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Dubai Marina
Area guide

Dubai Marina

Towers around a 3 km canal, with the beach and the tram a short walk away. Busy, sociable and popular with young professionals and families alike.

Avg. sale per sq ftAED 2,050
Avg. 2-bed rentAED 145,000
Drive to DIFC25 min
Homes listed31
Walk to the beachMarina Walk diningTram and metroPet friendly towers
Homes in Dubai Marina
Palm Jumeirah
Area guide

Palm Jumeirah

Villas with private beaches on the fronds and apartments along the trunk and shoreline. Quiet, resort-like and a short drive from Marina.

Avg. sale per sq ftAED 3,400
Avg. 2-bed rentAED 240,000
Drive to DIFC30 min
Homes listed31
Private beachesHotels and beach clubsBoardwalkSchools nearby
Homes in Palm Jumeirah
Downtown Dubai
Area guide

Downtown Dubai

The heart of the city around Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall. Walkable, lively and ten minutes from DIFC.

Avg. sale per sq ftAED 2,600
Avg. 2-bed rentAED 160,000
Drive to DIFC10 min
Homes listed31
Burj Khalifa viewsDubai MallMetroOpera district
Homes in Downtown Dubai
JBR
Area guide

JBR

Jumeirah Beach Residence sits right on the sand, with The Walk below and Bluewaters across the bridge.

Avg. sale per sq ftAED 1,850
Avg. 2-bed rentAED 150,000
Drive to DIFC25 min
Homes listed19
On the beachThe WalkBluewatersFamily friendly
Homes in JBR
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