Al Furjan
mixed community
Buyer read
Studios offer a clear entry, but off-plan sales dominate
Studios have a median sale price of AED 675K. 55% of recent sales are off-plan, while market activity ranks above average. The downside profile is moderate, based on 3 of 5 available inputs.
AED 675K
Studio median · 2026 YTD
55% off-plan
High supply-pressure proxy
Above average
Relative to Dubai communities
Moderate
3 of 5 risk inputs available
A master-planned community along Sheikh Zayed Road with its own metro station. Offers a mix of apartments, townhouses, and villas with strong connectivity.
Median PSF
AED 1,385
All types
YoY change
+8.2%
5-yr sales
9,132
DLD transactions
Gross yield
6.6%
Ejari, last 12m
DUBUY VERDICT
Exceptional amenity density, weaker transit
Al Furjan offers exceptional amenity density with limited public transport. The mapped inventory covers 55 named venues; use the detail cards below to check the categories that matter to your routine.
Amenity access
81/100
Outdoor access
—
Transit
40/100
Mapped venues
55
Dining
4/100
15 mapped
Shopping
7/100
19 mapped
Health
5/100
6 mapped
Nightlife
0/100
0 mapped bars
DUBUY VERDICT
Broad access to highly rated schools
14 schools sit in the mapped catchment; 12 currently have a KHDA inspection rating, including 6 rated Very Good or Outstanding. Families can choose across 4 curriculums; check actual drive times and admissions availability below.
Schools nearby
14
Top-rated
6
Curricula
4
Best rating
Outstanding
Schools nearby
14
Within the mapped catchment
Curriculum
UK
+3 more
Median fees
AED 50K
Approx. annual fee
Rating
Outstanding
Best nearby KHDA rating
DUBUY VERDICT
Capital growth, not cashflow for the appreciation thesis
Al Furjan has compounded 39% over 3 years. Yields are middle-of-the-road — buy for resale, not rental income.
YoY change
+8.2%
3-yr growth
+39%
Gross yield
6.6%
5yr volume
9,132
Current PSF
AED 1,349
6-month forecast
+0.2%
Forecast range
1,284–1,420
AED per sqft
Confidence
High
Model confidence
Al Furjan is a mixed apartment-and-villa community in Dubai with 9,132 transactions on record over the last five years. Median price per square foot sits at AED 1,385, up 8.2% year-on-year, tracking below the city-wide 8.3% benchmark. Use the tabs above to drill into the market detail, rental economics, schools catchment, lifestyle amenities, off-plan pipeline or active listings.
Affordability quick-look
Pre-filled with Al Furjan median. Drag the sliders — DLD-typical 4.5% APR over 25 years.
Monthly payment
AED 7K
Loan AED 1.22M · 25 yrs @ 4.5%
Indicative only — real rates vary by bank, residency status and credit profile. UAE typically requires 20–25% down for residents, 35–50% for non-residents.
PROPERTY CATALOGUE
Homes in Al Furjan
Al Furjan is led by apartments, with 60 named developments and home types available to research.
Home types
4
Registered and marketed
Typical size
856 sqft
Community median
Named homes
60
Projects and home types
Floor plans
0 licensed
Rights-cleared only
Apartments
Studio, 1 B/R, 2 B/R, 3 B/R, 4 B/R, 5 B/R
412–1,704 sqft
Hotel apartments
Studio, 1 B/R, 2 B/R, 3 B/R
342–861 sqft
Villas
3 B/R, 4 B/R, 5 B/R, 6 B/R
Not published
Includes Al Furjan, Azizi Star Hotel Apartments, STARZ TOWER by DANUBE and 57 more.
Explore all homesMarket temperature & historical discussion for Al Furjan
Archived discussion themes: Praised for close to metro station and major shopping mall for convenience. Criticised for significant ongoing construction activity causing potential noise disturbance.
Historical discussion
Bottom 15%
historical discussion rank among covered Dubai areas
Dated 2021–2026 archive from r/dubai, r/UAE and r/expats · 157 on-topic mentions · latest item Jul 21, 2026 · last scored 2026-07-21
Discussion trend
Getting worse
-0.16 per year
Mostly discussed by
residents
54% of mentions
Sentiment over time
Axis zoomed to the observed range (-0.5 to +0.5); sentiment scores still use the full −1 to +1 scale.
