Best Places to Live in Dubai For Families

Discover the best areas to live in Dubai with a family

Finding the best area to live in Dubai with a family is no easy task. After all, there are tons of options to choose from, with all of the developments springing up. The upside of having so many options though is that there’s a community for everyone.

To find a new home for your family, you need to consider your unique needs. For instance, are your kids young or old, do you drive or use public transportation? Where do you work? Do you prefer a calm neighborhood or a vibrant one? What’s your budget? What amenities do you need? All of this will factor into your decision.

While every family is different, we’ve rounded up some of the best places to live in Dubai with family based on popularity. These areas have many amenities such as parks, supermarkets, nearby schools and hospitals, and more.

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DAMAC Hills

3.9/5

About

DAMAC Hills 1 and 2 are some of the best areas to live in Dubai with a family. These gated communities have all kinds of amenities families would need, along with affordable apartments, villas, and townhouses for sale and rent.

DAMAC Hills is home to the Trump International Golf Club which has an 18-hole golf course, a health club, swimming pools, fitness centers and restaurants.

Not only that, but you’ll also find water lagoons with water slides and trampolines in the community. It's a popular spot among people looking for affordable Dubai homes for sale.

Property types

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Apartment prices starting from

For rent : 41,998 AED/year

For sale : 390,000 AED

* Based on listing prices in last 3 months.

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Reviews from residents

4/5
Quiet and Safe home
Lara Guillo, 2 years ago
Carson
Area is quiet. Not too crowded. Shops ang grocery nearby. There is alloted parking per unit.

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Arabian Ranches

4.2/5

About

This premium suburb by Emaar is one of the best residential areas in Dubai for families. Homes here exude luxury and are surrounded by lots of greenery and amenities.

Arabian Ranches is home to Arabian Ranches Golf Club, Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club, and multiple retail and dining options. You’ll also find schools and mosques here, ensuring everything you need is nearby.

Whether you decide to rent or buy a villa in Arabian Ranches, rest assured that you’ll be living in a holistic community that appeals to every member of the family.

Arabian Ranches is located along Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) and Al Qudra Road D63, close to Dubai Butterfly Garden and Motor City.

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Villa prices starting from

For rent : 160,000 AED/year

For sale : 3,299,995 AED

* Based on listing prices in last 3 months.

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Al Furjan

4/5

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Al Furjan is an extremely family-friendly area thanks to its calm ambiance, green spaces, and availability of villas, townhouses, and apartments, catering to families of different sizes and budgets.

Al Furjan is located next to Discovery Gardens and Ibn Battuta Mall, and has its own metro station. Moreover, it’s home to Arcadia Global School, The Arbor School, Jebel Ali Village Nursery and two community malls, Al Furjan Pavilion and Al Furjan West Pavilion.

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Apartment prices starting from

For rent : 40,000 AED/year

For sale : 460,000 AED

* Based on listing prices in last 3 months.

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Reviews from residents

3/5
Well connected and good place for families
Marwa, 2 years ago
Topaz Avenue
Overall the building is good and well connected, lots of metro and bus stations nearby. There is a nursery right under the building which is super convenient fo...Read more
2/5
Poor facilities
Anna, 5 years ago
Freej Residence
Tap water is yellow on the first run of the faucet, after not using it for long hours. Pool has no temperature control. Always cold water. No gym, no playgroun...Read more
4/5
Rose 13,Al Furjan Dubai
Dr Aqsa Khalid, 2 years ago
Rose 13
Rose 13 is a new building with free chiller/pool and gym. No parking issue in the area. The maintenance staff is amazing and is just a call away. Its a very pea...Read more
1/5
Poor Construction and Maintenance team
Xoxo, 2 years ago
Azizi Plaza
It’s not about maintenance the building has lots of leakage and flaws. Maintenance team is poor but building management is ok but they never responds but action...Read more
4/5
Amazing property
Niharika padwal, 2 years ago
Victoria Residency
It's an amazing property. Clean, maintained, parking, security, everything is upto the mark.
4/5
The Fern Heights
Sheila Cua, 2 years ago
The Fern Heights
Area is very good, near Discovery Garden metro. Also there are supermarkets nearby. Building is not that much soundproof, i can hear the cars very loud at night...Read more

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Mirdif

3.3/5

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Another well-established neighborhood, Mirdif has been one of the best places to live for families for years thanks to its large villas and affordable prices.

Despite being located away from the city center, it has everything residents need nearby including schools, malls, and parks, most notably the massive Mushrif Park which is great for outdoor activities.

