AREAS & MAPS

Discover Dubai's diverse neighborhoods and find the perfect location for your new home

Discover Dubai's diverse neighborhoods and find the perfect location for your new home

Discover Dubai's diverse neighborhoods and find the perfect location for your new home

POPULAR AREAS

DUBAI MARINA

Waterfront living with world-class dining and entertainment

Key Highlights:

  • Stunning waterfront promenade

  • High-rise luxury apartments
    Vibrant nightlife and restaurants

  • Marina Mall and Dubai Marina Mall

  • Close to beaches and water sports

  • Excellent public transport links

IDEAL FOR:

  • Young professionals

  • Couples

  • Entertainment seekers

Average Rent:

AED 80,000 - 150,000/year (1BR)

DUBAI MARINA

Waterfront living with world-class dining and entertainment

Key Highlights:

  • Stunning waterfront promenade

  • High-rise luxury apartments
    Vibrant nightlife and restaurants

  • Marina Mall and Dubai Marina Mall

  • Close to beaches and water sports

  • Excellent public transport links

IDEAL FOR:

  • Young professionals

  • Couples

  • Entertainment seekers

Average Rent:

AED 80,000 - 150,000/year (1BR)

DUBAI MARINA

Waterfront living with world-class dining and entertainment

Key Highlights:

  • Stunning waterfront promenade

  • High-rise luxury apartments
    Vibrant nightlife and restaurants

  • Marina Mall and Dubai Marina Mall

  • Close to beaches and water sports

  • Excellent public transport links

IDEAL FOR:

  • Young professionals

  • Couples

  • Entertainment seekers

Average Rent:

AED 80,000 - 150,000/year (1BR)

Downtown Dubai

The heart of the city with iconic landmarks and luxury living

Opportunities:

  • Home to Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall

  • World-class shopping and dining

  • Dubai Opera and cultural venues

  • Premium residential towers

  • Central location with metro access

  • Vibrant business district

Market Outlook:

  • Executives

  • Luxury seekers

  • Culture enthusiasts

Average Rent:

AED 90,000 - 180,000/year (1BR)

Downtown Dubai

The heart of the city with iconic landmarks and luxury living

Opportunities:

  • Home to Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall

  • World-class shopping and dining

  • Dubai Opera and cultural venues

  • Premium residential towers

  • Central location with metro access

  • Vibrant business district

Market Outlook:

  • Executives

  • Luxury seekers

  • Culture enthusiasts

Average Rent:

AED 90,000 - 180,000/year (1BR)

Downtown Dubai

The heart of the city with iconic landmarks and luxury living

Opportunities:

  • Home to Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall

  • World-class shopping and dining

  • Dubai Opera and cultural venues

  • Premium residential towers

  • Central location with metro access

  • Vibrant business district

Market Outlook:

  • Executives

  • Luxury seekers

  • Culture enthusiasts

Average Rent:

AED 90,000 - 180,000/year (1BR)

Dubai Sports City

Purpose-built community for sports enthusiasts and families

Key Highlights:

  • International Cricket Stadium

  • Golf courses and sports academies

  • Family-friendly community

  • Affordable housing options

  • Schools and healthcare facilities

  • Parks and recreational areas

IDEAL FOR:

  • Athletes

  • Sports professionals

  • Families

Average Rent:

AED 45,000 - 85,000/year (1BR)

Dubai Sports City

Purpose-built community for sports enthusiasts and families

Key Highlights:

  • International Cricket Stadium

  • Golf courses and sports academies

  • Family-friendly community

  • Affordable housing options

  • Schools and healthcare facilities

  • Parks and recreational areas

IDEAL FOR:

  • Athletes

  • Sports professionals

  • Families

Average Rent:

AED 45,000 - 85,000/year (1BR)

Dubai Sports City

Purpose-built community for sports enthusiasts and families

Key Highlights:

  • International Cricket Stadium

  • Golf courses and sports academies

  • Family-friendly community

  • Affordable housing options

  • Schools and healthcare facilities

  • Parks and recreational areas

IDEAL FOR:

