Reem area guide

About Reem Dubai

Reem, an Emaar community in Dubailand, flies under the radar for a lot of buyers. People hear the name Emaar and picture Downtown towers or the polo greens of Arabian Ranches. Reem is mostly townhouses, with some standalone and semi-detached villa units in the larger Mira Oasis phases. Buyers looking for a fully detached, larger-plot villa will find the choice limited, while buyers willing to consider semi-detached or terraced layouts have the widest selection here.

Emaar launched Reem in 2013 as a master community in the Dubailand belt. Mira came first, and Mira Oasis followed in 2014 to soak up the demand the first phase created. The original 2013 master plan was much bigger than what got built. Emaar's launch materials promised a desert botanical park, camping facilities, camel riding trails, a go-kart track, a rock climbing wall, and an outdoor amphitheatre cinema. Most of that never made it past the brochure. What did get built turned into two solid family neighbourhoods that work well on their own. Together, they hold roughly 2,930 homes across all phases.

Location and connectivity in Reem Dubai

Reem is located at the intersection of Al Qudra Road (D63) and Emirates Road (E611), on Dubai's south-western fringe. Mudon and Al Waha are right across the road, Arabian Ranches and Remraam are a short hop away, and NSHAMA Town Square is close enough to walk to from some clusters.

Transportation and parking in Reem Dubai

Most residents in Reem drive. It is a villa-and-townhouse community in Dubailand, and a private car makes daily life considerably easier here.

Public transport connections in Reem

Dubai metro

• No metro station inside Reem. The nearest Red Line stations are a drive away, near the Mall of the Emirates or Dubai Internet City.

Public bus network

• RTA bus route J02 runs through Mira's phases, connecting IMPZ and Arabian Ranches via Dubai Studio City.

Taxis and ride-hailing

• Taxis and ride-hailing apps cover the gaps, though waits can run longer than in central areas.

Roads and private vehicles in Reem

Al Qudra Road (D63) runs along the community and feeds straight onto Emirates Road (E611), and once you are on E611, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road gives you a fast connector to the rest of the city, offering relatively direct road access to Downtown, Dubai Marina and the airports. Parking is just as simple. Every home comes with a covered carport; there is street parking in front of most townhouses and villas, and each cluster has visitor bays spread through it.

Sub-communities in Reem, Dubai

Source: Property Monitor

Who is Reem best for?

Reem suits people who want a freehold home in a gated neighbourhood with green space, good road links, and room for a family to grow. Most buyers looking at properties for sale in Reem want the same things: space, a private garden, covered parking, and a real neighbourhood feel at a price that still adds up.

Families

Every cluster has its own shared pool, park, and play area, so young children rarely need a car ride to get outdoors. Dubai British School Mira sits inside the community, and Ranches Primary, JESS Arabian Ranches, and GEMS Metropole are all a short drive out.

First-time buyers

Stepping out of an apartment and into a townhouse with a garden is a big jump, and Reem is one of the gentler ways to make it on price. The townhouses for sale in Mira Oasis listings are a good place to start the search.

Investors

Yields run around 5 to 5.5% across Reem, with townhouses in Mira Oasis at the upper end of the range and villas slightly lower because of the higher ticket size.

Tenants who want space

A 3 or 4 bed townhouse costs less than an equivalent home in The Springs. Browse current townhouses for rent in Mira Oasis 2 or Mira 3 to see what is available.

Who does it suit less?

Anyone who wants nightlife on the doorstep, a metro ride to work, or a beach within ten minutes. You will not find apartments for sale in Reem either, since the stock consists mostly of townhouses with some villa-style units. The trade for the calm and the value is distance and a car-first routine. Buyers should weigh which matters more.

Property types in Reem Dubai

Before you settle on a home in Reem, you can compare live units on betterhomes, check the details, and handle the title transfer with the DLD. Every property here is freehold, open to UAE nationals and overseas buyers alike.

Villas in Reem Dubai

Villas generally offer larger plots and more privacy rather than dramatically larger built-up areas.  Most come with a private garden, covered parking, a maid's room, and a study on the bigger plots. Mira Oasis 2 holds the strongest villa presence, and the premium Mira phases carry the higher price tags. These homes suit families who want more room and a quieter plot.

Source: Property Monitor

Townhouses in Reem Dubai

Townhouses are the busiest part of Reem. Mira Oasis and the mid-priced Mira phases hold the most listings and the steadiest rental demand. Layouts are open-plan, with a private garden and covered parking on most units. Anyone looking at townhouses for sale in Mira 3 or the wider Mira Oasis clusters will find the widest choice here.

Source: Property Monitor 

Property market overview in Reem Dubai

Here’s a quick look at how townhouses and villa prices, rental income, and returns have performed over the last year.

Source: Property Monitor

Over the last 12 months, DLD logged 234 sales in Mira Oasis and 161 in Mira. So this is a community that genuinely trades, not one where listings sit unsold. If you want to compare today's live units against these figures, the properties for rent in Mira Oasis 3 page is a useful starting point.

Schools in and around Reem Dubai

Reem got its first in-community school in 2025. Everything else is a 5 to 15 minute drive, mostly along Al Qudra Road.

Nurseries in and around Reem Dubai

Below are the nurseries serving families with young children in and around Reem.

Clinics in and around Reem Dubai

These are the healthcare options within reach of Reem residents.

Pharmacies in and around Reem Dubai

Here are a few pharmacies for Reem residents.

Pros and cons of living in Reem Dubai

Reem suits families and investors who want space, greenery, and a calm address without paying central Dubai prices. It is a gated, low-rise community built around townhouses and villas in Dubailand. The trade-offs are real, too. No metro, light retail inside, and a car is essential. Here is an honest look at what daily life in Reem actually looks like.

Pros of living in Reem

• Low-rise layout with no high-rises, which keeps streets quiet and uncrowded with a real neighbourhood feel
• Parks, a shared pool, sports courts, cycling and jogging tracks, and play areas in every cluster
• Dubai British School Mira now open inside the community, with strong schools a few minutes out
• Freehold ownership open to all nationalities. Prices have generally increased over the past year
• Strong value per square foot for an Emaar community, with 3 and 4 bed homes and private gardens
• Healthy rental yields backed by long-term family tenant demand

Cons of living in Reem

• No metro station, and the bus network is light, so a private car is strongly recommended
• Occasional aircraft noise from the neighbouring air base
• Retail inside is limited to Mira Town Centre, with bigger shops a short drive away
• 20 to 30 minutes from the beach and Downtown Dubai in normal traffic
• The grand original Reem master plan was never finished, so manage expectations on extras

Nearby landmarks

Take a look at the key spots within reach of Reem.

Reem is one of Dubailand's more complete family communities. Quiet streets, private gardens, and real green space give it a character that a lot of villa communities at this price point cannot match. It is car-dependent, and not for everyone, but for families who want a calm gated address with space, the trade-off makes sense. Prices have risen over the past year, yields are healthy, and the new school adds depth to an already settled community. betterhomes backs its Dubai real estate insights with a team that knows Mira and Mira Oasis well, so you can buy, rent, or invest here with confidence.