{"id":5080,"date":"2026-10-10T21:28:32","date_gmt":"2026-10-10T21:28:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/property-mudon-villanova-serena"},"modified":"2026-10-10T22:59:10","modified_gmt":"2026-10-10T22:59:10","slug":"property-mudon-villanova-serena","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/en\/property-mudon-villanova-serena","title":{"rendered":"Mudon, Villanova, Serena and Remraam: family communities in Dubailand"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"rdf-short\"><b>In short:<\/b> Mudon, Villanova, Serena and Remraam are four residential communities by the government-linked developer Dubai Properties in Dubailand. Mudon and Villanova offer townhouses and villas, Serena Spanish-style townhouses, and Remraam apartments in low-rise buildings. All are family-friendly and cheaper than the well-known golf communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"rdg-facts\"><div><b>Location<\/b><span>Dubailand, near Al Qudra Road and Arabian Ranches<\/span><\/div><div><b>Known for<\/b><span>Family communities, parks<\/span><\/div><div><b>Developer<\/b><span>Dubai Properties<\/span><\/div><div><b>Property types<\/b><span>Townhouses, villas, apartments<\/span><\/div><div><b>Segment<\/b><span>affordable to mid-range<\/span><\/div><div><b>Suits<\/b><span>Relocator, Tactician, Portfolio<\/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=\"#anlagen\">Four communities at a glance<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#leben\">Living in the communities<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#immobilien\">Buying property<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#kaufablauf\">How buying in Mudon, Villanova and Serena works<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#laufende-kosten\">Running costs as an owner in Mudon, Villanova and Serena<\/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\">The four communities 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 four communities lie in Dubailand, around <a href=\"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/en\/property-arabian-ranches\">Arabian Ranches<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/en\/property-town-square\">Town Square<\/a> and Al Qudra Road. <a href=\"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/en\/property-downtown-dubai\">Downtown<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/en\/property-dubai-marina\">Marina<\/a> are each about 25 to 35 minutes by car. There is no metro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"anlagen\">Four communities at a glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mudon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mudon is an established community of townhouses and villas around a central park with sports areas and running and cycling paths. It&#8217;s popular with families looking for greenery and community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Villanova<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Villanova comprises several neighbourhoods of townhouses and villas in modern to Mediterranean style, with pools and parks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Serena<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Serena is a community of Spanish-style townhouses with light fa\u00e7ades and shared pools \u2013 compact and affordable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Remraam<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remraam consists of apartments in low-rise buildings with pools and green spaces \u2013 an affordable entry point for couples and small families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/villenviertel-luftaufnahme-pools-1024x575.webp\" alt=\"Villa neighbourhood with pools and gardens from the air\" class=\"wp-image-4581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/villenviertel-luftaufnahme-pools-1024x575.webp 1024w, https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/villenviertel-luftaufnahme-pools-300x168.webp 300w, https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/villenviertel-luftaufnahme-pools-768x431.webp 768w, https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/villenviertel-luftaufnahme-pools-1536x862.webp 1536w, https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/villenviertel-luftaufnahme-pools.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Townhouses and villas in a family community (example image).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"leben\">Living in the communities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b>Families:<\/b> Parks, pools and playgrounds, schools in the surrounding area.<\/li><li><b>Peace and quiet:<\/b> Little traffic within the communities.<\/li><li><b>Shopping:<\/b> Small community centres; larger shopping centres in Arabian Ranches and Town Square.<\/li><li><b>Mobility:<\/b> A car is essential.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"immobilien\">Buying property<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most houses and apartments are <a href=\"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/en\/buy-ready-property-dubai\">ready<\/a>; in Villanova and Mudon new phases are occasionally added. Dubai Properties is an established developer that also built JBR and Business Bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What matters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b>Community:<\/b> Mudon and Villanova for houses, Serena for compact townhouses, Remraam for apartments.<\/li><li><b>Position within the community:<\/b> Proximity to the park and pools.<\/li><li><b>Condition:<\/b> Have older houses technically inspected.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"rdf-note\"><b>Straight talk:<\/b> These four communities are less famous than Arabian Ranches, but for many families they offer exactly the right thing: a house with a garden at a sensible price.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"kaufablauf\">How buying in Mudon, Villanova and Serena works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Mudon, Villanova and Serena you mostly buy villas or townhouses \u2013 ready and second-hand, or new from the developer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b>Ready house:<\/b> viewing, sale agreement in line with RERA (Form F) with a deposit of usually 10 percent, a no objection certificate (NOC) from the developer and transfer at a Registration Trustee. For houses a technical inspection of air conditioning, pool, roof and pipes is worth it. Details in our guide <a href=\"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/en\/buy-ready-property-dubai\">Buying a ready property<\/a>.