The latest residential projects in Dubai come with a host of amenities. Among them, the most common one is the availability of fitness centres. Usually, these gyms and fitness centres found in the residential projects are laced with modern equipment. The main purpose is to promote an active lifestyle among residents.

This motive to promote an active and healthy lifestyle is not just prevalent in new residential projects. Many communities in the emirate are also developed keeping in view the same purpose. Let’s take a look at them:

Top Communities for Living an Active Lifestyle in Dubai

1.  Dubai Sports City

Any list of communities in Dubai that promote an active lifestyle will be incomplete without mentioning Dubai Sports City. As it’s quite evident from its name, this area is centred around sports activities. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that it is home to state-of-the-art sports facilities.

Dubai International Stadium, which hosted the IPL 2020, is also located here. Other than that, there’s a football academy, The Els Club, ICC Academy and Sports Park. Suffice it to say, it’s no less than a blessing for those seeking a fitness-oriented and active lifestyle in the emirate.

When it comes to residential properties in Dubai Sports City, you can easily find diverse options, right from a studio apartment to a spacious villa featuring 5-bedrooms. Singletons, couples, families; everyone can find residences here that meet their requirements and fall within their budget range.

The community is easily accessible. It is located alongside Hessa Street and is a neighbour to Motor City. Other areas and landmarks you can reach easily from Dubai Sports City include Dubai Marina, Dubai Mall, Business Bay, DIFC, etc. – all within 25 minutes. You can take Al Khail Road or Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road to reach these places.

2.  Motor City

Housing ‘the Dubai Autodrome’, its own motorsport circuit, Motor City ranks among the top residential communities in the emirate. The community also features F1-X-Dubai – a Formula One theme park that is famous among both tourists and locals. There are numerous shopping and entertainment facilities nestled in this area. And above all, it has top-notch health and fitness facilities.

It is a self-contained community with every facility available for residents. For residential properties, buyers can find abundant options ranging from luxury villas to cosy apartments that come with modern amenities. These properties are located in two residential areas in Motor City – Green Community Motor city and UpTown Motor City.

3.  Dubai Marina

Apart from being a popular tourist destination, Dubai Marina is known for its stunning waterfront properties and modern housing projects. The last waterfront development, Stella Maris, is currently under construction and garnering huge interest from investors and buyers.

It is a masterfully planned locality, well-connected to the rest of the city via a seamless network of roads. There’s a lot to do and explore here. From enjoying luxury yacht trips to taking a stroll on The Walk – the marina promenade, Dubai Marina is full of top attractions.

The area features an array of fitness centres and gymnasiums. All of them are geared towards promoting an active lifestyle. From Pilates to yoga, Zumba to functional training, every type of workout is available in these fitness centres. Furthermore, there are various parks in Dubai Marina that have jogging and cycling tracks.

4.  Jumeirah Golf Estates

It is a gated community that is famous for Fire and Earth golf courses. The community hosts the DP World Tour Championship.

Other than that, it also enjoys a great reputation for its lavishly designed villas. A regular member of the elite club of top residential communities in Dubai, it was ranked number 5 in the list of the top neighbourhoods for luxury villas, as per Dubai Real Estate Report for Q1, 2021.

Jumeirah Golf Estates is designed to promote fitness and wellness. You can find here several sports and leisure activities, including golf. It has abundant parks with jogging, cycling and walking tracks. There’s a tennis academy and fitness studio as well.

It neighbours Sports City, IMPZ and JVC and is conveniently located on Mohammed Bin Zayed Road. Residents of this community enjoy a vibrant lifestyle with every facility available at their doorsteps.

5.  Arabian Ranches

It is another self-contained gated community where you can find top-notch villas and townhouses. Often included in the list of the most expensive communities in Dubai, “The Ranches” provides residents with a world-class lifestyle filled with modern amenities, facilities and conveniences.

For those seeking an active lifestyle, Arabian Ranches makes for a perfect choice. It houses Arabian Ranches Golf Club, Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club and several fitness centres and parks. Additionally, there’s a dedicated play area for kids, football pitches, tennis courts and several other facilities that promote a healthier and active lifestyle.

Ranked among the best golf communities in Dubai, Arabian Ranches is divided into several sub-communities. Each one of them features exceptional residential developments that come with world-class amenities and facilities. As it is one of the first freehold areas in the emirate, you will find plenty of expats living here with their families.

Final Thoughts

To sum it up, each community discussed above is famous for different things, but there’s one thing that’s common among them – the active lifestyle they promote. So, if you are looking for a residence in a community where you can stay fit and healthy, choose one of them. Having said that, it’s important that you take into account various factors i.e. your budget, distance from the workplace, family requirements, etc., before selecting the best out of the lot.

You can contact experts at Zoom Property for the most sought-after listings in the aforementioned areas.

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