The hustle and bustle of the big Dubai city life with all the beaches, restaurants and shopping to fulfil our every dream is a contributing factor to everyone’s coming to Dubai to plant their seeds and settle down for a rip roaring life of adventure and activity.

Sure, the Dubai life is filled with a plethora of activities to suit our every need, but where is it that you would want to live away from the hustle and bustle? Whether you are a singleton or a family with children, you should consider carefully where you plant your roots to ensure a mix of city paced life, and peaceful relaxation.

Here at the JustRentals.com office I sat down and had a chat with Isabelle Vincent, a member of the JustRentals.com software development team and a mother of two, about where she believes is the perfect place to raise children while still maintaining an active lifestyle and being close to “where it all happens.”

“There are quite a few places to live in Dubai if you are looking for this balance between peacefulness and being in the thick of it all. If you are looking for a garden, you should look for a villa in Springs, Meadows, Arabian Ranches, or Emirates Hills, depending on your budget. If you prefer living near the beach, choose Jumeirah or Umm Suqueim, which are also convenient if your children go to a nursery (there are so many in this area!). As far as I am concerned, the perfect compromise is The Greens”; says Isabelle.

The Greens comprises of 36 mid-rise buildings with 3500 residential units, which were launched in June of 2002 by Emaar. There are studio apartments and 1, 2, 3, and 4 bedroom apartment options to choose from depending on your needs, and the properties all benefit from Emrill facilities management.

Each cluster comprises of 4 buildings built around a communal garden featuring a swimming pool, kiddies pool, barbeque area, kids play areas and sun loungers which makes it the perfect setting for you to relax while your children play around. Each cluster also benefits from a well-maintained gym and a party hall, which you can rent for that special occasion.

“It is one of the few places in Dubai where you can walk or cycle from your apartment around beautiful scenery such as the lake with the gorgeous greenery. You can leave the apartment and stroll down to the nearby “Greens Village”; Isabelle says. The Greens Village comprises of an Organic Supermarket, a few restaurants, hairdressers, a library, a pharmacy, a laundry, an optician, and ATMs making it the perfect place for a convenient grocery stop or an early Friday morning breakfast with the family.

You can always use the Draw-a-Search feature on JustRentals.com to ensure that you find an apartment in the section of The Greens that you would like to be located in. With views of Lakes or Emirates Golf Club or street views, you might like to ensure you get the apartment that suits your specifications.

For when you need to break away from all the peacefulness and get out of the house The Greens is conveniently located near Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Khail Road, and Emirates road and only walking distance from the Internet City Metro Station. It is near Mall of the Emirates and near the pumping nightlife in the area, which makes it all the easier to put on your dancing shoes for a night on the town.