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Not all Dubai neighborhoods are equal when it comes to private pools. Some communities were designed with large garden areas and equipment to make it easy to put in a pool from the start. Others have smaller lots, tighter neighborhood rules, or issues with their facilities that make building a pool more difficult or expensive. If you are buying a house in Dubai and want to add a pool, you should know which neighborhoods are the best for private pools and how pools are built in each of those neighborhoods. The Green Creation team has built pools in almost every big villa community in Dubai, so we know exactly what is needed, how to get approval, and how the site is set up in each one. This information is really useful to customers because it means that any Green Creation project in Dubai can start with a complete idea of what needs to be done.
PALM JUMEIRAH
Dubai’s most famous place to live is Palm Jumeirah, and private pools are a big part of life in a house on the Palm. Most houses in Palm Jumeirah stand detached and sit on spacious plots of land in lush villas with private beach access. The pools here are often designed to complement the waterfront setting, with infinity edges that give the illusion of the pool flowing into the sea or landscaped garden pools that create a resort-like feel. Palm Jumeirah is approved by master developer Nakheel. The process of getting approval to build a pool at Nakheel is clear, and Green Creation knows it well, so it will be smooth and quick. The island’s sandy soil requires a well-designed base and waterproofing due to its proximity to water.
EMIRATES HILLS
Emirates Hills is considered the most prestigious villa community in Dubai and is often referred to as the Beverly Hills of Dubai. Here, designers create properties on generous plots, and many already have pools. Those that do not lend themselves to the sort of dramatic, custom pool design that the character of the neighborhood demands. Ambitious designs for Emirates Hills pools are common—large infinity edges, custom shapes, built-in spas, and expansive water features. Green Creation has successfully undertaken some of its most spectacular residential pool projects in Emirates Hills, and the company’s design team is familiar with the design styles required in this community.
JUMEIRAH
The Jumeirah residential area (Jumeirah 1, 2, and 3 and the wider Jumeirah corridor) is made up of a mix of older and newer villas of varying plot sizes. Pools in Jumeirah vary from tiny plunge pools in the smaller gardens to larger family pools in the bigger plots. Dubai Municipality is the licensing authority, and Green Creation has a well-established working relationship with them.
ARABIAN RANCHES
Arabian Ranches is one of the best places to live in Dubai in a house with family. It spans the original Arabian Ranches and the newer Arabian Ranches 2 and 3. Pools here tend to be practical and family-friendly. They are typically good-sized family pools with beach entry, small areas, and other family-friendly features. The community is managed by Emaar Properties, and for the pool to be built, it has to be approved by the Emaar community first and then by the Dubai Municipality.
DUBAI HILLS ESTATE
Dubai Hills Estate is one of the newest, most ambitious master-planned villa communities in the city. It has already become one of the most desirable places to live in the country. The plots for houses in Dubai Hills are a good size with garden areas that would be perfect for a swimming pool. Because it is a newer community, they built the infrastructure with a pool in mind. For example, most homes have easy access to power, water, and drainage.
THE SPRINGS, THE MEADOWS, AND THE LAKES
Emaar developed all three communities in the southern suburbs of Dubai. Some of the most famous family villas in the emirate are here. Although plots are generally smaller than those in Emirates Hills or Palm Jumeirah, it is still possible to have a pool. Actually, people here really appreciate pooling and use it a lot year-round. People in these areas like compact pool designs, which are pools that are well thought out and fit in well in smaller gardens without feeling squashed. Green Creation has an in-house design team with extensive experience in creating pools that feel open and well-proportioned in limited space.
JUMEIRAH GOLF ESTATES
Jumeirah Golf Estates is one of Dubai’s top golf villa communities, and its large plot sizes make for an ideal setting for ambitious pool projects. The community’s setting—backing onto the championship golf course—provides a spectacular natural backdrop for infinity-edge pools that seem to extend across the fairway.
WHAT MAKES GREEN CREATION THE RIGHT CHOICE ACROSS ALL COMMUNITIES
One of the best things about Green Creation is that it knows a lot about the community it serves. It is different in each Dubai house community because each has its own approval process, rules, and features that make building a pool there unique. If a worker only works in one area, they might not easily know how to get around in another area. With its many years of experience, Green Creation is confident in its ability to work in all of Dubai’s big villa communities. This means that regardless of where you are, the company can bring real local knowledge to your project.
CONTACT GREEN CREATION TODAY
If you are in Palm Jumeirah, Emirates Hills, Arabian Ranches, or any of the other villa communities in Dubai, Green Creation has the experience, knowledge of each community, and technical expertise to give your home the pool it deserves. Go to green-creation.com.
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