Best Gated Communities in Dubai

Dubai is home to plenty of gated communities that offer security, privacy, and an exclusive lifestyle. These areas feature great amenities, greenery, and elegant homes, all of which contribute to a comfortable lifestyle. If you’re looking for the best gated communities in Dubai, we’ll help you decide.

Arabian Ranches

Arabian Ranches is an upscale gated community in Dubai featuring over 4,000 villas surrounded by lush green landscapes. This expansive development offers its residents a perfect blend of luxury and comfort with its spacious villas ranging from 2- 7-bedroom villas.

Arabian Ranches features elite amenities including Arabian Ranches Golf Club, and Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club. It’s also home to Jumeirah English Speaking School (JESS).

The large homes, premium facilities, and the presence of a school make Arabian Ranches one of the best gated communities in Dubai for families seeking high-quality living and premium villas for sale in Dubai as well as rentals.

The demand for this community is so high in fact that the developer Emaar created two more phases, Arabian ٍRanches 2 and 3.

Dubai Hills Estate

Next on our list is Dubai Hills Estate, another prominent gated community by Emaar, located centrally with easy access to Downtown Dubai and other key areas. Here you can find both grand villas and modern apartments for rent in Dubai as well as for sale, surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens and pristine fairways.

Dubai Hills Estate boasts plenty of recreational facilities including parks, swimming pools, cycling tracks, and an 18-hole championship golf course; making it one of the best gated communities in Dubai. 

Jumeirah Islands

Jumeirah Islands is an exclusive collection of luxury villas, townhouses and mansions developed by Nakheel. The homes are spread across 46 islands and 19 lakes providing an unmatched waterfront style.

Each house comes with a private swimming pool offering ultimate privacy while still being part of a larger vibrant community.

This self-contained area also has a clubhouse with a gym & restaurants as well as a Pavilion mall with retail outlets. The exclusivity and stunning landscapes of this development make it one of the best gated communities in Dubai.

The Meadows

Next on our list is The Meadows, another sought-after villa community known for its peaceful surroundings and robust infrastructure.

It offers spacious two-story villas with private gardens and beautiful lakes and parks throughout the neighborhood. It's no wonder why families seeking peace away from the rush of the city prefer this neighborhood.

The Meadows boasts several amenities including swimming pools, children’s play areas, and sports courts, making it an ideal choice among those looking for gated communities in Dubai to rent or buy properties.

DAMAC Hills 

DAMAC Hills is a residential development built around the Trump International Golf Club Dubai. This community houses luxurious villas, townhouses & apartments offering breathtaking views of the golf course or parks. It’s one of the affordable gated communities in Dubai.

DAMAC Hills is equipped with numerous lifestyle amenities like a skate park, horse stables, kids’ playgrounds, parks, swimming pool, and gym.

The abundance of amenities and reasonable prices of DAMAC Hills make it one of the most popular gated communities in Dubai.

DAMAC Hills 2

DAMAC Hills 2 is a large extension to DAMAC Hills offering a wide variety of sale and rental properties in Dubai, such as apartments, villas, and townhouses perfect for young couples and families alike.

Here you can enjoy plenty of recreational facilities ranging from wave surfing and a splash pad to sports courts and go-karting, not forgetting the supermarkets and restaurants right at your doorstep. Despite all of the amenities it offers, DAMAC Hills 2 is also one of the more affordable gated communities in Dubai.

Meydan

Meydan is home to Meydan Gated Community, which consists of two projects, Millennium Estates and The Polo Townhouses. These communities offer high-end villas and townhouses designed with modern architecture.

Meydan’s strategic location close to Downtown Dubai coupled with its great amenities such as sports courts, dog park, schools, and healthcare centers make it one of the best gated communities in Dubai.

Emirates Hills


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An upscale neighborhood that’s among the most luxurious in Dubai, Emirates Hills takes after the popular Beverly Hills in USA. Similarly, it’s home to celebrities, politicians, and businessmen, making it one of the city’s most exclusive communities, and one of the best places to buy luxury villas in Dubai.
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Villa prices starting from

For rent : 1,250,000 AED/year

For sale : 19,500,000 AED

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Jumeirah Golf Estates

4.9/5

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Jumeirah Golf Estates rates as one of the finest communities in Dubai built around a golf course. Teeing off has never been easier, with villas built around the Fire and Earth courses. The gated enclave is well-maintained.
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For rent : 299,900 AED/year

For sale : 4,300,000 AED

* Based on listing prices in last 3 months.

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Meadows

4.6/5

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For all the lavish and premium living seekers, The Meadows community in Dubai is the ideal spot for you. It consists of 9 sub-communities with mid-rise villas, surrounded by charming nature views. The Meadows, built in 2004, is a residential project in Dubai constructed by Emaar.
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Villa prices starting from

For rent : 310,000 AED/year

For sale : 7,700,000 AED

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Dubai Hills Estate

4.2/5

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Dubai Hills Estate is a luxurious gated community developed by Emaar Properties, located in Mohammed bin Rashid City in Dubai, UAE.
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Apartment prices starting from

For rent : 74,999 AED/year

For sale : 1,100,000 AED

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Jumeirah Islands

3.5/5

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Drive past the gates of Jumeirah Islands by Nakheel Properties and enter paradise. With its man made lakes, lush walkways, pools, and jogging tracks, Jumeirah Islands attracts the well-heeled families seeking an exclusive and desirable lifestyle in the city centre. Take a peak at everything that’s waiting for you at Jumeirah Islands community with this exclusive guide from Property Finder.
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Villa prices starting from

For rent : 330,000 AED/year

For sale : 6,399,999 AED

* Based on listing prices in last 3 months.

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Meydan

4.3/5

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Meydan is a premier community in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, that epitomizes luxury living and modern conveniences. With its strategic location near Downtown Dubai, Meydan offers residents a unique blend of upscale residential options, commercial spaces, and recreational facilities.
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For rent : 38,000 AED/year

For sale : 565,000 AED

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DAMAC Hills

3.9/5

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Damac Hills is a luxurious residential community located in Dubailand, developed by DAMAC Properties. The gated community is known for its upscale villas, townhouses, and apartments, surrounded by lush green landscapes and world-class amenities.
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Apartment prices starting from

For rent : 39,999 AED/year

For sale : 400,000 AED

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Arabian Ranches 3


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Arabian Ranches 3 is one of the most sought-after communities in Dubai. It provides residents with an atmosphere that is both vibrant and family friendly. The area has many unique highlights, such as its luxury villas, lush green grounds and a wide variety of activities for all ages.
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For rent : 144,999 AED/year

For sale : 2,550,000 AED

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Damac Hills 2

4.5/5

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Damac Hills 2 (formerly known as Akoya Oxygen) is a self-contained master development spread over 42 million sq. ft. located in Dubailand, between Jebel Ali – Lehbab Road (E77) and Al Ain –Dubai Highway (E66). It was launched in 2014 by leading real estate developer, DAMAC Properties following the success of their first community, DAMAC Hills.
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Townhouse prices starting from

For rent : 75,000 AED/year

For sale : 1,150,000 AED

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Arabian Ranches

4.2/5

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Think no further if you’re looking for a suburban haven in Dubai. Arabian Ranches offers a variety of freehold villas and townhouses of two to six bedrooms, forming a complete community for families, with many amenities and facilities. With an abundance of schools in the vicinity and a skate park for the kids, the Ranches is preferred by families looking for gated community living.
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Villa prices starting from

For rent : 160,000 AED/year

For sale : 2,950,000 AED

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