District One is a ultra luxury residential community in Dubai. It is ultra gated and offers luxury villas, mansions, and apartments. District One is ideal for families and professionals.
Ultra-modern and luxurious, District One features sleek villas and mansions along a massive crystal lagoon. It’s futuristic, quiet, and exclusive, with a resort-like atmosphere. The price tag is high, but the setting feels unlike anywhere else in Dubai. District One is one of the communities within the broader Mohammed Bin Rashid City (MBR City) master development.
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Dog Friendly
Leashed dogs allowed on internal streets and lakeside paths; access restricted in Crystal Lagoon beach area.
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District One has a very high family-friendly rating. There are 2 schools and 1 nursery nearby.
District One is rated friendly for dogs. Leashed dogs allowed on internal streets and lakeside paths; access restricted in Crystal Lagoon beach area.
District One offers luxury villas, mansions, and apartments.
District One is classified as ultra gated. Maximum exclusivity. Guarded entrances, often limited to a single entry point, with license plate readers, private internal roads, and high-security protocols. Typically includes luxury enclaves (e.g., Al Barari, Emirates Hills, Palm Jumeirah fronds).
There are 2 schools near District One, including North London Collegiate School – MBR City and Hartland International School – Sobha Hartland .
District One has 2 schools, 1 nursery, 1 mall, 1 medical facility, 3 dining options, and supermarkets nearby.
District One has a very high greenery level, with abundant parks, landscaping, and green spaces.
District One is ideal for families and professionals.
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Community data verified by the Hayy editorial team. Last reviewed 20 July 2025.
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More residential and villa-focused than Barsha 1, this area feels quieter and more spacious. Streets are wider, and homes tend to be larger and privately owned. It’s not a master-planned community but has a well-established, lived-in feel with decent access to schools and clinics.