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The best residential areas of Dubai for family life and rest

Feb 10, 2022

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In the process of finding the ideal area for family life, it is necessary to take into account many factors, including the availability of kindergartens, schools, hospitals and shops nearby. In addition, an equally important aspect is transport accessibility. The UAE is famous not only for ready-built real estate, but also for the best off-plan projects in Dubai. Will it be convenient to get to work and public places? The source - https://www.axcapital.ae/ - took into account these nuances and prepared a list of residential communities in Dubai that are ideal for couples with children.

Popular areas for families with children

There are the best family areas in Dubai, each of which has good infrastructure, kindergartens, schools, hospitals, supermarkets and grocery stores.

Emirates Hills


The developer of the elite gated community is Emaar Properties. The community is part of Emirates Living project. The exterior was based on the architectural concept of the city of Beverly Hills in the USA. Emirates Hills is one of the freehold areas where foreigners can buy real estate in full ownership. According to Bayut's Annual Market Report for 2021, this area is one of the best in the city for buying villas.

The residence offers villas 2 BR-7 BR for sale and villas 5 BR-7 BR for rent. The starting price for the sale of 2BR villas is AED 18,000,000 (USD 4,900,600 dollars). The minimum price for renting 5BR villas is AED 1,400,000 dirhams (USD 381,000) per year.

Emirates Hills amenities include:

  • Swimming pools;

  • parking spaces for residents;

  • park areas (including parks for walking pets);

  • children's playgrounds;

  • barbecue areas;

  • round-the-clock security.


The community is also the location of an 18-hole premium golf course - Montgomerie Golf Club Dubai.

The nearest transport facilities are Dubai Marina Underground Station and marina bus stops, which are 10 minutes away by car.

Umm Suqeim


One of the oldest residential communities in Dubai. The area consists of five subcommunities:

  • Umm Suqeim-1;

  • Umm Suqeim-2;

  • Umm Suqeim-3;

  • Umm Suqeim Road;

  • Madinat Jumeirah Living.


The area offers residents many amenities including cafes, shops, grocers, bakeries, supermarkets, mosques and pharmacies. The area is in close proximity to educational and medical institutions, public transport stops, as well as Umm Suqeim Park and remarkable beaches.

There is also Kite Beach, where residents can enjoy various water sports and other beach activities.

This area offers 4 BR-6 BR villas for sale and 3 BR-7 BR villas for rent. The starting price for the purchase of 4BR villas is AED 5,900,000 (USD 1,606,318 dollars) and AED 115,000 (USD 31,309) per year for renting a three-bedroom villa.

Lots of villas have backyards and separate rooms for staff. Some villas also have swimming pools and underground parking spaces.

Al Barari


This is a beautiful gated residential area in the center of Dubai, which consists of two sections. The first phase includes The West, Seventh Heaven, The Reserve, Ashtar, as well as Nature Reserves and Residences. The second section includes a resort hotel, retail stores, medical facilities and several additional residential areas.

Residents of Al Barari can visit:

  • body language health club;

  • famous gourmet restaurant The Farm;

  • Heart & Soul Spa.


This place is also one of the greenest areas of Dubai thanks to numerous green spaces, natural lakes and extensive lush gardens. Al Barari community offers luxury 4 - 7BR villas for sale and rent.

The minimum purchase price of a four-room villa is AED 3,090,000 (USD 841,275), the price of renting a four-bedroom villa is AED 230,000 (USD 62,619) per year.

Dubai Hills Estate


This is a joint project of Meraas Holding and Emaar Properties. The total area is 20,000,000 square meters. This community is the real green heart of Dubai.

The residents of Dubai Hills Estate have:

  • schools;

  • hotels;

  • hospitals;

  • large Dubai Hills Park;

  • impressive Dubai Hills shopping mall;

  • bike paths with a total length of 54 km (33 miles).


The residential area is one of the most popular golf communities in Dubai. Besides, it is home to a large 18-hole golf course, which is called Dubai Hills Golf Club.

Villas for sale and for rent with three-seven bedrooms are offered in this area. The starting prices of 3BR villas for sale are AED 2,400,000 (USD 653,417) and AED 125,000 (USD 34,032) for rent per year.

DAMAC Hills


The residences in this area are surrounded by golf courses, open green parks and flower beds, recreation areas, lush gardens and lakes. There is the world-famous Trump International Golf Club in Dubai with a swimming pool, restaurants and a modern gym.

The residents of DAMAC Hills can use:

  • schools;

  • kindergartens;

  • supermarkets;

  • football field;

  • beauty salons;

  • cafe;

  • children's restaurants and play areas;

  • tennis courts;

  • 21,500 sq.m. skate park


DAMAC Hills Estate offers 3 BR-7 BR villas for sale and 3 BR-6 BR villas for rent.

The starting price for the purchase of a three-bedroom villa is AED 1,150,000 (USD 313,095), and the minimum price for renting a three-bedroom villa is AED 60,000 (USD 16,335) per year.

Jumeirah Lake Towers


This is a multifunctional area located around artificial lakes and a park area. The community consists of 26 clusters with three buildings in each cluster, as well as offices and retail stores. JLT is a freehold zone. The residents have access to various amenities such as the JLT Park, where pets are allowed, supermarkets, restaurants, clinics, hospitals and kindergartens.

Jumeirah Lake Towers offers studio villas for sale at a price of AED 445,000 (USD 121,154). Despite the fact that residents most often choose villas if they have a family, spacious apartments with three-five bedrooms in JLT will also be a convenient option for families. The price of a three-bedroom apartment is AED 800,000 (USD 217,805), and the rent is about AED 70,000 (USD 19,000) per year.

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