ABOUT LEHBAB SECOND
Lehbab Second, also known as Lahbab 2, is Dubai’s Community 831 and forms the western subcommunity of the wider Lehbab area. It covers about 63.2 sq. km and sits within Dubai’s non-urban eastern territory near the border with Sharjah. The wider Lehbab area is divided into Lehbab First and Lehbab Second, with Community 831 forming the western section. The area has a predominantly desert and rural character rather than the dense residential development associated with central Dubai.
Dubai-Hatta Road (E44) provides the main road connection through the area, while Dubai Metro does not currently serve Lehbab Second. Recent investment in community facilities is improving the local environment. In February 2026, Dubai Municipality opened a new recreational plaza in Lehbab 2 as part of a combined development covering more than 330,000 sq. ft. across Lehbab 1, Lehbab 2 and Nazwah.
IN A NUTSHELL
- Community: Lehbab Second
- Community Number: 831
- Alternative Name: Lahbab 2
- Area: Approximately 63.2 sq. km
- Population: 1,601 recorded in the 2021 Dubai Statistics Center population bulletin
- Setting: Non-urban desert and rural area
- Main Road: Dubai-Hatta Road (E44)
- Metro: Not currently available
- Local Recreation: Lehabab Community Park 2 and the new Lehbab 2 recreational plaza
- Mosque: Al Hubab Second Masjid
- Residential Market: Limited, with apartments forming most of the recent recorded rental activity
- Dubai Outlet Mall: Approximately 20–25 minutes by car
- Academic City: Approximately 20–25 minutes by car
- Dubai International Airport: Approximately 35–45 minutes by car, depending on traffic
- Downtown Dubai: Approximately 40–50 minutes by car
COMMUNITY OVERVIEW
Lehbab Second is substantially different from Dubai's established urban communities. Large portions retain a desert and rural character, while residential activity is concentrated around existing local settlements and road corridors. The community is also close to Lehbab 1, Le Hemaira, Umm Al Mo'Meneen and Mereiyeel, but these are separate Dubai community designations and are not included as part of Community 831.
The area's location along Dubai-Hatta Road makes private transport particularly important. There is no Dubai Metro station within the community, and residents generally rely on cars for commuting to employment centres, schools, healthcare facilities and larger shopping destinations. Lehbab Second has also gained new recreational infrastructure. Dubai Municipality's 2026 project provided Lehbab 2 with a football pitch, volleyball and basketball courts, a running track with fitness equipment and a children's play area.
PROPERTIES IN LEHBAB SECOND
Residential development in Lehbab Second remains limited compared with Dubai's established suburban districts. The available records show apartment and flat rentals, while villas and larger land-based properties are also associated with the area's predominantly low-density character. A current residential building listed in the community is Lehbab Star Residence.
Recent DLD-backed rental records show 27 apartment rental contracts during the September 2025–August 2026 reporting period, while no comparable villa layouts were observed in the available residential dataset. This indicates that the current measurable rental market is still relatively small.
RENTAL TRENDS IN LEHBAB SECOND
- Studio apartments: Around AED 24,400 per year — based on 21 recorded rental contracts, providing the strongest apartment sample available.
- 1 Bedroom apartments: Around AED 29,000 per year — based on only 2 recorded contracts, so this should be treated as a limited-sample figure rather than a firm market average.
SALES TRENDS IN LEHBAB SECOND
- Current reliable average: Not available — the current September 2025–August 2026 dataset recorded no apartment sales in the observed residential layouts, leaving insufficient evidence for a dependable average.
- Current transaction records are too limited and mixed with non-residential transactions to establish dependable residential sales averages for Lehbab Second.
POPULAR BUILDINGS & DEVELOPMENTS IN LEHBAB SECOND
- Lehbab Star Residence — within Lehbab Second.
- ENOC Lehbab Second Service Station — on Lehbab Road, within the community.
- Lehabab Community Park 2 — within Lehbab Second.
TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING SPACES IN LEHBAB SECOND
Lehbab Second is primarily car-dependent, with Dubai-Hatta Road (E44) providing the main route through the area. Jebel Ali–Lehbab Road and other connecting roads provide access towards Dubai's southern and central districts. Most homes and local properties have access to private parking, while roadside and destination parking is available around local commercial and community facilities.
Approximate driving times include:
- Lahbab town centre: 5–10 minutes
- Dubai Outlet Mall: 20–25 minutes
- Dubai International Academic City: 20–25 minutes
- Dubai Silicon Oasis: 25–30 minutes
- Downtown Dubai: 40–50 minutes
- Dubai International Airport: 35–45 minutes
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEAR LEHBAB SECOND
Lehbab Second does not currently have a Dubai Metro station.
