Al Furjan
mixed community
A master-planned community along Sheikh Zayed Road with its own metro station. Offers a mix of apartments, townhouses, and villas with strong connectivity.
DUBUY VERDICT
Standout on yield and growth worth serious attention
Al Furjan sits in the top tier for both rental yield and 3-year price appreciation — a rare combination in Dubai. Liquidity is deep.
YoY change
+25.0%
3-yr growth
+48%
Gross yield
7.9%
5yr volume
15,881
Median PSF
AED 1,263
All types
YoY change
+25.0%
3-yr growth
+48%
PSF growth to 2026
Gross yield
7.9%
Ejari, last 12m
Al Furjan is a mixed apartment-and-villa community in Dubai with 15,881 transactions on record over the last five years. Median price per square foot sits at AED 1,263, up 25.0% year-on-year, outperforming the city-wide 13.3% 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 6K
Loan AED 1.03M · 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.
What residents say about Al Furjan
Praised for close to metro station and major shopping mall for convenience. Criticised for significant ongoing construction activity causing potential noise disturbance.
Resident sentiment
Bottom 30%
vs all tracked Dubai communities
“Construction noise occurs at all hours including midnight and early morning”
“Walking distance to metro station with convenient access”
Reddit r/dubai, r/UAE, r/expats · 131 on-topic mentions · updated 2026-04-24
What they talk about
- price100%
- noise97%
- safety91%
- community78%
- commute69%
- rent59%
Sentiment trend
Getting worse
-0.22 per year
Mostly discussed by
residents
53% of mentions
Sentiment over time
Sentiment from Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 moved from -0.25 to -0.40. Based on 121 mentions across 5 quarters.
What people praise
- +Close to metro station and major shopping mall for convenience×6
- +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
- +Mature, master-planned community with quality infrastructure and landscaping×2
- +Considered an affordable neighborhood option by locals×2
What people criticise
- −Significant ongoing construction activity causing potential noise disturbance×23
- −Construction activities occur outside permitted hours affecting sleep quality×2
- −Difficult bureaucratic process to address noise complaints across multiple authorities×2
- −Pet cats disappearing from community raises serious safety concerns×2
- −Potential risk from pest control activities affecting resident pets×2
What people talk about
Horizontal bars showing how often each aspect is discussed and how positively or negatively. Longest bars are most-discussed aspects.
Paraphrased by AI from the original Reddit content — never verbatim. Click any card to read the source thread.
“Walking distance to metro station with convenient access”
“Corner plot offers excellent architectural flexibility and natural light”
“Competitive service charges compared to newer buildings”
“Construction noise occurs at all hours including midnight and early morning”
“Rental rates increased dramatically after short initial contract period”
“Frequent late-night and early-morning construction noise disrupts residents”
Who's talking
Communities with similar vibes
Based on cosine similarity of what people praise and criticise about each area.
Based on 131 Reddit posts and comments (2021–2026) from r/dubai, r/UAE, r/expats and r/digitalnomad, scored by Claude Haiku. Last updated 2026-04-24. Read the full methodology.
Market Context
Dubai's property market has grown 60% since the 2020 pandemic low. Al Furjan is growing faster than the citywide average, indicating strong local demand.
Education Quality Overview
5
Schools nearby
72/100
Quality score
AED 18K
Avg annual fee
11,333
Total students
Available Curriculums
Source: KHDA School Ratings
Nearby schools14 schools
View on DubaiSchools.ai2
4
4
100/100
Arcadia 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 amenitiesVery Walkable
Amenities within 2.5km walking distance • 40 total outlets near Al Furjan• Click a category to explore
Very Walkable
Lifestyle Scores
Data source: OpenStreetMap via Overpass API • 2.5km radius • Last updated: June 2026
Transport & Lifestyle
Based on metro, tram, bus & marine access
Based on parks, cycling tracks & local amenities
Metro Stations
Nearby Landmarks & Transport
Based on DLD transaction records for properties in Al Furjan
Metro Stations
Ibn Battuta Metro Station
Nearest
ENERGY Metro Station
Shopping Malls
Ibn-e-Battuta Mall
Nearest
Landmarks
Expo 2020 Site
Nearest
Sports City Swimming Academy
Travel times from Al Furjan
Real drive times based on Dubai road network • Peak hours (8-10am, 5-8pm) shown
Lifestyle & Recreation
Parks, beaches, cycling tracks & water activities near Al Furjan
Water Transport & Activities
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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Price per sqft · 2020–2026
Median AED/sqft from DLD transactions
Median sale price by bedroom
DLD transaction records, 2020–2026
| Type | Median Price | AED/sqft | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 500K | 1,330 | 5,708 |
| 1 B/R | AED 784K | 1,086 | 5,413 |
| 2 B/R | AED 1.15M | 974 | 3,305 |
| 3 B/R | AED 2.18M | 1,182 | 843 |
| 4 B/R | AED 3.32M | 1,345 | 308 |
| 5 B/R | AED 4.20M | 1,489 | 56 |
| 6 B/R | AED 8.57M | 3,372 | 49 |
Investability index
5-driver composite · v1.0
Investor-leaning. Not a buy/sell signal — cross-reference drivers before deciding.
