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Transportability and Urban Connectivity

Florian on February 29, 2024

Investing in Dubai is one thing. Indeed, buying a villa or townhouse is a dream for many, especially in the United Arab Emirates. But there's more to it than surface area and price. There are other factors to consider in your final choice. Indeed, you can choose to invest in properties that are perfectly located, benefiting frompremium urban connectivity and relatively easy access to public transport. We take stock of the situation.

Public transport in Dubai

In Dubai, as elsewhere in the United Arab Emirates, everything is well thought out. This is particularly true of public transport. The system is particularly well-developed and it's very easy to get from point A to point B.

The easiest option is the metro. It's one of the most modern systems in the world, with two main lines serving many popular destinations. These include Downtown Dubai, Marina, Business Bay, Arjan and Jumeirah Village Circle.

In addition to the metro, there is also a well-organized bus network covering most parts of the city. Dubai also offers streetcars, cabs and car-sharing services, giving residents and visitors alike plenty of options for getting around the city without encountering too many problems.

Neighborhoods with the best public transport links in Dubai

In Dubai, several neighborhoods are considered to be well served by public transport. These include Deira, Bur Dubai, Marina, Jumeirah Lake Towers and Downtown. These are neighborhoods that are close to metro lines and have several bus stops for getting to and from the area. These are highly sought-after neighborhoods, where you'll find plenty of things to do: shops, restaurants, cultural activities, you name it!

On the other hand, some areas, such as the more outlying districts (Arabian Ranches, The Villa and Dubai Sports City spring to mind), may suffer from the comparison. Not that they are poorly served, but they are located on the outskirts of the city. So it takes a little longer to get there. Rest assured, however, that Dubai is investing heavily in its public transport network, to optimize connectivity.

For example, Dubai's public transport authority has confirmed the launch of a major project. An additional metro line will be launched in the coming months. This line (the Blue Line) will be around 30 kilometers long. It will link up with the other two existing lines (Red and Green). Around half of this distance, or 15.5 kilometers, will be underground, while the remaining 14.5 kilometers will be elevated.

Investing in Dubai, in a well-connected villa

Looking to invest in real estate in Dubai? On our platform, you'll find a selection of the best villa projects on the market, signed by leading real estate developers. These villas are located in particularly well-situated areas.

That's one of our selection criteria! In fact, we prefer projects that not only offer quality, but also the assurance of simplifying your life. Quick access to public transport so you don't have to rely solely on your car, attractive surface areas, affordable payment plans and quality services - that's what you're looking for when you invest in such a property. Do you have a question? Do you have a project in mind? We look forward to hearing from you. Our teams will get back to you as soon as possible, with all the information you need.

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