- Local bus connectivity: Limited compared with urban Dubai
- Nearest major public transport options: Generally require a drive to a better-served neighbouring district
- Metro access: Approximately 30–45 minutes by car to reach a practical Metro connection, depending on the station and traffic
- Private vehicles remain the most practical transport option for residents and workers in the community.
MOSQUES IN LEHBAB SECOND
- Al Hubab Second Masjid — within the Lehbab area.
- Local community mosques — within the surrounding residential areas of Lehbab Second.
OTHER PLACES OF WORSHIP NEAR LEHBAB SECOND
There are no major churches, Hindu temples or Sikh gurdwaras within the immediate Community 831 area.
- Churches in Oud Metha/Bur Dubai: Approximately 40–50 minutes
- Hindu Temple area, Bur Dubai: Approximately 40–50 minutes
- Guru Nanak Darbar Sikh Gurudwara, Jebel Ali: Approximately 45–55 minutes
NURSERIES AND SCHOOLS NEAR LEHBAB SECOND
Nurseries near Lehbab Second:
- Nurseries in Al Khawaneej — approximately 20–25 minutes
- Nurseries in Academic City — approximately 20–25 minutes
Schools near Lehbab Second:
- GEMS FirstPoint School: Approximately 25–30 minutes
- The Aquila School: Approximately 25–30 minutes
- Dubai English Speaking College, Academic City: Approximately 20–25 minutes
- Emirates Institute for Banking and Financial Studies, Academic City: Approximately 20–25 minutes
The limited number of educational facilities within the immediate community means families generally travel to established education clusters outside Lehbab Second.
CLINICS AND HOSPITALS NEAR LEHBAB SECOND
- Fakeeh University Hospital, Dubai Silicon Oasis: Approximately 25–30 minutes
- Aster Medical Center, Arabian Ranches 2: Approximately 30–35 minutes
- Mediclinic Arabian Ranches: Approximately 30–35 minutes
- Fakeeh University Hospital, Academic City: Approximately 25–30 minutes
MALLS NEAR LEHBAB SECOND
- Dubai Outlet Mall: Approximately 20–25 minutes
- Silicon Oasis Avenue Mall: Approximately 25–30 minutes
- LuLu Hypermarket, Silicon Oasis: Approximately 25–30 minutes
Dubai Outlet Mall is one of the more accessible major shopping destinations from the community; a location reference for Lehabab Community Park 2 places the mall about 18.6 km away.
LEISURE ACTIVITIES AND NOTABLE LANDMARKS
Leisure in Lehbab Second is centred more on outdoor recreation and the surrounding desert landscape than on large indoor entertainment destinations.
- Lehabab Community Park 2 — within the community
- Lehbab 2 Recreational Plaza — within the community
- Dubai Heritage & Culture Village — approximately 10–15 minutes
- Dubai Outlet Mall — approximately 20–25 minutes
- The Sevens Stadium — approximately 20–25 minutes
- Dubai Safari Park — approximately 25–30 minutes
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
Lehbab Second provides an open desert setting suitable for outdoor recreation and rural leisure activities.
- The newly opened Lehbab 2 recreational plaza adds a football pitch, volleyball and basketball courts, a running track, outdoor fitness equipment and a children's play area.
- The surrounding desert also supports activities such as desert driving, camping and other outdoor pursuits, subject to applicable local regulations and designated areas.
FITNESS & BEAUTY
- Lehbab 2 recreational plaza outdoor fitness equipment — within the community
- Local fitness facilities: Limited within Community 831
- Gyms and beauty facilities in Dubai Silicon Oasis: Approximately 25–30 minutes
- Gyms and salons around Dubai Outlet Mall: Approximately 20–25 minutes
FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS / REAL ESTATE OUTLOOK
- Rural recreational infrastructure is expanding, with the 2026 Lehbab 2 plaza adding sports, fitness and family facilities to the community.
- The Dubai Countryside and Rural Areas Development Master Plan is supporting Lehbab, with future initiatives focused on improving public facilities while preserving the area's rural character.
- Residential growth is expected to remain gradual rather than high-density, as Community 831 continues to retain a predominantly non-urban land-use character.
- Improved recreational amenities could strengthen local residential appeal, particularly for households seeking larger plots and a quieter desert setting rather than dense urban living.
- The rental market is likely to remain relatively thin in the near term, because current registered residential activity is small and there is limited completed apartment, villa and townhouse stock.
- Road-based connectivity will remain important for future growth, as the community currently has no Metro service and depends heavily on Dubai's road network.
THINGS TO CONSIDER
Lehbab Second is best suited to residents who value space, privacy and a rural desert environment rather than immediate access to Dubai's dense urban amenities. The community has limited residential stock, shopping, healthcare, education and public transport compared with established districts, so private vehicles are important for everyday life.
At the same time, new recreational facilities and the wider countryside development programme are gradually improving community infrastructure, while the limited residential market means buyers and tenants should assess individual properties carefully rather than relying on broad area averages.
