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Abu Dhabi
Yas Island
Abu Dhabi's leisure island: theme parks, the F1 circuit, Yas Mall and Aldar communities, with apartments, townhouses and villas.
Saadiyat Island
Beaches and the Saadiyat Cultural District: the Louvre, Zayed National Museum and, from 11 December 2026, Guggenheim Abu Dhabi.
Al Reem Island
Abu Dhabi's biggest investment-zone community, with waterfront apartments next to the ADGM financial district.
Al Maryah Island
Abu Dhabi's central business district and home of ADGM, with luxury apartments, The Galleria and Cleveland Clinic.
Masdar City
A sustainable, walkable city next to Zayed International Airport, home to MBZUAI, Khalifa University and the Masdar City Free Zone.
Al Shamkha
Family villa land and new villa communities off Mohammed bin Zayed Road, home of Aldar's Alreeman.
Al Ghadeer
Aldar's family community on the Abu Dhabi–Dubai border, for people who live in one emirate and work in the other.
Jubail Island
Low-density villa living among protected mangroves, between Yas and Saadiyat, with more than 1,000 homes already handed over.
Ramhan Island
Eagle Hills' natural island between Yas and Saadiyat, with 3 to 7-bedroom waterfront villas.
Zayed City (Bloom Living)
Bloom Holding's 4,000-home Bloom Living community near Zayed City and the airport, with Spanish-inspired design.
Hudayriyat Island
Modon's freehold island next to the city, home to Surf Abu Dhabi and the Velodrome, and Abu Dhabi's top market by sales value in H1 2026.
Fahid Island
Aldar's AED 40bn wellness island between Yas and Saadiyat, with 11 km of coastline and 6,000+ homes planned.
Al Raha Beach
Aldar's established waterfront community between Yas Island and the airport, with apartments, penthouses, townhouses and villas.
Al Reef
Affordable family villas and apartments near the airport and Yas Island, with Abu Dhabi's highest projected apartment yield in H1 2026.
Khalifa City
A large mainland family suburb between the city and the airport, and one of the districts set to deliver the most new homes up to 2030.
Al Deem
Aldar's townhome community for UAE nationals in Al Bahyah, Abu Dhabi.
Dubai
The Valley by Emaar
Emaar's green, family-first community on the Dubai-Al Ain Road, with townhouses and villas around parks and open spaces.
Dubai Islands
Nakheel's five-island waterfront destination on Dubai's northern coast, with beaches, parks, resorts and new homes.
DAMAC Lagoons
DAMAC's lagoon-themed villa and townhouse community, with clusters named after Mediterranean destinations.
DAMAC Hills 2 (Akoya)
DAMAC's large villa community, formerly Akoya by DAMAC: one of Dubai's most popular areas for affordable villas.
DAMAC Islands
DAMAC's tropical-island themed community in Dubailand, with villas and townhouses in island-named clusters.
Dubai Hills Estate
Emaar's 'Green Heart of Dubai': family homes around an 18-hole championship golf course, Dubai Hills Park and Dubai Hills Mall.
Dubai Creek Harbour
Emaar's waterfront district beside Dubai Creek and its wildlife sanctuary, with a marina, promenade and Creek Beach.
Emaar Beachfront
Emaar's private-beach community framed by the Arabian Gulf, with direct beach access and sea views.
Emaar South
Emaar's golf-side residential community in Dubai South, with apartments, townhouses and villas.
Palm Jebel Ali
Nakheel's second Palm: seven islands and 16 fronds with more than 90 km of beachfront, now rising as Dubai's next waterfront address.
The Oasis by Emaar
Emaar's water-themed villa and mansion community, with lagoons, waterways and landscaped parks.
Grand Polo Club & Resort
Emaar's polo and equestrian villa community, built around polo fields, stables and a clubhouse.
DAMAC Hills
DAMAC's established golf community in Dubailand, built around the 18-hole Trump International Golf Club.
Business Bay
Dubai's freehold canal-side business and residential district, next to Downtown Dubai.
Dubai South
The 145 sq km city around Al Maktoum International Airport, with a growing residential district.
Downtown Dubai
Emaar's 500-acre flagship around Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall and The Dubai Fountain.
Dubai Marina
Emaar's waterfront tower district around a man-made marina, with Marina Walk, yachts and the beach nearby.
