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The great thing about big cities are the variety of areas in which you can live, work and socialize. Dubai really does have it all – from family orientated villa communities to ultra chic skyscraper apartments, there’s something for everyone!
If you are finding it hard to make a decision on an area to live in then read our handy area guide below!
URBAN COMMUNITIES
About: The focal point of Dubai, known for its vibrant developments and attractions making it the ultimate destination for millions of visitors to Dubai. Featuring the world’s largest mall, the world’s tallest building, the Dubai Fountain and many more amazing attractions.
Why live here? High end apartments with stunning views and excellent amenities in an ultra modern setting. Residents of Downtown Dubai have everything on their doorstep from Dubai Opera to world class restaurants.
Property types: Studios up to 4 bed apartments, duplex apartments and penthouses in a mixture of high rise towers including the Burj Khalifa.
Popular towers / areas: Old Town, The Residences, South Ridge, 29 Boulevard
Amenities: Direct access to Dubai Mall and Souk Al Bahar featuring hundreds of shops and restaurants as well as a number of leisure activities such as ice skating, health clubs, swimming pools, squash courts and many more.
Proximity:
Dubai International Airport – 15 mins
Dubai Marina – 20 mins
Closest mall – Dubai Mall
Closest school – Gems Wellington Primary School
Budget: Studio apartments starting from 60k, 1 beds starting from 80k, 2 beds starting from 100k, 3 beds starting from 145k
Transport Links: Dubai Mall Metro Station
Your Downtown Dubai Specialists: Tony McMahon, Chae Simons, Gary Allen, Liam Dawett, Scott Cameron
About: Dubai’s financial centre, DIFC, is a freezone, mixed use community featuring high end residential apartment towers, office blocks and first class hotels. The infrastructure is second to none, with some of the world’s most famous architects and engineers putting their stamp on the location. Centrally located on the commuter route and situated parallel to Sheikh Zayed Road, DIFC is neighboured by Downtown Dubai and Business Bay to the north.
Why live here? Dubai’s answer to Canary Wharf in London, it is perfect for young professionals who work in the area whose working day consists of long hours as well as being popular with those who are in the aviation industry due to it’s close proximity to the airport.
Property types: Studios up to 5 bed apartments, duplex apartments and penthouses in a mixture of high rise towers.
Popular towers/areas: Index Tower, Central Park and Limestone House.
Amenities: All towers have their own pools and gyms and there numerous high end restaurants and bars, supermarket, DIFC’s new Gate Avenue bringing over 150 sophisticated new retail, leisure and green spaces to the area.
Proximity:
Dubai International Airport – 15 mins
Dubai Marina – 20 mins
Closest mall – Dubai Mall
Closest school – Gems Wellington Primary School
Budget: Studio apartments starting from 65k, 1 beds starting from 85k, 2 beds starting from 110k, 3 beds starting from 130k
Transport Links: World Trade Centre, Emirates Towers and Financial Centre Metro Stations
Your DIFC Specialists: Tony McMahon, Chae Simons, Gary Allen, Liam Dawett, Scott Cameron
About: Dubai Marina is a completely man made marina stretching over a distance of 3km and is one of Dubai’s main attractions with restaurants, shops, bars, beaches and recreational activities right on your doorstep. The master developer of the marina is Emaar and it is conveniently located running parallel to Sheikh Zayed Road.
Why live here? Variety of towers to suit all budgets, stunning views, excellent amenities, lively community popular with locals and expats alike with close proximity to the beach and its many resorts.
Property types: Studios to 4 Beds, duplex apartments and penthouses in a mixture of high rise towers
Towers / areas to look out for: The Original 6, Marina Promenade, Al Sahab, Park Island, Trident, Cayan Tower, 23 Marina and Bay Central.
Amenities: Most towers feature their own fitness centres and swimming pools, in addition to this there are many health clubs and leisure activities in the area such as yoga studios, tennis courts and watersport facilities. Shops and restaurants line the marina walk.
