Community guide, The Lakes
Deema 3 The Lakes, Dubai
Deema 3 is a gated neighbourhood of Emaar villas on the southern side of The Lakes in Emirates Living, Dubai. Its homes are mainly three and four bedroom detached villas with gardens, and it sits between Deema 2 and Deema 4, about 400 metres from Dubai International Academy Emirates Hills.
Key facts
- Developer
- Emaar Properties
- Master community
- Emirates Living
- Community
- The Lakes
- Position
- South of The Lakes
- Home type
- Detached villas
- Bedrooms
- 3 and 4
- Access
- Gated sub community
- Status
- Ready and lived in
Homes on the market now
Our Sept 2026 snapshot of homes publicly on the market in Deema 3, grouped by type. Indicative only, not listings or offers.
| Home | Listed | Asking | Sold (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 BR villa | ~2 | AED 9.6M | · |
| 4 BR villa | ~1 | AED 15M | · |
Sold = registered sales, last 12 months. About AED 2,179 per sq ft.
Recent registered sales in Deema 3
2 sales were registered with the Dubai Land Department in Deema 3 from 26 September 2025 to 25 September 2026.
- Jul 2026AED 12,000,000
- Feb 2026AED 11,500,000
About Deema 3
Deema 3 is one of the four Deema clusters that form the southern edge of The Lakes, Emaar's lakeside villa neighbourhood within Emirates Living. It lies between Deema 2 to the west and Deema 4 to the east, with Zulal to the north and Emirates Hills to the south.
The homes are detached family villas with private gardens. Registered rental contracts show a mix of three and four bedroom villas, with four bedroom homes the more common of the two.
Families value its short walk to Dubai International Academy Emirates Hills, while The Lakes Club, the community pools and the paths around the lakes are shared with the rest of The Lakes.
Amenities
- Community swimming pools
- Children's pool
- Barbecue areas
- Children's play areas
- Tennis and basketball courts
- Football field and volleyball court
- Outdoor gym
- Three dog parks for residents
- Walking trails around the lakes and parks
- The Lakes Club community centre
Location
Deema 3 is on the southern side of The Lakes, Emirates Living, between Deema 2 and Deema 4. Dubai International Academy Emirates Hills is about 400 metres away, The Lakes Club about 700 metres, and Dubai Marina about 10 minutes by car.
- The Lakes Club0.7 km
- Dubai International Academy Emirates Hills0.4 km
- Regent International School1.3 km
- Emirates Golf Club1.7 km
- Dubai MarinaAbout 10 minutes by car
- Mall of the EmiratesAbout 15 minutes by car
- Downtown DubaiAbout 20 minutes by car
Deema 3: common questions
How much does a villa cost in Deema 3?+
In our Sept 2026 market snapshot, about 3 villas in Deema 3 were for sale, from AED 9.5M to AED 15M for 3 to 4 bedroom homes.
What is the rent in Deema 3?+
In our Sept 2026 snapshot, about 2 villas in Deema 3 were for rent at AED 400K to AED 470K a year.
Where is Deema 3?+
Deema 3 is on the southern side of The Lakes, Emirates Living, Dubai, between Deema 2 and Deema 4 and next to Emirates Hills.
Open in Google MapsHow many bedrooms do Deema 3 villas have?+
Deema 3 has three and four bedroom villas, with four bedroom homes the more common.
Who developed Deema 3?+
Emaar Properties developed Deema 3 as part of The Lakes in Emirates Living.
Which school is closest to Deema 3?+
Dubai International Academy Emirates Hills is about 400 metres away, and Regent International School is about 1.3 km.
What facilities can Deema 3 residents use?+
Residents share The Lakes pools, children's pool, barbecue areas, play areas, courts, outdoor gym, dog parks and The Lakes Club.
Sources: Emaar Community Management: The Lakes, Propsearch: Deema 3. Asking prices: EQT snapshot of homes on the market, Sept 2026. Source for sold prices and signed rents: Dubai Land Department open data via Data.Dubai, 2025-09-26 to 2026-09-25. Rating: Google.