Maeen 5, The Lakes

The Lakes is a residential development in the heart of Dubai. It is part of Emirates Living developed by Emaar Properties. The scenic community offers a wide range of residential units, including 12 types of villas in diverse configurations. It is home to 600 villas in 6 sub-districts and Maeen is one of them. The sub-community is further divided into Maeen 1, Maeen 2, Maeen 3, Maeen 4 and Maeen 5.

Maeen 5 is one of the sub-districts of the Maeen community. The parent community is a villa community in The Lakes, a lakeside development in Dubai. Developed by Emaar Properties, it offers

featuring spacious villas in 4 and 5-bedroom configurations. It is a gated sub-community near the popular communal amenities of The Lakes.

• A villa community in The Lakes, Dubai
• A sub-community of Maeen
• Properties include 4 and 5-bedroom lakeside villas
• A project by Emaar Properties
• Close to Jebel Ali Racecourse and Emirates Golf Club

Living in The Lakes is ideal for many reasons. The neighbourhood has a scenic backdrop with lush greenery. Residents enjoy the proximity to academic institutions and family-friendly amenities. Maeen is an integral part of The Lakes and has its own interconnected sidewalk that allows easy access to The Lakes Club and daycare centre.

 Maeen 5 residents have access to the following communal facilities:

• Basketball courts
• Community parks and golf courses
• Lakeside jogging trails and biking tracks

Villas in Maeen 5 are closely knit and the sub-communities are interconnected via walkways. Residents also easily access the Montgomerie Clubhouse.

Maeen is one of the popular areas with villas for rent in The Lakes. It offers luxurious villa units in proximity to the Raffles Nursery, pools and parks. Renting properties in The Lakes is a perfect decision as the neighbourhood is surrounded by various amenities.

Properties in Maeen 5, The Lakes, Dubai include spacious villas offering lakeside views. Residents can choose from 4 and 5-bedroom units.

On the ground floor, there is a closed-style kitchen, spacious living and dining areas, a ground floor bedroom with an attached bathroom, a storeroom, a maid’s room and a laundry room. On the first floor, there are three bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, two sharing and one large bathroom. There is a small terrace overlooking the lake and the garden. Each villa has a private garden and parking space.

Considering these features, prospective renters can find a few rental villas in Maeen 5 at a reasonable rate.

Maeen is among the most popular areas to buy villas in The Lakes Dubai. The area is famous for the scenic views it offers. If you decide to buy villas in The Lakes, you can make use of the amenities such as parks, sports facilities, playgrounds, restaurants, supermarkets, salons and outdoor gyms. Considering these perks, the sales price for villas is market competitive.

The villas in Maeen have quality finishes and classy features such as fully fitted kitchens, elegant bathrooms and built-in closets. Some villas even have a private swimming pool.

Interested investors can check out villas for sale in Maeen 5. While it might be challenging to find a vacant unit, here are the sale trends for various bed types.

• 4-bedroom villas for sale in Maeen 5 range from AED 5.64M to AED 6.35M. 
• The sales price for a 5-bed villa in Maeen 5 is around AED 5.98M.

Bayut has worked on creating a simple format for 2D and 3D floor plans on the website. You can easily find the unit type and bed type you’re interested in by browsing Maeen 5 floor plans.

You can reach Sheikh Zayed Road within 10 minutes depending on traffic conditions. Finding parking spaces in Maeen 5 Dubai is not a problem as every villa has a private parking space. Whereas, visitors can find free parking nearby on the streets.

Those who wish to commute can find public transportation near Maeen 5 Villas. You can travel by bus, metro or taxi – three popular Dubai public transport modes. You can find bus F31 and F35 from different bus stations at a 3 to 7-minute drive by car. These include The Lakes Turnoff 1 bus stop, The Lakes Turnoff 2 bus stop, Regent International School 1 bus stop, Regent International School 2 bus stop and The Greens, Al Arta 1 bus stop.

Al Khail Metro Station and Dubai Internet City Metro Station are the nearest options for the Dubai Metro users. You can also book a cab through online cab booking services such as Uber and Careem for a fast commute to your destination.

For grocery shopping, there are a few renowned supermarkets near Maeen 5 Villas. These include

• Choithrams
• Aswaaq Mart
• Prime Towers Supermarket LLC
• Hi Lite Supermarket
• New Safestway Supermarket – Tecom

Residents have access to one of the popular supermarkets in Dubai, Choithrams in The Lakes. This branch is just a 4-minute drive by car. There is another branch in The Greens, at an 8-minute drive away.

