Property for sale in District One
A gated community of villas and mansions beside Crystal Lagoon, in the heart of Mohammed Bin Rashid City. Swimmable water, beaches and central Dubai within a short drive.
District One is one of the most prestigious gated communities in Dubai, built around the 7-kilometre Crystal Lagoon. Low-density villas and mansions sit here beside beaches, a boulevard and running paths, with Downtown and DIFC a few minutes away by car. It is an address for families who want privacy and water outside the window without giving up a central location.
- Property types
- Villas of 4 to 6 bedrooms, mansions, and apartments of 1 to 3 bedrooms in The Residences at District One
- Ownership
- Freehold, full ownership including for overseas buyers
- Character
- A gated, low-density community around Crystal Lagoon, over 1,000 acres
- Location
- Mohammed Bin Rashid City, Meydan, a few minutes to Downtown Dubai and DIFC
- Amenities
- A swimmable lagoon, beaches, 14 km of boulevard, running and cycling paths, security
- Developer
- Meydan, with later phases including District One West and lagoon views
Lagoon living in the centre of the city
The spine of District One is Crystal Lagoon, a man-made lagoon with water fit for swimming, ringed by beaches and a boulevard 14 kilometres long. The building is deliberately spaced out, so the villas and mansions breathe with space, and residents are close to the running and cycling paths. For all its intimate, green character, the community lies within Mohammed Bin Rashid City, so Downtown, DIFC and Meydan are within a short drive.
What you buy here
The core of the offering is villas of 4 to 6 bedrooms and mansions designed in a contemporary and Mediterranean style, many with direct access to the lagoon. Newer phases, including District One West and the water-view stages, broaden the choice of floor areas and aspects. For buyers after a smaller format, apartments of 1 to 3 bedrooms are available in The Residences at District One. We guide the whole purchase, from choosing the phase and comparing layouts to due diligence on the developer and completion.
Who it is for and why
This is an address for affluent families who value the privacy and calm of a gated community, while not wanting to live on the edge of the city. Water, beaches and recreation areas are within reach, and schools, Downtown and the airports remain a reasonable distance away. District One thus combines the feel of a seaside enclave with central access, a rare pairing in Dubai.
What to watch for
Some properties come from phases still under construction, so it is worth checking the handover schedule and the stage of the works. A position right on the lagoon lifts the price, so it is good to settle in advance how much a premium for proximity to the water makes sense within a given budget. As a premium community, District One also carries service charges for the upkeep of the lagoon and the common areas, which we factor into the cost calculation.
Frequently asked questions.
Can you swim in the lagoon at District One?
Yes. Crystal Lagoon is a lagoon with water fit for swimming, with beaches and a boulevard available to residents of the community.
Can foreigners buy a villa in District One?
Yes. District One is fully freehold, so overseas buyers acquire property with full ownership.
How far is it from District One to Downtown Dubai?
The community lies in Mohammed Bin Rashid City, and Downtown and DIFC are usually a few minutes away by car.
What is the difference between villas and mansions in District One?
Villas usually have 4 to 6 bedrooms, while mansions are larger, grander residences, often with direct access to the lagoon.
Looking for a villa or mansion by the lagoon?
We will match a property in District One to your needs, check the phase and the developer, and handle the purchase at every stage.