Living Legends is a gated, freehold residential community in Dubailand, built by the Saudi developer Tanmiyat around a nine-hole golf course. It combines 500 villas with a cluster of apartment towers, and it offers golf-course-side living at entry prices that sit well below central Dubai.
The community sits in the Wadi Al Safa 3 district, between Al Barari, Majan and the City of Arabia. Most visitors know it by the names of its towers (Cleopatra, Sinbad, Hercules, Marco Polo and others) and by the lettered villa clusters, A to D. Those names matter when you search for a home, because prices and rents vary noticeably from one cluster or tower to the next.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | Dubailand, Wadi Al Safa 3, off Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road |
| Developer | Tanmiyat Global Real Estate Development |
| Status | Lived in and largely built; launched 2006, restarted 2012, first handovers 2015–2016, later towers still being finished by other developers |
| Ownership | Freehold |
| Land area | About 14 million sq. ft. |
| Homes | About 500 villas (types A to D), 12 named apartment towers, plus newer townhouse clusters; 3,060 units in the Dubai Land Department register |
| Signature feature | Nine-hole golf course designed by Peter Harradine |
| On-site essentials | Carrefour, a mosque, a nursery, a clinic and a small retail centre |
In short, Living Legends suits families who want space and green surroundings without Arabian Ranches or Dubai Hills pricing, and investors who care more about rental yield than a prestige address. It is a car-dependent community, which is the main trade-off to weigh before you buy or rent.
Where Is Living Legends and How Do You Get There?
Living Legends is in Wadi Al Safa 3, Dubailand, roughly 23 km from Downtown Dubai. Residents reach it by car along Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) and Emirates Road, and the nearest neighbours are Al Barari and Majan, each about five minutes away.
Drive times from the community
Exact timings shift with traffic, and the sources we checked differ by a few minutes, so the table shows typical ranges rather than a single promise.
| Destination | Typical drive | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Al Barari and Majan | About 5 min | Nearest shops, cafes and clinics |
| Global Village | 10–13 min | Seasonal, roughly October to April |
| IMG Worlds of Adventure | 12–17 min | Indoor theme park in City of Arabia |
| Downtown Dubai | About 24 min | Around 22–23 km |
| Dubai International Airport (DXB) | 20–28 min | Around 27 km |
| Dubai Marina and DIFC | 26–28 min | Both around 25–27 km |
For a daily commute, test the route yourself at the hour you would actually travel. A 24-minute off-peak drive to Downtown can stretch considerably on a weekday morning, and that single test tells you more than any listing description.
Public transport and parking
This is the community’s weak point, and it is worth being upfront about it. Living Legends has no metro station, and bus access is limited. One local guide puts the nearest bus stop about 15 minutes away by car and the nearest metro station about 20 minutes away; another lists bus routes serving the area, so check the RTA journey planner before you rely on either. Most residents drive or use Uber, Careem and RTA taxis.
Parking is easy by Dubai standards. Villas have private garages or driveways, and each tower has basement parking.
Nearby communities and landmarks
Living Legends sits among several established neighbourhoods. Al Barari is a landscaped, villa-led community with its own dining and retail at The Well. Majan is a busy mixed district with everyday supermarkets and Remal Mall. City of Arabia, a little further away, is planned around IMG Worlds of Adventure and a large mall, while Sobha Reserve and Falcon City of Wonders add to the residential cluster. Weekend options within a short drive include Global Village, Dubai Miracle Garden, Dubai Butterfly Garden, Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Al Marmoom Heritage Village.
What Is Daily Life Like in Living Legends?
Life here is quiet, green and car-based. The community is gated, laid out around lakes, gardens and a golf course, and most everyday needs (groceries, a pharmacy, a mosque, a nursery, a gym) are on site or a few minutes away. What it lacks is nightlife, a walkable high street and a metro line, so it suits people who value space and calm over a busy social scene.
Shops, cafes and restaurants
A Carrefour supermarket and Andalusia Courtyard Mall sit inside the community. Slightly further out, Remal Mall in Majan is about four minutes away, with Midtown Central Majan a little beyond it, and The Well in Al Barari offers a more upmarket supermarket and dining mix. For eating out, residents mention LOWE Dubai at KOA Canvas, Chin Chin at Remal Mall and The Farm in Al Barari, a lakeside restaurant that works well for a weekend meal.
Schools and nurseries
Families with young children benefit most. Odyssey Nursery is in or beside the community, and Dunecrest American School, which runs the US diploma and IB Diploma, is about two minutes away by car. Jumeirah English Speaking School in Arabian Ranches is roughly 12 minutes away, while GEMS Winchester School and Kings’ School Al Barsha are around 18 minutes. School-run traffic is the factor to test, not the distance on the map.
