The Lakes is a district of Dubai, 1.5 km from Al Fardan Exchange Metro Station.
The Lakes is a residential community within Emirates Living, positioned inland from Palm Jumeirah and south of Sheikh Zayed Road. It comprises six neighbourhoods clustered around landscaped waterways and parks, offering detached villas and townhouses in a low-density, green environment. The area provides a mix of private gardens, community facilities and direct proximity to Dubai’s leisure corridors and two major golf courses.
The Lakes forms part of Emirates Living, a collection of established residential developments that also includes Emirates Hills, The Views, The Parklands, The Meadows, The Springs and The Greens. The community sits between the Emirates Golf Club and The Montgomerie at Emirates Hills and is located off Interchange 5 on Sheikh Zayed Road (E11), with convenient connections to Al Khail Road and Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311).
The Lakes contains six established neighbourhoods—Deema, Forat, Ghadeer, Hattan, Maeen and Zulal—together accounting for approximately 600 homes. Properties are predominantly detached villas and townhouses set around lakes and landscaped common areas.
Public transport: the closest Dubai Metro station on the Red Line is coded R35 and lies about 1,530 metres from the community; the distance makes it not generally walkable for most residents.
Road access: The Lakes is directly served from Sheikh Zayed Road via Interchange 5 and is well connected to Al Khail Road and Mohammed Bin Zayed Road for cross-city travel.
Approximate road distances to key Dubai locations:
Reported driving times from The Lakes include roughly 19 minutes to Dubai Mall, 11 minutes to Palm Jumeirah, 16 minutes to Burj Al Arab and 14 minutes to The Walk JBR. Indicative airport drives quoted are roughly 42 minutes to Dubai International Airport and about 34 minutes to Al Maktoum International Airport.
Housing stock in The Lakes consists mainly of three- to five-bedroom villas and townhouses with private gardens and covered car parking or garages. There are twelve different floor plans used across the community. Properties are arranged around lakes, walkways and landscaped parkland; each neighbourhood has its own park, and some include tennis courts and swimming pools.
The Lakes Club serves as the community centre and offers a swimming pool, gymnasium, aerobic studio and sports courts including volleyball, squash and tennis. The clubhouse complex also includes a convenience store, dining facilities and a day care centre. A network of pedestrian paths links residential areas with the community centre, local shops and nursery facilities.
Originally envisaged as a rental development, The Lakes subsequently opened to sale transactions as demand grew among owner-occupiers. The community contains a mix of long-established homes and neighbourhood-level amenities typical of Emirates Living.
Nearby projects: Deema Residence is recorded as a project in the vicinity of The Lakes.
The Lakes appeals to buyers and renters seeking a low-density, family-oriented neighbourhood close to Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah yet set away from major roads and high-rise clusters. Its combination of private gardens, on-site community centres and sports amenities makes it suitable for households prioritising outdoor space, community facilities and access to golf courses.
Proximity to international schools and nurseries in the Emirates Hills / Meadows corridor, as well as short drives to shopping and leisure destinations, further positions The Lakes for families and professionals wanting a residential environment with quick links to Dubai’s key districts.
The community benefits from substantial planted areas, lakeside walkways and pocket parks. Two world-class golf courses sit nearby, and the Emirates Golf Course hosts high-profile tournaments on the Dubai golfing calendar.
Nearby schools include Dubai International Academy Emirates Hills and Regent International School, both referenced as being close to The Lakes.
What types of homes are available in The Lakes?
The Lakes offers detached villas and townhouses, typically three to five bedrooms, with private gardens and covered parking. There are twelve floor plans across the community.
How many homes are in the community?
There are approximately 600 homes distributed across the six neighbourhoods: Deema, Forat, Ghadeer, Hattan, Maeen and Zulal.
What facilities do residents have access to?
Residents use The Lakes Club and neighbourhood amenities including swimming pools, gym facilities, courts for tennis and squash, parks, children’s play areas and a convenience store, alongside linked walkways and community green space.
How accessible is public transport?
The nearest Metro station on the Red Line is about 1.53 km away (code R35), which places most stations at a short drive or a non-walkable distance for daily commuting; road connections from Interchange 5 on Sheikh Zayed Road provide direct vehicle access to Dubai’s major arteries.
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