping data places Jabal Ali 2 close to The Gardens and Jabal Ali 1, with Ibn Battuta Mall and Ibn Battuta Metro among the key nearby landmarks. The location nevertheless benefits from being within Dubai's major southern employment corridor. Jebel Ali Port, JAFZA, Dubai Investment Park, Expo City Dubai and the wider Jebel Ali logistics zone are all accessible from the surrounding road network, although these destinations are outside Community 592 itself.
PROPERTIES IN JEBEL ALI SECOND
The current property market inside Community 592 itself is limited compared with neighbouring Jabal Ali First and other southern Dubai communities. Current property databases do not show a sufficiently established completed residential market to support reliable apartment, villa or townhouse averages for the community.
RENTAL TRENDS IN JEBEL ALI SECOND
- Current reliable Community 592 rental average: Not available
- The available public data does not provide a sufficiently large registered residential rental sample to establish dependable bedroom-level averages.
SALES TRENDS IN JEBEL ALI SECOND
- Current reliable Community 592 sales average: Not available
- Available property datasets do not provide a sufficiently robust apartment transaction sample for a dependable community-wide price benchmark.
POPULAR BUILDINGS & DEVELOPMENTS IN JEBEL ALI SECOND
- Jebel Ali Power and Desalination Plant
- Power Station G and Power Station L
- Neighbouring Residential Communities
TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING SPACES IN JEBEL ALI SECOND
- Sheikh Zayed Road (E11): Main regional road corridor serving the wider Jebel Ali area.
- Jabal Ali Road and surrounding local roads: Provide connections towards neighbouring residential and commercial districts.
- Ibn Battuta Mall: One of the closest major shopping destinations to Jabal Ali 2.
- Dubai Marina: Approximately 3 km northeast of the mapped Jabal Ali 2 locality.
- Parking: Parking requirements vary according to the specific property or facility because Community 592 does not have a large established residential building stock.
- Residents of nearby residential communities generally have dedicated building or community parking.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEAR JEBEL ALI SECOND
- Ibn Battuta Metro Station: Red Line station serving Jebel Ali and surrounding communities.
- The Gardens Metro Station: Serves the neighbouring Gardens residential district.
- Discovery Gardens Metro Station: Provides access to the Red Line and the southern Dubai corridor.
- Jebel Ali Metro Station: Serves the wider Jebel Ali area.
- Route 2020: Connects the southern Metro corridor towards Expo City Dubai.
- Public transport availability inside Community 592 itself is more limited than in established residential communities nearby.
MOSQUES IN JEBEL ALI SECOND
- Jabal Ali Mosque: Located in the wider Jebel Ali area.
- Mosques in The Gardens: Several neighbourhood prayer facilities are accessible from the adjoining residential community.
- Discovery Gardens mosques: Additional prayer facilities are available within the nearby residential district.
- Residents should check the nearest facility based on their exact location because Community 592 itself has limited standalone residential amenities.
OTHER PLACES OF WORSHIP NEAR JEBEL ALI SECOND
- Jebel Ali Churches Complex: Major Christian worship area in the wider Jebel Ali district.
- St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church: Located within the Jebel Ali religious precinct.
- Christ Church Jebel Ali: Serves the Christian community across the southern Dubai area.
- Mar Thoma Parish Church: Another church within the wider Jebel Ali complex.
- Guru Nanak Darbar Sikh Gurudwara: Major Sikh place of worship in the Jebel Ali area.
- These facilities are outside Community 592 but serve residents of the surrounding Jebel Ali communities.
NURSERIES AND SCHOOLS NEAR JEBEL ALI SECOND
Nurseries near Jebel Ali Second
- Nurseries in Discovery Gardens: Several early-years centres operate within the neighbouring residential community.
- Nurseries in The Gardens: Additional childcare options are available within the nearby Gardens community.
- Jebel Ali Village Early Childhood Centre: Provides another option in the wider Jebel Ali residential area.
- Little Woods Nursery: Located within the wider Jebel Ali/Downtown Jebel Ali catchment and approximately 15 minutes from nearby Jebel Ali locations.
Schools near Jebel Ali Second:
- Delhi Private School Dubai: Located in the wider Jebel Ali area.
- The Winchester School: Located near Jebel Ali Village.
- Dove Green Private School: Approximately 20 minutes from the wider Downtown Jebel Ali area.