Clinics, pharmacies and hospitals
A Life Pharmacy operates inside the community. Prime Medical Centre is about two minutes away and Dr Kamkar Medical & Physiotherapy Centre about three to four. For specialist care, Mediclinic Arabian Ranches is the nearest larger facility that residents typically use. Families with specific needs should confirm opening hours and insurance networks before moving.
Sport, play and pets
Each tower has a pool and gym, and the wider community adds a jacuzzi, a jogging track, tennis, basketball and football courts, and children’s play areas. The nine-hole golf course and driving range give the community its identity. Property Finder describes Living Legends as pet-friendly, with gardens and open space for dogs, although individual towers and landlords set their own rules, so ask before signing a lease.
Safety, community feel and worship
Security is a genuine selling point: the community is gated with 24-hour CCTV. Bayut notes there are no organised community events at present, so social life tends to run through nearby Al Barari and Arabian Ranches and through resident groups online. Living Legends Mosque is within the community. There is no church on site, and the nearest are around 30 minutes away.
Weekend leisure
Global Village (a winter-season attraction), IMG Worlds of Adventure, Dubai Miracle Garden, Dubai Butterfly Garden and Al Habtoor Polo Resort are all within roughly 10 to 20 minutes. For a beach day, residents head to Al Sufouh Beach or Jumeirah Public Beach on the coast.
What Types of Property Are There in Living Legends?
Living Legends offers studios to four-bedroom apartments, plus four- to six-bedroom villas and a newer set of townhouses. Apartments make up most of the stock, while the villas are the community’s more exclusive layer, set beside the golf course or around landscaped gardens.
Apartments
The apartment towers carry the names of legendary figures: Cleopatra, Hercules, Sinbad, Aladdin, Caesar, Cinderella, Rapunzel, Shakespeare, Queen Sheba and others, rising from about 12 to 19 storeys. Inside, expect open-plan kitchens, built-in wardrobes, en-suite bathrooms and balconies, and some units have two. Every building has its own pool, gym and basement parking.
The Dubai Land Department register, as summarised by Property Index, shows how the apartment stock breaks down.
| Apartment type | Registered units | Size range (sq. ft.) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 600 | 338–902 |
| 1 bedroom | 708 | 575–1,294 |
| 2 bedroom | 628 | 810–3,321 |
| 3 bedroom | 448 | 1,408–4,384 |
The wide size ranges matter. Two units with the same bedroom count can differ by more than a thousand square feet, so compare price per square foot, not price per unit.
Villas
The 500 or so detached villas come in four clusters. Types A and B face the golf course, while types C and D look onto landscaped gardens and lakes. Most are generous, with maid’s rooms, separate family areas, walk-in wardrobes and private parking.
| Cluster | Typical layout | Setting |
|---|---|---|
| A Villas | 5–6 bedrooms, from about 6,400 sq. ft. built-up | Golf course frontage |
| B Villas | 5–6 bedrooms, with maid’s room and family room | Golf course frontage, close to the retail centre |
| C Villas | 5 bedrooms, about 3,600–5,516 sq. ft. | Landscaped gardens and lakes |
| D Villas | Garden-facing family homes | Landscaped gardens |
On the register, five-bedroom villas are the largest group with 190 units, followed by 161 four-bedroom and 136 six-bedroom villas.
Townhouses and newer launches
A newer layer of townhouses, including The Eugene Townhouses and the Maya collections, gives buyers a middle option between a large apartment and a full villa. KOA Canvas, a more recent apartment cluster, has 278 registered rental contracts, one of the busiest in the community.
Commercial space and plots
Commercial stock is small and tied to the community’s retail. The register lists about 36 shop units and a single office, mostly around Andalusia Courtyard Mall. Land plots appear in the records, but they are not generally marketed to individual buyers, so anyone looking for a plot should ask an agent about current availability rather than expect open listings.
Ready homes versus off-plan
A large share of Living Legends homes are ready to move into. Some towers, however, are still being completed by third-party developers (Dawn Real Estate Development and Amer Al Ghurair Real Estate Development are named), with handovers scheduled through 2027 and 2028. Recent registered sales in towers such as Shakespeare and Cinderella are off-plan transfers. If you buy off-plan, remember that mortgage rules are stricter (see the buying section) and that the developer behind a given tower may not be the original Tanmiyat.
The developer and project history
Tanmiyat, a Saudi developer, launched the project around 2006. Construction slowed after the 2008 financial crisis and restarted in 2012, and first handovers followed in the mid-2010s (sources give 2015 or 2016). That staggered history explains why the community looks mature in some corners and is still finishing in others.
How Much Do Properties Cost in Living Legends?
Across the whole community, registered sales average about AED 1,190 per square foot, and a typical unit is valued near AED 2.1 million, according to Property Index’s reading of Dubai Land Department records. Price per square foot is up about 17% over the last 12 months, and gross rental yield across the project works out at roughly 5.1%. Because that average blends cheap studios with large villas, the breakdown below is more useful when you are budgeting.