  • Athletes

  • Sports professionals

  • Families

Average Rent:

AED 45,000 - 85,000/year (1BR)

Palm Jumeirah

Iconic man-made island offering exclusive beachfront living

Opportunities:

  • Private beach access

  • Luxury villas and apartments

  • Five-star hotels and resorts

  • Exclusive dining experiences

  • Water sports and beach clubs

  • Stunning views of Dubai skyline

Market Outlook:

  • High-net-worth individuals

  • Luxury seekers

Average Rent:

AED 120,000 - 250,000/year (1BR)

Palm Jumeirah

Iconic man-made island offering exclusive beachfront living

Opportunities:

  • Private beach access

  • Luxury villas and apartments

  • Five-star hotels and resorts

  • Exclusive dining experiences

  • Water sports and beach clubs

  • Stunning views of Dubai skyline

Market Outlook:

  • High-net-worth individuals

  • Luxury seekers

Average Rent:

AED 120,000 - 250,000/year (1BR)

Palm Jumeirah

Iconic man-made island offering exclusive beachfront living

Opportunities:

  • Private beach access

  • Luxury villas and apartments

  • Five-star hotels and resorts

  • Exclusive dining experiences

  • Water sports and beach clubs

  • Stunning views of Dubai skyline

Market Outlook:

  • High-net-worth individuals

  • Luxury seekers

Average Rent:

AED 120,000 - 250,000/year (1BR)

Arabian Ranches

Suburban community with villas and family-oriented amenities

Key Highlights:

  • Spacious villas with gardens

  • Golf course community

  • International schools nearby

  • Community pools and parks

  • Safe, family-friendly environment

  • Retail centers and supermarkets

IDEAL FOR:

  • Families with children seeking suburban lifestyle

Average Rent:

AED 120,000 - 200,000/year(3BR villa)

Arabian Ranches

Suburban community with villas and family-oriented amenities

Key Highlights:

  • Spacious villas with gardens

  • Golf course community

  • International schools nearby

  • Community pools and parks

  • Safe, family-friendly environment

  • Retail centers and supermarkets

IDEAL FOR:

  • Families with children seeking suburban lifestyle

Average Rent:

AED 120,000 - 200,000/year(3BR villa)

Arabian Ranches

Suburban community with villas and family-oriented amenities

Key Highlights:

  • Spacious villas with gardens

  • Golf course community

  • International schools nearby

  • Community pools and parks

  • Safe, family-friendly environment

  • Retail centers and supermarkets

IDEAL FOR:

  • Families with children seeking suburban lifestyle

Average Rent:

AED 120,000 - 200,000/year(3BR villa)

BUSINESS BAY

Modern business district with residential and commercial mix

Opportunities:

  • Central business district

  • Modern high-rise apartments

  • Canal views and waterfront dining

  • Close to Downtown Dubai

  • Metro connectivity

  • Growing restaurant scene

Market Outlook:

  • Business professionals

  • Young executives

Average Rent:

AED 65,000 - 120,000/year (1BR)

BUSINESS BAY

Modern business district with residential and commercial mix

Opportunities:

  • Central business district

  • Modern high-rise apartments

  • Canal views and waterfront dining

  • Close to Downtown Dubai

  • Metro connectivity

  • Growing restaurant scene

Market Outlook:

  • Business professionals

  • Young executives

Average Rent:

AED 65,000 - 120,000/year (1BR)

BUSINESS BAY

Modern business district with residential and commercial mix

Opportunities:

  • Central business district

  • Modern high-rise apartments

  • Canal views and waterfront dining

  • Close to Downtown Dubai

  • Metro connectivity

  • Growing restaurant scene

Market Outlook:

  • Business professionals

  • Young executives

Average Rent:

AED 65,000 - 120,000/year (1BR)

Jumeirah Beach Residence

Beachfront living with The Walk promenade and dining

Key Highlights:

