Here Are 3 Top Green Communities That The Rest Of Dubai Could Probably Learn From
These communities deserve a shout out
While parts of Dubai are yet to establish adequate recycling facilities, there are some eco-friendly neighbourhoods that have gone above and beyond to provide a sustainable living environment for residents.
And the best part? They’re not as expensive as you might think! dubizzle (the number one property platform in the UAE) has listed the three top affordable and sustainable residential spots…
Live green: Three neighbourhoods the rest of Dubai could learn from
3. Dubai South District
You’ll fall in love with this urban residential area for the quality build, slick design, local fitness amenities and nearby schooling options, and the fact that this neighbourhood is the most affordable on the list is just the cherry on top.
Previously named Dubai World Central, Dubai South District is located near the EXPO2020 site, which will become a mini-city post EXPO and the Al Maktoum International Airport, the ambitious build which is touted to become the world’s biggest airport.
A two-bedroom apartment rental costs AED66,000 with a sale price of AED910,000 while the average three bed apartment costs AED1,600,000.
2. Dubai Silicon Oasis
Fancy villa life but worried about the effect a large house could have on the environment? Worry not, choose Dubai Silicon Oasis and rest easy knowing the smart community has key initiatives in place to ensure a sustainable environment including the conversion of regular lamps to LED, motion sensors to trigger street and building lights and automatic temperature regulators.
Renters will pay on average AED73,000 for a two bed apartment and AED84,000 for two bed villas. People looking to rent a larger space will pay AED160,000 and AED165,000 for three and four bed villas.
Buyers are looking at AED915,000 for two bed villas and up to AED3,800,000 for five beds.
1. Dubai Sustainable City
If the name is not enough of a giveaway, this is the first net-zero energy development in Dubai and it’s got sustainable living DOWN. There are no cars in the community, (there’s parking on the periphery and residents can avail buggies) organic farms for local food production, established waste water recycling with separate drainage systems for different water types, solar panel production and charging stations for your electric cars. Vroom vroom!
A three-bedroom villa rental costs AED190,000 on average, while four-bedroom villas are AED210,000 annually.
To buy a three bed villa here costs AED3,000,000