Average prices, rents and implied yields by unit type
The figures below are average asking prices and rents published by Property Finder (page updated February 2026). The yield column is our own calculation, annual rent divided by sale price, so treat it as an indicator rather than a guaranteed return.
| Unit type | Average sale price | Average annual rent | Implied gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 428,000 | AED 41,000 | 9.6% |
| 1-bedroom apartment | AED 744,000 | AED 55,000 | 7.4% |
| 2-bedroom apartment | AED 1.2 million | AED 82,000 | 6.8% |
| 3-bedroom apartment | AED 1.5 million | AED 106,000 | 7.1% |
| 4-bedroom apartment | AED 2.4 million | AED 152,000 | 6.3% |
| 3-bedroom villa | AED 3.1 million | AED 165,000 | 5.3% |
| 4-bedroom villa | AED 4.5 million | AED 200,000 | 4.4% |
| 5-bedroom villa | AED 5.4 million | AED 273,000 | 5.1% |
| 6-bedroom villa | AED 7.8 million | AED 362,000 | 4.6% |
Three patterns stand out. First, small apartments earn the highest gross yields, which is typical for Dubai but also means they carry the most turnover and the most dependence on a single tenant. Second, villas yield less but offer larger, longer-staying tenants and more land value. Third, the project-wide 5.1% from Dubai Land Department records is noticeably lower than the 7–9% suggested by asking prices for apartments, a reminder that advertised numbers run ahead of what lands in the register.
What the trend tells you
Prices have been rising, and Bayut ranks Living Legends among the areas with higher returns for apartments in its 2025 sales report. Rising prices also narrow yields, so the best entry points are usually units priced below the building average rather than the whole community. Check recent transactions in the specific tower, because a studio in Hercules and a studio in a newly handed-over tower may not trade alike.
As of 28 October 2026, these are indicative figures. Prices and rents change quickly, so ask an agent for the latest registered transactions before making an offer.
Is Living Legends a Good Investment?
Living Legends is a reasonable investment for buyers who want above-average rental yield and a lower entry price than most villa communities, provided they accept a car-dependent location and some ongoing construction. The strongest case rests on small and mid-size apartments, where asking-price yields sit around 7% and the community’s freehold status lets foreign buyers own outright.
Why investors look at it
Three things support demand. Entry prices are comparatively low: an average one-bedroom costs under AED 750,000 and an average studio under AED 430,000, against far higher figures in central Dubai. The community is also a complete, gated product, with schools, a supermarket and a golf course, so tenants are not just buying a unit but a lifestyle. Finally, the register shows active leasing: Property Index counts more than 3,000 Ejari rental contracts across the project, with Hercules and Cleopatra the busiest towers.
The Golden Visa adds a second angle. A property valued at AED 2 million or more qualifies for the 10-year visa, including mortgaged properties, and the threshold can be met by combining several properties. In Living Legends, that means a large apartment, a villa or two mid-size units can reach it, although a typical one- or two-bedroom apartment cannot on its own.
Risks to price in
Several risks deserve honest attention. Construction around newer towers can mean noise, dust and traffic, and handovers scheduled through 2027 and 2028 will add supply that may compete for the same tenants. The lack of public transport narrows the tenant pool to people with cars or taxi budgets. Yields also vary sharply by tower, and registered returns trail advertised ones. Finally, service charges differ between buildings and affect net yield, so ask for the latest charge schedule before you commit.
Pros and cons at a glance
The main strengths are the green, gated setting, the nine-hole golf course, freehold ownership, strong school access, pet-friendly living and relatively low prices. The main weaknesses are limited public transport, some construction activity, few organised community events and a longer commute to central business districts.
Who it suits
Families wanting a garden and schools without Arabian Ranches pricing will find a good fit, as will golfers and buyers working from home. Investors targeting steady rental income through apartments should compare towers carefully. Anyone who needs to commute daily by public transport, or wants nightlife on the doorstep, will be happier elsewhere.
How Do You Buy Property in Living Legends?
Buying in Living Legends follows the standard Dubai process for freehold property. Budget for roughly 7–10% on top of the price in transaction costs, line up financing early, and have the title and service-charge position checked before you sign.
The buying steps
- Set a budget that includes fees, and decide whether you want a ready unit or an off-plan one.
- If you need a mortgage, get pre-approval first, because it fixes how much you can borrow.
- Shortlist specific towers or villa clusters and compare recent registered transactions, not just asking prices.
- View the property at different times of day, and test the commute and the school run.
- Agree the price and sign the sale agreement through a licensed agent, with a deposit paid as set out in the contract.
