Apartments have forever retained their status of hot properties in Dubai. As they are affordable (compared to bigger living spaces), come with modern amenities and offer an upscale lifestyle, many people prefer living in them. However, one of the aftermaths of the COVID-19 pandemic is that many people started favouring villas over apartments solely because of the ‘space’ factor.
Villas, as we all know, are bigger and spacious abodes with green spaces surrounding them. The fact that they come with exclusive amenities also adds to their popularity. However, on the flip side, they are very costly.
Apartments, too, have their perks and disadvantages as well. So, It’s natural, as a buyer, to feel confused when making a pick among two of the most popular types of properties available in Dubai.
If you have also been facing the same dilemma, we have got you covered. In this article, we have conducted a thorough analysis of both these types of properties and discussed their prospects in detail. Read on to know more:
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Apartments
Abundant Choices
With top development firms setting their feet in Dubai, there has been an influx of residential projects in the emirate. You can find different types of apartments in these projects. Some are designed to offer an ultra-luxurious lifestyle, while others come with standard amenities and facilities. There are waterfront development projects as well. Apartments in these projects come with spectacular views of the water along with modern conveniences.
Suitable for Every Type of Family
While it’s commonly believed that apartments are suitable for small families only, this, however, isn’t entirely true. There are different types of apartments, depending on their configuration and the number of rooms.
Some units also have up to four rooms that can facilitate bigger families. Similarly, there’s a variant of apartments, known as penthouses. These are luxury dwellings nestled on the top storeys of residential buildings and come in 4 and 5 bedroom layouts.
Having said that, options for smaller families, couples and singletons are abundant as well in the form of studios, 1 and 2-bedroom apartments that are found in most residential projects in the emirate.
Offer a Communal Lifestyle
Apartment buildings in Dubai truly offer a communal lifestyle. People belonging to different cultures, races, ethnicities, religions and regions live in these projects and enjoy shared amenities and facilities, including a swimming pool, kids’ play area, advanced security system, serviced elevators, fitness centre, etc.
Available in Different Price Range
Apartments in Dubai are available in different price ranges. This majorly depends on the size and layout of the property. Other than that, the location impacts the price range as well. For example, you may find a 2-bedroom apartment located in a prominent community at higher rates as compared to a 3-bedroom unit away from the city centre.
Villas
Luxurious Lifestyle
Villas are known for the luxurious lifestyle they offer. They come with exclusive amenities, which, as is the case with apartments, are not to be shared with anyone. Villa residents have sole authority over them. For example, every resident in an apartment building can have access to the swimming pool located in the project. Whereas, in a villa, there’s no such issue. Furthermore, there’s ample space to set up a gym, create a patio or you can even set up a kids play area as well. The choices are unlimited.
A Higher Demand
As stated above, COVID-19 impacted the demand for residential properties. With the lockdown in effect, people realised the importance of living in bigger, spacious dwellings. Thus, the demand for villas witnessed a surge. It is also attributed to the fact that the prices of villas reduced considerably during the pandemic.
Enhanced Privacy
Villas offer enhanced privacy to residents. Villas are basically detached standalone units that have open spaces around them. Thus, they offer enhanced privacy to residents, as compared to apartment buildings where multiple units are nestled on the same floor. Having said that, there are some projects, such as Stella Maris tower, where both villas and apartments are found in the same building. These projects are designed in such a way that residents get enhanced privacy and exclusivity.
A Final Word
In a nutshell, it all boils down to your budget. If you can afford it, a villa is certainly a better choice. However, no matter what your pick is, make sure to choose the best location. It impacts the lifestyle up to a great extent.