The 11 Best Family-Friendly Communities in Dubai

Umm Suqeim is one of the oldest communities in Dubai. The neighbourhood comprises five sub-communities: Umm Suqeim 1, Umm Suqeim 2, Umm Suqeim 3, Umm Suqeim Road and Madinat Jumeirah Living.

The area offers residents a variety of facilities including cafes, stores, groceries, bakeries, supermarkets, mosques and pharmacies. The area is in close proximity to educational and medical institutions, public transport stops, as well as the Umm Suqeim Park and beaches.

In addition, Umm Suqeim is home to Kite Beach, where residents can find a wide variety of watersports and beach activities.

he neighbourhood offers 4BR-6BR villas for sale and 3BR-7BR villas to rent. The starting price for 4BR villas for sale constitutes AED 5,900,000 and AED 115,000 per year for 3-bedroom villas to rent.

Many villas have private backyards and separate maids’ rooms. Some villas have swimming pools and underground parking spaces as well.

Al Barari is a beautiful gated residential neighbourhood in the centre of Dubai, which consists of two phases. Phase one includes The Nest, Seventh Heaven, Ashjar, The Reserve and The Residences. Phase two comprises a resort hotel, retail stores, medical facilities and several additional residential developments.

Residents of Al Barari have access to premium amenities such as the Body Language health club, the famous gourmet restaurant The Farm, and Heart & Soul spa.

This area is also one of the greenest neighbourhoods in Dubai due to its numerous green spaces, natural lakes and vast lush gardens. Al Barari community offers luxurious 4BR-7BR villas for sale and to rent.

The minimum price for 4BR villas for sale constitutes AED 3,090,000 and the starting price for 4BR villas for rent is AED 230,000 per year.

Dubai Silicon Oasis is a community in the centre of Dubai, with a total area of 7,200,000 sq. m. It is also a free trade zone. Most residential buildings have dedicated parking spaces and there are lots of car parking around the community.

Amenities of Silicon Oasis include grocery stores, nurseries, restaurants, supermarkets, a Kids Jungle activity centre and a technology park with several smart devices such as solar-powered benches and a smart lighting system.

Dubai Silicon Oasis neighbourhood offers 3 to 6-bedroom villas for sale and to rent. The minimum selling price for a 3BR villa is AED 2,900,000. The minimum annual rental price is AED 130,000 for a 4BR villa and from AED 137,000 for a 3BR villa.

Dubai Hills Estate is the first phase of the Mohammed Bin Rashid City and a joint project of Meraas Holding and Emaar Properties. The total area of the neighbourhood is a colossal 20,000,000 sq. ft. The community is the green heart of Dubai due to its numerous lush green zones.

Residents of Dubai Hills Estate have access to various amenities such as schools, hotels, hospitals, Dubai Hills Park, open leisure spaces, Dubai Hills Mall and a 33 miles bicycle route.

Moreover, the residential area is one of the most popular golf communities in Dubai and home to an 18-hole championship golf course - Dubai Hills Golf Club.

The neighbourhood offers 3 to 7-bedroom villas for sale and to rent. Starting prices for 3BR villas for sale constitutes AED 2,400,000 and AED 125,000 to rent per year.

The family-friendly suburban community of Mirdif is situated in close proximity to Dubai International Airport. The neighbourhood includes four sub-communities: Uptown Mirdif, Mirdif Tulip, Ghoroob and Shurooq. Shurooq area is a freehold zone to foreign nationals.

Each of the sub-communities offers a variety of amenities including parks, pet shops, grocery stores, beauty salons, restaurants and sports facilities. Residents of Mirdif also have fast and easy access to the large facility of Mushrif Park.

The residential community offers luxury 3 to 6-bedroom villas for sale and 2 to 7-bedroom villas to rent. The starting price for a 3-bedroom villa in Mirdif constitutes AED 2,200,000 and the minimum price for 2BR villas to rent is AED 55,000 per year.

Villas in the Mirdif area are known for their eclectic architecture. Many of the properties offered have swimming pools, large gardens and dedicated garages.

