Dubai freehold area guide
Location
Part of Emaar's Emirates Living master community, centrally located near Sheikh Zayed Road and close to Dubai Marina, adjacent to The Meadows, The Springs and Emirates Hills; no direct metro station, nearest being Sobha Realty/Dubai Internet City stations a drive away.
Overview
One of Dubai's earliest and most established villa communities, comprising roughly 600 villas across six gated sub-communities (Maeen, Zulala, Ghadeer, Deema, Hattan, Forat) arranged around lakes, mature trees and manicured landscaping — an affluent, tranquil suburban setting close to the city center.
Who lives here
Long-established expatriate families (Western, Arab, Asian professionals and executives), largely mid-to-upper income; a mix of owner-occupiers and tenants, popular with families wanting a settled, central-Marina-adjacent lifestyle.
Price points
AED / Mid-2026 indicators
Villas / Townhouses
3BR villas average around AED 5.4M; 4BR villas range approximately AED 6M-15.6M; all-layout 2026 median around AED 4.36M; average price per sq ft around AED 1,660-1,735 (also larger 5-7BR villas available)
Typical gross rental yield
Approximately 5-6.1% gross, typical of an established, high-value Emirates Living community
Figures are approximate market indicators as of mid-2026, compiled for general orientation purposes only. They do not constitute a valuation or investment advice — please confirm current pricing and availability before making a decision.
Lifestyle & amenities
- Lakes, parks and communal pools throughout
- The Lakes/Montgomerie community retail, hairdressers, gyms, supermarkets
- Tennis courts and children's playgrounds
- Close to Dubai British School Jumeirah Park, Emirates International School and other Emirates Living schools
- Minutes from Dubai Marina and Mall of the Emirates
- Easy access to Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road
- Montgomerie Golf Course nearby
Best for
Best suited to established families wanting a mature, centrally located villa community with easy access to Marina, JLT and Sheikh Zayed Road.