6-month forecast
From 2025Q4 · 8 quarters of data
AED 1,387/sqft → AED 1,451/sqft
Range AED 1,335 – 1,567· -0.1 pp vs Dubai forecast (+4.7%)
Drivers
Base trend
OLS slope of last 8 quarters' median psf, projected 6mo
Supply pressure
38% off-plan share — moderate incoming supply
Demand pull
Sentiment trend -0.22 over last 4q (Reddit, n=131)
OLS trend + supply pressure + sentiment momentum. Not a substitute for property-level appraisal. Methodology →
Buy vs rent
Years until buying beats renting · 25% down · 4% nominal growth
Buying breaks even in ~1 years — strong investment case
Median price
AED 1.38M
Annual rent
AED 109K
7.9% gross yield
Net @ 5y vs renting
+AED 472K
Net @ 10y vs renting
+AED 1.25M
Rental yields
Gross · last 24 months Ejari ÷ DLD median sale
+0.8 pp vs Dubai median
By bedroom type
AED 38K/yr ÷ AED 500K
AED 55K/yr ÷ AED 784K
AED 80K/yr ÷ AED 1.15M
AED 325K/yr ÷ AED 2.18M
AED 450K/yr ÷ AED 3.32M
AED 800K/yr ÷ AED 4.20M
AED 1.10M/yr ÷ AED 8.57M
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
Listing prices vs DLD median · 18 listings
-11.1 pp vs Dubai
By bedroom mix
1 B/R
+7.9%
5 listings
2 B/R
+42.5%
8 listings
Sample-based — PropertyFinder listings only. Premium = listing psf vs DLD-realized median for the same community + bedroom mix. Methodology →
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
-0.3%
6 months
+4.7%
1 year
+11.9%
2 years
+34.7%
Median price per square foot (PSF), quarter-on-quarter, ending 2025Q4. From DLD transactions; monthly granularity isn't published.
| Quarter | Median/sqft | Transactions | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026Q1 | AED 1,415 | 96 | +2.0% |
| 2025Q4 | AED 1,387 | 807 | -0.3% |
| 2025Q3 | AED 1,391 | 1,052 | +5.0% |
| 2025Q2 | AED 1,325 | 1,070 | +3.8% |
| 2025Q1 | AED 1,277 | 962 | +3.1% |
| 2024Q4 | AED 1,239 | 1,012 | +6.4% |
| 2024Q3 | AED 1,165 | 1,236 | +4.2% |
| 2024Q2 | AED 1,118 | 734 | +5.3% |
| 2024Q1 | AED 1,062 | 946 | +3.1% |
| 2023Q4 | AED 1,030 | 627 | +5.0% |
| 2023Q3 | AED 981 | 886 | -1.9% |
| 2023Q2 | AED 1,000 | 818 | +11.1% |
| 2023Q1 | AED 900 | 539 |
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
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Rental market in Al Furjan
10,602 Ejari contracts · DLD official data
Median Annual Rent
AED 50K
Monthly Equivalent
AED 4,167
Gross Yield
3.6%
New vs Renewed
5,080 new
5,522 renewed
Rent by Bedroom Type
6 Bedrooms
55 contracts
AED 1100K/yr
AED 91,667/mo
studio Bedrooms
4261 contracts
AED 38K/yr
AED 3,125/mo
1 Bedroom
3780 contracts
AED 55K/yr
AED 4,583/mo
2 Bedrooms
1601 contracts
AED 80K/yr
AED 6,667/mo
3 Bedrooms
607 contracts
AED 325K/yr
AED 27,083/mo
4 Bedrooms
163 contracts
AED 450K/yr
AED 37,500/mo
5 Bedrooms
135 contracts
AED 800K/yr
AED 66,667/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
4.9%
