What’s the area like?
Muroor is a puzzle to many. Sandwiched between Muroor Road and Eastern Corniche, it consists largely of built-up residential villas and townhouses, which quickly give way to the shopping area. Those bordering the coast road are close to the mangroves, but some of the older villas are a little rundown. The good news is that these are being gradually demolished and replaced with low rise flats.
Amenities
A number of schools and plenty of walking space along the Eastern Corniche offering room to stretch your legs. The shops are plentiful, but consist largely of tailors and general stores. Most make a beeline for the Carrefour on Airport Road for their main shop.
Best for…
The convenience of innercity living without having to actually live there.
Pros
A good mix of locals and expats, there is a nice community feel; and being just a 10-minute drive from the city centre, it has the advantage over the desert communities. Like nearby Mushrif, it is also popular with those seeking one and two-bedroom partitions. Taxis are not totally impossible, and Al Saada Street is a decent spot to pick one up.
Cons
Noise is an issue in the more built up areas, and with little space for kids to play (apart from a small park to the east), the streets tend to come alive with mini Ronaldos in the evenings as the footballs come out. As with most places, prices have also ballooned in recent years, so bargains are few and far between.
Rent
Landlords will frequently show you ‘Muroor’ properties that don’t fit within the Muroor boundaries, hence the wildly varying prices. Expect to pay around Dhs160,000 for two-beds, or Dhs350,000 for a three-bed from a more reputable agent.
