P/05 Community guides

Where to buy in Dubai.

Who each community suits, what you can buy there, and how it compares. Written by the people who sell in them every week.

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Jumeirah Village Circle

A large, leafy Nakheel community between Al Khail Road and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, and one of Dubai's most active markets for first-time buyers and investors.

First-time buyersRental investorsYoung families

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Jumeirah Village Triangle

JVC's quieter neighbour: more villas and townhouses, a growing set of boutique apartment buildings, and easy access to Al Khail Road.

FamiliesEnd usersValue-focused investors

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Dubai Marina

A waterfront district of towers around a man-made marina, with Marina Walk, JBR beach, the tram and the metro all close by.

ProfessionalsShort-let investorsLifestyle buyers

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Business Bay

Dubai's central business district, wrapped around the Dubai Water Canal and next door to Downtown, mixing office towers with residential buildings.

ProfessionalsRental investorsBuyers who want to be central

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Downtown Dubai

Home to the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall and Dubai Opera, and the city's most recognisable address.

Lifestyle buyersPremium investorsHoliday-home owners

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Dubai Hills Estate

A master-planned community built around an 18-hole golf course and a large central park, with Dubai Hills Mall on the doorstep.

FamiliesEnd usersLong-term investors

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Dubai South

A planned city district around Al Maktoum International Airport and Expo City Dubai, positioned as one of the city's long-term growth areas.

Long-horizon investorsFirst-time buyersAviation & logistics professionals

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Al Furjan

An established Nakheel community between Sheikh Zayed and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed roads, with its own metro station on the Route 2020 line.

FamiliesEnd usersRental investors

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