- Greenfield Community School: Approximately 20 minutes from the wider Jebel Ali area.
- British Columbia Canadian School: Approximately 20 minutes from the wider Jebel Ali area.
CLINICS AND HOSPITALS NEAR JEBEL ALI SECOND
- NMC Royal Hospital, Dubai Investments Park: Major hospital serving the wider southern Dubai catchment.
- Mediclinic Meadows: Approximately 18 minutes from the wider Downtown Jebel Ali area.
- Clinics in Discovery Gardens: Provide routine medical, dental and pharmacy services.
- Healthcare facilities around The Gardens and Ibn Battuta: Additional outpatient services are available nearby.
- Cedars Jebel Ali International Hospital: Serves residents across the wider Jebel Ali area.
MALLS NEAR JEBEL ALI SECOND
- Ibn Battuta Mall: The closest major shopping and entertainment destination, located near Jabal Ali 2 and Ibn Battuta Metro.
- Dubai Festival Plaza: Provides IKEA, retail, dining and everyday shopping facilities in the wider Jebel Ali corridor.
- The Outlet Village: Approximately 13 minutes from the wider Downtown Jebel Ali area.
- Dubai Marina Mall: Around 20 minutes from the Jabal Ali area depending on the starting point and traffic.
- Mall of the Emirates: Approximately 23–25 minutes from the wider Jebel Ali corridor under normal traffic conditions.
LEISURE ACTIVITIES AND NOTABLE LANDMARKS
- Ibn Battuta Mall: Shopping, restaurants, entertainment and family activities close to Jabal Ali 2.
- Jebel Ali Port: Major maritime and logistics landmark in the wider Jebel Ali district.
- JAFZA: Major trade, logistics and business hub serving the Jebel Ali corridor.
- Dubai Marina: Approximately 20 minutes from the wider Jebel Ali area, offering waterfront dining and leisure.
- Expo City Dubai: Around 15 minutes from the Jabal Ali corridor according to nearby development location data.
- Jebel Ali Beach: Coastal leisure destination in the wider Jebel Ali area.
- Dubai Parks and Resorts: Large entertainment destination farther south.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
- Jebel Ali Beach: Suitable for beach visits and coastal leisure in the wider district.
- Dubai Marina: Offers waterfront walking and leisure approximately 20 minutes away from the wider Jabal Ali area.
- Expo City Dubai: Provides landscaped public areas, walking routes and outdoor spaces.
- Neighbouring residential communities: The Gardens and Discovery Gardens provide landscaped areas and pedestrian spaces.
- Dubai Parks and Resorts: Provides outdoor entertainment and family attractions farther south.
FITNESS & BEAUTY
- Fitness facilities in Discovery Gardens: Gyms and personal-care services are available in the neighbouring residential community.
- Fitness facilities in The Gardens: Additional gyms and sports facilities are accessible nearby.
- Ibn Battuta Mall: Provides fitness, beauty and personal-care businesses alongside retail and dining.
- Dubai Marina: Offers a wider selection of gyms, salons, spas and wellness facilities approximately 20 minutes away.
- Community 592 itself has limited dedicated residential fitness and beauty facilities because of its existing infrastructure-led land use.
FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS / REAL ESTATE OUTLOOK
- Residential development remains limited inside Community 592: Current public datasets do not support describing Jabal Ali Second as an established high-density residential market.
- Nearby residential expansion: Jabal Ali First, Discovery Gardens and other neighbouring communities continue to provide the area's principal residential growth.
- Wider Jebel Ali growth: The area's position near JAFZA, Jebel Ali Port, Expo City Dubai and major transport corridors supports continued development around the broader Jebel Ali sector.
THINGS TO CONSIDER
Jebel Ali Second is best understood as a small, infrastructure-led community rather than a mature residential neighbourhood. Its strategic position near Sheikh Zayed Road, Ibn Battuta Mall, Metro stations and the wider Jebel Ali employment corridor provides good access to established amenities, but many schools, healthcare facilities, retail destinations and residential communities are located outside Community 592.
Property searches require particular attention to the official community classification because Jabal Ali Second (592), Jabal Ali First (591) and Jabal Ali Industrial Second (518) are separate Dubai communities. This distinction is especially important when researching off-plan projects and comparing prices, as nearby developments can be marketed using the broader Jebel Ali name even when they are registered in another community.