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Buying real estate in Dubai: a villa rather than a large apartment?

Guillaume Giroux on March 7, 2022

If you need 3 or more bedrooms, you are probably wondering whether to choose a villa or an apartment. In Dubai, large apartments are relatively rare and often very expensive. Indeed, 3 or 4 bedroom apartments are often penthouses with incredible views and high floors. Dubai Immo, a French real estate agency based in Dubai, explains why it is better to invest in a house than in an apartment when you need a lot of space.

Apartment or villa to accommodate your family in Dubai

As mentioned in the preamble, the supply of apartments with 3 or more bedrooms is relatively scarce. In some areas, there is simply no supply as most apartments built in Dubai have 1 or 2 bedrooms. The 3+ bedroom apartments always have the best locations in the residences where they are available, and the price is sometimes twice as high as a 1 bedroom apartment. In addition to the high prices, you will also have to pay very high condominium fees, minimum €500 per month, even for outlying areas.

On the other hand, the offer is more important on villas, like Damac Hills 3 The Lagoons, which offers 4-bedroom villas for 400.000€. At that price, you couldn't buy an apartment with more than 2 bedrooms in a neighborhood like Business Bay, or at best a 3 bedroom in Jumeirah Village Circle. And still...

The advantages of living in a villa :

  • Large surfaces for a very competitive price
  • Secure community
  • Garden, private parking, swimming pool
  • Shops, restaurants, medical services, schools, within the community

The - of living in a villa :

  • Maintenance
  • Travel time to the city center between 15 and 20 minutes

Conclusion

If you need more than 3 bedrooms, we sincerely believe that you will make a better deal by investing in a villa. Indeed, for the price of a proper apartment, you can have a very nice villa to accommodate your family. Your monthly expenses will also be lower and the quality of life is also different. Do not hesitate to contact us if you want to know the available offers.

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