Dubai is home to some of the most premium and exclusive communities that provide a mix of villas and townhouses to suit the needs and preferences of different sets of people, such as expats, young professionals, etc.
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Mirdif
Mirdif is a popular community among people, especially families, who seek residential properties near the Dubai Airport. This gated community offers European-style villas with a subtle Arabesque design influence.
Amenities and Facilities
The community provides exceptional facilities to its residents, from parks, such as Al Mushrif Park, for relaxing, exercising, and cycling, to hospitals and schools, such as Zulekha Hospital, Welcare Hospital, and Cambridge International School, Star International School, respectively.
Mirdif has various restaurants serving Middle Eastern, Continental, Indian, and Mediterranean cuisines. Some of these are:
- Oregano Restaurant
- Jimmy’s Shack
- Circle Café
- Room 1618
Prices of Properties
Shorooq, a sub-community of Mirdif, also offers a mix of apartments, villas, and townhouses.
| Configuration |
Average Rental Price (AED) |
Average Sales Price (AED) |
| 2-bedroom |
180,000 |
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| 3-bedroom |
143,000 |
5,017,000 |
| 4-bedroom |
261,000 |
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Return on Investment (ROI)
Mirdif offers a strong return on investment and capital appreciation, generally ranging from 3% to 7%. The 3-bedroom villas here have recorded an ROI of 3.11%.
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Al Garhoud
Al Garhoud is a well-known community and part of old Dubai. Situated south of the Dubai International Airport (DXB), Al Garhoud is a popular choice for residents looking for villas to establish a livelihood. The community has smooth connectivity with access to the Dubai International Airport and the GGICO Metro Station.
Amenities and Facilities
Cambridge International School in Al Garhoud offers the British curriculum from FS1 to Year 13, while American schools include Al Khaleej National School, and Indian curriculum schools in Garhoud consist of Indian High School. Al Garhoud also consists of large hospitals that offer a variety of healthcare services, such as the Mediclinic Welcare Hospital, Al Garhoud Private Hospital, and Prime Hospital Garhoud. The Dubai Festival City Mall is located just a few minutes away.
Some popular dining options include:
- California Pizza Kitchen
- Hard Rock Cafe
- Dubliner’s
- Warehouse
Prices of Properties
Al Garhoud offers a collection of various residential and commercial options for its residents. The community offers 3-bedroom independent villas at an average sales price of AED 248,000.
Return on Investment (ROI)
Al Garhoud generally generates an ROI between 5% to 8% annually, depending on the property type, amenities and facilities, and location.
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Al Twar
Al Twar is a residential community that offers contemporary-designed villas in different layouts. This community is another popular option for people wanting residences near the Dubai International Airport. To the eastern and western sides of the community lie the major highways of Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road and Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Road, providing easy in commuting in and out of the community.
Amenities and Facilities
Some renowned schools available in the community include Star International School and Al Kuwait Intermediate Girls School. There are several hospitals and clinics near Al Twar, such as Thumbay Hospital in Al Qusais and Nasser Clinic and HealthHub.
The community provides access to various eateries and casual restaurants such as:
- Kethel’s Chicken
- Mili’s Restaurant
- On The Wood
- Luzan Cafeteria and Restaurant
Prices of Properties
This community mainly consists of 3-7 bedroom villas, covering an area between 5,000 sq. ft. to 16,000 sq.
| Configuration |
Average Rental Price (AED) |
Average Sales Price (AED) |
| 3-bedroom |
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3,600,000 |
| 5-bedroom |
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5,400,000 |
| 6-bedroom |
318,000 |
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Return on Investment (ROI)
Al Twar offers varying ROI depending on the location, amenities, and the property configurations. Villas in Al Twar can yield up to 6.62%, while in Al Twar 3, the ROI can go as high as 11.52%.
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Al Rashidiya
Al Rashidiya, or simply Rashidiya, is a popular residential district offering a vast collection of villas for residents and expatriates seeking to purchase or rent residences near the Dubai International Airport. The community is well-connected to the other prime communities of Dubai through a network of major roads, such as Airport Road (D89), Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311), and Nad Al Hamar Road (D62)
Amenities and Facilities
Rashidiya is home to the Centrepoint Metro Station and Bin Sougat Centre, and full-fledged hypermarkets like Spinneys and Lulu Hypermarket. It also consists of schools like Eman Private School, following the curriculum of the Ministry of Education, and Bright Learners Private School, which follows the American curriculum from Pre-KG until Grade 6. Axon Medica Polyclinic and Al Noor Polyclinic are the two main clinics in the community. Mediclinic City Hospital is the closest hospital to Al Rashidiya.
Al Rashidiya offers various dining options where people can enjoy unique and exquisite mouth-watering cuisines:
- Rashidiya Palace Restaurant
- Bait Al Mandi Restaurant
- Pizza Express
- Gazebo
Prices of Properties
Rashidiya offers an exclusive collection of large villas, sprawling from an area of 3,500 sq. ft. to 10,000 sq. ft. or more.
| Configuration |
Average Rental Price (AED) |
Average Sales Price (AED) |
| 1-bedroom |
34,000 |
655,000 |
| 2-bedroom |
37,000 |
834,000 |
| 3-bedroom |
45,000 |
573,000 |
Return on Investment (ROI)
1-bedroom villas in Al Rashidiya offer an ROI of around 3.98%, whereas 2-bedroom villas generate about 5.36%. The 3-bedroom flats offer the highest Return on Investment of 6.18%.
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Deira
Deira is a major trading hub and the oldest commercial district in Dubai, popular among tourists for its Gold Souk. This community is located on the banks of the iconic Dubai Creek, close to Bur Dubai. Though not many, the community possesses a few villas, which can be an attractive choice for many residents.
Amenities and Facilities
Deira consists of a wide selection of schools, such as the Deira International School and the Deira Private School, which follow the British curriculum until Year 6. For medical facilities, the Belhoul Speciality Hospital, one of the most reputed private hospitals in Dubai, is available. The area also has two other highly reputed government hospitals, known as Al Baraha Hospital and Dubai Hospital.
Deira has historic tea shops and hole-in-the-wall cafeterias such as:
- Aseelah
- Bateaux
- Gordon Ramsay’s Table 9
- Max’s Restaurant
Prices of Properties
The few collection of villas in this community are popular among people seeking to live close to the Dubai International Airport (DXB). People can rent 3-bedroom villas for AED 111,000 and purchase the same for AED 2,350,000.
Return on Investment (ROI)
The 3-bedroom villas in Deira are an excellent investment opportunity due to their high returns on investment of 12.92%.