Proximity:
Dubai International Airport – 30 mins
Downtown Dubai – 20 mins
Closest mall – Dubai Marina Mall
Closest school – Regent International School
Budget: Studio apartments starting from 50k, 1 beds starting from 70k, 2 beds starting from 80k, 3 beds starting from 110k
Transport Links:
Damac Properties & JLT Metro Station
Dubai Tram
Dubai Water Taxi
Dubai Ferry
Your Dubai Marina Specialists: Lewis Joseph, Kate Streames, Joanna Gaze and Jessica Roberts
About: A true resort-style development, the Palm Jumeirah is a man made archipelago located just off Dubai’s mainland, close to Dubai Marina and with a direct link to Sheikh Zayed Road. The Palm Jumeirah comprises three residential, retail and leisure areas:- the Trunk, Crescent and the Fronds.
Why live here? The Palm Jumeirah is the ultimate destination for those wishing to enjoy a lively community with a vacation feel. Residents of the Palm Jumeirah benefit from large apartments in low rise towers and secluded villas with private beaches while many apartments come with beach club access.
Property types: Studios to 4 Bed apartments, penthouses, townhouses and villas (Palma Residences and Fronds)
Towers / areas to look out for:
The Trunk: This is the entry and exit point of the Palm and is the main residential area consisting of around 8 community developments including the Shoreline, Golden Mile, Marina Residences and Oceana. Many apartments come with beach club access.
The Fronds: There are 17 fronds in total, mainly consisting of villas and townhouses which range from 3 to 7 bedrooms. This is one of the most luxurious areas of Dubai with the majority of properties benefiting from private beaches, pools and amazing sea views.
The Crescent: The crescent is home to some of the finest hotels in Dubai such as the famous Atlantis the Palm hotel, The One & Only, Waldorf Astoria and the Anantara. Some of these amazing resorts also have residential complexes. The island also features a wide selection of restaurants and leisure facilities.
Amenities: Running track, shops, restaurants, bars, beach clubs and fitness clubs, The Golden Mile galleria offers many shops and restaurants and Nakheel Mall is due to open towards the end of 2018.
Proximity:
Dubai International Airport – 30 Mins
Downtown Dubai – 20 mins
Dubai Marina – 10 mins
Closest Mall – Golden Mile Galleria (and the soon to open Nakheel Mall)
Closest School – GEMS Wellington International School
Transport Links: Palm Jumeirah Monorail & Palm Jumeirah Tram Station
Budget: Studio apartments starting from 65k, 1 beds starting from 80k, 2 beds starting from 110k, 3 beds starting from 140k and villas starting from 275k
Your Palm Jumeirah Specialists: Tom Moon, Elliot Duczenko, Christian Leaver, Fiona Sharp
About: A small community surrounded by parks and lakes situated between Barsha Heights, Emirates Golf Course and running parallel to Sheikh Zayed Road. The Greens and Views feature a mixture of high and low rise towers, with each complex clustered together to create a courtyard environment for the residents. Emaar is the master developer.
Why live here? Great residential community with a suburban America feel in the middle of the city! Lush greenery line the streets while the community mall provides an excellent hub for those living and working in the area.
Property types: Studios to 4 Beds in a mixture of towers
Towers / areas to look out for:
The Greens – 10 Emaar developed tower clusters featuring four individual buildings as well as the independently developed Onyx Tower
The Views – Comprised of 10 high rise towers adjacent to The Greens and overlooking Emirates Golf Club
Amenities: Community pools and fitness centres, shopping centre with supermarket, restaurants, bars and shops, lake side running track
Proximity:
Dubai International Airport – 30 Mins
Downtown Dubai – 15 mins
Dubai Marina – 5 mins
Closest Mall – Mall of the Emirates
Closest School – Regent International School
Transport Links: Dubai Internet City Metro Station
Budget: Studios starting from 45k, 1 Beds starting from 60k, 2 Beds starting from 90k, 3 beds starting from 110k
Your Greens & Views Specialists: Joanna Gaze and Lewis Joseph
About: Similar to Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Lakes Towers or JLT for short is a collection of 80 towers surrounding three man made lakes. The community comprises of 26 clusters lettered A to Z each with 3 towers. There is no master developer in JLT, it is instead owned by DMCC which is a freezone allowing any developers to build.
