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The Meadows Dubai: Is It a Terrific Place to Live In?

The Meadows Dubai: Is It a Terrific Place to Live In?

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Introduction

The Meadows Dubai is one of the first villa communities that comes to mind when you think of peaceful, family-friendly neighborhoods. The Meadows Dubai, also referred to as “Meadows,” is a part of the larger Emaar development known as Emirates Living, which offers a peaceful neighborhood. The development is made up of nine sub-communities that each have two-story homes. The Meadows Dubai is one of the best places to buy villas in the city due to its abundance of amenities, roomy residences, and connection.

You will find out in this article how the good and ugly sides of living at The Meadows Dubai look like.

The good: Benefits of living at The Meadows Dubai

Living at The Meadows Dubai offers a lot to look forward to, such as handy amenities and a prime location.

Central location

In the center of New Dubai, behind Jumeirah Lakes Towers, is where you’ll find The Meadows. Any review of The Meadows Dubai will mention how convenient it is to everything and would highlight the neighborhood’s easy access to important road connections such as Sheikh Zayed Road. Those who live at The Meadows, particularly those who reside at The Meadows 1 sub-community, has convenient access to Sheikh Zayed Road.

Al Khail Road (E44), another important road in Dubai, is just a short drive from The Meadows development. This is also one of the major reasons why the villas at The Meadows Dubai are popular with investors in the city.

The Meadows Dubai is close to commercial districts, such as Dubai Media City, Dubai Internet City, JLT, and Barsha Heights, as well as entertainment hotspots like Dubai Marina and JBR. Even though this villa development is not far from the city’s attractions, it still offers calm community living.

Roomy villas

The Meadows Dubai is home to a huge number of people who have relocated there in pursuit of bigger living quarters. There are front and rear gardens as well as roomy living and family rooms, kitchens, and storage in these Meadows villas. Families who wish to experience nature in the middle of the city might want to consider it.

Residents of The Meadows Dubai have a variety of villa options to pick from, with floor plans that range from three to seven bedrooms.  Those going to The Meadows will undoubtedly find their ideal residence because each bed kind has a variety of layouts. Several of the homes at The Meadows Dubai also boast breathtaking views of the lake and the park, albeit these residences will cost more to buy or rent.

The varieties of villas at The Meadows and other important information are described below:

•             Villas with three bedrooms are about 3,100 square feet to 4,000 square feet

•             Four-bedroom villas are between 3,578 square feet and 6,000 square feet

•             Villas with five bedrooms range from around 3,800 square feet to 6,400 square feet

•             Six-bedroom villas are 4,750 square feet to 6,000 square feet

As you can see, The Meadows is all about villas, with sales prices averaging at between AED 5 million and AED 10 million for those with three to five bedrooms. Meanwhile, rental prices range from AED 200,000 to AED 400,000.

A Meadows villa with five bedrooms offer a room for guests as well as a selection of living areas. The kitchen usually has an American style, with a bar opening out onto a dining area. There is also a garage that can accommodate two vehicles.

The Meadows Dubai frequently has quite large, easy-to-maintain gardens available to those who enjoy spending time outside. And, if you are fortunate, you might even find an available corner plot.

Among the most in-demand villas at The Meadows are the Type 1 Hattan Villas which offer materially larger living spaces and a much bigger plot. Besides, these properties provide a great view that home seekers would kill for.

Excellent facilities

The abundance of amenities available to homeowners makes The Meadows Dubai one of the best places to call home.

If you happen to read any of The Meadows Dubai reviews, you’d see that it’s not just the villas that are talked about. Tennis and basketball courts, football fields, swimming pools, playgrounds, and more are available to residents. Tennis courts can be used by all residents of The Meadows and are located at the Meadows 9 and Meadows 6 sub-communities.

The neighborhood is also home to lakes and parks along with BBQ grills and exercise equipment. The magnificent golf course at the Address Montgomerie in the nearby Emirates Hills neighborhood is available to golf aficionados. Living at The Meadows is perfect for people who like to be outside and stay active because of the rich vegetation and greenery. A gated community’s advantages are also present, providing residents with an additional layer of security.