Source: AirROI Dubai Airbnb listing-month data (Kaggle jasonairroi/airbnb-short-term-rental-data-dubai) joined to DLD median sale prices · Refreshed 2026-06-01 · 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
Service charges
RERA-registered rates for Al Furjan
Average
AED 11/sqft
Source: RERA / DLD (2025)
Room-type yield matrix
Estimated gross yield by bedroom type · Ejari rental data
| Type | Avg Size | Est. Price | Annual Rent | Gross Yield | Net Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | ~42 sqm | AED 571K | AED 23K | 9.5% | 8.1% |
| 1 B/R | ~68 sqm | AED 924K | AED 35K | 8.7% | 7.4% |
| 2 B/R | ~98 sqm | AED 1332K | AED 46K | 7.8% | 6.6% |
| 3 B/R | ~142 sqm | AED 1930K | AED 59K | 6.4% | 5.4% |
Off-plan risk assessment
Five-factor risk score for buying off-plan in this community
Moderate
Overall risk score
Buildings in Al Furjan
20 buildings with DLD transaction data
999 Residences by Reef Luxury Development
Off-PlanFlat1 B/R, 3 B/R, 2 B/R · Near ENERGY Metro Station
Median/sqft
AED 1,602
Median Price
AED 1.4M
Avg Size
81 sqm
Nearest Mall
Ibn-e-Battuta Mall
Repose Residence
Off-PlanFlat1 B/R, 2 B/R, 3 B/R · Near Ibn Battuta Metro Station
Median/sqft
AED 1,250
Median Price
AED 1.4M
Avg Size
96.8 sqm
Nearest Mall
Ibn-e-Battuta Mall
Minati Homes 1
Off-PlanFlat1 B/R, 2 B/R, 3 B/R · Near Ibn Battuta Metro Station
Median/sqft
AED 1,395
Median Price
AED 1.5M
Avg Size
105.1 sqm
Nearest Mall
Ibn-e-Battuta Mall
Azizi Plaza Hotel Apartments
Hotel ApartmentStudio, 2 B/R, 1 B/R · Near Ibn Battuta Metro Station
Median/sqft
AED 1,337
Median Price
AED 530K
Avg Size
36.1 sqm
Nearest Mall
Ibn-e-Battuta Mall
AMALIA RESIDENCES
Flat2 B/R, 1 B/R · Near Ibn Battuta Metro Station
Median/sqft
AED 1,354
Median Price
AED 1.5M
Avg Size
112.2 sqm
Nearest Mall
Ibn-e-Battuta Mall
Azizi Star Hotel Apartments
Hotel ApartmentStudio, 2 B/R · Near Ibn Battuta Metro Station
Median/sqft
AED 1,354
Median Price
AED 533K
Avg Size
36.2 sqm
Nearest Mall
Ibn-e-Battuta Mall
AZIZI ZAIN
Off-PlanFlat2 B/R, 3 B/R, 1 B/R · Near Ibn Battuta Metro Station
Median/sqft
AED 1,160
Median Price
AED 1.6M
Avg Size
128.9 sqm
Nearest Mall
Ibn-e-Battuta Mall
SPARKLZ by Danube
Off-PlanFlat2 B/R, 1 B/R, Studio · Near Ibn Battuta Metro Station
Median/sqft
AED 1,677
Median Price
AED 1.8M
Avg Size
100.6 sqm
Nearest Mall
Ibn-e-Battuta Mall
AL FURJAN
Residential· Near Ibn Battuta Metro Station
Median/sqft
AED 1,576
Median Price
AED 4.1M
Avg Size
229.6 sqm
Nearest Mall
Ibn-e-Battuta Mall
Azizi Central
Off-PlanFlat2 B/R, 3 B/R, 1 B/R · Near Ibn Battuta Metro Station
Median/sqft
AED 1,171
Median Price
AED 1.6M
Avg Size
127 sqm
Nearest Mall
Ibn-e-Battuta Mall
Azizi Samia Residence
FlatStudio, 1 B/R, 2 B/R · Near Ibn Battuta Metro Station
Median/sqft
AED 1,114
Median Price
AED 850K
Avg Size
70.3 sqm
Nearest Mall
Ibn-e-Battuta Mall
Symbolic Zen Residences
Off-PlanFlat2 B/R · Near Ibn Battuta Metro Station
Median/sqft
AED 1,422
Median Price
AED 2.0M
Avg Size
