The Springs property investment guide

Key numbers

Price tier

Premium

Ownership

Freehold

Maturity

Established

Handover

Ready

Metro served

No

Commute to downtown

24 min

Projects tracked

15

New & off-plan projects

Amenities & access

Beach

15 min drive

Metro

15 min

Schools

Nearby

Also nearby

Springs Souk, lakes

Infrastructure that moves values

• The Montgomerie Dubai (golf course)operational · 2002

  Championship 18-hole golf course bordering Emirates Living, with clubhouse, dining and Emirates Living's signature green setting.

• Ibn Battuta Malloperational · 2005

  Themed mega-mall on Sheikh Zayed Road, about 14 minutes' drive; also a Red Line metro stop.

• Mall of the Emiratesoperational · 2005

  Super-regional mall with Ski Dubai, ~20 min drive; access improved by the 2025 RTA bridge linking Sheikh Zayed Road directly to the mall.

• Dubai Marina Malloperational · 2008

  Waterfront mall in Dubai Marina, roughly an 8-minute drive from The Springs.

• Sobha Realty Metro Station (Red Line) + Dubai Marina Tramoperational · 2009

  Nearest Red Line station to The Springs (near SZR Interchange 5), with a footbridge over Sheikh Zayed Road linking to the Dubai Marina tram station serving JBR, Media City and Palm Jumeirah.

• DMCC Metro Station (Red Line) + JLT Tramoperational · 2010

  Red Line station at the southern edge of JLT directly across from Dubai Marina, footbridge-linked to the JLT tram stop; an alternative metro access point for Emirates Living residents.

• City Centre Me'aisamoperational · 2019

  Majid Al Futtaim community mall in nearby Dubai Production City with Carrefour, dining and entertainment.

• King's College Hospital – Dubai Marina Outpatient Centreoperational

  UK-operated King's College Hospital multi-specialty outpatient and aesthetics centre in Dubai Marina, part of KCH Dubai's network anchored by its 100-bed Dubai Hills hospital ~15 min away.

• The Springs Souk (The Springs Village)operational

  Community retail centre with Carrefour Market, Reel Cinemas, Fitness First, dining, salons and the 'Dig It' indoor kids' play park.

• Meadows Town Centre / Villageoperational

  Recently upgraded neighbouring retail hub in The Meadows with Spinneys/Waitrose, cafes and services for Emirates Living families.

• Dubai British School (Springs 3)operational

  UK-curriculum school inside The Springs offering education from KG to Year 13.

• Emirates International School – Meadowsoperational

  IB-curriculum school in adjacent The Meadows serving Emirates Living families through Grade 13.

• Regent International School (The Greens)operational

  UK-curriculum school in the nearby Greens/Emirates Living cluster, a common option for Springs families.

• Mediclinic Springsoperational

  Mediclinic clinic located within The Springs Souk providing family and paediatric outpatient care.

• JBR / Dubai Marina Beachoperational

  The Walk at JBR and the public beach, about a 15-minute drive, serving as the nearest beachfront leisure destination for Springs residents.

• Hessa Street Upgrade (Phase 1 open, full project ~2026)under construction · 2026

  AED 689M RTA project widening Hessa Street to 4 lanes each way over 4.5km and rebuilding its junctions with Sheikh Zayed Road, First Al Khail St, Al Asayel St and Al Khail Road, directly bordering Emirates Living. Phase 1 opened Jan 2026, cutting SZR-to-Al Khail travel from 15 to 4 minutes; remaining phases under construction.

• Sheikh Zayed Road – Dubai Harbour Bridgeunder construction · 2026

  1,500m RTA bridge (two lanes each way) giving direct entry/exit between Sheikh Zayed Road and Dubai Harbour near Dubai Marina; reported ~90% complete in 2025, easing access to the marina/beach district used by Springs residents.

• Umm Suqeim Street Upgradeunder construction · 2026

  AED 332M RTA corridor upgrade extending Umm Suqeim Street from Al Khail Road to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road; ~70% complete in 2025, improving cross-city links for the Al Barsha/Emirates Living catchment.

Frequently asked questions

Can foreigners buy property in The Springs?

Yes — The Springs is a freehold zone, so foreign buyers get full ownership with no residency requirement.

How far is The Springs from downtown Dubai?

The Springs is roughly 24 minutes from downtown by car. Upcoming infrastructure: Hessa Street Upgrade (Phase 1 open, full project ~2026), Sheikh Zayed Road – Dubai Harbour Bridge, Umm Suqeim Street Upgrade.

What new projects are selling in The Springs?

Current launches include Springs Townhouse by Emaar (from AED 2,800,000), Emirates Living - Springs 12 by Emaar, Emirates Living - Springs 11 by Emaar, Emirates Living - Springs 14 by Emaar, Emirates Living - Springs 8 by Emaar, Emirates Living - Springs 5 by Emaar, Emirates Living - Springs 7 by Emaar, Emirates Living - Springs 6 by Emaar, Emirates Living - Springs 2 by Emaar, Emirates Living - Springs 15 by Emaar, Emirates Living - Springs 4 by Emaar, Emirates Living - Springs 3 by Emaar, Emirates Living - Springs 1 by Emaar, Emirates Living - Springs 10 by Emaar, Emirates Living - Springs 9 by Emaar.

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