Here is a detailed area guide of some of the most popular areas in Dubai:
Dubai Marina:
Dubai Marina is a self-contained bustling high-rise district home to residential and serviced apartments and hotel towers offering an array of entertainment venues and restaurants. Construction started over a decade ago, the area has now grown into a fully-fledged waterfront lifestyle destination with marinas, beaches….read more.
Downtown Dubai:
Downtown Dubai, also known simply as Downtown, is probably the most prestigious address in Dubai, thanks to its centrepiece – the Burj Khalifa – the tallest tower in the world. The district’s design allows for a pedestrian lifestyle, a rarity in Dubai. Elegantly landscaped, palm trees – which are lit up at night … read more.
Jumeirah:
Once the only, and traditionally the most desirable and prestigious residential area in Dubai, Jumeirah remains popular with families on the hunt for villas in quiet residential streets and an established garden…read more.
The Palm Jumeirah:
The Palm Jumeirah is a unique place to live in terms of its prominence and proximity to the sea whether you opt for an apartment on the trunk or a villa on the ‘fronds’. It offers stunning views over the sea as well as the Dubai skyline…read more.
Jumeirah Lakes Towers:
Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT), has gained itself a reputation as being an affordable alternative to Dubai Marina. The community houses around 60,000 residents. The area’s three-tower cluster design is set around four lakes…read more.
The Greens:
The Greens low-rise character exudes charm which it has managed to retain despite some high-rises adjoining it just across a couple of lakes, namely The Views and the Golf Towers complex…read more.
Al Barsha:
Al Barsha is a safe and quiet area filled with large, standalone villas and some new apartment blocks which are popular with Media City and Internet City workers…read more.
Emirates Hills:
Emirates Hills is the most exclusive part of what is originally termed as Emirates Living, although there are three areas bordering Emirates Hills – The Lakes, Meadows and The Springs each with different things to offer…read more.
Jumeirah Beach Residence:
Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) is a cluster of sand coloured residential skyscrapers spread along a golden beachfront. This unique community offers a great choice of apartments to buy or rent…read more.
The Lakes:
Tranquil and scenic with waterways, parks and landscaped greenery, The Lakes is an idyllic and up market area for those wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of the city.
Umm Suqeim:
Umm Suqeim is an older, more established area that is beautiful in places and mainly peaceful, once you get behind Jumeirah Beach Road. The houses and villas on the sea side of Beach Road are almost on the beach itself. On the other side, it is quiet and green with attractive gardens as well as plenty of shops, salons and restaurants.
Motor City:
Motor City is a slightly quirky but pleasant community with plenty of greenery (not on the main road of course) and offers apartments with spacious terraces and balconies. With little through traffic, a number of play areas and community pools, it’s a good option for families…read more.
Tecom:
Tecom is a fairly new community and consists of a large group of buildings in a circular formation. Not necessarily the prettiest neighbourhood in Dubai due to its older high rise buildings…read more.
Arabian Ranches:
Arabian Ranches is an exclusive gated villa community quite a way out from central Dubai. Considered on the higher end of the property market, it is characterised by its privacy…read more.
The Springs:
The Springs is an attractive Emaar development that offers a slightly more affordable option for gated villa living (compared to say The Lakes)…read more.