The villas for rent in Mirdif mainly range from 3 to 5-bedroom villas, though you might find a few 6-bedroom villas.

Those looking for apartments for rent in Mirdif can choose from studios to 4-bedroom units.

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Apartment prices starting from

For rent : 55,000 AED/year

For sale : 750,000 AED

* Based on listing prices in last 3 months.

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Reviews from residents

3/5
Personal review as a tenant -uptown mirdif residence
Janet Navarra, 10 years ago
Mirdif Tulip
I have been living in uptown for 3 years . Currently they are imposing charges for parking fee for visitors free for 2 hrs thereafter 10dhs from Monday to Sunda...Read more

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The Springs

4.5/5

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This gated villa community is favoured by young couples with children. The townhouses and villas provide the perfect antidote to the towering skyscrapers outside the community. The Springs Souk services most of your essential shopping and dining requirements. For Japanese food lovers, there is Tsunami, The Monk for Chinese food aficionados, a Shakespeare and Co and if you’re in a mood for British breakfast, head to Reform Social and Grill. Don’t miss: Tsunami for Japanese food Lifestyle: Idyllic Neighbours: Mid-income expats from all nationalities

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Villa prices starting from

For rent : 140,000 AED/year

For sale : 2,850,000 AED

* Based on listing prices in last 3 months.

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Reviews from residents

4/5
Great for families with kids
B.K, 2 years ago
Springs 1
Excellent location, close to great schools, very child friendly, established community, one of the greenest areas in Dubai with long walk/bike routes around lak...Read more
5/5
Spring 10 is best location
Raja zia, 4 years ago
Springs 10
I live in Spring 10 I like the location it's between all the Spring. It's easy to exit both side
4/5
Lived in Springs 7 for nineteen years
Arvinder Kochhar, 2 years ago
Springs 7
We have lived in Springs 7 since 2005. It has been a great experience throughout. Emaar has done a brilliant job in consistently maintaining very high levels of...Read more
4/5
Springs 1E
Tanweer Khan, 4 years ago
Springs 9
The view is stunning. It’s a well-maintained property and has the second biggest lake among all the Springs communities. The property is in excellent condition.
3/5
Need area improvement
Elena Al Sharif, 10 years ago
Springs 2
The building is really huge but they keep maintain the wall inside the house is really thin we can hear our neighbors voice
4/5
Springs 5
Rad, 10 years ago
Springs 5
Great location, close to Marina, and Jumeirah for a good value for money
5/5
Great Place for a Family
GNA, 4 years ago
Springs 6
Springs 6 has been our home for years. One of the least dense of all of the Springs development. All amenities are at a walking distance. The newly developed Sp...Read more

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Jumeirah

3.6/5

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This neighborhood is a timeless favorite thanks to its waterfront location near Jumeirah Beach and Kite Beach, as well as the abundance of schools, restaurants, and clinics. Villas for rent in Jumeirah range from 3 to 6-bedroom units.

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For rent : 75,000 AED/year

For sale : 2,000,000 AED

* Based on listing prices in last 3 months.

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Jumeirah Village Triangle

4/5

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Jumeirah Village Triangle (JVT) is one of the best affordable family areas in Dubai thanks to its calm atmosphere, prime location, and abundance of amenities like schools, hospitals, and supermarkets.

It’s home to Sunmarke School, Arcadia School and Jumeirah International Nursery, making it great for families with kids. The apartments and villas for sale in Jumeirah Village Triangle are more affordable than those in other areas.

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For rent : 43,000 AED/year

For sale : 420,000 AED

* Based on listing prices in last 3 months.

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Reviews from residents

4/5
Overall pretty amazing
Omar Farghal, 2 years ago
Al Jawhara Residences
The building looks reaallyy good inside and out. Although it offers only studios, the space is really good with good views all round. I have never seen a tower...Read more
3/5
A backyard as "big as a football field"
Dun. P., 7 years ago
Arabian Villas
Ever wondered how it feels to have a garden as big as 8,000 sq.ft, well move to JVT. Affordable villas just 10min by car from Marina. This child and dog friendl...Read more
4/5
Great building
Musa H, 2 years ago
Green Park
Great building in a great community.
3/5
Mediterranean Villas - JVC
Marta, 10 years ago
Mediterranean Villas
The finishing of the villas is one of the best I have seen in Dubai, great quality, unlike others The area is still lacking the basic services but it is slowly...Read more

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Jumeirah Village Circle

3.9/5

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This popular community is one of the best places to live in Dubai for families thanks to its numerous facilities such as parks, schools, and supermarkets. It has about 33 parks, making it great for playing with kids and enjoying time outdoors.