  • The Walk - outdoor dining and shopping

  • High-rise apartments with sea views

  • Water sports and beach activities

  • Family-friendly beach clubs

  • Tram and metro connectivity

IDEAL FOR:

  • Beach lovers

  • Social butterflies

Average Rent:

AED 75,000 - 140,000/year (1BR)

Jumeirah Beach Residence

Beachfront living with The Walk promenade and dining

Key Highlights:

  • The Walk - outdoor dining and shopping

  • High-rise apartments with sea views

  • Water sports and beach activities

  • Family-friendly beach clubs

  • Tram and metro connectivity

IDEAL FOR:

  • Beach lovers

  • Social butterflies

Average Rent:

AED 75,000 - 140,000/year (1BR)

Jumeirah Beach Residence

Beachfront living with The Walk promenade and dining

Key Highlights:

  • The Walk - outdoor dining and shopping

  • High-rise apartments with sea views

  • Water sports and beach activities

  • Family-friendly beach clubs

  • Tram and metro connectivity

IDEAL FOR:

  • Beach lovers

  • Social butterflies

Average Rent:

AED 75,000 - 140,000/year (1BR)

Dubai Hills Estate

Master-planned community with golf course and parks

Opportunities:

  • 18-hole championship golf course

  • Dubai Hills Mall

  • Mix of villas and apartments

  • Extensive parks and green spaces

  • Top-tier schools nearby
    Modern infrastructure

Market Outlook:

  • Families

  • Golf enthusiasts

Average Rent:

AED 85,000 - 160,000/year (1BR)

Dubai Hills Estate

Master-planned community with golf course and parks

Opportunities:

  • 18-hole championship golf course

  • Dubai Hills Mall

  • Mix of villas and apartments

  • Extensive parks and green spaces

  • Top-tier schools nearby
    Modern infrastructure

Market Outlook:

  • Families

  • Golf enthusiasts

Average Rent:

AED 85,000 - 160,000/year (1BR)

Dubai Hills Estate

Master-planned community with golf course and parks

Opportunities:

  • 18-hole championship golf course

  • Dubai Hills Mall

  • Mix of villas and apartments

  • Extensive parks and green spaces

  • Top-tier schools nearby
    Modern infrastructure

Market Outlook:

  • Families

  • Golf enthusiasts

Average Rent:

AED 85,000 - 160,000/year (1BR)

CITY WALK

Urban lifestyle destination with art and culture

Key Highlights:

  • Pedestrian-friendly streets

  • Street art and cultural events

  • Boutique shopping and dining

  • Modern apartments

  • Green Box Park nearby

  • Central location

IDEAL FOR:

  • Urban lifestyle seekers

  • Art lovers

Average Rent:

AED 95,000 - 170,000/year (1BR)

CITY WALK

Urban lifestyle destination with art and culture

Key Highlights:

  • Pedestrian-friendly streets

  • Street art and cultural events

  • Boutique shopping and dining

  • Modern apartments

  • Green Box Park nearby

  • Central location

IDEAL FOR:

  • Urban lifestyle seekers

  • Art lovers

Average Rent:

AED 95,000 - 170,000/year (1BR)

CITY WALK

Urban lifestyle destination with art and culture

Key Highlights:

  • Pedestrian-friendly streets

  • Street art and cultural events

  • Boutique shopping and dining

  • Modern apartments

  • Green Box Park nearby

  • Central location

IDEAL FOR:

  • Urban lifestyle seekers

  • Art lovers

Average Rent:

AED 95,000 - 170,000/year (1BR)

JUMEIRIAH

Traditional beachside area with villas and culture

Opportunities:

  • Jumeirah Beach access

  • Traditional villa communities

  • Mercato Mall and shopping

  • Close to Burj Al Arab

  • Family-oriented neighborhoods

  • Established expat community

Market Outlook:

  • Families seeking

  • Traditional

    Dubai living

Average Rent:

AED 100,000 - 190,000/year (villa)

JUMEIRIAH

Traditional beachside area with villas and culture

Opportunities:

  • Jumeirah Beach access

  • Traditional villa communities

  • Mercato Mall and shopping

  • Close to Burj Al Arab

  • Family-oriented neighborhoods

  • Established expat community

Market Outlook:

  • Families seeking

  • Traditional

    Dubai living

Average Rent:

AED 100,000 - 190,000/year (villa)

JUMEIRIAH

Traditional beachside area with villas and culture

Opportunities:

  • Jumeirah Beach access

  • Traditional villa communities

  • Mercato Mall and shopping

  • Close to Burj Al Arab

  • Family-oriented neighborhoods

  • Established expat community

Market Outlook:

  • Families seeking

  • Traditional

    Dubai living

Average Rent:

AED 100,000 - 190,000/year (villa)

TRANSPORT CONNECTIVITY

DUBAI MARINA

METRO:

Red Line - 2 stations

TRAM:

Dubai Tram access

BUS ROUTES:

15+ routes


TAXI:

Readily available


DUBAI MARINA

METRO:

Red Line - 2 stations

TRAM:

Dubai Tram access

BUS ROUTES:

15+ routes


TAXI:

Readily available


DUBAI MARINA

METRO:

Red Line - 2 stations

TRAM:

Dubai Tram access

BUS ROUTES:

15+ routes


TAXI:

Readily available


DUBAI MARINA

METRO:

Red Line - 2 stations

TRAM:

N/A

BUS ROUTES:

5+ routes


TAXI:

Readily available


DUBAI MARINA

METRO:

Red Line - 2 stations

TRAM:

N/A

BUS ROUTES:

5+ routes


TAXI:

Readily available


DUBAI MARINA

METRO:

Red Line - 2 stations

TRAM:

N/A

BUS ROUTES:

5+ routes


TAXI:

Readily available


DUBAI MARINA

METRO:

Red Line - 2 stations

TRAM:

Dubai Tram access

BUS ROUTES:

15+ routes


TAXI:

Readily available


DUBAI MARINA

METRO:

Red Line - 2 stations

TRAM:

Dubai Tram access

BUS ROUTES:

15+ routes


TAXI:

Readily available


DUBAI MARINA

METRO:

Red Line - 2 stations

TRAM:

Dubai Tram access

BUS ROUTES:

15+ routes


TAXI:

Readily available


CHOOSING THE RIGHT AREA

Proximity to Work

Consider commute times and traffic patterns. Dubai Metro coverage can significantly reduce travel time.

Proximity to Work

Consider commute times and traffic patterns. Dubai Metro coverage can significantly reduce travel time.

Proximity to Work

Consider commute times and traffic patterns. Dubai Metro coverage can significantly reduce travel time.

Lifestyle Preferences

Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) rates schools from Outstanding to Weak. Check latest inspection reports.

Lifestyle Preferences

Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) rates schools from Outstanding to Weak. Check latest inspection reports.

Lifestyle Preferences

Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) rates schools from Outstanding to Weak. Check latest inspection reports.

SCHOOL DISTRICTS

Consider proximity to home and workplace. Most schools offer bus services with additional fees. Traffic patterns affect commute times.

SCHOOL DISTRICTS

Consider proximity to home and workplace. Most schools offer bus services with additional fees. Traffic patterns affect commute times.

SCHOOL DISTRICTS

Consider proximity to home and workplace. Most schools offer bus services with additional fees. Traffic patterns affect commute times.

Budget Planning

Popular schools have waiting lists. Apply early, ideally 6-12 months before intended start date. Some accept mid-year admissions.

Budget Planning

Popular schools have waiting lists. Apply early, ideally 6-12 months before intended start date. Some accept mid-year admissions.

Budget Planning

Popular schools have waiting lists. Apply early, ideally 6-12 months before intended start date. Some accept mid-year admissions.

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Copyright © 2025 by Middle East Sports Network