Sentiment from Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 moved from -0.25 to -0.34. Based on 143 mentions across 5 quarters.
What people praise
- +Close to metro station and major shopping mall for convenience×7
- +Active rental market with demand for studios and 1-bedroom units×3
- +Corner plot with three open sides provides excellent natural light and ventilation×3
- +Football pitches available in the area for recreational use×3
- +Mature, master-planned community with quality infrastructure and landscaping×2
What people criticise
- −Significant ongoing construction activity causing potential noise disturbance×24
- −Construction activities occur outside permitted hours affecting sleep quality×2
- −Difficult bureaucratic process to address noise complaints across multiple authorities×2
- −Long commute time to Union Metro Station via public transport×2
- −Pet cats disappearing from community raises serious safety concerns×2
Who's talking
Communities with similar vibes
Based on cosine similarity of what people praise and criticise about each area.
Based on 157 Reddit posts and comments (2021–2026) from r/dubai, r/UAE, r/expats and r/digitalnomad, scored by Claude Haiku. Latest collected item: Jul 21, 2026. Last scored 2026-07-21. Read the full methodology.
Market Context
Dubai's property market has grown 60% since the 2020 pandemic low. Al Furjan is growing more moderately, which may indicate better value opportunities.
Nearby schools14 schools
View on DubaiSchools.aiArcadia Global School
Durham School L.L.C
Dubai British School Jumeirah Park
Dubai British School
Delhi Private School L.L.C
The Winchester School - DUBAI BRANCH
Available Curriculums
School data from DubaiSchools.ai • KHDA ratings • Updated May 2026
Local amenities
Mapped amenities within a 2.5km straight-line radius • 40 total outlets near Al Furjan
High amenity density · based on mapped POI density, not routed walking conditions
Lifestyle Scores
Data source: OpenStreetMap via Overpass API • 2.5km straight-line radius • Source snapshot: January 2026
Transport & Lifestyle
Based on metro, tram, bus & marine access
Moderate mapped greenery · #42 of 75 mapped Dubai communities The 11 figure counts OpenStreetMap park-tagged features within 1.8km of the community centre. It does not mean 11 distinct named parks or confirm walking access.
Metro Stations
Travel times from Al Furjan
Real drive times based on Dubai road network • Peak hours (8-10am, 5-8pm) shown
Airport access
Drive times from Al Furjan to Dubai airports
Future: Expanding to become world's largest airport by 2040
Strategic Airport Location
Closer to Al Maktoum Airport (DWC) - Dubai's future main hub. Only 23 min drive vs 54 min to DXB.
Drive times are estimates based on distance and typical Dubai traffic patterns. Actual times may vary based on traffic conditions and route taken.
Future developmentsPositive outlook
Coming Soon: Palm Jebel Ali Revival
Key infrastructure improvements coming to this area. Palm Jebel Ali Revival will enhance connectivity and amenities.
Planned & Ongoing Projects (2)
Palm Jebel Ali Revival
Revival of the Palm Jebel Ali project with updated master plan. Will be larger than Palm Jumeirah.
- Massive new waterfront living
- Beach access for thousands
- New hospitality destinations
Route 2020 Metro Extension
Potential extension of the Route 2020 metro line beyond Expo to connect more communities.
- Extended metro coverage
- Better connectivity for Dubai South residents
Data compiled from Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, RTA announcements, developer publications, and official government sources. Project timelines are subject to change.
Active listings in Al Furjan
Sale and rental listings pulled from PropertyFinder. Filter by purpose, bedrooms, or price — sort live.
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Market history
Prices fell 1.2% while sales fell 43% last quarter.
Median sale price per sqft and registered sales, by completed quarter. Volume often moves before price.
Latest median PSF
AED 1,340
Q2 2026
3m price change
-1.2%
vs prior completed quarter
Quarter sales
529
Q2 2026
3m sales change
-42.6%
vs prior completed quarter
Completed quarters are used instead of raw 1-month changes because DLD registrations typically lag 4–8 weeks and thin monthly samples can overstate changes in the mix of homes sold.
Ready vs off-plan · DLD
Ready / resale
AED 963/sqft
5,474 sales
Off-plan (developer)
AED 1,360/sqft
6,361 sales
Median AED/sqft from DLD, split by registration type. Off-plan reflects developer / Oqood pricing; ready reflects secondary-market resale.
