Dubai Harbour is a great choice not only for vacation, but also for living, as there is all the necessary infrastructure nearby: schools, hospitals, children's and sports grounds, as well as many places for recreation. You will also find Spinneys and Carrefour supermarkets, upscale hotels such as Emaar Address Hotels & Resorts, kindergartens, schools. The nearest large shopping center is Dubai Marina Mall.
There will be no problems with transportation either. It is convenient to live here even if you do not own a personal car, as there are many public transportation stops nearby - bus, metro and streetcar.