The Journal

One of the most defining trends in Dubai’s prime real estate market this year has been the shift toward long-term family living. While high-rise apartments still hold strong appeal, many of the most in-demand homes today are found within gated communities – the kind with tree-lined streets, landscaped parks, and space to breathe. From the sweeping golfside mansions of Dubai Hills Estate to the contemporary villas lining the lagoon in District One, these masterplanned neighbourhoods represent not only the height of residential living, but often the most valuable homes on the market. Read on as we take a closer look inside some of Dubai’s most exclusive gated addresses.