<\/li><li><b>New build:<\/b> purchase agreement with the developer, registration in the Oqood register and payments according to construction progress into an escrow account. Details in our guide <a href=\"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/en\/buy-off-plan-dubai\">Buying off-plan in Dubai<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For ready houses, budget around 6.5 percent in <a href=\"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/en\/buying-costs-property-dubai\">buying costs<\/a>. Many villas are worth more than AED 2 million and therefore qualify for the <a href=\"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/en\/golden-visa-dubai-property\">Golden Visa<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"laufende-kosten\">Running costs as an owner in Mudon, Villanova and Serena<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a house, some typical costs come on top of the usual items:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b>Service charges:<\/b> for roads, green spaces, security and community facilities. The approved rates are listed in the Service Charge Index of the Dubai Land Department.<\/li><li><b>Electricity and water:<\/b> via DEWA; noticeably higher for large houses with pool and garden than for apartments, especially in summer.<\/li><li><b>Garden, pool and air conditioning:<\/b> regular care and servicing are a must if the house is to keep its value.<\/li><li><b>Housing fee:<\/b> 5 percent of the annual rental value via the DEWA bill \u2013 paid by the tenant if you let.<\/li><li><b>Ejari:<\/b> registration of every tenancy contract, AED 177.75 via Dubai REST.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no annual property tax. All buying costs 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 Mudon and Villanova 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>Mixing up the communities:<\/b> Mudon, Villanova, Serena and Remraam differ in house type, age and target group.<\/li><li><b>Not comparing service charges:<\/b> They differ between the communities.<\/li><li><b>Forgetting the commute:<\/b> For tenants who commute to the centre, every minute counts.<\/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 families looking for space and greenery at an affordable price; in Remraam also couples. 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\">The four communities compared<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"rdf-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Community<\/th><th>Property types<\/th><th>Segment<\/th><th>Typical residents<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody>\n<tr><td>Mudon<\/td><td>Townhouses, villas<\/td><td>Mid-range<\/td><td>Families<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Villanova<\/td><td>Townhouses, villas<\/td><td>Mid-range<\/td><td>Families<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Serena<\/td><td>Townhouses<\/td><td>Affordable to mid-range<\/td><td>Young families<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Remraam<\/td><td>Apartments<\/td><td>Affordable<\/td><td>Couples, small families<\/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>Affordable family houses<\/li><li>Established developer<\/li><li>Parks and pools<\/li><li>Choice from apartment to villa<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"con\"><h3>Worth considering<\/h3><ul><li>Far from the centre<\/li><li>No metro<\/li><li>Less well known, narrower buyer pool<\/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\">Mudon and Villanova suit the <a href=\"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/en\/investor-type#typ3\">relocator<\/a> with a family; Serena and Remraam suit the <a href=\"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/en\/investor-type#typ1\">tactician<\/a> with a smaller budget. The <a href=\"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/en\/investor-type#typ4\">portfolio investor<\/a> finds reliable family tenants here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fazit\">Our verdict<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mudon, Villanova, Serena and Remraam are down-to-earth family communities at fair prices. If you pick the community that fits your goal, you&#8217;ll find reliably rentable houses and apartments here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"rdf-cta\"><div><span class=\"rdf-badge\">Free and without obligation<\/span><h3>Looking for a house in Dubailand?<\/h3><p>We compare Mudon, Villanova, Serena and Remraam and tell you what fits your goal.<\/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>Who built Mudon?<\/h3><p>Mudon, Villanova, Serena and Remraam were developed by Dubai Properties.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"rdf-q\"><h3>Are the communities 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-town-square\">Town Square<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/en\/property-arabian-ranches\">Arabian Ranches<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/en\/property-the-valley\">The Valley<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/en\/property-dubailand-majan-liwan\">Majan, Liwan and DLRC<\/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>Four Dubai Properties communities with townhouses, villas and apartments: what sets Mudon, Villanova, Serena and Remraam apart and who they suit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4561,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[36,58],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5080","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\/5080","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=5080"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5080\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5086,"href":"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5080\/revisions\/5086"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4561"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5080"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5080"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5080"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}