Hattan 1

Hattan 1 is a district of Dubai, 1.5 km from Al Fardan Exchange Metro Station.

About the area

Hattan 1 is a residential part of The Lakes neighbourhood within the Emirates Living masterplan in Dubai. It is identified as Hattan 1 within the Hattan cluster and sits among low- to mid-rise developments around artificial lakes and landscaped corridors. The area is primarily residential and is commonly referenced by its developer-level cluster name rather than as an independent commercial centre. Coordinates for the sector are approximately 25.076353 N, 55.163915 E.

What this place is and where it is located

Hattan 1 forms part of The Lakes, an established residential community in the Emirates Living district of Dubai. The Lakes is a group of villa and low-rise apartment clusters built around a series of man-made lakes and green spaces; Hattan 1 is one defined sub-area within that pattern. Administratively and on most property portals Hattan 1 is listed under “Dubai, The Lakes, Hattan” and under the site path “Dubai > Emirates Living > The Lakes > Hattan 1”.

Hattan 1

Transport and distances

Public transport: the nearest Dubai Metro Red Line station is listed with code R35 and is about 1,509 metres from Hattan 1; this distance is considered not readily walkable for most residents. Road access is the primary means of travel for everyday journeys and commuting.

Approximate straight-line or driving distances from Hattan 1 to key Dubai locations are as follows (values from local location data):

  • Burj Khalifa / Downtown Dubai — 17.4 km
  • The Dubai Mall — 17.8 km
  • Dubai International Airport (DXB) — 28.3 km
  • Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) — 20.0 km
  • Palm Jumeirah — 4.7 km
  • Dubai Marina — 2.4 km
  • JBR Beach — 3.1 km
  • Mall of the Emirates — 5.9 km
  • Business Bay — 15.9 km
  • Expo City Dubai — 13.0 km
  • Global Village — 14.4 km
  • Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) — 19.2 km

Local driving times reported from community summaries give practical travel expectations: roughly 18 minutes to The Dubai Mall, about 10 minutes to Palm Jumeirah, around 15 minutes to Burj Al Arab and approximately 13 minutes to The Walk, JBR. Airport driving times recorded in local summaries are roughly 26 minutes to DXB and about 34 minutes to Al Maktoum International Airport; actual durations will depend on traffic and route choice.

Development pattern and projects

Hattan 1 sits within an established residential envelope of The Lakes. The sector contains a mix of low-rise apartment buildings and villa clusters arranged around landscaped areas and water features typical for the masterplan. According to property transaction records from the Dubai Land Department that are published under the government – s Open Data directive, there are 50 sale transaction records available for Hattan 1; these provide a recent transactional footprint for the sector.

At the time of the present summary, there are no specific projects listed on-site or immediately flagged as nearby, and no individual project links or subdivision entries are present. The area therefore reads as a settled community within the larger Emirates Living scheme rather than an active development front with multiple new-project launches documented in the supplied facts.

Who Hattan 1 is suitable for

Hattan 1 is appropriate for households and residents seeking a primarily residential neighbourhood with proximity to Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah and major leisure corridors along the city – s western coastline. Its location within The Lakes makes it attractive for people who prioritise quieter streets, landscaped surroundings and access to the Emirates Living network of communities.

Typical resident profiles that match the area – s characteristics include families, professionals working in Dubai Marina or nearby business districts who prefer low- to mid-rise housing, and long-term residents seeking established community infrastructure. The locality – s road links support private-vehicle commuting; public-transport access relies on the nearby Red Line station at a short drive distance.

Nearby amenities and schools

Local summaries note the presence of several schools in the wider Emirates Living area. Two schools specifically referenced at a distance of about 1.5 km from Hattan 1 in the location source are Dubai International Academy Emirates Hills and Regent International School. The Lakes and Emirates Living areas also offer nearby retail, dining and leisure options concentrated around major nearby nodes such as Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah, which are a short drive away.

FAQ

Q: What type of homes are found in Hattan 1?
A: The sector consists mainly of low-rise apartment buildings and villa-style residential clusters arranged within The Lakes masterplan; the immediate environment features landscaped areas and water elements typical of the community.

Q: How far is the nearest metro station?
A: The nearest Red Line metro station is approximately 1,509 metres away (station code R35). That distance is generally considered not directly walkable for most daily commutes.

Q: Are there recent property transactions recorded for Hattan 1?
A: Yes. The official land records list 50 sale transaction records for Hattan 1 in the publicly published transaction data.

Q: Which parts of Dubai are quickest to reach by road?
A: Palm Jumeirah and Dubai Marina are among the nearest major leisure and waterfront areas (approximately 10 minutes to Palm Jumeirah and a similarly short drive to Marina as reported in local travel summaries), while central Dubai locations such as The Dubai Mall and Downtown are typically longer drives in the order of around 18 minutes depending on traffic.

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Service charges in the DLD area “Al Thanyah Third”, which includes Hattan 1, 2026

DLD area median14.88 AED▲ +14.7% per sq ft per year · 160 AED/m²
Range across buildings6.0–38.1buildings with a budget: 27
vs Dubai median▼ -7.1%Dubai 16.01 AED/sq ft
General / reserve fund12.95 / 1.92medians, AED/sq ft

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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RERA-approved 2026 budgets from the DLD service charge index (Mollak); residential buildings. Rate is AED per sq ft per year; YoY compares the same buildings in 2025.

Nearby areas

Neighbouring areas and sub-communities to compare location and prices.

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Frequent questions

Is Hattan 1 well-connected by metro?
The nearest metro station is approximately 1.5 km away, on the Red Line.
How can I buy property in Hattan 1?
Submit an enquiry via the form on this page or message us on WhatsApp — a Continental Club Property broker (RERA 31933) will help you find a unit in this area.