Aswaaq Mart is a 7-minute drive away. Prime Towers Supermarkets is just a 4-minute drive by car. Hi Lite Supermarket in DAMAC Smart Heights is a 6-minute drive by car. New Safestway Supermarket in Al Shafar Tower 1, Suite 902 is a 7-minute drive by car.

Mosques near Maeen 5 are Hamel Al Ghaith Mosque, Greens Mosque and Tiffany Mosque. These are the nearest places of worship at a 6 to 10-minute drive by car.

Those who want to visit churches near Maeen 5 Dubai can find the Old Apostolic Church in Barsha Heights at a 6-minute drive by car. Fellowship: A Christian Church in Dubai is just 9 minutes away from the sub-community.

For Hindu residents, Shiva Temple is the nearest option at a 24-minute drive by car. Sai Baba Temple Jumeirah in Jumeirah 1 is a 26-minute drive away. Other temples in Bur Dubai are a 30-minute drive by car.

For Buddhist residents, there is Mahamevnawa Buddhist Temple in Jumeirah 1 at a 24-minute drive by car.

For Sikh residents, Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara in Jebel Ali Village is the main place of worship where both Sikh and non-Sikh tourists gather in huge numbers.

Those with toddlers can consider these nurseries within The Lakes:

• Raffles Nursery Lakes
• Jebel Ali Village Nursery
• Raffles Nursery Hattan Gardens

Both Raffles Nursery and Jebel Ali Village Nursery are some of the best nursery chains in Dubai. There are two branches of Raffles Nursery within a 2 to 3-minute driving distance. A branch of Jebel Ali Village Nursery is just a 3-minute drive by car.

Schools near Maeen 5 are:

• Regent International School
• Dubai International Academy
• Emirates International School Meadows
• Dubai British School Emirates Hills

Regent International School is a project by Fortes Education. It follows the National Curriculum of England and offers education from Foundation Stage to Middle years.

Dubai International Academy, Emirates Hills is operating since 2005. It offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum from Kindergarten to Year 13. The school currently has over 2,000 students belonging to 77 different nationalities.

Emirates International School Meadows was established by Al Habtoor Group in September 2005. The school follows the IB curriculum and offers top-notch education from Early Years to Year 13.

Dubai British School Emirates Hills is part of the Taaleem Foundation. It was established in 2005 and follows the National Curriculum of England. This school is located in Springs 3, Emirates Hills (Behind Spinneys/Springs Town Centre).

For professional education, one can head over to Dubai’s best universities. These include American University in Dubai, Saint-Petersburg State Economic University, MODUL University Dubai and Synergy University Dubai.

For urgent medical treatment, you can find several clinics near Maeen 5. These include:

• Kamilia Polyclinic
• Aster Clinic, Tecom
• GMCClinics Tecom

Kamilia Polyclinic is a dental clinic at a 7-minute drive away. Aster Clinic is one of the top clinics in Dubai. It has a branch in Barsha Heights. GMCClinics Tecom is located at Tameem House, Tecom 3rd Floor, Suite 301.

Some of Dubai’s top hospitals are easily accessible from Maeen 5, The Lakes. These include:

• Mediclinic Meadows
• Saudi German Hospital
• American Hospital Dubai

All of these options are a short drive away in the neighbouring communities.

Besides sister sub-communities in Maeen, other nearby areas include:

• Hattan
• Zulal
• Deema
• The Views
• The Greens

Hattan is further categorised into 3 sub-districts which are located at a 3-minute drive.

Zulal is a sub-community in the Lakes featuring townhouses and villas. It is located at a 2-minute driving distance.

Deema is also part of The Lakes Dubai featuring 3 and 4-bedroom luxury villas. You can reach this district within a 3-minute drive by car.

The Views is accessible via First Al Khail Street/D86 at a 6-minute drive away. It is the development by Emaar Properties, adjacent to The Greens.

Shopping malls near Maeen 5, The Lakes Dubai that you can conveniently access include:

• The Lakes Club
• The Springs Souk
• The Meadows Souk

The Lakes Club is the nearest destination for shopaholics. It is located at a 4-minute driving distance. The Springs Souk is an 8-minute drive away. The Meadows Souk is a shopping complex with pet stores, jewellery stores, supermarkets and beauty salons. This mall is an 11-minute drive away.

You can even go on a shopping spree at some popular shopping destinations such as Dubai Marina Mall, Al Barsha Mall and the Mall of the Emirates. These malls are an 11 to 14-minute drive by car.