125.5 sqm
Nearest Mall
Ibn-e-Battuta Mall
AVENUE RESIDENCE 5
Flat2 B/R, 1 B/R · Near Ibn Battuta Metro Station
Median/sqft
AED 1,511
Median Price
AED 1.7M
Avg Size
100.4 sqm
Nearest Mall
Ibn-e-Battuta Mall
Avenue Residence 7 By Nabni
Off-PlanFlat3 B/R, 1 B/R, 2 B/R · Near Ibn Battuta Metro Station
Median/sqft
AED 1,534
Median Price
AED 2.8M
Avg Size
187.5 sqm
Nearest Mall
Ibn-e-Battuta Mall
STARZ TOWER by DANUBE
FlatStudio, Shop, 1 B/R · Near Ibn Battuta Metro Station
Median/sqft
AED 1,378
Median Price
AED 573K
Avg Size
38.2 sqm
Nearest Mall
Ibn-e-Battuta Mall
GEMZ by Danube
Flat1 B/R, 3 B/R, 2 B/R
Median/sqft
AED 1,264
Median Price
AED 1.6M
Avg Size
122.6 sqm
GLAMZ RESIDENCE
Flat1 B/R, Studio, 2 B/R · Near Ibn Battuta Metro Station
Median/sqft
AED 1,253
Median Price
AED 878K
Avg Size
71.2 sqm
Nearest Mall
Ibn-e-Battuta Mall
Azizi Farishta Residence
FlatStudio, 1 B/R, 2 B/R · Near Ibn Battuta Metro Station
Median/sqft
AED 1,187
Median Price
AED 855K
Avg Size
69.5 sqm
Nearest Mall
Ibn-e-Battuta Mall
Azizi Berton
Hotel ApartmentStudio, 1 B/R, NA · Near Ibn Battuta Metro Station
Median/sqft
AED 1,439
Median Price
AED 590K
Avg Size
36 sqm
Nearest Mall
Ibn-e-Battuta Mall
Roy Mediterranean Hotel Apartments
Hotel ApartmentStudio, 1 B/R · Near Ibn Battuta Metro Station
Median/sqft
AED 1,312
Median Price
AED 525K
Avg Size
36.3 sqm
Nearest Mall
Ibn-e-Battuta Mall
Per-building projection
63 buildings · ≥40 sales eachWithin Al Furjan, the predictor projects each high-volume building separately — building median PSF vs community median, multiplied by the community 36-month projection.
AFNAN 1
+22.9%±7.5pp- Building PSF
- AED 1,223/sqft
- vs community
- -22.3%
- 36m horizon
- Calibrated
Composite of leverage trend, transaction velocity, asking-vs-realized wedge, sentiment proxy, and off-plan share. Higher = more vulnerable to a downturn. Not a buy/sell signal — context only.
Green coverage
Moderate green coverageCounts OpenStreetMap-tagged green features (parks, gardens, woods, grass, pitches) within a 1.8km walking radius of the community centroid. Weighted score privileges named parks + established woods over generic grass strips. v2 will add ESA WorldCover 10m satellite NDVI for actual % canopy coverage — captures everything green including private gardens, road verges, and golf courses.
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Highlights
Frequently asked questions about Al Furjan
What is the average property price in Al Furjan?
The median property price in Al Furjan is AED 1,377,530, with a median price per square foot of AED 1,263. Prices have changed +25.0% year-over-year as of March 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 15,881 property transactions over the past 5 years. The current year-over-year price change is +25.0%, with 7,915 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 March 2026.How we built this.