Dunkeld Area Profile

Dunkeld at a glance

Dunkeld is an upmarket suburban and commercial locality in the Gauteng Province which neighbours other popular and prominent suburbs including Hyde Park, Melrose, and Rosebank. The name of the settlement is derived from Scottish descent. The region was first developed around 1904. Dunkeld West nearby is well-known for its abundance of luxury homes, shopping areas, and upmarket commercial office space.  

Commercial Hotspots

A lot of the main commercial activity in Dunkeld happens around Christopherson Road, Hume Road, Smits Road, Bompass Road and Kent Road. Some of the main commercial businesses that operate from these hotspots include, Commercial & General Brokers Pty, Intersoft, JM Busha Investment Group, Dynamic Business Systems, Impendulo Design Architects, Africa's Quickgrow Irrigation and Borehole the Thebe Investment Corporation.  

Commercial Developments and Office Parks

There is currently a development taking place in Dunkeld titled the Oxford Park Precinct, which is set to bring a lot of rigours commercial activity to the area.  Some of the office parks in or near Dunkeld include WeWork, Dunkeld Park, Rosebank Office Park and The Mall Offices. 

Infrastructure

Dunkeld is an area that enjoys well-maintained roads and infrastructure. Schools in the suburb include Vuleka St Martin's School, Vuleka Primary School, and Bluebird Pre Primary School. If one needs medical attention, hospitals in the vicinity include Netcare Rosebank Hospital and Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre. Some of the roads that connect Dunkeld with the rest of the city, province, and country include, Eastwood Road, Smits Road, Cradock Avenue, Kent Road, Rosebank Road and Christopherson Road.   

Distance from key points (Airport/CBD)

Dunkeld is well situated to both the airport and the central business district. If one needs to travel to the OR Tambo International Airport from Dunkeld it will take just under 40 minutes travel time and is just less than 30km in distance. Dunkeld is even closer to the central business district of the city and is less than 10 km in distance.  

Transport

Dunkeld is an extremely well-located area hence there are numerous modes of public transportation nearby. It's near the coveted Gautrain, which takes commuters to various bustling destinations around the city. Alternatively, commuters can utilise local municipal buses or the minivan taxi services, or metered taxis. 

Malls/Shopping

There are no shortages of places in which to shop in Dunkeld, some of the more popular shopping centres or malls include, Hyde Square, Interpark (South Africa) Pty. Ltd, Dunkeld West Centre, Hyde Park Corner, The Colony Shopping Centre, Rose Bank Mall and Sandton City South Africa, Illovo Square Shopping Center, The Firs, Rosebank and Hybrid Viva Afrika. 

Restaurants 

Dunkeld has all the usual fast food and chain store eateries that most have come to expect and love throughout South Africa. Yet for those looking for something a little different, they can also visit the DW-Eleven - 13, Ten Bompas Hotel, The Grazing Room, Fournos, Glenda's, Marble Restaurant and Dolci Cafe. 

Conclusion (Including a Call to Action)

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