Median sale price by bedroom
DLD transaction records, 2020–2026
| Type | Median Price | AED/sqft | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 550K | 1,332 | 4,843 |
| 1 B/R | AED 920K | 1,190 | 3,902 |
| 2 B/R | AED 1.39M | 1,102 | 1,997 |
| 3 B/R | AED 2.50M | 1,337 | 498 |
| 4 B/R | AED 4.00M | 1,512 | 141 |
| 5 B/R | AED 5.74M | 2,034 | 25 |
| 6 B/R | AED 9.43M | 3,380 | 48 |
Ejari rental contracts
Government-filed · 49,410 contracts
6-month forecast
From 2026Q3 · 8 quarters of data
AED 1,349/sqft → AED 1,352/sqft
Range AED 1,284 – 1,420· -1.4 pp vs Dubai forecast (+1.6%)
Drivers
Base trend
OLS slope of last 8 quarters' median psf, projected 6mo
Supply pressure
55% off-plan share — high incoming supply
Discussion momentum
Historical discussion trend -0.16 over last 4q (dated 2021–2026 Reddit archive, n=157)
OLS trend + supply pressure + dated discussion momentum. Not a substitute for property-level appraisal. Methodology →
Buy vs rent
Buying breaks even in ~1.2 years — strong investment case
See the year-by-year buy-vs-rent cashflow for Al Furjan
Pro members get the full 30-year simulation chart with sensitivity sliders.
Rental yields
Gross · last 24 months Ejari ÷ DLD median sale
+0.7 pp vs Dubai median
By bedroom type
AED 38K/yr ÷ AED 550K
AED 55K/yr ÷ AED 920K
AED 80K/yr ÷ AED 1.39M
AED 166K/yr ÷ AED 2.50M
AED 441K/yr ÷ AED 4.00M
AED 798K/yr ÷ AED 5.74M
AED 1.15M/yr ÷ AED 9.43M
Gross yield only — service charges (0.5–1.5%) and management costs not deducted. Confidence reflects sample size: high (≥25/25), medium (≥10/10).
RERA Rent Increase Calculator
Dubai Law No. 43 of 2013 — what can your landlord legally charge?
How RERA calculates the cap (Law 43 of 2013)
| Current rent vs market | Max increase |
|---|---|
| At or above market | 0% |
| Up to 10% below market | 0% |
| 11–20% below market | 5% |
| 21–30% below market | 10% |
| 31–40% below market | 15% |
| More than 40% below market | 20% |
Market rate is the RERA rental index for this community + unit type, derived from Ejari registration data. Data covers thousands of registered contracts.
Asking vs DLD
54% of active listings sit >15% above DLD median — negotiation room before you offer.
See the building-level asking-vs-DLD gap in Al Furjan
Pro members get every building's premium-vs-fair-value, ranked — useful for finding negotiation room before you offer.
Value a unit in this community
Bedroom-specific psf, building-tier adjusted, with the actual comparables we used. Free — methodology shown.
Price Trends
Median PSF change over time
3 months
-4.1%
6 months
-0.7%
1 year
-4.1%
2 years
+19.4%
Median price per square foot (PSF), quarter-on-quarter, ending 2026Q3. From DLD transactions; monthly granularity isn't published.
| Quarter | Median/sqft | Transactions | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026Q3 | AED 1,349 | 119 | -4.1% |
| 2026Q2 | AED 1,407 | 371 | +3.5% |
| 2026Q1 | AED 1,359 | 366 | -2.9% |
| 2025Q4 | AED 1,399 | 463 | -0.6% |
| 2025Q3 | AED 1,407 | 601 | +5.7% |
| 2025Q2 | AED 1,331 | 680 | +5.0% |
| 2025Q1 | AED 1,268 | 622 | +1.7% |
| 2024Q4 | AED 1,247 | 598 | +10.4% |
| 2024Q3 | AED 1,130 | 701 | +0.4% |
| 2024Q2 | AED 1,125 | 444 | +5.5% |
| 2024Q1 | AED 1,066 | 714 | -0.7% |
| 2023Q4 | AED 1,073 | 405 | +6.1% |
| 2023Q3 | AED 1,011 | 435 | -1.2% |
| 2023Q2 | AED 1,023 | 508 | +10.8% |
| 2023Q1 | AED 923 | 240 | -9.4% |
| 2022Q4 | AED 1,019 | 389 | -3.2% |
| 2022Q3 | AED 1,053 | 578 | +10.1% |
| 2022Q2 | AED 956 | 362 | +1.5% |
| 2022Q1 | AED 942 | 308 | +1.4% |
| 2021Q4 | AED 929 | 157 | +8.5% |
| 2021Q3 | AED 856 | 71 |
Property Mix
By Type
Room Distribution
Developer1 developer
Scores are editorial — DLD delivery record + RERA filings + industry reportsArea health & valuations
Healthcare, education, government housing, air quality, and official land valuations.
