If you are looking to purchase property in Dubai, here are the most popular and strategic areas as of 2016, grouped by investment and lifestyle goals:

In 2016, the Dubai real estate market was characterized by a "subdued" atmosphere following a peak in 2014, with prices dropping roughly 5% year-on-year. However, this softening created a favorable , allowing investors and end-users to find higher-quality properties at more negotiable rates.

These areas dominated buyer searches and transaction volumes throughout 2016 for their high liquidity and central locations. Dubai Marina