Why live here? Located opposite Dubai Marina and running parallel to Sheikh Zayed Road. With apartments to suit a variety of budgets and with rents often slightly lower than the marina, it is a great area to live, work and socialise in.
Property types: Studios to 4 Beds in a mixture of towers
Towers / areas to look out for: Green Lakes Tower, Concorde Tower, Lake View Tower, X1 Tower. Gold Crest Views
Amenities: A multitude of bars, restaurants and shops as well as a lake side running track, parks and tennis courts. Most residential towers include a swimming pool and fitness centre.
Proximity:
Dubai International Airport – 30 Mins
Downtown Dubai – 20 mins
Dubai Marina – 5 mins
Closest Mall – Dubai Marina Mall or Springs Souk
Closest School – Regents International School
Transport Links: Jumeirah Lakes Towers & Damac Properties Metro Stations
Budget: Studios starting from 45k, 1 Beds starting from 55k, 2 Beds starting from 70k, 3 beds starting from 100k
Your JLT Specialists: Kate Streames & Lewis Joseph
About: Jumeirah Beach Residence, or JBR, is a vibrant beach community situated next to the marina and running from the up and coming Bluewaters Island along to the Palm Jumeirah. Popular with tourists, expats and locals alike there is something for everyone in JBR – shops, restaurants, bars, resorts, watersports and a multi screen cinema are just a few of the things you can enjoy. There are 6 residential complexes comprising of up to 8 towers within each.
Why live here? Each complex has a number of swimming pools to choose from as well as a shared gym. As with JLT, JBR offers a more affordable option for renters with large, spacious apartments.
Property types: Studios to 4 Beds in a mixture of towers, you will also find popular loft apartments in JBR.
Towers / areas to look out for:
Murjan, Sadaf, Bahar, Rimal, Amwaj and Shams are the 6 complexes with Murjan, Sadaf and Bahar being most popular due to their convenient location on the north side of the marina and JBR.
Amenities: Community pools and fitness centres, supermarkets, shops, bars, restaurants, watersports, hotel resorts and cinema
Proximity:
Dubai International Airport – 30 Mins
Downtown Dubai – 20 mins
Dubai Marina – 0 mins
Closest Mall – Dubai Marina Mall
Closest School – Regent International School
Transport Links: Jumeirah Lakes Towers & Damac Properties Metro Stations
Budget: Studios starting from 65k, 1 Beds starting from 80k, 2 Beds starting from 95k, 3 beds starting from 120k
Your JBR Specialists: Kate Streames and Lewis Joseph
VILLA COMMUNITIES
About: Situated between Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and Al Qudra Road, Arabian Ranches is a gated villa community built by Emaar surrounding the Arabian Ranches Golf Course. Within the community itself there are around 4,500 homes divided within a number of sub communities.
Why live here? Arabian Ranches offers a tranquil, family orientated community with a great variety of townhouses and villas varying in price and size. It is the perfect community to enjoy Dubai life without the hustle and bustle of urban living.
Property types: 2-4 bedroom townhouses and 3-7 bedroom independent villas available. The properties all feature different layouts and plot sizes as well as many villas benefiting from large landscaped gardens and private pools.
Areas to look out for: Al Reem & Palmera (affordable townhouses), Alvorada, Mirador La Coleccion & Polo Homes (luxury villas)
Amenities: Community pools, BBQ areas, tennis courts/basketball courts, retail centre, school, medical centre, cycle track
Proximity:
Dubai International Airport – 30 Mins
Downtown Dubai – 20 mins
Dubai Marina – 30 mins
Closest Mall – Mall of the Emirates
Closest School – Jumeirah English Speaking School (JESS)
Budget: 2 Bed townhouses starting from 100k, 3 Beds starting from 125k, 4 beds starting from 155k
Your Arabian Ranches Specialists: Will Muggleton, Stephen Walsh, Beth Jeromson, Jerry Parsons, Josh Smith
About: Emirates Living is an Emaar developed, large scale gated villa community conveniently located within close proximity of Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Sheikh Zayed Road, Jumeirah Islands and Dubai Marina. Comprised of 4 sub communities The Meadows, The Springs, The Lakes and Emirates Hill, Emirates Living is home to over 8,000 villas ranging from 2 bed townhouses to 7 bed mansions.
