New Dubai coast
Emirates Living (The Springs, The Meadows, The Lakes)
Emaar's established villa master plan behind the Marina, made up of The Springs (compact townhouses and villas), The Meadows (larger detached villas) and The Lakes (villas and townhouses around lakes). Tree-lined streets, lakes, parks and community centres make it a long-standing choice for families.
- 3-bed villa rent
- AED 271,000per year
- Villa price
- AED 1,643per sq ft
- 3-bed villa
- AED 6.28Maverage asking
- Gross yield
- 4.29%published
Averages published by Property Finder Area Insights, September 2026. How they are measured.
Living in Emirates Living (The Springs, The Meadows, The Lakes)
Why people choose it
- Mature greenery, lakes and parks throughout
- Several established international schools nearby
- Community centres with supermarkets, cafés and pools
Worth knowing
- Older homes often need renovation or upgrades
- Car-dependent; no metro inside the community
- Character
- Leafy family villa suburbs
- Master developer
- Emaar
- Since
- 2003
- Freehold
- Yes, freehold for foreign buyers
- Homes
- Townhouses, Villas
- Metro
- None in the district
- Getting around
- Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road by car; feeder buses to the Red Line
- Beach
- Not within walking distance
- Schools
- Emirates International School Meadows, Dubai British School, Dubai International Academy
Rent or buy
Emirates Living (The Springs, The Meadows, The Lakes) in numbers
Renting
Suits families wanting a garden and school run without leaving the coast side of the city; budgets rise sharply from The Springs to The Meadows.
| 3-bed villa | AED 271,000 |
|---|
Buying
Established resale market with steady family demand; condition and upgrades drive big price differences between otherwise identical villas.
| Villas, per sq ft | AED 1,643 |
|---|---|
| 3-bed villa | AED 6,278,000 |
| Gross yield | 4.29% |
How these figures are measured
- Rents: Property Finder Area Insights, average asking rent of current listings (not DLD), retrieved 29 Sep 2026; figures for The Springs (largest part of Emirates Living); The Meadows and The Lakes ask more source
- Prices: Property Finder Area Insights, retrieved 29 Sep 2026: 1BR/3BR = average asking price of current listings; price per sq ft = average of DLD sale transactions over the past 12 months (all property types); figures for The Springs source
- Yield: Property Finder Area Insights, rental yield shown in the area market data (past 12 months), retrieved 29 Sep 2026; The Springs source
Asking figures reflect advertised listings, not signed contracts; transaction figures are Dubai Land Department records. Freehold: Yes, freehold for foreign buyers.
Out and about
Things to do in Emirates Living (The Springs, The Meadows, The Lakes)
- The Lakes Clubsports club
Pool, tennis and squash courts for The Lakes area
- Springs Soukretail & dining
Community centre with supermarket, cafés and services
- Meadows Villageretail
Local shopping centre for The Meadows
- Emirates Golf Clubgolf
Next to The Lakes and The Meadows
Visiting, or just moved in? We can arrange a short stay or a tour around Emirates Living (The Springs, The Meadows, The Lakes).
Addresses people ask about
Notable buildings & projects
- The Springs
- The Meadows
- The Lakes
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Around Emirates Living (The Springs, The Meadows, The Lakes)
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Nearby
Neighbouring districts
Emirates Hills
gated golf-course mansions
Jumeirah Islands
lagoon villa clusters, very private
The Greens & The Views
green low-rise apartment clusters
Jumeirah Lake Towers
lakeside towers, mixed-use free zone
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FAQ
Emirates Living (The Springs, The Meadows, The Lakes): common questions
Average asking rents per year in Emirates Living (The Springs, The Meadows, The Lakes): three-bedroom villa AED 271,000 (Property Finder Area Insights, September 2026). Actual rents depend on the building, view, floor and furnishing.
Yes, freehold for foreign buyers. Foreign buyers can own homes here outright and register them with the Dubai Land Department.
No metro station inside the district. Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road by car; feeder buses to the Red Line
Mature greenery, lakes and parks throughout. Several established international schools nearby. Community centres with supermarkets, cafés and pools. On the other hand: older homes often need renovation or upgrades. car-dependent; no metro inside the community.
The Lakes Club (pool, tennis and squash courts for the lakes area); Springs Souk (community centre with supermarket, cafés and services); Meadows Village (local shopping centre for the meadows); Emirates Golf Club (next to the lakes and the meadows).