Emirates Living

Emirates Living sits in new Dubai, on the inland side of Sheikh Zayed Road, between Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Lakes Towers and Al Barsha. Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Lakes Towers and Al Barsha are all close, which is a large part of the appeal. Downtown is a straightforward drive.

There is no metro station inside the community. Residents typically reach the Red Line by bus or car, with the nearest stations serving Dubai Marina and Jumeirah Lakes Towers. Check current routes and stations on rta.ae.

The Springs

The Springs is a gated villa community made up of fifteen numbered sub-communities, Springs 1 to Springs 15. Homes are mainly two to four bedroom townhouses and villas set around lakes, parks and shaded walking paths. The Springs Souk is the local shopping hub. See the The Springs page for more.

The Meadows

The Meadows is a villa only community with a quieter feel and bigger plots. Meadows Village and the Meadows Souk provide daily shopping. See the Meadows guide.

The Lakes

The Lakes is the lower density option, with villas arranged around water features. It suits families who want space and established greenery.

Emirates Hills

Emirates Hills is a separate tier. It is a gated estate of large private plots around the Montgomerie golf course. Read the Emirates Hills page for how it differs from the rest of Emirates Living.

Shopping and everyday errands

• The Springs Souk. A small neighbourhood centre with a supermarket, cafés and services for The Springs.
• Meadows Village and the Meadows Souk. The retail pockets for The Meadows.
• Mall of the Emirates and the Marina malls. A short drive away for larger shopping trips.

Golf and outdoors

• The Montgomerie. The championship golf course that Emirates Hills is built around.
• Lakes, parks and paths. The Springs and The Meadows are laid out around artificial lakes with shaded walking and cycling routes. Our green communities guide and pet friendly communities guide compare it with other districts.

Beaches and waterfront

• Dubai Marina and JBR. The marina walk and the public beach are a short drive over Sheikh Zayed Road. See Dubai Marina.

Schools

• Dubai British School Emirates Hills, a British curriculum school.
• Emirates International School Meadows, an IB school in The Meadows.
• Dubai International Academy, an IB school in Emirates Hills.

Ratings, fees and places change each year. Confirm current KHDA ratings at khda.gov.ae and with each school.

Based on 272 home sales registered with the Dubai Land Department between 5 January and 27 October 2026, as of November 2026, the typical price was about AED 1,665 per square foot. None of the sales were off-plan. The sales split into two types:

The most traded buildings in this data were in The Springs, with Springs 14, 9, 3, 11, 15 and 2 leading. "Typical" is the median. Larger villas in The Meadows and Emirates Hills trade at different levels, so use live listings for the exact street and plot you like. The official records are at dubailand.gov.ae.

Families who want established greenery rather than a new build, and a location that is genuinely central: Dubai Marina, JLT, Barsha and Sheikh Zayed Road are all close, and Downtown is a straightforward drive.

The reason people choose it over a newer community is maturity. The reason they leave it is age: many properties are original and need work.

• Springs Souk and Meadows Village for daily shopping, with Mall of the Emirates a short drive away.
• The Montgomerie golf course.
• Schools inside and immediately around the community, including long established options.
• Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai Marina, The Greens and Al Barsha as neighbours.

Emirates Living is a villa and townhouse district, so apartments are not what it is known for. People who search for Emirates Living apartments usually want a flat in a neighbouring area such as Dubai Marina or JLT. If you want the same location with a flat, start with the Dubai Marina guide.

For a wider comparison with other Emaar villa districts see Emaar communities compared and family friendly communities compared.

• Age and condition. Many villas are original: check air conditioning, plumbing, windows and the roof.
• Whether the property has been extended or altered, and whether that was approved. Unapproved work blocks a sale later.
• Which sub-community and which street, since prices and quiet vary considerably within a short distance.
• Community charges, and what they cover in that specific community.
• Landlord maintenance terms if renting, because on an older villa this matters more than the rent.

Springs listings name the numbered sub-community, such as Springs 3 or Springs 14, rather than the street. Each number is its own cluster of townhouses around a lake or park, with its own character, so two homes of the same size can feel quite different. Visit the exact cluster, walk to the nearest park and souk, and ask what the community charge covers. The same logic applies in The Meadows, where listings refer to numbered Meadows clusters.

• Renting. Agree the rent and the cheque plan, check who handles maintenance and the pool or garden, sign the tenancy contract and register it through Ejari. Our Ejari guide and tenant guide explain each step.
• Buying. Agree the price, sign the sale agreement and complete the transfer at a Dubai Land Department trust office. Budget for fees using our fees guide, and read the villa buying guide.

Daily life is quiet and green. The school run is short for many families, evenings are spent on the lakeside paths and in the community pools and parks, and weekends split between the Marina, the beach and the malls on Sheikh Zayed Road. Because most homes have gardens and parking, it suits families with cars, children and pets better than people who rely on public transport.

Emirates Living has been through more than one Dubai market cycle and retained its appeal, which is the strongest thing that can be said about any community here. Supply is fixed, demand is family led, and the location is central. Renovated properties command a clear premium over original condition ones, which is where the value is usually added.

Stock here moves and we may have nothing listed today. Tell us which of the communities interests you using the form on this page, and we will come back to you when something fits. You can also see everything we currently hold to rent and for sale, or read townhouse or villa if you are weighing the two. Our guide to the best villa communities for families compares Emirates Living with the alternatives.