Why live here? With its excellent location and amenities, Emirates Living is one of the most desirable residential areas in Dubai. Tree lined neighbourhoods, sprawling greenery and lakes are just a few of the reasons people move to this community to escape the hedonism of city life.
Property types: 2-4 bedroom townhouses and 3-7 bedroom independent villas available. The properties all feature different layouts and plot sizes as well as many villas benefitting from large landscaped gardens and private pools.
Areas to look out for:
Springs – over 4,800 villas set within 15 communities, consisting of mostly 2 to 4 bedroom townhouses with a small number of independent villas
Meadows –over 1,800 villas set within 9 gated sub communities, consisting of 3 to 6 bedroom independent villas
Lakes – there are approx. 1,130 villas spread across the 6 lakes neighbourhoods – Deema, Hattan, Zulal, Forat, Ghadeer and Maeen
Emirates Hills – Named after Beverly Hills in Los Angeles, Emirates Hills is an exclusive gated community made up of around 600 prestigious villas with plot sizes ranging from 12,000 to 58,000 square feet where people have built their own bespoke villas.
Amenities: Community pools, BBQ areas, tennis courts/basketball courts, retail centre, school, medical centre, cycle track, golf courses,
Proximity:
Dubai International Airport – 30 Mins
Downtown Dubai – 20 mins
Dubai Marina – 10 mins
Closest Mall – Ibn Battuta Mall or Dubai Marina Mall
Closest School – Dubai British School at The Springs, Emirates International School at The Meadows, Regent International School at the Greens, and Dubai International Academy
Budget: 2 Bed townhouses starting from 90k, 3 Beds starting from 125k, 4 beds starting from 170k, Emirates Hills villas starting from 575k
Your Emirates Living Specialists: Luke Westgate and Rodrigo Vassalo
About: Jumeirah Village Circle and Jumeirah Village Triangle (JVC and JVT) are villa communities to the south east of Dubai, located behind Jumeirah Park and Emirates Living. The master developer is Nakheel however many of the plots have been sold to sub developers. Both JVC and JVT are split up in to districts offering different types of properties from apartments to townhouses and independent villas.
Why live here? Conveniently located next to Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and Al Khail Road, both communities are great for families and young professionals alike offering affordable properties for varying budgets and requirements.
Property types:
JVC – studio to 3 bed apartments, 1 or 2 bedroom townhouses and 2 bedroom independent villas as well as a number of other property styles by independent developers
JVT – 1 & 2 bedroom townhouses, 2 bedroom villas (sometimes more if the developer or owner chose to extend) and a number of Damac apartments consisting of studios to 3 bedrooms.
Areas to look out for:
JVC – Divided up in to sixteen districts in total, each with differing styles and types of homes available
JVT – Split up in to nine districts each containing numerous streets within each district
Amenities: Communal swimming pools (JVT), gymnasiums (apartment blocks In JVC), childrens play areas, tennis and basketball courts (JVT) and shops. There are also plans to build a mall close by in the near future.
Location: Situated between Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and Al Khail Road and directly behind the Emirates Living and Jumeirah Park communities
Proximity:
Airport – 40 mins
Dubai Marina – 15 mins
Downtown Dubai – 30 mins
Closest Mall – Ibn Battuta Mall
Closest School – Dubai British School, Emirates International School
Budget: Apartments starting from 40k, townhouses starting from 85k, villas starting from 100k
Your JVC & JVT Specialist: Dean Dunbar
About: one of the best locations of many of the new villa developments, Jumeirah Park is located conveniently behind JLT and Jumeirah Islands and is easily accessible from Sheikh Zayed Road and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road. The community encloses 2,000 villas spread over several areas comprising 3 bedroom to 5 bedroom villas.
Why live here? With its excellent location and new build villas, Jumeirah Park is another great up and coming villa area in Dubai. Perfect for families, the community features landscaped parks and children’s playgrounds ideal for children to run around!
