ABOUT LEHBAB FIRST
Lehbab First, also spelled Lahbab First, is Community 731 in southeastern Dubai. Covering roughly 34 sq. km, it is a predominantly rural and desert community with a relatively low-density residential settlement surrounded by open desert landscapes. Dubai Statistics Centre recorded a population of 3,802 in 2024.
The community is positioned along Dubai-Hatta Road (E44), providing road access towards central Dubai, Sharjah and the eastern emirates. Lehbab is particularly known for its red-sand desert landscape and outdoor activities, while recent municipal investment has added recreational facilities for local residents.
IN A NUTSHELL
- Official community: Lehbab First
- Community number: 731
- Location: Southeastern Dubai
- Area: approximately 34 sq. km
- Population: 3,802 (2024)
- Main road: Dubai-Hatta Road (E44)
- Character: Rural, residential and desert
- Metro: No Dubai Metro station
- Lehbab First Park: Within the community
- Dubai city centre: approximately 45–50 minutes
- Dubai International Airport: approximately 45–55 minutes
- Sharjah border: approximately 10–20 minutes
- Al Marmoom: approximately 15–20 minutes
COMMUNITY OVERVIEW
Lehbab First has a distinctly rural character compared with Dubai's densely developed residential districts. Low-rise homes and local commercial activity are concentrated around the main road network, while much of the wider community consists of desert land and open landscapes. The community forms part of Dubai's southeastern rural belt and lies within the broader Lehbab area, which is divided into Lehbab First and Lehbab Second.
The red dunes surrounding Lahbab are one of the area's defining features, attracting visitors for dune bashing, quad biking, camel rides and sandboarding. Dubai Municipality has also upgraded local recreational infrastructure, with the Lehbab First plaza now providing sports courts, a running track, outdoor fitness equipment and children's play areas.
PROPERTIES IN LEHBAB FIRST
Residential properties in Lehbab First are predominantly low-rise homes and villas rather than large apartment communities. The area's property market remains relatively small, with limited registered residential transactions compared with Dubai's established urban communities. Recent DLD-linked records show only a small number of residential rental contracts, including flats, while current data does not provide a reliable bedroom-level market benchmark for villas or other residential property types.
RENTAL TRENDS IN LEHBAB FIRST
- Recent registered flat rents: around AED 28,000 per year
- Reliable bedroom-specific average: Not available due to limited transactions
SALES TRENDS IN LEHBAB FIRST
- Reliable current bedroom-specific sales average: Not available
- Current transaction records are too limited and mixed with non-residential transactions to establish dependable residential sales averages for Lehbab First.
POPULAR BUILDINGS & DEVELOPMENTS IN LEHBAB FIRST
No major publicly marketed apartment towers or master-planned residential developments are currently verified within Lehbab First; the community is predominantly made up of low-rise residential properties and rural plots.
TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING SPACES IN LEHBAB FIRST
- Dubai-Hatta Road (E44) — direct access
- Al Awir — approximately 15–20 minutes
- Al Marmoom — approximately 15–20 minutes
- Dubai Outlet Mall — approximately 20–25 minutes
- Dubai city centre — approximately 45–50 minutes
- Dubai International Airport — approximately 45–55 minutes
- Parking — generally available around residential properties and local facilities
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEAR LEHBAB FIRST
- Dubai Metro — not available within the community
- Nearest practical metro connections — approximately 25–35 minutes by car
- Local bus coverage — limited
- Taxi/private vehicle — primary transport options
MOSQUES IN LEHBAB FIRST
- Lehbab First Mosque — within the community
- Local community mosques — within the residential area
- Al Awir mosques — approximately 15–20 minutes
OTHER PLACES OF WORSHIP NEAR LEHBAB FIRST
- St. Mary's Catholic Church, Oud Metha — approximately 45–50 minutes
- Holy Trinity Church, Oud Metha — approximately 45–50 minutes
- Guru Nanak Darbar Gurudwara, Jebel Ali — approximately 55–65 minutes
- Hindu temples, Bur Dubai — approximately 45–55 minutes
NURSERIES AND SCHOOLS NEAR LEHBAB FIRST
Nurseries near Lehbab First:
- Local nursery options — limited within the community
- Nurseries in Al Khawaneej — approximately 20–25 minutes
- Nurseries in Academic City — approximately 20–25 minutes
Schools near Lehbab First:
- Pace Springfield International School, Al Awir First — approximately 20–25 minutes
- Schools in Academic City — approximately 20–25 minutes
- GEMS FirstPoint School, The Villa — approximately 25–30 minutes
CLINICS AND HOSPITALS NEAR LEHBAB FIRST
- Al Habab General Clinic — within the community
- Al Aweer Health Centre — approximately 15–20 minutes
- Clinics in Academic City — approximately 20–25 minutes
- Hospitals in Al Garhoud — approximately 30–35 minutes
MALLS NEAR LEHBAB FIRST
- Dubai Outlet Mall — approximately 20–25 minutes
- Cityland Mall — approximately 25–30 minutes
- Dragon Mart — approximately 30–35 minutes
- Dubai Hills Mall — approximately 35–40 minutes
- Dubai Mall — approximately 40–45 minutes
- Mall of the Emirates — approximately 45–50 minutes
LEISURE ACTIVITIES AND NOTABLE LANDMARKS
- Lahbab Red Dunes — within the wider Lahbab area
- Lehbab First Park — within the community
- Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve — approximately 15–20 minutes
- Al Marmoom Camel Race Track — approximately 20–25 minutes
- Dubai Outlet Mall — approximately 20–25 minutes
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
- Red-dune desert safari — within the Lahbab desert
- Dune bashing — within the Lahbab desert
- Quad biking — within the Lahbab desert
- Sandboarding — within the Lahbab desert
- Camel riding — within the Lahbab desert
- Walking and recreation — Lehbab First Park
FITNESS & BEAUTY
- Outdoor fitness equipment — Lehbab First recreational plaza
- Running track — Lehbab First recreational plaza
- Football pitches — Lehbab First recreational plaza
- Basketball court — Lehbab First recreational plaza
- Volleyball court — Lehbab First recreational plaza
FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS / REAL ESTATE OUTLOOK
- Lehbab First is not currently experiencing the large-scale apartment and villa development seen in Dubai's major urban communities, so residential supply is expected to remain relatively limited.
- Dubai Municipality's wider Countryside and Rural Areas Development Master Plan includes Lehbab as an area targeted for improved services, recreational facilities and tourism-related opportunities.
- The new Lehbab First recreational plaza shows that investment is already improving community facilities, which can support local quality of life without significantly changing the area's rural character.
- A planned third phase of Dubai's Community Majalis project includes Lehbab, with the project scheduled to run from 2026 to 2027, adding another community facility.
- Future investment is therefore more focused on rural infrastructure, public facilities and recreational services than on large residential projects, preserving Lehbab First's low-density character.
THINGS TO CONSIDER
Lehbab First is suited to residents seeking a quieter rural setting and direct access to Dubai's desert landscape rather than the dense amenities and extensive public transport found in central Dubai. The community has limited residential market activity, schools, hospitals and shopping facilities, so residents generally rely on private vehicles for everyday travel, while the ongoing development of recreational and community facilities is gradually improving local services.
