The Best Areas to Live in Dubai for Healthcare Professionals.

Introduction

Dubai is an exceptional destination for healthcare professionals seeking to advance their careers while enjoying a high quality of life, supported by tax free income, numerous job opportunities and world-class residential facilities. In this article the best areas to live in Dubai will be revealed, providing insights to help you make an informed decision.

 

Finding the Right Accommodation 

Dubai offers a wide range of residential options, making it easier for healthcare professionals to find a home. Each area has its own unique perks, whether you prefer a high-rise apartment with beautiful city views or a spacious villa in a peaceful neighbourhood, Dubai’s exceptional infrastructure and strategic location ensure convenience and comfort. By understanding the features of each area, you can choose accommodation that aligns with your personal and professional needs.

Dubai’s Expensive Areas 

The most expensive areas to buy a property in Dubai include downtown Dubai, the city’s central hub with the iconic Burj Khalifa and Dubai mall. Downtown Dubai has the most luxurious apartments. 

Dubai Marina

, known for the beach at JBR and other tourist attractions, offers the most luxurious waterfront apartments. If you love beachfront living, this could be the ideal location for you.

Palm Jumeirah

is a man-made island with a lot of tourist attractions and numerous buildings with direct beach access. Dubai Marina is a 15-minute drive from palm Jumeirah.

Emirates hills

is an ultra-exclusive gated community known for its custom-built luxury villas, stunning golf course views, and elite residents, it offers Exceptional privacy, 24/7 security, and world-class facilities, including top-tier schools, fine dining, and premium shopping.

Al Barari 

is one of Dubai’s most exclusive and eco-friendly residential communities, known for its luxurious villas, beautiful greenery, and peaceful atmosphere. With 60% of the area covered in gardens, lakes, and natural waterways, it offers a calm and refreshing lifestyle.

Dubai’s Mid-range Areas

 Business Bay 

is known for its tall buildings, beautiful water views, and great location. It is a major business center with offices, luxury hotels, and modern apartments. However, traffic jams are a problem during rush hours.

Springs, meadowsand the greens

are peaceful and family friendly residential communities in the city, with exceptional green areas, modern villas and apartments.  

Dubai internet city

and media city have high rise commercial area, and both are close to palm Jumeirah and metro stations. Some areas also have a view of the sea.

Jumeirah 1, 2 and umm suqiem

are close to beaches and have mostly villas with a lot of facilities.

Dubai health care city (DHCC)/ Al Jaddaf

is a prominent healthcare free zone in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, established in 2002 to create a hub for medical services, education, and research. It is divided into two phases.

Dubai festival city 

is close to the Dubai creek and the Dubai festival city mall. It has beautiful townhouses, residential apartments and villas. 

Dubai creek harbor 

is a new development in Dubai’s infrastructure, it has waterfront apartments and townhouses.

Dubai hills estate 

is a beautiful and modern community in Dubai, built by Emaar. It has luxury homes, parks, a big shopping mall, and a golf course.

Arabian ranches (1,2,3)

are gated residential communities. phases 1 and 2 are well developed and operational. However, phase 3 is still under development.

Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT)

is a popular residential and commercial area in Dubai. It has high rise apartments, beautiful lakes, parks, restaurants, and offices. JLT is well-connected with the Dubai Metro and main roads.

Al Barsha 1,2 and 3, Al sufouh 1

are residential areas near the mall of Emirates (ski Dubai), not far from the tourist areas and metro stations. It has beautiful townhouses and villas.

Barsha heights

is a well-connected residential area with high rise apartments.

Al Barsha south/ Arjan

is a residential area with villas, apartments and townhouses. It is near the Dubai science park and miracle garden.

Dubai silicon oasis (DSO) 

is a modern technology and residential hub, offering beautiful apartments, townhouses and villas. 

Mirdif

is a residential area with great apartments and villas. It is close to the international Airport.

Motor city/ studio city / sports city 

are residential areas with exceptional facilities like retail shops and restaurants.

Dubai land is a rapidly developing gated residential community offering great villas, town houses and apartments.

Expo City/Expo valley is a mixed-use area with business hubs, residential spaces, entertainment venues, and attractions like Al Wasl Plaza

 Dubai’s Less Expensive Areas 

International city

is known for its country-themed clusters like China, England, France, and Spain. It offers affordable apartments, shops, and restaurants, attracting expats and small businesses.

 Al Warsan and Academic city

are also budget friendly residential areas with great educational facilities like Zayed university and university of Dubai. Academic city offers housing for students and a campus style environment. 

Jumeirah village triangle and Jumeirah village circle

are known for their community friendly environment, green spaces and modern facilities.

Jebel Ali 

has a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial zones, along with attractions like Ibn Battuta Mall and Jebel Ali Beach.

 Al Furjan and discovery gardens 

are both located near Jebel Ali, offering modern living and access to Dubai metro. Both areas provide green spaces, parks, walking trails, and community facilities.

Dubai investment park

has gated residential communities, including villas, townhouses, and apartments, along with schools, hospitals, shopping centres, and parks.

Bur Dubai, Oud Metha and Al Karama

are slightly crowded, older areas of Dubai but are well connected with metro stations. These areas offer mostly apartments with reasonable rents.

Deira

is the oldest area of Dubai offering residential apartments and villas. However, traffic can get really busy during rush hours.

A valid residence visa and Emirates ID is required before signing a tenancy agreement. Therefore, it is normal to stay in a hotel or other temporary accommodation for at least 4 weeks while your residency visa is being processed. This does provide an opportunity to get to know the different residential areas before deciding where to live.

Most people rent before considering whether to buy a property. In general, rents are higher the closer you are to downtown or the beach. As you move further inland, rents decrease. 

Unfortunately, in the UAE, it is not usual for landlords to allow rent payments on a monthly basis. Annual rent is usually paid in 1, 2, 3 or 4 instalments (with post-dated cheques) and you may be able to negotiate a lower rent if you pay for a whole year up front.

You can check current rental costs on these Property Search Websites.

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