The Springs Dubai

The Springs is inside Emirates Living, in the part of New Dubai between Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) and Al Khail Road (E44). Emaar gives the drive from The Springs Souk to Dubai Marina as about 14 minutes. The neighbouring communities are:

• The Meadows, a detached-villa community next door.
• Emirates Hills, the golf-course villa area around Montgomerie Golf Club.
• Jumeirah Islands and Jumeirah Park, villa communities close by.
• The Greens and The Views, Emaar's apartment communities near Dubai Media City and Dubai Internet City.
• Dubai Marina and Jumeirah Lake Towers, the waterfront districts a short drive away.

• By road: Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road give access to Dubai Marina, Dubai Internet City, Downtown Dubai and the airports. Peak-hour traffic at the community exits can be slow, so test your own commute.
• By metro: there is no station inside the community. The Red Line runs along Sheikh Zayed Road, with stations such as Dubai Internet City and Mall of the Emirates shown on the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) metro map, so residents usually drive or take a bus to reach one.
• Within the community: walking trails run past the lakes and green spaces, and many residents walk or cycle to the souk and parks.

Shopping, dining and entertainment

• The Springs Souk is the community's main destination. Emaar describes two levels of retail, dining and entertainment, with fashion, home and family shops, a pet shop, cafes and restaurants.
• Reel Cinemas Springs Souk has several screens, one of them dedicated to children.
• The Springs Souk Gym is on site for fitness.
• The Meadows Village and The Meadows Souk are neighbouring retail destinations that Emaar lists for Emirates Living.
• Restaurants at Vida Emirates Hills and the Address Montgomerie, overlooking the golf course, are a short drive away.

Parks, lakes and sport

• Emirates Living has more than 70 lakes with floating fountains, walking trails and three landscaped parks, according to Emaar.
• Emaar lists football, basketball and tennis courts, children's play areas, pools and three dog parks across the community.
• For bigger parks across the city, see our guide to the best parks in Dubai.

Schools and family

• Dubai British School is listed by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) at Emirates Hills. It follows the British curriculum and holds an Outstanding rating for 2023 to 2024. The school describes itself as located in the Springs and Meadows area.
• Emirates International School Meadows is another KHDA-registered school nearby.
• Emaar also lists nurseries, health centres and mosques within Emirates Living. Check the KHDA directory for current ratings and fees.

Beaches and days out

The closest public beaches are at Dubai Marina and Jumeirah Beach Residence. See properties with beachfront access and night beaches in Dubai.

The community is organised into numbered clusters, from Springs 1 up to Springs 15. Each cluster is a gated group of streets with its own lakes or gardens, and the homes are mostly townhouses and villas of two to four bedrooms. Because the layout is similar across clusters, what differs from street to street is the practical detail:

• Which side of the lake or green you face. Water and park views carry a premium; a rear garden facing a wall does not.
• Distance to The Springs Souk, the parks and the community exits. This sets your daily routine.
• Villa type within the cluster. Emaar built different layouts, so compare plot and built-up size and not just bedroom count.
• Condition. Two decades of use means renovated and original homes sit side by side.

Springs 15 and Springs 9

Springs 15 and Springs 9 are among the cluster names people search most. Both follow the rule above: look at the specific street, its outlook and its distance to the souk and exits, not just the cluster number. Tell us the cluster you prefer using the form on this page and we will look for it.

People often compare the two. The Springs is mainly townhouses and smaller villas in gated clusters and has its own souk; The Meadows has mainly detached villas on larger plots. Both are Emaar communities in Emirates Living with similar roads, lakes and schools, so the choice usually comes down to budget, plot size and the type of home you want.

A typical day here is built around the community. Children walk or cycle to play areas, parents collect groceries and coffee at The Springs Souk, and weekends mean the pool, the courts, the cinema or a lakeside walk. Emaar monitors security around the clock across Emirates Living, and the streets inside the clusters are quiet compared with the highways outside.

The community suits families who want a gated home with a garden, and professionals who want a calmer base than the towers of the Marina while keeping Sheikh Zayed Road within reach. It is less suited to anyone who wants nightlife on the doorstep or who plans to commute entirely by metro.

Because the homes are two decades old, many owners have updated kitchens, bathrooms and cooling. When you view, ask what has been replaced and when, and compare homes of the same layout rather than only the asking price.

Pros

• Gated, family-oriented neighbourhood with a lot of green space and lakes.
• Shops, a cinema, a gym and restaurants inside the community at The Springs Souk.
• Schools, nurseries and health centres close by.
• Road access to Dubai Marina, Media City and Downtown.

Things to weigh

• You will need a car for most trips, as there is no metro station inside the community.
• The homes are older, so condition and renovation matter.
• Traffic can build at the main exits at peak times.

Households of three to five people who want a home with a small garden, a safe place for children and everyday amenities close at hand. Tenants and buyers also choose it because it is one of the more central family villa communities, with the Marina, Media City, Internet City and Downtown all reachable by road without leaving the main highway corridor.

Prices and rents vary by cluster, size, condition and outlook, so look at comparable homes on the same street rather than an area average. Browse what we hold for sale and to rent, or use the form on this page if you want us to look in a particular cluster. Our complete guide to buying a villa in Dubai and tenant guide cover the steps, and our Emaar developer guide explains the developer.

• Which cluster and which street, including outlook and distance to the souk.
• Condition and renovation. Air conditioning, roofing and kitchens are the costly items.
• Extensions. Confirm that any additions were approved, because unapproved work can block a sale later.
• Community fees, and what the landscaping and security cover.
• Parking and access, since peak-hour queues at the exits affect the daily drive.