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5. Umm Suqeim is a great place to bring up children, thanks to its seaside location, local schools and skatepark. Pawan Singh / The National
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1. Arabian Ranches is a mature villa community with a wide range of facilities for children, including a communal pools, tennis courts and picnic spots. The National
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2. The Dubai Hills Estate is a brand new villa community centred around a golf course. It is close to the centre of town and local schools, and will soon be home to massive new mall with 650 shops and restaurants. Victor Besa / The National
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3. Villas on the Palm Jumeirah are close to one of Dubai's biggest attractions - Atlantis Hotel, plus the Aquaventure Waterpark. Getty
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4. The Springs is a leafy community ideal for families with young children, who want a villa with a garden. Jeff Topping / The National
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5. Umm Suqeim is a great place to bring up children, thanks to its seaside location, local schools and skatepark. Pawan Singh / The National
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1. Arabian Ranches is a mature villa community with a wide range of facilities for children, including a communal pools, tennis courts and picnic spots. The National
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/AORFW3DZN7QS3XGS2DDALMCYZE.jpg?smart=true&auth=0f06a2d33a47f7c66e3c05a43147f14a1c35f533a880fd90e9ee4a73e5930e1b&width=400&height=225)
2. The Dubai Hills Estate is a brand new villa community centred around a golf course. It is close to the centre of town and local schools, and will soon be home to massive new mall with 650 shops and restaurants. Victor Besa / The National
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3. Villas on the Palm Jumeirah are close to one of Dubai's biggest attractions - Atlantis Hotel, plus the Aquaventure Waterpark. Getty
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4. The Springs is a leafy community ideal for families with young children, who want a villa with a garden. Jeff Topping / The National
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5. Umm Suqeim is a great place to bring up children, thanks to its seaside location, local schools and skatepark. Pawan Singh / The National
Where are the best places to live in Dubai with children?
Villas with gardens are the most popular option for families moving to the emirate
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Georgia Tolley
03 August, 2023
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