The residential development of DAMAC Hills is a completed project. Housing units here are surrounded by golf courses, open green spaces, leisure areas, lush gardens and lakes. The community is home to the world renowned Trump International Golf Club Dubai with a swimming pool, restaurants and a state-of-art gymnasium.

The local amenities in DAMAC Hills include a supermarket, school, football field, beauty salons, cafes, children’s play zones, tennis courts and a 21,500 sq. ft skate park. DAMAC Hills Estate offers 3BR-7BR villas for sale and 3BR-6BR villas to rent.

The starting price for 3-bedroom villas for sale in DAMAC Hills community are AED 1,150,000 and the minimum price to rent a 3-bedroom villa is AED 60,000 per year.

Arabian Ranches is another suburban freehold community in Dubai, which also has a golf community on site called the Arabian Ranches Golf Club. The developer of the neighbourhood is Emaar Properties and includes 3 phases: Arabian Ranches I, Arabian Ranches II, Arabian Ranches III and comprises fifteen sub-communities: Al Reem, Alma, Al Mahra, Saheel, Palmera, Aseel, Savannah, Mirador, Terra Nova, Hattan, Mirador La Coleccion, Golf Homes, Alvorada, Polo Homes and La Avenida.

The design of the gated community was inspired by the beauty of the Arabian desert but also has lots of green pathways on the territory and is a pet-friendly neighbourhood. Arabian Ranches is part of the Dubailand development and has a total area of 1,650 acres. The amenities of the community include swimming pools, BBQ zones, open green spaces and tennis and basketball courts.

Arabian Ranches has plenty of properties for residents looking for reasonable rentals in the self-contained community in Dubai. Those planning an imminent move can consider buying an already furnished property. Arabian Ranches community offers 2BR-7BR villas for sale and to rent. The selling price for 2BR villas start from AED 1,600,000 and the minimum price for 2BR villas to rent is AED 95,000 per year. Villas in this area are ideal residences for those who have more than one car, because all villas in Arabian Ranches have dedicated parking spaces.

The developer of the world-class community of Tilal Al Ghaf is Majid Al Futtaim real estate company. At the moment the project is under development with the entire neighbourhood completion date due to finish in 2027.

Tilal Al Ghaf area will extend across more than 3М sq. m and will include the following three sub-communities: Harmony, Serenity and Elan Townhouses. The residential development offers 3 to 7-bedroom villas only for sale. The starting price for a 3-bedroom villa is AED 1,500,000.

The residents of the community will have access to 7 mi of cycling tracks and 11 miles of pedestrian trails. There are a variety of amenities such as stores, restaurants, nurseries and open spaces, as well as the Lagoon Al Ghaf with beaches and The Park in the centre of Tilal Al Ghaf. Picnic and barbque areas, outdoor markets, children playgrounds, open air cinema are all located on the territory of The Park as well.

The family-friendly neighbourhood of Villanova is part of the freehold community of Dubailand. Residents of Villanova have access to amenities such as a BBQ area, public swimming pool, picnic zones, a children’s playground park, running tracks and Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Club.

All villas in the community have their own covered parking spaces for two or more vehicles and there are designated public parking areas along the streets of the neighbourhood.

The Villanova community offers Mediterranean-themed 2 to 5-bedroom villas for sale and 2 to 4-bedroom villas to rent. The starting price for 2-bedroom villas is AED 1,200,000 and AED 80,000 per year to rent.

Jumeirah Lake Towers is a mixed-use neighbourhood in Dubai, which is set around man-made lakes and a parkland area. The community consists of 26 clusters with three buildings in each cluster, as well as offices and retail stores. JLT is a freehold area. Residents have access to various facilities like a pet-friendly JLT Park, supermarkets, dining options, clinics, hospitals and nurseries.

Jumeirah Lake Towers community offers studio villas for sale at a starting price of AED 445,000. Despite the fact that residents most often choose villas if they have a family, spacious 3 to 5-bedroom apartments in the JLT area are also a convenient option for families. The starting price for 3-bedroom apartments constitutes AED 800,000 and rentals are around AED 70,000 (USD 19,000) per year.