Residential areas for families with children in Dubai. TOP 4 by residents’ choice
Every year, the number of expats in Dubai increases. Dubai recorded a 63% rise in the issuance of residency visas in the first half of 2023, compared to the same period last year. It often happens when one parent comes to the city, gets a job, receives resident status, and then a family comes to him or her. And vice versa, some come with the whole family at once. Regardless of the situation, they care about one thing — which area of Dubai is most suitable for living with children? Families prefer to rent apartments that are as close as possible to kindergartens, schools, pharmacies, hospitals, children’s playgrounds, shops, parks, and walking areas. For those who do not have a car, walking distance to the nearest subway station is extremely important. Finding an area that meets all these requirements and expectations is not so easy, but not impossible.
“Among those who contact us with a request to rent an apartment, as well as to buy it, there are many family people. Therefore, the key point for them is the comfort and well-being of their children. They usually request all of the above, from the availability of nearby playgrounds to educational institutions. I would like to note that those who purchase apartments to rent out also pay attention to these points, because if the apartment is ideal for families with children, the demand for it is very high. We identify 4 areas about which our buyers and tenants with families speak positively, and we recommend these areas: Dubai Hills, Dubai Creek, JLT and Dubai Marina,”
says Chief Business Development Officer of Colife Dubai Nina Novikova.
The advantages of Dubai Hills are parks, shopping centers, and well-developed infrastructure. It seems that you can find everything for a child here. There are several kindergartens, schools, family restaurants, and places for family leisure. Based on the opinions of residents of Dubai Hills, this area is one of the most comfortable and thoughtful for permanent living with children.
There is an opinion that Dubai Marina is more suitable for single people and couples than for families with children, but this is rather a myth. This is an area that combines everything that adults like and children need. This is one of the most popular areas with high demand for rental apartments in Colife. This area is located by the water; on one of the longest embankment Walk, you can enjoy walking, running, or even cycling. In this area, there are several kindergartens and nurseries, and a large number of children’s playgrounds.
“Our family really likes this area. Living comfortably, easy access to anywhere in the city. I adore the views from the window, and the coolness of the water in the heat is worth its weight in gold,”
says Dubai Marina resident Anna.
From here you can easily and quickly reach Knowledge Village, where many highly ranked schools and universities are located. Also in this area there is no shortage of health facilities, shopping centers, gyms, supermarkets, cafes, and restaurants.
By the way, one of the most affordable 2-room apartments for rent which Colife offers is located in Dubai Marina. This is the apartment in Princess Tower (14 500 AED per month, annual contract).
Another favorite of families with children is Dubai Creek Harbor is a “pedestrian paradise”. There are many walking areas, playgrounds for children, and access to the beach. There are no problems with supermarkets, cafes, and entertainment centers. One of the main centers of attraction is Creek Side Park on the bay shore. The area is attractive because there are many kindergartens and schools with high ratings.
Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT) is another favorite of adults and children. A beautiful green area is located along the shores of three artificial lakes. JLT has a large park of over 50,000 square meters. The area has all the necessary things: playgrounds for children and adults, a hospital, supermarkets, restaurants, and 2 universities with different education programs.
It is obvious that Dubai is a very favorable place to live with children; there is everything for study, leisure, and the child’s development. Taking this into account, the number of families coming to the city will undoubtedly increase, and, accordingly, the population of Dubai. According to the forecast of the consulting company Knight Frank, the number of Dubai residents will double by 2030.
Written by Colife PR department
