Dubai Community Guides
Independent guides to the neighbourhoods most asked about by buyers, investors and renters in Dubai. Each page covers the vibe, transit, schools, healthcare and price range — plus the live properties we have available right now.
Al Barsha
Centrally located mixed-use residential community
City Walk
Modern mixed-use lifestyle district
Dubai Creek Harbour
Dubai Creek Harbour
Remraam
Master-planned residential community
World Trade Centre
Most iconic commercial and exhibition districts
Al Jaddaf
Waterfront district
Aljada
Master-planned mixed-use community in Sharjah
Arabian Ranches
Freehold villa community
Arabian Ranches 3
Master-planned freehold villa and townhouse community
Bluewaters Island
Premium waterfront destination developed by Meraas
Bur Dubai
The oldest and most culturally rich districts
DAMAC Hills
Master-planned freehold community
DAMAC Hills 2
Master-planned freehold community
DIFC
Financial District
Discovery Gardens
Nakheel-master-planned residential community
Dubai Harbour
Premium waterfront master development
Dubai Marina
Waterfront high-rise living on the city's most-photographed canal.
Dubai Production City (IMPZ)
Master-planned freehold community developed
Dubai Sports City
Freehold master-planned community
Emaar Beachfront
Waterfront master community
Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR)
Master-planned waterfront freehold community
Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT)
Master-developed freehold community
La Mer
Beachfront lifestyle destination in Jumeirah
La Quinta
Premium villa-focused residential community
Masdar City
Most eco-friendly communities, Masdar City
Mina Al Arab
Waterfront master-planned
Motor City
Freehold master-planned community
Mudon
Master-planned residential community
The Greens
Freehold residential community by Emaar Properties
The Springs
Master-planned gated villa community by Emaar
The Views
Premium freehold community by Emaar
Tilal Al Ghaf
ost prestigious master-planned communities
Town Square
Large freehold master community
Umm Suqeim
Prime coastal residential area in western Dubai
Villanova
Mediterranean-inspired, master-planned townhouse community
Al Mamzar
Long-established waterfront residential district
Al Marjan Island
Man-made freehold island
Al Raha Beach
Master-planned waterfront community in Abu Dhabi
Al Reem Island
Premium waterfront freehold community
Culture Village
Waterfront community
Deira
Most historic districts
Downtown Dubai
The civic heart of new Dubai — Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, Opera District.
International City
Freehold residential community
Jumeirah
Most prestigious coastal districts
Meydan
Large master-planned district
Ras Al Khor
Industrial and mixed-use district
Saadiyat Island
Flagship beachfront and cultural destination
The Valley
Master-planned freehold villa and townhouse community
Wadi Al Safa
Large suburban district
Yas Island
Master-planned waterfront entertainment and residential destination
Al Furjan
Nakheel-master-planned freehold community
Al Quoz
Oldest industrial zones
Arabian Ranches 2
Premium master-planned villa community
Business Bay
Dubai's central business district — canal-side living adjacent to Downtown.
Dubai Islands
Waterfront destination
Dubai Land
Largest master-planned districts
Dubai Silicon Oasis
Government-developed free zone technology park
Dubai South
Master-planned mixed-use district
Mohammed Bin Rashid City (MBR City)
Largest master-planned community
The Meadows
Premium villa-only freehold community
The Lakes
Premium villa community
Dubai Investment Park (DIP)
Master development community
Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC)
Affordable freehold — apartments, townhouses and villas in a planned circle.
Sobha Hartland
Premium freehold waterfront community
Emirates Living
Master-planned residential communities
Palm Jumeirah
The world's most-recognised man-made island — beach villas, branded apartments.
Dubai Festival City
Mixed-use waterfront community
Dubai Hills Estate
Master-planned green community around an 18-hole championship golf course.
Jumeirah Golf Estates
Luxury freehold golf community