Palm Jumeirah
Nakheel's palm-shaped island, five kilometres out to sea, with beachfront villas, apartments and resorts.
Arabian Ranches
Emaar's original desert-style villa community, now three neighbourhoods, with a golf club and the polo club next door.
Rashid Yachts & Marina
Emaar's marina community at Mina Rashid, next to the Queen Elizabeth 2, with apartment buildings around a superyacht marina.
The Heights Country Club & Wellness
Emaar's newest villa community, built around a country club and wellness facilities on Emirates Road.
Dubailand
A large inland district of Dubai with villa communities, including Aldar's Haven and The Wilds and DAMAC Sun City.
Al Safa
A central address by Safa Park and Sheikh Zayed Road, where DAMAC is building its tallest branded towers.
Dubai Maritime City
A waterfront peninsula next to Port Rashid, being turned into a seafront residential district.
Dubai Harbour
A seafront district between Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah, built around a marina and cruise terminal.
Dubai Investments Park
A large mixed district off Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, home to DAMAC Riverside and Emaar's Grand Polo.
Expo City Dubai
The former Expo 2020 site, now a city district where Emaar is building its Expo Living homes.
Zabeel
A central address next to Zabeel Park, minutes from Downtown Dubai and DIFC.
Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC)
A large family community between Al Khail Road and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, with apartments, villas, townhouses and parks.
Jumeirah Village Triangle (JVT)
A quieter neighbour of JVC with low-rise apartments, villas and townhouses near Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road.
Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT)
Towers around man-made lakes off Sheikh Zayed Road, next to Dubai Marina and the new Uptown Dubai district.
Mohammed Bin Rashid City (MBR City)
A large master development close to Downtown Dubai, with Sobha Hartland, Meydan, District 11 and the crystal lagoons.
Jumeirah Islands
A villa community of 46 man-made islands and lakes, where Ellington is building apartment towers on the edge.
Al Jaddaf
A waterfront district on Dubai Creek, close to Downtown Dubai and the airport.
Arjan
A growing apartment community in Dubailand, near the Miracle Garden and Al Khail Road.
Dubai Silicon Oasis
A 7.2 sq km technology free zone with homes, schools and offices on the Dubai–Al Ain Road.
Emirates Hills
A gated villa community of large custom homes around the Montgomerie golf course.
La Mer
A beachfront destination in Jumeirah 1 with dining, shops and leisure, close to Downtown Dubai.
Majan
A growing apartment district in Dubailand, between Al Khail Road and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, with several new Binghatti towers.
Motor City
A motorsport-themed community around the Dubai Autodrome, with apartments, townhouses and a business park.
Dubai Science Park
A science and business district in Al Barsha South, now home to Binghatti's Hills, Hillside and Hillviews towers.
Dubai Production City (IMPZ)
A media and production free zone, formerly IMPZ, with affordable apartment towers off Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road.
Dubai Sports City
A sports-themed community around the Els Club golf course and stadiums, with apartments, townhouses and villas.
Nad Al Sheba
A fast-growing district next to Meydan, home to Binghatti City, the Mercedes-Benz Places master community.
Al Rowaiyah
A new villa district off the Dubai–Al Ain Road near Academic City, home to Tilal Binghatti.
Al Furjan
A family community between Sheikh Zayed Road and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, with villas, townhouses and low-rise apartments.
International City
A large apartment district next to Dragon Mart, known for good-value homes, with Danube's buildings in Warsan First on its edge.
Liwan
A residential area of mid-rise apartment buildings in Dubailand, close to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road.
Dubai Studio City
A media free zone with a residential quarter of low-rise apartments, next to Motor City and Arabian Ranches.
Al Sufouh
A coastal district on Sheikh Zayed Road, home to Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City and Knowledge Park.
Dubai Academic City
Dubai's university district off the Dubai–Al Ain Road, now growing with new homes such as Danube's Greenz villas.
Ras Al Khaimah
Al Marjan Island
Man-made islands off Ras Al Khaimah with beaches, resorts and the upcoming Wynn Al Marjan Island.
Al Hamra
A beach and golf community on the Ras Al Khaimah coast, next to Al Marjan Island.
Mina Al Arab
A waterfront community of islands and lagoons on the Ras Al Khaimah coast.
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