Prime communities
Where Dubai lives well.
Honest guides to the communities Andrea knows best, what each area is really like, who it suits, and how to buy or sell there.
Beachfront
Palm Jumeirah
Dubai's iconic island address
Palm Jumeirah is the man-made archipelago that put Dubai on the world map. Shaped like a palm tree, it offers private beaches, waterfront living and some of the most recognisable homes in the city.
Read the guide →Villas & golf
Emirates Hills
The Beverly Hills of Dubai
Emirates Hills is Dubai's most exclusive gated villa community, often called the Beverly Hills of Dubai. It is built around the Montgomerie golf course, with large custom-built mansions on generous plots.
Read the guide →Urban prime
Downtown Dubai
The heart of the city
Downtown Dubai is the city's centrepiece, home to the Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall, Dubai Opera and the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard. It is dense, walkable and always alive.
Read the guide →Waterfront
Dubai Marina
Life on the water
Dubai Marina is a vibrant, high-rise waterfront district built around a man-made marina. The Marina Walk lines the water with cafes and restaurants, and JBR beach sits right next door.
Read the guide →Investment
Business Bay
Central, connected, growing
Business Bay sits just south of Downtown along the Dubai Canal, a mixed-use district of residential towers, offices and hotels. It offers a central location with easy access to Downtown and the main highways.
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