- Obtain the developer’s no-objection certificate (NOC) and confirm the service-charge position.
- Complete the transfer at a Dubai Land Department registration trustee office and receive the title deed.
What it costs on top of the price
The largest cost is the Dubai Land Department transfer fee of 4% of the price, which is legally split between buyer and seller but usually paid in full by the buyer. Property Finder’s 2026 guide adds registration and trustee fees (AED 4,000 plus VAT above AED 500,000), a title deed fee of about AED 580, agency commission of typically 2% plus VAT, and a developer NOC of roughly AED 500 to 5,000. Banks do not finance these upfront costs, so they must be paid in cash.
| Cost item | Typical amount |
|---|---|
| DLD transfer fee | 4% of price |
| Registration and trustee fee | AED 4,000 plus VAT (above AED 500,000) |
| Title deed issuance | About AED 580 |
| Agency commission | Usually 2% plus VAT |
| Developer NOC | About AED 500–5,000 plus VAT |
| Mortgage registration (if financed) | 0.25% of the loan plus about AED 290 |
| Bank valuation (if financed) | About AED 2,500–3,500 |
For an AED 1.5 million apartment, the DLD-related costs alone come to roughly AED 65,000–70,000, before commission.
Mortgages and the Golden Visa
The UAE Central Bank sets loan-to-value limits that depend on residency, price and whether the home is your first. Sources quote slightly different caps, but expat first-home buyers are commonly cited as able to borrow up to about 80% of a ready property under AED 5 million, second or investment properties around 60%, and off-plan purchases 50%. Confirm the current limit with your bank. For residency, a property of AED 2 million or more qualifies for the 10-year Golden Visa, including mortgaged and off-plan properties, with the DLD application fee at around AED 10,000.
Renting out your unit
If you plan to let the property, tenancy contracts are registered through Ejari, and rent increases in Dubai follow the rules set by the regulator. A property manager who knows Living Legends can price the unit against its own tower, which is where rents actually differ.
FAQs
Where is Living Legends in Dubai?
Living Legends is in Wadi Al Safa 3, Dubailand, close to Al Barari, Majan and the City of Arabia. It is reached from Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and Emirates Road, and is about 23 km from Downtown Dubai.
Who developed Living Legends?
The Saudi developer Tanmiyat launched the community. Some of the newer towers are being finished by other developers, including Dawn Real Estate Development and Amer Al Ghurair Real Estate Development.
Is Living Legends a freehold area?
Yes. Buyers of any nationality can own property outright, and can rent it out, sell it or renovate it, subject to community rules.
What types of property are available in Living Legends?
The community has studios and one- to four-bedroom apartments in about 12 towers, around 500 four- to six-bedroom villas in four clusters (A to D), and newer townhouses.
How much does it cost to buy a home in Living Legends?
Average asking prices published in early 2026 range from about AED 428,000 for a studio to about AED 1.5 million for a three-bedroom apartment, and from about AED 3.1 million to AED 7.8 million for villas. Project-wide, registered sales average around AED 1,190 per square foot.
How much is rent in Living Legends?
Average annual rents are about AED 41,000 for a studio, AED 55,000 for a one-bedroom, AED 82,000 for a two-bedroom and AED 106,000 for a three-bedroom apartment. Villas range from about AED 165,000 (three-bedroom) to AED 362,000 (six-bedroom).
What is the rental yield in Living Legends?
Dubai Land Department records put the project-wide gross yield near 5.1%. Asking prices and rents suggest apartments can reach roughly 7% or more, with villas closer to 4–5%.
Is Living Legends good for families?
Yes, for families who drive. The community is gated, green and pet-friendly, and has a nursery, a supermarket, playgrounds and nearby schools such as Dunecrest American School.
What schools are near Living Legends?
Odyssey Nursery is in or beside the community, and Dunecrest American School is about two minutes away. Jumeirah English Speaking School, GEMS Winchester School and Kings’ School Al Barsha are within roughly 12 to 18 minutes.
Is there a metro station near Living Legends?
No. There is no metro or reliable bus service inside the community. One local guide puts the nearest metro station about 20 minutes away by car, so most residents drive or use taxis and ride-hailing apps.
How far is Living Legends from Downtown Dubai and the airport?
Downtown Dubai is about 24 minutes by car, and Dubai International Airport is roughly 20 to 28 minutes away, depending on traffic and the source you check.
Can I get a Golden Visa by buying in Living Legends?
Yes, if the property’s value reaches AED 2 million. Mortgaged and off-plan properties can qualify, and several properties can be combined. A large apartment, a townhouse or a villa can meet the threshold, while most one- and two-bedroom apartments cannot alone.
Are there golf facilities in Living Legends?
Yes. The community is built around a nine-hole golf course designed by Peter Harradine, with a driving range and clubhouse.
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