The Meadows is one of Dubai’s top communities for pet owners, so it offers a fantastic place for people who can’t bear living without or away from their furry pals. Additionally, there are dog parks and designated trash cans for pet owners to use when walking their dogs in the neighborhood.

Learning at The Meadows

The variety of nearby schools for families is also one of the pros of living at The Meadows Dubai.

Expat families are inclined to consider The Meadows as one of their first options as they will benefit from the two schools within the community: Emirates International School – Meadows and the Dubai British School.

Over 1,600 pupils from kindergarten year 1 to grade 3 (ages 3 to 18) are currently receiving an extraordinarily high quality of education at The Emirates International School – Meadows, which first opened its doors in September 2005 and initially cared for children from kindergarten year 2 to grade 10 (ages 4 to 14). 

Similar to a chain of British Academies, the Taaleem Group includes the Dubai British School, which first welcomed students in 2005. It is one of the most coveted schools in the entire Emirate, if not the UAE, and has its own swimming pool, two libraries, sports hall, and other amenities. They take in children from the age of 3 to 18 and have a huge selection of extra-curricular activities.

The meadows dubai emirates international school
Emirates International School – Meadows

Other family-friendly facilities

The Meadows Souk, which is right outside Meadows 6, is your best bet for finding daily necessities. A Spinneys supermarket, a Fitness First gym, hairdressers and spas, restaurants, and cafes are available for locals to use at this commercial center. Furthermore, the neighborhood itself contains two mosques, a Mediclinic Meadows, and an Emirates National Oil Company gas station. One of the best Meadows Dubai reviews you’ll read says that inhabitants of The Meadows don’t have to travel far to fulfill their everyday errands.

Residents of The Meadows Dubai may readily take advantage of the retail and dining opportunities in community centers because the neighborhood is flanked by other housing projects like The Lakes and The Springs.

Visit the Meadows Town Center

Everything can be found at the Meadows Town Center, such as Shakespeare’s Café, a haven for the British and home to some of the best pastry outside of Paris. Meanwhile, Spinney’s is where you can get your weekly groceries.

Amiable community atmosphere

The Meadows Dubai residents will discover that the neighborhood is warm and welcoming. Many expats from all over the world reside at the Meadows villas, thus the neighborhood also has a multicultural feel. In addition to regular movie evenings, there are events arranged for the community to celebrate holidays like Halloween, Diwali, and Eid.

The Ugly: Cons of living at The Meadows Dubai

Although there are many advantages to living at The Meadows, there are still a few things to think about before you relocate there.

Lack of access to public transport

For those who depend on public transportation, living at The Meadows Dubai can be quite challenging as public mode of transportation can’t easily be accessed. In fact, the absence of public transit in the area is one of the primary drawbacks highlighted in reviews.

The closest metro stations to The Meadows are DAMAC Properties and DMCC, which are both a short distance away by foot. There are no other nearby Dubai Metro stations. RTA Bus F31 does, however, make multiple stops along the subdivisions of Meadows 6, 7, and 8. Taxis are hard to get by so residents will probably need to make reservations in advance.

People who possess their own cars should consider relocating here.

Absence of nightlife

Since The Meadows Dubai is mainly a residential community, there isn’t much of a nightlife scene for homeowners to enjoy. However, with hotspots such as JBR and Dubai Marina nearby, residents living at The Meadows have an array of bars and beach clubs that are merely a short drive away.

the meadows dubai nightlife nearby
Dubai marina at night

Older villas

The older age of the villas at The Meadows Dubai as compared to Jumeirah Park is also one of the problems of living there.

As one of the more established communities in Dubai, the villas at The Meadows are also older so some interiors may look old-fashioned. Nevertheless, anyone considering renting or buying a villa in Meadows will find that the majority of the properties are kept in good condition.

Bottomline

The Meadows offers community living with a plethora of amenities, excellent accessibility to vital locations, and community living despite being an older property with restricted access to public transportation. Families might think about relocating to The Meadows Dubai if they still want to be close to monuments and have room for their family to grow.

The Meadows is a wonderful spot to start your search for Dubai real estate if you’re interested in purchasing. Do as much research as you can about the location. The developer, Emaar, has a great Meadows website that gives a decent overview of life there, and the Emirates Living website is a great resource for local news.

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