Moreover, Circle Mall is a large community mall that has a variety of shops, restaurants, Spinneys and a Nesto Hypermarket. JVC is also home to JSS International School.

A wide variety of properties are available for sale and rent in Jumeirah Village Circle such as apartments, villas, and townhouses.

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Apartment prices starting from

For rent : 36,000 AED/year

For sale : 400,000 AED

* Based on listing prices in last 3 months.

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Reviews from residents

2/5
Issues with cleanliness
Fadwa, 3 years ago
Rose 10
This review is based on a one bedroom experience and most is relevant to the building itself Pros: 1- Nice colors finishings 2- Available markets around gives a...Read more
2/5
Decent place
Navita, 2 years ago
Al Amir Residence
Have been here for the past 5 years and quite like it. Except the rush hour traffic at Hessa there is nothing much wrong. It's not a community but feels like it...Read more
5/5
Friendly building
Javi, 3 years ago
Roxana Residences
Good building with friendly security and nice common facilities. Good apartments for investment or to live in
1/5
Smell of neighbours cooking
Izzi, 5 years ago
UniEstate Prime Tower
No Gym or pool. VERY bad air circulation system, the smell of the nighbours cooking is unstoppable. I wake up at 5.30 every morning by the smell of frying onion...Read more
4/5
Great building but water quality is not great
AG, 2 years ago
AKA Residence
AKA Residence is a great place for both families and bachelors. However, the water quality is not great on the higher floors. They do clean the water tank eve...Read more
2/5
Not well maintained
Ahmed Khalil, 7 years ago
Laya Residences
The property is not well maintained. Frequent water leaks and lots of noise as the adjoining building is Atlantis staff accommodation. Their bus comes at midn...Read more
4/5
Different but spacious and close to Al Khail and supermarket
Max Wiegerinck, 7 years ago
La Residencia Del Sol
Different type of build, with front and side view iso back view. Complex of 24 houses with large underground parking keeping cars cool even in summer and no par...Read more
4/5
You will love the place.
Chris, 8 years ago
Alfa Residence
Staff are friendly and you will feel safe. Everything is clean and well maintained. It's a little bit higher when it comes to price compared to other apartments...Read more
2/5
poor
keerthi Dharma, 2 years ago
GMM Tower 1
1. Average apartment.n2. Spacious rooms. (2 BHK). n3. JVC has too much traffic during peak hours. n
3/5
Pretty good overall
Moath Abunaser, 2 years ago
Grand Heights
I have been in the building for a year, the facilities are okay, the gym needs to be improved. Its a modern building and good overall.

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Jumeirah Lake Towers

3.9/5

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JLT is one of the best places to live in Dubai for families looking for apartments. The highrise community is extremely walkable as it’s built around lakes with promenades.

Nearly every amenity is available too. The area is rich with restaurants and cafes, supermarkets, and beauty salons, and is served by two metro stations. The flats for rent in Jumeirah Lake Towers come on high floors with expansive city views.

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For rent : 54,999 AED/year

For sale : 470,000 AED

* Based on listing prices in last 3 months.

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Motor City

4.2/5

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Motor City is a great option for those looking for affordable family areas in Dubai thanks to its spacious apartments for rent in Dubai and plenty of green spaces. The area has a calm atmosphere and is home to the Dubai Autodrome and First Avenue Mall. Apartments for rent in Motor City range from studios to 3-bedroom apartments.

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Apartment prices starting from

For rent : 58,000 AED/year

For sale : 510,841 AED

* Based on listing prices in last 3 months.

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Reviews from residents

3/5
Fancy Building with F Grade Construction and Fittings at Prime Area
Sam, 3 years ago
Oia Residence
Location: Perfect Maintenance: Not fit to call a Dubai City Property. Investor not ready to maintain anything. So far Spend more than 2000 for AC Duct Cleaning...Read more

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FAQ

The best places to live in Dubai for a family are:

Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC)
Jumeirah Village Triangle (JVT)
DAMAC Hills
Arabian Ranches
Mirdif
Al Furjan
Jumeirah Lake Towers
Motor City

Dubai is great for families thanks to its safety, diversity, and abundance of reputed schools, amenities, healthcare facilities, and entertainment options.

On average, a monthly salary of AED 22,160 to 37,460 is recommended for a family of four to cover essentials like housing, schools, groceries, leisure, and transportation.