Property types:
Jumeirah Park villas come in three unique themes:-
Heritage: 3 Bedroom Large
Legacy: 3 Bedroom Small, 3 Bedroom Large, 4 Bedroom, Nova, 5 Bedroom
Regional: 3 Bedroom Small, 3 Bedroom Large, 4 Bedroom, 5 Bedroom
Areas to look out for: Each community is spread over several packages, containing a variety of villas between 3 and 5 bedroom independent villas on differing sized plots.
Amenities: Parks, cycle and running trails, gym, restaurants, community centre, children’s play areas
Proximity:
Airport – 40 mins
Dubai Marina – 15 mins
Downtown Dubai – 30 mins
Closest Mall – Ibn Battuta Mall
Closest School – Dubai British School, Emirates International School
Budget: 3 beds starting from 150k, 4 beds starting from 165k, 5 beds starting from 190k
Your Jumeirah Park Specialists: Dean Dunbar
About: Jumeirah Islands is a picturesque community of 50 islands surrounded by artificial lakes. Each of the 736 villas features a private swimming pool ensuring this exclusive neighbourhood is wonderful for people who want their very own secluded island retreat with lakeside views.
Why live here? Ideally located between Emirates Living and Jumeirah Lakes Towers with direct access on to Sheikh Zayed Road, Jumeirah Islands is a peaceful community boasting unique architecture, lush landscaping, quaint walkways, bridges and paths.
Property types:
Each cluster consists of 4,5 or 6 bedroom villas which can be Islamic, European, Mediterranean or Oasis in style.
The types available are:
Entertainment Foyer
Garden Hall
Master View
Mansions
Areas to look out for: Jumeirah islands consists of 50 individual clusters, 46 of which are residential, housing 16 villas per cluster around the manmade lakes
Amenities: Jumeirah Islands offers fantastic leisure amenities including cycle / running tracks, gyms, tennis courts, basketball courts and many others. It also benefits from the licensed Jumeirah Islands Club where you can dine from breakfast all the way through to dinner
Proximity:
Dubai International Airport – 30 Mins
Downtown Dubai – 20 mins
Dubai Marina – 10 mins
Closest Mall – Ibn Battuta Mall or Dubai Marina Mall
Closest School – Dubai British School at The Springs, Emirates International School at The Meadows, Regent International School at the Greens, and Dubai International Academy
Budget: 4 bed villas starting from 220k
Your Jumeirah Islands Specialists: Dean Dunbar & Rodrigo Vassalo
About: Set across 1,119 hectares of lush green landscape, Jumeirah Golf Estates is an unrivalled destination offering attractive investment opportunities, world-class amenities and tranquil surroundings. Located just off Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, Jumeirah Golf Estates sits to the rear of Sports City and is a short drive to Dubai’s main attractions.
Why live here? The development currently comprises 16 unique communities, overlooking two of the world’s finest golf courses, Earth and Fire. Each individually designed villa, apartment and townhouse is an ideal home for those seeking the ultimate in luxury living.
Property types: There are a variety of townhouses and independent villas available ranging from 3 to 6 bedrooms designed by various developers. Many come with golf course views and others with lake and nature views. There will also be luxury apartments due for completion in July 2019.
Areas to look out for: By its completion, Jumeirah Golf Estates will eventually consist of four phases but for the time being it is only Phase A that has been completed. There are 13 communities within the first phase and 75% of the villas have views of the Championship Golf Courses.
Amenities: Some areas have community swimming pools and those with Country Club access have plenty of recreational activities at their disposal such as swimming, table tennis and a gym as well as restaurants. The area itself, however, is perfect for running and cycling or, of course, a round of golf.
Proximity:
Dubai International Airport – 40 Mins
Downtown Dubai – 30 mins
Dubai Marina – 30 Mins
Closest Mall – Ibn Battuta Mall
Closest School – Dubai British School at The Springs, Emirates International School at The Meadows, Regent International School at the Greens, and Dubai International Academy
Budget: 3 beds starting from 200k
Your Jumeirah Golf Estates Specialists: Stephen Walsh, Will Muggleton, Jerry Parsons and Joshua Smith
Keep an eye out for our next blog post:- Meet the Directors!
