{"id":5028,"date":"2026-10-10T21:22:44","date_gmt":"2026-10-10T21:22:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/property-the-greens-the-views"},"modified":"2026-10-10T22:49:23","modified_gmt":"2026-10-10T22:49:23","slug":"property-the-greens-the-views","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/en\/property-the-greens-the-views","title":{"rendered":"The Greens and The Views: green communities by the Emirates Golf Club"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"rdf-short\"><b>In short:<\/b> The Greens and The Views are two Emaar communities next to the Emirates Golf Club, just minutes from Internet City, Media City and the Marina. The Greens consists of low-rise buildings around gardens and pools, The Views of taller towers overlooking the golf course and lakes. Both are established, quiet rental districts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"rdg-facts\"><div><b>Location<\/b><span>Between Sheikh Zayed Road and Emirates Hills<\/span><\/div><div><b>Known for<\/b><span>Gardens, pools, Emirates Golf Club<\/span><\/div><div><b>Developer<\/b><span>Emaar<\/span><\/div><div><b>Property types<\/b><span>Apartments from studios to 3 bedrooms<\/span><\/div><div><b>Segment<\/b><span>mid-range<\/span><\/div><div><b>Suits<\/b><span>Tactician, Portfolio, Entrepreneur<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"rdf-toc\"><strong>In this article<\/strong><ol><li><a href=\"#lage\">Location and access<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#konzept\">Two communities, one concept<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#leben\">Living in The Greens and The Views<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#immobilien\">Buying an apartment in The Greens and The Views<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#kaufablauf\">How buying in The Greens and The Views works<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#laufende-kosten\">Running costs as an owner in The Greens and The Views<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#visum\">A visa through your property<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#fehler\">Typical mistakes when buying<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#vermietung\">Renting out<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#vergleich\">Compared<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#pro-contra\">Pros and cons<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#fuer-wen\">Who the communities suit<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#fazit\">Our verdict<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#fragen\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"lage\">Location and access<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Greens and The Views lie on the inland side of Sheikh Zayed Road, opposite <a href=\"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/en\/property-al-sufouh\">Internet City and Media City<\/a> and next to the Emirates Golf Club. The <a href=\"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/en\/property-dubai-marina\">Marina<\/a> is a few minutes away, <a href=\"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/en\/property-downtown-dubai\">Downtown<\/a> about 20 minutes. The metro stops on Sheikh Zayed Road within walking distance. Directly behind begin <a href=\"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/en\/property-springs-meadows-lakes\">The Springs and The Meadows<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/en\/property-emirates-hills\">Emirates Hills<\/a>; next door is <a href=\"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/en\/property-barsha-heights\">Barsha Heights<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"konzept\">Two communities, one concept<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Emaar built the communities in the early to mid-2000s as part of &#8220;Emirates Living&#8221;, intended for professionals from the neighbouring free zones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b>The Greens:<\/b> Low-rise buildings with just a few floors, grouped around landscaped courtyards, pools and playgrounds. It feels more like a garden city than Dubai.<\/li><li><b>The Views:<\/b> Taller towers around lakes, many overlooking the Emirates Golf Club, which hosts the long-established Dubai Desert Classic tournament every year.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/golfplatz-clubhaus-see-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"Golf course with lake and clubhouse (sample image)\" class=\"wp-image-4612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/golfplatz-clubhaus-see-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/golfplatz-clubhaus-see-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/golfplatz-clubhaus-see-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/golfplatz-clubhaus-see-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/golfplatz-clubhaus-see.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Golf course with lake \u2013 The Views overlooks the Emirates Golf Club (example image).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"leben\">Living in The Greens and The Views<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b>Greenery:<\/b> Gardens, pools and paths between the buildings \u2013 very quiet for such a central location.<\/li><li><b>Work:<\/b> Internet City and Media City within walking distance or a few minutes away.<\/li><li><b>Shopping:<\/b> A small shopping centre with a supermarket and caf\u00e9s in The Greens.<\/li><li><b>Families:<\/b> Schools nearby in Emirates Living and Al Sufouh.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"immobilien\">Buying an apartment in The Greens and The Views<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On offer are <a href=\"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/en\/buy-ready-property-dubai\">ready apartments<\/a> from studios to three bedrooms. There are practically no new builds. In The Greens the apartments are often generously laid out; in The Views they score with their views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What matters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b>View:<\/b> Pool and garden views in The Greens, golf and lake views in The Views.<\/li><li><b>Condition:<\/b> Buildings from the 2000s; many apartments have been renovated, others not.<\/li><li><b>Position relative to Sheikh Zayed Road:<\/b> Buildings in the front row are noisier.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"rdf-note\"><b>Straight talk:<\/b> The Greens and The Views aren&#8217;t prestige addresses, but they are very popular rental districts. Green, quiet and close to work \u2013 a combination many tenants are looking for.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"kaufablauf\">How buying in The Greens and The Views works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In The Greens and The Views you mostly buy ready, second-hand homes. The process is clearly regulated and often takes only a few weeks once you agree:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b>Check:<\/b> viewing on site or by video, plus a look at service charges, condition and any existing tenancy.<\/li><li><b>Sale agreement:<\/b> buyer and seller sign the standard contract of the regulator RERA (Form F); a 10 percent deposit is usual.<\/li><li><b>No objection certificate:<\/b> the developer confirms with an NOC that no service charges are outstanding.<\/li><li><b>Transfer:<\/b> payment and transfer of ownership take place at a Registration Trustee of the Dubai Land Department; you receive the title deed.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&#8217;ll find every step in detail in our guide <a href=\"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/en\/buy-ready-property-dubai\">Buying a ready property in Dubai<\/a>. On top of the price come buying costs of around 6.5 percent \u2013 see <a href=\"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/en\/buying-costs-property-dubai\">buying costs<\/a>. If you can&#8217;t be there, the trustee appointment can be handled with a power of attorney.