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Dubai Area Guides
Explore Dubai’s communities with Ideal Homes area guides.
Top Dubai communities
Choosing the right community is as important as choosing the right property. Explore our guides to the areas where Ideal Homes is most active.
Al Furjan
Al Furjan is a master-planned community by Nakheel, located between Sheikh Zayed Road and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road near Discovery Gardens and Ibn Battuta Mall.
Dubai Marina
Dubai Marina is a waterfront district built around a man-made canal, lined with residential towers, restaurants and the Marina Walk promenade.
Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT)
Jumeirah Lake Towers is a mixed-use district of residential and office towers arranged in clusters around man-made lakes, opposite Dubai Marina across Sheikh Zayed Road.
Jumeirah Park
Jumeirah Park is a Nakheel villa community next to JLT and The Springs, with wide streets, parks and large plots.
Jumeirah Heights
Jumeirah Heights is a low-rise residential community close to JLT, Jumeirah Islands and Emirates Hills, offering apartments and duplexes in a calmer setting with landscaped surroundings..
Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC)
Jumeirah Village Circle is a Nakheel master community between Al Khail Road and Hessa Street.
Jumeirah Village Triangle (JVT)
Jumeirah Village Triangle is the quieter neighbour of JVC, made up mainly of villas and townhouses with some apartment buildings, laid out around green spaces..
Downtown Dubai
Downtown Dubai, developed by Emaar, is home to Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall, the Dubai Fountain and the Dubai Opera.
The Springs
The Springs is an established Emaar community within Emirates Living, known for townhouses and villas set around lakes and green spaces..
Dubai Sports City
Dubai Sports City is a residential and sporting community in Dubailand, home to the Dubai International Cricket Stadium and The Els Club golf course..
Al Barsha
Al Barsha is a central residential area next to Mall of the Emirates, with a mix of apartment buildings and villas.
Barsha Heights (TECOM)
Barsha Heights, formerly known as TECOM, is a high-rise district beside Sheikh Zayed Road, close to Dubai Internet City and Dubai Media City..
Discovery Gardens
Discovery Gardens is a Nakheel community of low-rise apartment buildings grouped into themed clusters with landscaped gardens, next to Ibn Battuta Mall..
Palm Jumeirah
Palm Jumeirah is Nakheel’s world-famous man-made island, home to beachfront villas on its fronds, apartments along the trunk, and landmark hotels including Atlantis..
Bur Dubai
Bur Dubai is one of the city’s historic districts along Dubai Creek, home to the Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, traditional souks and abra crossings.
More Dubai communities
Explore guides to more of Dubai’s most popular places to live and invest, from waterfront towers to family villa communities.
Arabian Ranches
Arabian Ranches is one of Dubai’s most established gated villa communities, known for its golf course, polo club, green spaces and family-friendly atmosphere.
Arjan
Arjan is a freehold Dubailand community of modern apartment buildings near Dubai Miracle Garden, with quick access to Umm Suqeim Road and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road.
Business Bay
Business Bay is a central business and residential district built around the Dubai Water Canal, right next to Downtown Dubai.
City Walk
City Walk is a walkable lifestyle district in the heart of Dubai, combining boutique shopping, dining and entertainment with low-rise luxury apartments and villas.
DAMAC Hills
DAMAC Hills is a master community built around the Trump International Golf Club Dubai, combining villas, townhouses and apartments with parks and leisure facilities.
Dubai Creek Harbour
Dubai Creek Harbour is a waterfront development on the banks of Dubai Creek next to the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary, offering apartments with views of the Downtown skyline and the creek.
Dubai Hills Estate
Dubai Hills Estate is a large master-planned community between Downtown Dubai and Dubai Marina, built around an 18-hole championship golf course and a central park.
Dubai Silicon Oasis
Dubai Silicon Oasis is a technology park and free zone with residential communities, offering apartments, townhouses and villas at accessible prices in the east of Dubai.
Dubai South
Dubai South is a large master-planned city around Al Maktoum International Airport and Expo City Dubai, with residential districts offering apartments, townhouses and villas at accessible prices.
Emaar Beachfront
Emaar Beachfront is a private island community of beachfront towers between Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah, offering apartments with direct beach access and sea views.
Emirates Hills
Emirates Hills is one of Dubai’s most exclusive gated communities, made up of large custom-built villas and mansions overlooking the Montgomerie golf course and lakes.
International City
International City is a large residential community of low-rise buildings grouped into country-themed clusters, known for some of the most affordable rents and prices in Dubai.
Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR)
Jumeirah Beach Residence is a beachfront community of residential towers along the coast next to Dubai Marina.
Jumeirah Golf Estates
Jumeirah Golf Estates is a gated golf community home to the Earth and Fire courses, which host the DP World Tour Championship.
Jumeirah Islands
Jumeirah Islands is a gated community of villas set on man-made islands surrounded by lakes and waterways, next to Jumeirah Lake Towers.
Meydan
Meydan is a district centred on the Meydan Racecourse, home to the Dubai World Cup.
Mirdif
Mirdif is a well-established residential area in the east of Dubai, close to Dubai International Airport.
Motor City
Motor City is a residential and motorsport-themed community next to the Dubai Autodrome, offering apartments, townhouses and villas in a quiet, green setting.
The Greens & The Views
The Greens and The Views are low- and mid-rise apartment communities in Emirates Living, set around landscaped gardens, pools and the Emirates Golf Club, close to Dubai Internet City and Dubai Media City.
The Meadows
The Meadows is an established villa community in Emirates Living, with lakes, mature landscaping and large family homes, next to The Springs and Emirates Hills.
Town Square
Town Square is a large community by Nshama off Al Qudra Road, designed around a central park and plaza.
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