ABOUT AL THANYAH THIRD
Al Thanyah Third (also known as Emirates Hills Second) is a high-end residential district in Dubai featuring luxury villas and select apartment projects clustered around landscaped areas and golf-oriented vistas. The area is part of the larger Emirates Living / Emirates Hills masterplan and is prized for privacy, greenery and premium finishes. Golf-facing developments and low-density villa plots are characteristic of the neighbourhood.
IN A NUTSHELL
- Primarily villas and premium apartments.
- Quiet, exclusive, low-density living.
- Scenic views (golf course / lakes).
- Close to Meadows, The Views and Dubai’s business hubs.
COMMUNITY OVERVIEW
Al Thanyah Third is an affluent residential enclave, favoured by families and high-net-worth individuals seeking privacy and landscaped surroundings. The community contains bespoke villas, gated compounds and a handful of modern apartment towers that emphasise quality over quantity. Public transport is limited inside the district so most households rely on private cars; however, the area is within a short drive of major arterial roads and neighbouring amenities in The Meadows and The Views.
PROPERTIES IN AL THANYAH THIRD
- Villas — large, luxury homes with private gardens, pools and high-end finishes; many custom or limited-edition builds.
- Apartments — boutique / mid-rise developments (golf-oriented) offering 1–4 bed options.
- Plots — occasional vacant plots for bespoke villa construction in gated settings.
POPULAR BUILDINGS / DEVELOPMENTS
- Golf Heights (Emaar) — golf-facing residential tower offering 1–4 bed apartments.
- Turia Tower (The Views) — apartments listed under The Views portfolio (example: Turia Tower B).
- Emirates Oasis Villas — a set of private villas often referenced in listings for the area.
- Vida Residences The Hills — a prominent development by Emaar Properties that comes with its 1, 2 & 3 bedrooms apartments.
RENTAL TRENDS IN AL THANYAH THIRD
- 1 Bedroom Apartments — ~AED 100k–130k range
- 2 Bedroom Apartments — ~AED 165k–200k range
- 3 Bedroom Apartments — ~AED 250k–300k range
- Villas — premium 4–6 bed villas (Emirates Oasis / bespoke villas) typically start from around AED 240,000 / year and can rise substantially depending on plot size, finishes and private amenities.
SALE TRENDS IN AL THANYAH THIRD
- 1 Bedroom Apartments — starting prices in the AED 1.7M
- 2 Bedroom Apartments — starting prices in the AED 2.5 M
- 3 Bedroom Apartments — starting prices in the AED 4.5M
- Villas — villa sale prices vary widely; large bespoke villas command multi-million AED prices due to plot size and custom specification. Public, aggregated sale data for specific villa transactions in Thanyah Third is limited in open sources.
MOSQUES & PLACES OF WORSHIP
- Al Samad Mosque (Meadows Souk / Meadows area)
- Al Waheed Mosque (The Springs area)
- Al Wahab Mosque (near Emirates International School / The Views)
- Emirates Hills Masjid (local mosque in Emirates Hills / Al Thanyah zone)
OTHER PLACES OF WORSHIP
- Churches and other faith centres are located in neighbouring hubs (e.g., Dubai Media City / Jumeirah areas and the wider city), typically a short drive away.
SCHOOLS & NURSERIES
- Emirates International School – Meadows — IB curriculum school near Emirates Hills / Meadows.
- GEMS Wellington International School — within driving distance and often referenced in area education listings.
- Additional nurseries and private schools are located across Meadows, The Views and nearby Barsha / Jumeirah districts; families typically use these neighbouring facilities.
CLINICS & HOSPITALS
- Mediclinic Springs / Mediclinic Springs Clinic (Meadows / Emirates Hills vicinity)
- Mediclinic Meadows (Meadows healthcare facilities)
- Saudi German Hospital Dubai
- American Hospital / clinics (Jumeirah / Dubai Hills clinics for specialist referrals)
FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS / REAL ESTATE OUTLOOK
Given the low-density and premium nature of Al Thanyah Third, future development is likely to prioritise boutique luxury villas and curated apartment projects (golf/lake-facing) rather than mass housing. Demand from affluent buyers and long-term investors is expected to remain steady, which supports capital appreciation for well-specified properties. Public planning documents and developer releases indicate selective plot redevelopment and premium infill rather than large new masterplans.
THINGS TO CONSIDER
- Limited public transport inside the district — car ownership recommended.
- High service & maintenance costs for villas and landscaped plots.
- Quiet, private neighbourhood — ideal for families or buyers seeking exclusivity.
- Some property segments and transaction data for Thanyah Third are thin in public listings; for precise, up-to-date price comparisons a specialist market report or MLS feed is recommended.
