The Lakes — Deema

Deema is one of several residential clusters that make up The Lakes, a master-planned community developed by Emaar as part of the broader Emirates Living precinct in Dubai. The neighbourhood is exclusively villa-based, with homes arranged around interconnected waterways and walking paths.

Location & connectivity

Deema sits alongside Sheikh Zayed Road (E11), giving residents direct access to both Dubai Marina and Downtown Dubai. The nearest metro access is via the Dubai Internet City or Nakheel Harbour & Tower stations on the Red Line, both a short drive away. DIFC is roughly a 20-min drive; Dubai Marina is around 10 minutes.

Property mix

Deema is a single-type, villa-only cluster within The Lakes. No apartments or townhouses are found here.

• •Villas: Deema 1, Deema 2, Deema 3, Deema 4 (4- and 5-bedroom detached villas)

Schools

No schools are located inside Deema itself. Nearby options within Emirates Living and surroundings include:

• •Dubai British School (DBS) — Emirates Hills, ~5-min drive, British curriculum
• •Regent International School — The Greens, ~5-min drive, British curriculum
• •Jebel Ali School — ~10-min drive, British curriculum
• •Dubai International Academy (DIA) — Emirates Hills, ~5-min drive, IB curriculum

Healthcare

No hospitals are located within The Lakes. The closest facilities include:

• •Mediclinic Meadows — ~5-min drive
• •Saudi German Hospital, Al Barsha — ~15-min drive
• •American Hospital Dubai (Jumeirah) — ~20-min drive

Shopping & dining

The Lakes Town Centre provides daily essentials, a Spinneys supermarket, and casual dining within walking distance. The Meadows Town Centre is nearby and adds more dining and retail variety. For larger shopping, Mall of the Emirates is roughly 15 minutes away.

Parks & leisure

Deema residents have direct access to The Lakes' network of lakeside paths, parks, and communal gardens maintained by Emaar. The Els Club at Dubai Sports City and Montgomery Golf Course are both within a 15-min drive. Dubai Marina Walk and JBR Beach are approximately 15 minutes away.

Nearby areas

• •The Meadows
• •The Springs
• •Emirates Hills
• •The Greens
• •Jumeirah Islands

Things to consider

Deema is a low-density, quiet community but has limited public transport options — residents are largely car-dependent. Villa prices and service charges in The Lakes sit above comparable communities like The Springs, so buyers should factor in total occupancy costs.