{"id":4932,"date":"2026-10-10T21:13:18","date_gmt":"2026-10-10T21:13:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/property-springs-meadows-lakes"},"modified":"2026-10-10T22:30:32","modified_gmt":"2026-10-10T22:30:32","slug":"property-springs-meadows-lakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/en\/property-springs-meadows-lakes","title":{"rendered":"The Springs, The Meadows and The Lakes: family life by lakes and parks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In short:<\/b> The Springs, The Meadows and The Lakes are three Emaar communities around Emirates Hills, often referred to together as “Emirates Living”. They are among the oldest villa areas open to foreigners \u2013 green, established and just minutes from the Marina and JLT. The Springs offers townhouses; The Meadows and The Lakes have larger villas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location<\/b>Behind JLT, on Sheikh Zayed Road<\/span><\/div>
Known for<\/b>Lakes, parks, established neighbourhoods<\/span><\/div>
Developer<\/b>Emaar<\/span><\/div>
Property types<\/b>Townhouses (Springs), villas (Meadows, Lakes)<\/span><\/div>
Segment<\/b>upscale<\/span><\/div>
Suits<\/b>Relocator, Portfolio<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
In this article<\/strong>
  1. Location and access<\/a><\/li>
  2. Three communities, three characters<\/a><\/li>
  3. Living in Emirates Living<\/a><\/li>
  4. Buying a house in The Springs, The Meadows or The Lakes<\/a><\/li>
  5. How buying in The Springs, The Meadows and The Lakes works<\/a><\/li>
  6. Running costs as an owner in The Springs, The Meadows and The Lakes<\/a><\/li>
  7. A visa through your property<\/a><\/li>
  8. Renting out<\/a><\/li>
  9. Springs, Meadows or Lakes?<\/a><\/li>
  10. Pros and cons<\/a><\/li>
  11. Who the communities suit<\/a><\/li>
  12. Our verdict<\/a><\/li>
  13. Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Location and access<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The three communities lie on the inland side of Sheikh Zayed Road, behind JLT<\/a> and around Emirates Hills<\/a>. The Marina<\/a> and the Internet City and Media City free zones in Al Sufouh<\/a> are minutes away, Downtown<\/a> about 20 to 25 minutes. Al Khail Road and Sheikh Zayed Road get you anywhere quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Three communities, three characters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The Springs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The Springs consists of numerous small neighbourhoods of townhouses<\/b>, mostly with two or three bedrooms, a small garden and views of lakes or green spaces. It’s the most affordable entry into “Emirates Living” and very popular with young families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The Meadows<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The Meadows offers detached villas<\/b> with four to six bedrooms on larger plots, many with a private pool. The neighbourhoods sit by lakes and parks and are considered one of the most sought-after family addresses in this part of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The Lakes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The Lakes is smaller and, as the name suggests, lies around lakes. Here you’ll find villas<\/b> of various sizes in quiet neighbourhoods with lots of greenery and mature trees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \"Villa
    Villas with gardens and pools \u2013 the typical look of the villa areas around Emirates Hills (example image).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Living in Emirates Living<\/h2>\n\n\n\n