Explore the best communities to live in Dubai
Everything you need to know about living in Dubai's and Abu Dhabi's top communities. Our local area guides provide detailed information about living options, schools, shopping and other activities.
5 min readAbu Hail area guide
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in Abu Hail area guide.
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5 min readAl Barsha area guide
Discover Al Barsha, a prime residential and commercial hub in Dubai. Explore properties, lifestyle, amenities, and everything you need to know about living in Al Barsha.
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5 min readAl Barsha 3 area guide
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in Al Barsha 3 area guide.
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5 min readAl Furjan area guide
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in Al Furjan area guide.
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5 min readAl Karama area guide
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in Al Karama area guide.
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5 min readAl Khawaneej 1 area guide
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in Al Khawaneej 1 area guide.
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5 min readAl Mankhool area guide
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in Al Mankhool area guide.
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5 min readAl Qusais area guide
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in Al Qusais area guide.
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5 min readAl Raha beach area guide
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in Al Raha beach area guide.
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5 min readAl Rashidiya area guide
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in Al Rashidiya area guide.
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5 min readAl Reem 1 area guide
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in Al Reem 1 area guide.
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5 min readAl Rigga area guide
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in Al Rigga area guide.
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5 min readAl Sufouh 1 area guide
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in Al Sufouh 1 area guide.
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5 min readAl Sufouh 2 area guide
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in Al Sufouh 2 area guide.
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5 min readAl Warqa 3 area guide
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in Al Warqa 3 area guide.
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5 min readArabian Ranches area guide
Arabian Ranches is a well-known villa community in Dubai developed by Emaar Properties. The area covers around 6.5 million square metres and includes 15 gated sub-communities with villas that overlook golf courses and lakes. The design reflects desert tones mixed with green landscapes, which gives the neighbourhood a warm and settled character. Residents have access to a golf club, an equestrian centre, schools, shops, and restaurants within the community, and main roads connect them to the rest of Dubai with minimal travel time. Dubailand and Global Village are nearby, so weekend outings are easy.
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5 min readArjan area guide
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in Arjan area guide.
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5 min readBluewaters Island area guide
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in Bluewaters Island area guide.
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5 min readBur Dubai area guide
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in Bur Dubai area guide.
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5 min readBusiness Bay area guide
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in Business Bay area guide.
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5 min readDamac Hills 2 area guide
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in Damac Hills 2 area guide.
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5 min readDAMAC Lagoons area guide
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in DAMAC Lagoons area guide.
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5 min readDeira Dubai area guide
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in Deira Dubai area guide.
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4 min readDIFC Dubai area guide
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in DIFC Dubai area guide.
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5 min readDowntown Dubai area guide
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in Downtown Dubai area guide.
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5 min readDubai Creek Harbour area guide
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in Dubai Creek Harbour area guide.
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5 min readDubai Festival City area guide
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in Dubai Festival City area guide.
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5 min readDubai Hills Estate area guide
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in Dubai Hills Estate area guide.
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4 min readDubai Islands area guide
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in Dubai Islands area guide.
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5 min readDubai Marina area guide
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in Dubai Marina area guide.
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5 min readDubai Maritime City area guide
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in Dubai Maritime City area guide.
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5 min readDubai Science Park area guide
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in Dubai Science Park area guide.
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5 min readDubai Sports City area guide
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in Dubai Sports City area guide.
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5 min readDubai Studio City area guide
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in Dubai Studio City area guide.
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5 min readDubai World Trade Centre area guide
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in Dubai World Trade Centre area guide.
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5 min readDubailand area guide
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in Dubailand area guide.
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5 min readEmaar Beachfront area guide
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in Emaar Beachfront area guide.
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5 min readEmirates Hills area guide
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in Emirates Hills area guide.
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5 min readEmirates Living area guide
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in Emirates Living area guide.
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5 min readGrand Polo Club and Resort area guide
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in Grand Polo Club and Resort area guide.
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5 min readGreen Community area guide
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in Green Community area guide.
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5 min readGreen Community Village area guide
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in Green Community Village area guide.
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5 min readInternational City Phase 2 area guide
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in International City Phase 2 area guide.
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5 min readJumeirah area guide
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in Jumeirah area guide.
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5 min readJumeirah Beach Residence area guide
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in Jumeirah Beach Residence area guide.
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4 min readJumeirah Golf Estates area guide
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in Jumeirah Golf Estates area guide.
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5 min readJumeirah Islands area guide
Jumeirah Islands is a residential community in Dubai that has homes on 46 man-made islands. The entire area is a network of villas built among lakes. The location is practical, with a drive to the airport that takes about 30 minutes. The community also provides easy access to some of Dubai's most well-known attractions. The livelyDubai Marinaand the iconicPalm Jumeirahare just a short drive away. Other nearby spots includeJumeirah Lake Towersand the famous Burj Al Arab hotel. This place provides a quiet and private living space while keeping you connected to the city's key spots and attractions.
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5 min readJumeirah Lake Towers area guide
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in Jumeirah Lake Towers area guide.
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5 min readJumeirah Park area guide
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in Jumeirah Park area guide.
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5 min readJumeirah Village Circle (JVC) area guide
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) area guide.
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5 min readJumeirah Village Triangle area guide
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in Jumeirah Village Triangle area guide.
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5 min readLiwan area guide
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in Liwan area guide.
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5 min readMajan area guide
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in Majan area guide.
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3 min readMeydan area guide
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in Meydan area guide.
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4 min readMIRDIF AREA GUIDE
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in MIRDIF AREA GUIDE.
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10 min readMOTOR CITY AREA GUIDE
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in MOTOR CITY AREA GUIDE.
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5 min readMudon area guide
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in Mudon area guide.
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4 min readNad Al Hamar area guide
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in Nad Al Hamar area guide.
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5 min readNad Al Sheba 1 area guide
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in Nad Al Sheba 1 area guide.
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5 min readNAD AL SHEBA 4 AREA GUIDE
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in NAD AL SHEBA 4 AREA GUIDE.
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5 min readOld Town Dubai area guide
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in Old Town Dubai area guide.
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5 min readOud Metha area guide
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in Oud Metha area guide.
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4 min readPALM JUMEIRAH AREA GUIDE
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in PALM JUMEIRAH AREA GUIDE.
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5 min readPORT DE LA MER AREA GUIDE
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in PORT DE LA MER AREA GUIDE.
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4 min readRas Al Khor area guide
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in Ras Al Khor area guide.
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5 min readReem area guide
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in Reem area guide.
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5 min readRemraam area guide
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in Remraam area guide.
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6 min readSaadiyat island area guide
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in Saadiyat island area guide.
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5 min readSHEIKH ZAYED ROAD AREA GUIDE
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in SHEIKH ZAYED ROAD AREA GUIDE.
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5 min readDubai Silicon Oasis area guide
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in Dubai Silicon Oasis area guide.
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5 min readThe Greens and the Views area guide
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in The Greens and the Views area guide.
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5 min readThe Lakes area guide
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in The Lakes area guide.
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5 min readThe Oasis by Emaar area guide
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in The Oasis by Emaar area guide.
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6 min readThe Springs Area Guide
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in The Springs Area Guide.
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5 min readThe Villa area guide
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in The Villa area guide.
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5 min readTILAL AL GHAF AREA GUIDE
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in TILAL AL GHAF AREA GUIDE.
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5 min readTown Square, Dubai area guide
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in Town Square, Dubai area guide.
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5 min readVictory Heights area guide
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in Victory Heights area guide.
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5 min readVillanova area guide
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in Villanova area guide.
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6 min readYAS ISLAND AREA GUIDE
Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in Yas Island
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