If you are desiring a lifestyle that puts you right in the action of the city, close to work, transport,  shops, restaurants and world class facilities, Dubai has an offering for you.  With an abundance of urban living options available from New York style studio apartments to duplexes and penthouses, you can enjoy what it means to really live in the heart of a city.

Some premium urban living destination include Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), which enjoys a vibrant pace of life and is a popular choice for professionals working in and around this bustling area. Citywalk is another beautiful urban address, dubbed as a creative lifestyle space where you live, work and play. This contemporary space combines indoor and outdoor retail, cafes and restaurants with residential ranging from one to four bedroom apartments and duplexes.

One of the ultimate lifestyle destinations has to be one that is just a few steps from the beach. With its expansive stretches of pristine white sand and sparkling blue waters, property along Dubai’s shores are amongst the most sought after in the city.

One of the most coveted addresses for beachside living is the Palm Jumeirah, the world’s largest ever man-made island. This stunning archipelago adds 78km to Dubai’s existing coastline, and offers a diverse lifestyle including everything from luxury studios and apartments, to stunning expansive villas lining the 17 fronds of The Palm. With beautiful amenities such as The Boardwalk, Golden Mile, green parks and jogging tracks, as well as its very own Monorail network, it is no wonder The Palm has become a highly popular self-sufficient community.

Golf and luxury property go hand in hand in the emirate, with some of the most stunning homes available located in within golfing communities.  Emirates Golf Club features expansive homes boasting beautiful views over the fairways and the Dubai Marina skyline. Here you can find everything from the high-end, palatial homes circling the Montgomerie Golf Course, to the spacious homes of the Meadows.

Arabian Ranches Golf Course is a popular club at the cornerstone of ‘The Ranches’ community.  The Els Club which encircles the the Victory Heights community and nearby is Jumeirah Golf Estates featuring a luxurious range of townhouses and villas. Other notable golfing communities include Damac Hills at Trump International and the Dubai Creek villas at the Dubai Creek and Yacht Club.

Dubai Marina is undoubtedly the most sought-after area for waterfront living. As the world’s largest man-made marina, it offers an enviable lifestyle, which continuously ranks as the top choice for expatriates searching for an amazing waterfront home.

With its multitude of luxury apartments overlooking the marina waterways, pristine yachts and close proximity to the beach, Dubai Marina offers an unparalleled level of living. There is a huge array of retail and dining options, with al fresco eateries offering global cuisine dotted along the waters’ edge. Residents also benefit from access to excellent amenities like state-of-the-art gyms, children’s play parks and jogging tracks, while the expansive The Beach & Jumeirah Beach Walk is also only a short walk away.

For those who love the draw of living right in the heart of the city, Dubai has so much to offer. One of the most coveted apartment addresses is along the Sheikh Zayed Road or in the hive of Downtown Dubai, where glittering skyscrapers and breathtaking skylines are a conventional part of everyday life.

Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard is considered to be one of the world’s most luxurious and iconic strips offering 3.5 kilometers of high rises, featuring everything from studio apartments to stunning penthouses, a wealth of various dining and world class entertainment options. With the world’s tallest tower, The Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall, The Dubai Fountain, The Dubai Opera and much more on its doorstep, it is no wonder properties in this area are at a premium.

With the multitude of beautiful villa communities on offer in Dubai, it is no wonder so many people choose this city to reside in and raise their families.  Emirates Living, one of Dubai’s first villa communities, includes The Lakes and Springs which has evolved to become a haven for families offering two to three-bedroom townhouses right up to five-bedroom villas.

Jumeriah Islands and Jumeirah Park are family orientated residential communities feature a mix of detached 3,4 or 5 bedroom villas and the expansive 4 and 5 bedroom luxury Jumeirah Island homes.  Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) and Jumeirah Village Triangle (JVT) have also fast become top choices for families seeking spacious and affordable townhouses and villas.