Chances are if you are reading this you are considering to relocate to or within Dubai, Dubai is considered to be one of the most family friendly cities in the world, offering its residents a variety of safe and secure residential apartments and villas for families to choose from. It’s true that a person will need to take into consideration lot of factors such as budget, school runs and work commutes, so keeping all these factors in mind, we have put together some of the best family friendly communities in Dubai.


Dubai Hills Estate
Dubai Hills Estate is a mixed-use development by Emaar and Meraas Holding spanning over 11 million square metres. This project exclusively features 2,000 villas, over 20,000 apartments as well as many residential plots along an 18-hole golf course.
Dubai Hills Estate features lavish design, serene scenery, peaceful ambience and luxury throughout making this innovative gated community ideal for family living and unwinding away from the stress of everyday work yet remaining only a few minutes from the center of Dubai.
The community also offers all facilities a family would need such as good healthcare, schools, shopping malls, restaurants and cafés.



Dubai Marina
The Dubai Marina is one of Dubai’s grandest ventures which is popular among non locals , with a very large expat community. It is often said to be one of the most sought-after lifestyles in the world, coalescing innovation, luxury and comfort all set in the heart of Dubai. The lavish quality of the Dubai Marina does not stop at its constituent properties’ ornate designs, but features vivid views that transverse across the marina.
Being strategically situated at the heart of New Dubai, the Dubai Marina symbolizes a unique icon of Dubai’s exceptional vision. Poised majestically along Dubai’s ever-evolving skyline with the glistening marina at its heart, Dubai Marina is connected to many of Dubai’s attractions.



Downtown Dubai
This community made it to list because of its iconic location and modernized urban design.
Downtown Dubai is known to be home to many awe-inspiring and breathtaking sights, whether it is the world renowned Burj Khalifa, the beautiful lakes surrounding its perimeters, the timeless dancing fountain lining the famous Burj Khalifa Boulevard or the boutique shops and entertainment hubs.
Living in Downtown Dubai offers convenience for small families, couples and singles and features a variety of restaurants, nightlife and markets. Downtown Dubai is an area demanded by both expats and locals alike.



Old Town
The Old Town and The Old Town Island are part of the Downtown Dubai development by Emaar, consisting of a mixture of low-rise three-storey apartment buildings and mid-rise towers with penthouses.
A pillar point of architectural beauty, Old Town is a pedestrianized residential district inspired by traditional Arabic architecture in a modern cosmopolitan setting. Being present in the centre of Downtown Dubai, Old Town caters to the dream of luxurious extravagance just a walk away from your doorstep.
Located in Downtown Dubai, Old Town offers convenient access to the business nerve-centers of the city including the Dubai International Convention Center and Dubai International Finance Center. The Sheikh Zayed Road as well as the Al Khail road are 5 minutes away from Old Town, allowing quick and convenient transportation to almost everywhere in Dubai.



JBR
Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) is Dubai’s palatial waterfront development by Dubai Properties. The reputation of this magnificent development is only exceeded by its deluxe standards, portraying unmatched vision and unique planning; it is only natural for this luxurious community to be known as the “seaside dream life”.
A collection of Mediterranean and Arabic-inspired residential towers sweep across the skyline, creating a view that is indicative of a cosmopolitan city, but behind the towers is where the transformation unfolds. A pristine stretch of beautiful beach provides a picturesque vista and a sense of serenity that only beachfront living can inspire.
This community is conveniently located off the Sheikh Zayed Road and in close proximity to Dubai Internet City the first e-Business and Information Technology free trade zone in the world.

The Hills
Part of the Emirates Living communities, The Hills is an elegantly designed development by Emaar, featuring low-rise apartments with views overlooking verdant golf courses and beautiful scenery. The Hills is built with self-sustainability and environmental preservation as the foundation of this community.
The Hills features a revolutionary vision of an urban lifestyle and a diverse host of villas and apartments overlooking the Emirates Golf Club, with easy access from Sheikh Zayed Road as well as proximity to Emaar Business Park, Dubai Media City, Dubai Internet City, and Dubai Marina.



The views
A fully established vibrant community at the heart of the city, The Views offers a retreat-like ambience to its residents. Offering exclusive apartments and lakeside apartments that open to the stunning green vistas of Emirates Golf Club, the community features an exclusive courtyard for residents, with immaculately kept parks and green spaces adding to the quality of life that can be experienced here.
With business nerve centers, Dubai Media City and Dubai Internet City, educational institutions such as The American University in Dubai and Knowledge Village, and several retail and leisure attractions within easy reach. The Views is one of the most sought after residential developments in Dubai, just off Sheikh Zayed Road makes it a preferred destination and residence for professionals who can take advantage of its location close to business hubs such as Dubai Internet City and Dubai Media City as well as easy and quick access to leisure centers such as the Emirates Gold Club.

Town Square
Town Square is a full-scale residential development developed by Nshama with shopping and dining districts, plazas, extensive green spaces, mosques, educational institutions, healthcare centres, entertainment and outdoor sports facilities. 
The community also features THE SQUARE, which is a vibrant space that is 16-football fields in size; perfect for enjoying a sunny afternoon in the park with family, with the option to refresh in the shaded plaza, or cool off with the interactive water features. Town Square is also  equipped with Wi-Fi all over the square for accessible internet use.
Natural and paved running tracks will crisscross the development, which will feature outdoor gymnasiums, skateboard parks, children’s play areas, green spaces, community swimming pools and access to cycle tracks.
Town Square is located in Dubailand at the intersection of Al Qudra and Emirates Road with easy access to major Dubai landmarks which are only a 20 minutes’ drive away.




Emaar Beachfront
Emaar Beachfront is one if the newest communities in Dubai, an exclusive residential community within the new maritime epicenter of the UAE, Dubai Harbour. The meticulously master-planned beachfront development represents a unique blend of cosmopolitan living in a prime location and a serene seaside lifestyle.
Comprising 27 exceptional towers, Emaar Beachfront offers a broad range of 1, 2, 3 and 4-bedroom luxury apartments. Some of the apartments will overlook the crystal-blue waters of the Arabian Gulf, while others will sport views of Dubai Marina.
Residents of Emaar Beachfront will have exclusive access to a 750-metre long strip of beach on either side of their home, as well as seamless access to Sheikh Zayed Road and Dubai Marina.
Nestled between Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) and Palm Jumeirah, Emaar Beachfront is an island destination with an accessible, well connected location. Dubai Marina, the Palm and JBR will all be accessible within minutes, while the main areas of the city like Downtown Dubai and Dubai International Airport will be only a joyride away.