Dubai community guides

What it is like to live and invest in Dubai's main communities, with homes available in each.

• Dubai Marina: Waterfront towers, the promenade and the beach at JBR
• Downtown Dubai: Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall and the Opera district
• Palm Jumeirah: Beachfront villas and branded residences
• Business Bay: Canal-side living next to Downtown
• Dubai Creek Harbour: New waterfront district with skyline views
• Dubai Hills Estate: Family villas around a championship golf course
• Emirates Hills: Private mansions around the Montgomerie golf course
• Jumeirah Bay Island: A private island off Jumeirah, home to the Bulgari Resort
• Bluewaters Island: Island living next to Ain Dubai, a short walk from JBR
• Emaar Beachfront: Beachfront towers in Dubai Harbour, between the Palm and the Marina
• Jumeirah Beach Residence: Beachfront towers above The Walk and the beach at JBR
• City Walk: Low-rise apartments on walkable streets near Downtown
• DIFC: The financial district, with galleries, dining and city apartments
• Jumeirah Golf Estates: Villas around two championship golf courses
• Arabian Ranches: Family villas with a golf club and equestrian centre nearby
• District One: Contemporary villas on a crystal lagoon with views of Downtown
• Al Barari: Low-density villas among gardens, lakes and streams
• Tilal Al Ghaf: New family villas around a swimmable lagoon