Dubai International Academy Emirates Hills
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Official school information ↗Community guide · Dubai
The Lakes
Villa neighbourhoods around water and greenery.
The Lakes forms part of Emaar’s Emirates Living area, alongside other established residential neighbourhoods. Named enclaves such as Deema, Forat, Maeen, Zulal and Ghadeer give it a more specific identity than a single undifferentiated villa estate. Lakes, landscaped paths and community recreation are central features.
The neighbourhood
What defines The Lakes?
Villa neighbourhoods around water and greenery is the starting point for understanding this area. Use the features below to build a shortlist, then compare the exact street, building or residential phase you are considering.
- Lakeside walking routes
- Community pools and sports courts
- The Lakes Club
Housing options: Detached villas in several layouts. Layouts, access rights and facilities vary by project and property.
Living hereShopping & essentials Outdoors & recreation Local services Getting around
Schools, shopping & daily life.
In The Lakes, the exact enclave and its connection to walking routes, shared recreation and local services can matter as much as the villa layout. Deema, Forat, Maeen, Zulal and Ghadeer are useful names to recognise when comparing addresses.
Schools to research
Dubai International Academy Emirates Hills is one of the nearby campuses to research for a Lakes shortlist. Dubai British School Emirates Hills and Emirates International School – Meadows provide further options in the wider area. Arrange visits with the schools and compare the actual route from the enclave.
Contact each school to confirm curriculum, fees, year-group places and school-bus arrangements before basing a housing decision on it.
The Lakes Club
The Lakes Club provides a local reference point for groceries, dining and recreation. Emaar’s directory lists Choithrams and Reform Social & Grill, alongside club facilities offered through membership packages. Confirm membership terms separately from the home’s tenancy or ownership.
Emaar’s local retail directory ↗Green spaces and community facilities
The community has landscaped walking routes and shared recreation, including pools and sports courts. The Lakes Club’s gym, pools and tennis facilities have their own access arrangements. Check which facilities come with the property and which require an additional membership.
Community facilities information ↗Medcare at The Meadows Village
Medcare lists its Meadows Medical Centre on the first floor of The Meadows Village. Use the provider’s current information to check services, appointments, opening hours and insurance arrangements.
Clinic location and information ↗Plan from the actual address
For The Lakes, plan from the actual enclave and entrance. Compare the route to school and The Lakes Club as well as your workplace. For any bus or Metro connection, use RTA’s current planner with your intended departure time.
RTA journey planner ↗Try the neighbourhood before you decide
- Identify the enclave and the approved layout before comparing listings.
- Walk the routes to shared facilities and assess privacy beside paths or recreation areas.
- Confirm club access, visitor parking and household maintenance responsibilities.
A closer look
Choosing a Lakes neighbourhood
Begin with the enclave and the layout rather than comparing every Lakes listing together. A home near a walking route or shared recreation area may offer a different balance of convenience and privacy from an internal street. Visit the actual position to understand foot traffic, outlook and access.
If a listing includes Hattan in the description, check the exact address and specifications instead of assuming it matches other Lakes homes. Ask what access to club and recreation facilities comes with the property. For altered or upgraded villas, compare the approved plans with the spaces you see during the viewing.
Before you decide
Look beyond the address.
- Check the exact enclave and layout, including whether a listing refers to Hattan.
- Verify the facilities and club access included for the property.
- Compare lake-facing, internal and road-facing positions in person.
For a useful price comparison, use recent evidence for the same project and property type. An asking price, a completed transaction and an advertised rental return are different measures.
Quick answers
Your next questions.
What types of homes are found in The Lakes?
Detached villas in several layouts. Check the named project or building for the precise configuration, permitted use and availability; the area label alone does not define a property.
What should I compare first?
Check the exact enclave and layout, including whether a listing refers to Hattan. Then compare condition, ongoing costs and travel routes with the alternatives on your shortlist.
Does this page show properties currently for sale or rent?
No. This is a community information guide. It does not represent live inventory, a confirmed viewing appointment or a quoted property price. Use the contact link if you have a question about the area.
Read further
Sources & local information.
- Emaar Community Management — The Lakes ↗
- Emaar Community Management — retail centres ↗
- Dubai International Academy Emirates Hills — official campus information ↗
- Dubai British School Emirates Hills — official campus information ↗
- Emirates International School – Meadows — official campus information ↗
- Medcare — Meadows Medical Centre ↗
- RTA — journey planner ↗
Reviewed 10 November 2026. Area descriptions are general; project specifications, access, completion and costs can change. Sources are provided for reference and do not imply affiliation or endorsement.
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