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"laufende-kosten\">Running costs as an owner in The Greens and The Views<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After buying an apartment, these are the main ongoing costs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b>Service charges:<\/b> for maintenance, security, pools and common areas, calculated by the size of your unit. The approved rates for each building are listed in the Service Charge Index of the Dubai Land Department.<\/li><li><b>Electricity and water:<\/b> via the utility DEWA; many buildings add a separate charge for district cooling.<\/li><li><b>Housing fee:<\/b> 5 percent of the annual rental value, billed through the DEWA account. It is paid by whoever lives in the home \u2013 so by your tenant if you let it.<\/li><li><b>Ejari:<\/b> every tenancy contract is registered; via the Dubai REST app this costs AED 177.75.<\/li><li><b>Management:<\/b> if you aren&#8217;t on site, a property manager handles letting and upkeep for a fee.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike in many countries, there is no annual property tax in Dubai. All items are explained in our guide <a href=\"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/en\/buying-costs-property-dubai\">Buying costs in Dubai<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"visum\">A visa through your property<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a property in The Greens and The Views you may also be able to get a residence visa:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b>Golden Visa:<\/b> ten years of residence if your properties in Dubai are worth at least AED 2 million in total \u2013 also with a mortgage or, under certain conditions, off-plan.<\/li><li><b>Investor visa:<\/b> a shorter visa for owners who don&#8217;t reach the Golden Visa threshold.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The detailed requirements are explained in our guide <a href=\"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/en\/golden-visa-dubai-property\">Golden Visa with property<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fehler\">Typical mistakes when buying<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b>Overlooking renovation needs:<\/b> For apartments in original condition, budget for the kitchen, bathrooms and air conditioning.<\/li><li><b>Underestimating main road noise:<\/b> Deliberately check buildings near Sheikh Zayed Road when viewing.<\/li><li><b>Not comparing service charges:<\/b> They differ between buildings.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"vermietung\">Renting out<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tenants are mainly <b>professionals from the free zones<\/b> and couples looking for quiet and greenery near the Marina. Demand is stable, and long-term letting is the focus. Check the numbers with our <a href=\"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/en\/rental-yield-calculator-dubai\">rental yield calculator<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"vergleich\">Compared<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"rdf-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>The Greens<\/th><th>The Views<\/th><th>JLT<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody>\n<tr><td>Buildings<\/td><td>Low-rise<\/td><td>Towers<\/td><td>High-rises<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Surroundings<\/td><td>Gardens, pools<\/td><td>Golf, lakes<\/td><td>Lakes, free zone<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Atmosphere<\/td><td>Quiet<\/td><td>Quiet<\/td><td>Livelier<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pro-contra\">Pros and cons<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"rdg-pc\"><div class=\"pro\"><h3>In favour<\/h3><ul><li>Green and quiet, yet central<\/li><li>Free zones and the Marina within minutes<\/li><li>Developer Emaar<\/li><li>Stable demand from long-term tenants<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"con\"><h3>Worth considering<\/h3><ul><li>Older buildings<\/li><li>Hardly any new builds<\/li><li>Noise near Sheikh Zayed Road<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fuer-wen\">Who the communities suit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Greens and The Views suit the <a href=\"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/en\/investor-type#typ1\">tactician<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/en\/investor-type#typ4\">portfolio investor<\/a> who count on reliable long-term tenants, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/en\/investor-type#typ6\">entrepreneur<\/a> with an office in Internet City or Media City.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fazit\">Our verdict<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Greens and The Views are solid, green rental districts in a prime location for the workplaces of new Dubai. If you choose a well-kept or renovated apartment with a good view, you&#8217;ll buy a reliably rentable investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"rdf-cta\"><div><span class=\"rdf-badge\">Free and without obligation<\/span><h3>An apartment in The Greens or The Views?<\/h3><p>We check the building, view and condition and work out the rent with you.<\/p><\/div><a class=\"rdf-btn\" href=\"#rdwa\">Ask on WhatsApp<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fragen\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"rdf-q\"><h3>Are there houses in The Greens?<\/h3><p>No, The Greens and The Views consist of apartments. You&#8217;ll find houses next door in The Springs and The Meadows.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"rdf-q\"><h3>Are The Greens and The Views freehold?<\/h3><p>Yes. As a foreigner you acquire full ownership here, registered with the Dubai Land Department.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"rdg-near\"><h3>Nearby districts<\/h3><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/en\/property-springs-meadows-lakes\">The Springs and The Meadows<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/en\/property-al-sufouh\">Al Sufouh and Internet City<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/en\/property-barsha-heights\">Barsha Heights<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/en\/property-jlt\">JLT<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/en\/dubai-districts\">All districts at a glance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"rdf-disclaimer\">Updated: October 2026. This article describes the district in general terms. Prices, rents and service charges change all the time; for a specific property we check the current figures with you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Low-rise communities among greenery, golf views and the free zones round the corner: why The Greens and The Views are so popular with long-term tenants.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4566,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[36,58],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5028","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-guides","category-market-and-areas"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5028","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5028"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5028\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5034,"href":"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5028\/revisions\/5034"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4566"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5028"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5028"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5028"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}