Nad Al Sheba is located south of Dubai Creek, near the part of the city where indigenous people traditionally settle. Nad Al Sheba is close to Al Quoz, Silicon Dubai Oasis, Ras Al Khor industrial area and Al Markada. Properties here include villas, apartments and serviced apartments. Nad Al Sheba consists of five small areas: Nad Al Sheba 1,2,3,4 and Sobha City. The latter is known for the areas for the annual sporting events. These include the Meydan Racecourse, The Track Meydan Golf course, the multi-purpose polo club and the Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club.

Nad Al Sheba is popular with investors and those looking to buy property thanks to Meydan City. It is a large area with mixed-use complexes, top-class sports facilities, cultural events venues that attract thousands of visitors. It is also home to the palace of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai. In 2019, the weddings of Al Maktoum’s three sons were held here. The sports complexes in Dubai are often visited by celebrities from all over the world.

The return on investment for villas in Nad Al Sheba exceeds even the return on one-bedroom apartments, which typically offer a higher rate of return. The return on investment for a four-bedroom villa can be expected to be 5.6%. The return on investment for a one-bedroom apartment is about 4%. A 5-bedroom villa shows a return on investment of 3.7%.