Foodies can easily find restaurants near Maeen 5 Dubai. These include:

• Origins Social
• Carine Restaurant
• TJ’s
• Baldwin Restaurant & Café
• Lokmet Gibran
• Padmanabha Restaurant
• Nando’s The Greens
• KFC
• Lah Lah
• Social Company
• Vista Del Verde
• Domino’s Pizza

There is Origins Social, a casual eatery in Vida Emirates Hills, Level P2 – Al Naseem Street. Carine Restaurant is located in Emirates Golf Club. It is a good option for those who are in search of top French restaurants in Dubai.

TJ’s is another eatery in DMCC, Al Thanyah. Baldwin Restaurant & Café is based in Gold Crest Views JLT Cluster V. Lokmet Gibran is a Lebanese restaurant in Cluster W. Padmanabha Restaurant is located in Cluster T, Jumeirah Lakes Towers.

Those interested in fast food can visit Nando’s and KFC in The Greens. Lah Lah is located on the fourth floor, Zabeel House by Jumeirah, The Greens Onyx Towers, Tower 3.

Social Company is located on Ground Floor, Zabeel House by Jumeirah, The Greens Onyx Towers, Tower 3. Vista Del Verde is located on Fourth Floor, Zabeel House, The Greens. Domino’s Pizza is also based in The Onyx Towers, The Greens.

If you fancy a beach picnic, head to Al Sufouh Beach, which is a 9-minute drive by car.

Other beaches near Maeen 5 Dubai are The Beach at JBR and Marina Beach, both at a 14 to 15-minute driving distance. These are family-friendly leisure spots offering watersports activities.

Some notable landmarks and leisure attractions near Maeen 5, The Lakes include:

• Jebel Ali Racecourse
• Emirates Golf Club
• Topgolf Dubai
• Address Montgomerie Golf Club

Jebel Ali Racecourse is the nearest leisure facility perfect for those who have an interest in horse racing. This facility is home to a grandstand and the track constructed in 1990. Visitors can sit on the grass, watch the racing action from the stands or head to the paddock. The horse races at the course take place every Friday. It is located adjacent to the Emirates Golf Club on the main Dubai-Abu Dhabi Road.

Emirates Golf Club was established in 1988 as the first grass golf course in the region. It is one of the iconic golf destinations that hosts several popular golf tournaments, including the Omega Dubai Desert Classic. Besides golfing facilities, this place also houses four popular restaurants and facilities for tennis, swimming and squash along with a Pro Shop.

Topgolf Dubai is another popular entertainment venue that brings you an exciting blend of fun, games, delicious food and live music. This golf facility includes climate-controlled 96 golf bays, a miniature golf course, private event & meeting spaces, an outdoor patio and fire pits, restaurants & bars and free Wi-Fi.

Address Montgomerie Golf Club is an 18-hole course spread over 265 acres with 14 lakes and 81 bunkers. The skillfully designed course is perfect for amateurs and seasoned golfers. Besides golf, visitors can also enjoy scrumptious food.

Both Emirates Golf Club and Address Montgomerie Golf Club are counted among the most iconic golf clubs in Dubai.

Maeen 5 Dubai is surrounded by lakes, walkways, jogging and walking trails and community parks.

Some of the renowned outdoor places nearby are:

• Maeen 2 Community Park
• Hattan 2 Community Park
• Hattan 3 Community Park
• Maeen 3, Community park

Other nearby outdoor places include Zulal 1 Community Park, Zulal 2 Community Park and a basketball court.

At the Lakes Club, visitors can find sports courts, Fitness First gym, an aerobic studio and retail stores. Pet owners can find some dog parks in Dubai that are conveniently accessible from the Maeen community. Top choices include the Dog Park in The Springs and one in The Greens.

Salons near Maeen 5 are:

• Project Beauty Salon Dubai
• Tips and Toes – The Greens Souk – Dubai
• Crystal Beauty Lounge
• Mojo Beauty Bar

These are accessible at an 8 to 10-minute drive away.

Residents of Maeen 5 Dubai can attend many recreational activities and tournaments hosted at The Lakes Club.

Maeen 5, The Lakes Dubai is an ideal residential paradise for those looking for tranquil and scenic communities. However, those on a budget cannot find any affordable apartments in the neighbourhood.

• Dubai International Airport is 22 minutes away via E11
• Dubai Marina is 10 minutes away via First Al Khail Street/D86
• Downtown Dubai is 19 minutes away via Sheikh Zayed Road/E11
• Burj Khalifa is 17 minutes away via Sheikh Zayed Road/E11