Real Estate Agents in Dubai
DLD-licensed agents • 8,724 registered brokers from 792 agencies
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Rental market in Al Furjan
12,272 Ejari contracts · DLD official data
Median annual rent
AED 50K
Registered Ejari contracts
Monthly equivalent
AED 4,167
Annual median divided by 12
Gross yield
3.1%
Before service charges and costs
New / renewed
6,122 / 6,150
Contract counts
Rent by Bedroom Type
6 Bedrooms
65 contracts
AED 1150K/yr
AED 95,833/mo
studio Bedrooms
4916 contracts
AED 38K/yr
AED 3,167/mo
1 Bedroom
4340 contracts
AED 55K/yr
AED 4,583/mo
2 Bedrooms
1846 contracts
AED 80K/yr
AED 6,667/mo
3 Bedrooms
740 contracts
AED 166K/yr
AED 13,828/mo
4 Bedrooms
197 contracts
AED 441K/yr
AED 36,750/mo
5 Bedrooms
168 contracts
AED 798K/yr
AED 66,527/mo
Short-term rental (Airbnb) yield
Estimated from 32 active Airbnb listing-months. Medians, not guarantees — actual returns depend on hosting effort, seasonality and DTCM permit costs.
Median nightly
AED 200
Occupancy
92%
Est. annual revenue
AED 67,176
Gross STR yield
4.1%
Source: AirROI Dubai Airbnb listing-month data (Kaggle jasonairroi/airbnb-short-term-rental-data-dubai) joined to DLD median sale prices · Refreshed 2026-08-04 · methodology
Coverage note: the underlying dataset omits several areas (including Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah and JBR), so STR yields aren't available for every community — absence here means no data, not no short-term-rental market.
Rental market by bedrooms
Source: DLD Ejari rental contracts
Off-plan risk
36/100
Moderate
Headline risk for Al Furjan. Buyer Pro explains the five supply, developer, pricing, liquidity, and momentum drivers.
Explain Al Furjan's off-plan risk score
See the five scored drivers covering supply concentration, developer delivery, price premium, exit liquidity, and momentum.
Composite of leverage trend, transaction velocity, asking-vs-realized wedge, market-temperature proxy, and off-plan share. Exact scores require at least 4 of 5 inputs; lower coverage is shown as a tier only. Higher = more vulnerable to a downturn. Not a buy/sell signal — context only.
Mapped greenery
Moderate mapped greeneryCounts OpenStreetMap-tagged green features (parks, gardens, woods, grass and pitches) within a 1.8km straight-line search radius of the community centroid. The tier is relative to other Dubai communities and does not claim walkability or shade. Satellite vegetation is the ESA WorldCover 2021 share at 10m resolution when available.
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All guides & rankingsFrequently asked questions about Al Furjan
What is the average property price in Al Furjan?
The median property price in Al Furjan is AED 1,620,062, with a median price per square foot of AED 1,385. Prices have changed +8.2% year-over-year as of July 2026.
What types of properties are available in Al Furjan?
Al Furjan is a mixed-use community with approximately 67% apartments and 11% villas. The most common property types include Flat (8,211), Hotel Apartment (2,250), Villa (870).
How is the real estate market performing in Al Furjan?
Al Furjan has seen 9,132 property transactions over the past 5 years. The current year-over-year price change is +8.2%, with 1,692 transactions in the last 12 months. This data is sourced from the Dubai Land Department (DLD).
Numbers above are derived from Dubai Land Department (DLD) transaction records and Ejari rental contracts as of July 2026.How we built this.