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What is Life like in Emirates Living?
27 Sep 2021
Emirates Living includes 5 residential communities. This is a master development situated in the heart of Dubai. It’s a wide scale, freehold gated community for villas.
Developed by Emaar Properties, this iconic project is truly unique. Launched in 2002 and finished in 2006, it’s spread out across 52.2 million square feet and offers more than 8,000 luxurious villas along with other properties.
The residents of this development enjoy the views of Montgomerie Golf Club. Read more details on this sought-after neighborhood.
Overview of community
Emirates Living was the first large-scale residential project by the world-class property developer. All types of amenities and a superior infrastructure can be expected from this development.
To reach different areas of Dubai, there’s a network of roads inside the neighborhood. Nurseries, schools, medical and recreational amenities are generously provided. All-day power supply and security is guaranteed.
Moreover, an irrigation system, floating fountains, sewage treatment plant, storm drains, lakes, huge landscaped gardens and walkways are offered.
Properties
There are mostly private mansions in this master project. Both The Lakes and The Meadows boast independent modern villas. But mostly townhouses are included in The Springs. You can reside in low-rise apartments, semi-detached villas with a few bedrooms or surf more options.
There are three price ranges in the properties of Emirates Living: high-end, medium-to-high and mid-end. Mid-to-high price range is observed in the properties of The Greens and The Springs.
Famous communities
The 5 residential communities in Emirates Living are:
- Hattan
- Emirates Hills
- The Lakes
- Meadows Dubai
- The Springs
Emirates Hills:
Emirates Hills is the flagship for this master project. Most people call it the Beverly Hills of Dubai. Emirates Hills offers top-notch amenities, lucrative lifestyle and expensive properties such as customized mansions.
Emiratis and expats having a mid-to-high yearly income typically rent in this community. The rental price for Emirates Hills’ villas is AED 700,000 each year. The property size is between 12,000 square feet to 45,000 square feet. Landscaped parks, rich greenery, sports facilities and 17 lakes are some perks of living here. Some properties give views of Montgomerie Golf Club which are called the Montgomerie Maisonettes.
The Meadows:
The Meadows is a mix of 9 villa communities. In total, there are 1,900 separate duplex villas ranging from 3 to 7 bedrooms. Since it’s a freehold area, it is a gold mine for investors. Purchasing an average villa at sale in The Meadows is for AED 3.4 million.
The Springs:
If you want something cheaper, The Springs is a suitable option. It consists of 15 sub-communities and as the name suggests, it offers appealing greenery, sports facilities, playgrounds, swimming pools and so much more.
A 2 bedroom villa will cost AED 96,000 yearly. Apart from 4,856 separate villas and townhouses, The Springs offers BBQ areas, 24 parks, sports courts and lakes.
The Lakes:
This community is home to 5 high-quality sub-communities which boast freehold properties. 996 villas are available in Ghadeer, Maeen, Zulal, Deema, and Forat. You can also find the same attractiveness and amenities here.
Amenities
1. Supermarkets
Grocery shopping is an easy task no matter where you are within Emirates Living. Local shops, souks and supermarkets are widely available. For instance, Aswaaq Mart, The Springs Souk, Carrefour and Choithrams.
2. Mosques, churches, temples
Community mosques are situated abundantly in Emirates Living. Masjids and prayer halls are within each short interval. As for Christians, Jebel Ali Village boasts a network of churches. A Hindu temple in Bur Dubai is accessible in 20 minutes by car.
3. Schools and universities
Educational institutions are widely available with options from pre-school to nursery. The popular Raffles Nursery is located in The Lakes. Dubai International Academy and Dubai British School are two excellent schools in Emirates Hills.
These follow the IB and British Curriculum. The Knowledge Park offers tons of universities and colleges such as Middlesex University Dubai and University of Bradford.
4. Medical clinics and hospitals
Emirates Living has no shortage of clinics and hospitals. Mediclinic Meadows is very useful for emergencies. In The Springs, there’s Noor Al Shefa and The Springs Souk offers a pharmacy.
Public Transportation and parking spaces
Emirates Living allows accessible routes inDubai. Important highways are Al Khalil road, Sheikh Zayed road, and Emirates road. If you have a private vehicle, parking space is not an issue.
People who want to go on public transportation will find a Metro or bus from close stations. By car, you can reach DAMAC Properties Metro Station in 9 minutes. In The Lakes and surrounding areas of JLT, some bus stands are available too.
Hotels
Address Montgomerie and Vida hotel are the highlights of Emirates Living. These offer superior amenities and 5-star accommodation. Moreover, there are serviced units and hotel apartments in the development, especially The Greens and Emirates Hills.
Lifestyle in Emirates Living
Malls
The Meadows Soup is perfect for accessories and jewelry shopping. Two community malls are provided. The Springs Souk offers leisure activities, retail outlets and F&B places. Mall of Emirates and Ibn Battuta Mall are not far from the community either.
Restaurants
Souks are for casual dining and cafes. The streets of the community present local restaurants. Nineteen Restaurant and Links and Monty’s are exceptional eateries of Emirates Hills. Gastropub, a family friendly restaurant, is located in Springs.
Beaches
JBR beach, Marina beach and Barasti beach are popular which are near Emirates Living. JBR beach gains more customers, especially on weekends, due to its SplashPad by the Beach Mall and watersports.
Leisure activities
Address Montgomerie is a highlight of Emirates Living. Montgomerie Golf Club is an upscale landmark inside the community. Dubai Marina Mall and Jebel Ali Racecourse are two leisure points near the neighborhood.
Outdoor activities
World-class golf courses, playgrounds and parks are the hottest outdoor activities. Emirates Living boasts an active lifestyle. The Greens, The Springs and The Meadows boast fitness centers and swimming pools. Salon and spas are available at The Meadows Souk.
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