Emirates Living is a district of Dubai, 2.0 km from Sobha Realty Metro Station.
Emirates Living is a large, gated residential collection of neighbourhoods in Dubai that brings together a variety of villa and low-rise developments around extensive landscaped green spaces and lakes. Located close to central Dubai, the area offers suburban-style living within reach of the city’s main destinations and is managed as a single community by its original developer.
Emirates Living unites several established residential communities into a single managed precinct. The neighbourhoods that form Emirates Living include Emirates Hills, The Greens, The Hills, The Lakes & Hattan, The Meadows, The Springs and The Views. Combined, these communities occupy approximately 52.2 million square feet and contain 8,659 residential units. The estate’s landscaping features 72 lakes with a combined surface area of about 14.5 million square feet, along with footpaths and tree-lined streets framing the housing clusters.
Public transport access is available, though the nearest Dubai Metro Red Line station, R36, is around 1,993 metres from the core of Emirates Living. This is generally beyond comfortable walking distance for daily commuting.
By car, Emirates Living is within a short drive of several major Dubai destinations: roughly 19 minutes to Dubai Mall, 11 minutes to Palm Jumeirah, 16 minutes to Burj Al Arab and about 15 minutes to The Walk JBR. Dubai International Airport (DXB) is around a 43-minute drive, while Al Maktoum International Airport is around 33 minutes away, depending on traffic conditions.
The precinct was developed and is managed by Emaar. Its management covers maintenance of communal areas and basic services across the constituent neighbourhoods, alongside community programmes and events for residents and local service providers. The built environment ranges from individual villas to clustered villa enclaves and low-rise residential blocks, arranged around landscaped corridors and lakes. Pedestrian paths and green buffers are recurring features.
Emirates Living offers a mix of amenities for families and residents, including schools, nurseries, shops and supermarkets, medical services such as doctors and pharmacies, places of worship and at least one hotel within or adjacent to the masterplan. Green and water features are central to daily life, creating walking routes and leisure spaces across the neighbourhoods.
Schools in or close to the precinct include Dubai International Academy, Dubai British School and Emirates School The Meadows. Emirates International School Meadows is approximately 1.1 km away, while Dubai International Academy Emirates Hills is around 1.7 km from parts of Emirates Living.
Emirates Living is primarily suited to residents seeking family-oriented accommodation in a suburban Dubai setting. Its mix of neighbourhoods, prevalence of villas and low-rise homes, and range of schools and family amenities make it well suited to households prioritising outdoor space, school access and a managed community environment. Buyers and long-term residents who value landscaping, lakeside promenades and a gated neighbourhood format often consider Emirates Living.
Is Emirates Living a gated community and who manages it?
Yes. The development as a whole is managed by Emaar, its original developer, which undertakes communal maintenance and community programming across the constituent neighbourhoods.
How close is the metro?
The nearest Red Line station, R36, is approximately 1,993 metres from the community, which is generally not walkable for daily commuting.
What are the driving times to central Dubai attractions?
Driving times are around 19 minutes to Dubai Mall, 11 minutes to Palm Jumeirah, 16 minutes to Burj Al Arab and 15 minutes to The Walk JBR, subject to traffic conditions.
How large is Emirates Living and how many homes does it include?
The collective area covers about 52.2 million square feet and contains 8,659 residential units, arranged around 72 lakes and extensive landscaped areas.
The figures below come from registered Dubai Land Department transactions, not from listings. We show the median rather than the mean, so that one-off penthouses do not distort it.
| Building | Deals | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|
| Golf Heights | 103 | 24 144 |
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Source: Dubai Land Department transaction registry. Prices per square metre, sale transactions.
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Largest management companies in the area: Emaar Community Management (25), Kingfield Owner Association Management Services (1), Emaar Hospitality Community Management (1).
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