Jumeirah Garden City
apartment community
A planned green community in Jumeirah offering premium living with parks and gardens in a central Dubai location.
- Median PSF
- AED 2,071/sqft
- YoY change
- +10.2%
- 5-yr sales
- 1,782
- Gross yield
- No Ejari data
DUBUY VERDICT
Capital growth, not cashflow for the appreciation thesis
Jumeirah Garden City has compounded 59% over 3 years. Yields are below median — buy for resale, not rental income.
YoY change
+10.2%
3-yr growth
+59%
Gross yield
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5yr volume
1,782
Median PSF
AED 2,071
Apartments
YoY change
+10.2%
3-yr growth
+59%
PSF growth to 2026
Gross yield
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Jumeirah Garden City is a primarily apartment-based community in Dubai with 1,782 transactions on record over the last five years. Median price per square foot sits at AED 2,071, up 10.2% year-on-year, tracking below 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 Jumeirah Garden City median. Drag the sliders — DLD-typical 4.5% APR over 25 years.
Monthly payment
AED 5K
Loan AED 938K · 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 Jumeirah Garden City
Praised for safe neighborhood with home-like security feel. Criticised for construction or disturbances caused noticeable vibrations in homes.
Resident sentiment
Bottom 15%
vs all tracked Dubai communities
“Beach access being restricted by new commercial development”
“Clean, well-maintained luxury waterfront design”
Reddit r/dubai, r/UAE, r/expats · 81 on-topic mentions · updated 2026-04-24
What they talk about
- noise100%
- safety70%
- amenities47%
- beach access47%
- community47%
- construction33%
Sentiment trend
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Need 2 more quarters
Mostly discussed by
residents
74% of mentions
Sentiment over time
Sentiment from Q1 2026 to Q2 2026 moved from -0.53 to -0.24. Based on 80 mentions across 2 quarters.
What people praise
- +Safe neighborhood with home-like security feel×2
- +Clean, well-maintained luxury waterfront design×1
- +Exclusive limited edition development with only seven units×1
- +Premium beachfront location with high-end finishes×1
- +DBS Jumeirah offers solid academics with reliable pastoral care×1
What people criticise
- −Construction or disturbances caused noticeable vibrations in homes×13
- −recent enforcement action limiting beach access for fishing activities×10
- −Frequent jet noise disrupts outdoor activities and prayer×3
- −Jumeirah 1 experiences significant noise pollution issues×3
- −Recurring loud noises at night disturb residents and shake rooms×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.
“Clean, well-maintained luxury waterfront design”
“Excellent school with strong focus on child development”
“Quieter and more relaxed atmosphere than Marina”
“Beach access being restricted by new commercial development”
“Public beach closed for two months during peak season for repairs”
“Construction debris incidents causing safety hazards”
Who's talking
Communities with similar vibes
Based on cosine similarity of what people praise and criticise about each area.
Based on 81 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. Jumeirah Garden City is growing more moderately, which may indicate better value opportunities.
Schools nearby
2 schools · Indian · MOE
Schools
2
Indian · MOE
Outstanding
0
Median fee
AED 34K
per year
DS Score
67/100
composite avg
KHDA inspector notes
“The care, wellbeing, safety, and support of students.”
“Students’ attitudes and behaviour, their appreciation of Islamic values, and their social contributions.”
School fee inflation
Index normalised to 100 in 2014. Same-grade-across-years comparison (avoids grade-tier expansion bias).
Highest-rated
KHDA-licensed nurseries nearby(7 within range)
Straight-line distances; real walking/driving routes typically 20–40% longer.
Full school analysis on DubaiSchools.ai
KHDA inspection history · fee trajectories · curriculum search · admissions data
Source: DubaiSchools.ai · KHDA inspection ratings, demand scores, and fees curated from public records.
Nearby schools26 schools
View on DubaiSchools.ai4
7
7
100/100
Dubai British School Jumeira
Dewvale School L.L.C
Jumeirah College
GEMS Jumeira Primary School - Dubai Branch
Jumeirah English Speaking School
Horizons English School L.L.C
Available Curriculums
School data from DubaiSchools.ai • KHDA ratings • Updated May 2026
Local amenitiesWalker's Paradise
Amenities within 2.5km walking distance • 209 total outlets near Jumeirah Garden City• Click a category to explore
Walker's Paradise
Lifestyle Scores
Data source: OpenStreetMap via Overpass API • 2.5km radius • Last updated: January 2026
Transport & Lifestyle
Based on metro, tram, bus & marine access
Based on parks, cycling tracks & local amenities
Bus Routes
Parks & Recreation
Marine Transport
Nearby Landmarks & Transport
Based on DLD transaction records for properties in Jumeirah Garden City
Metro Stations
Deira City Centre
Nearest
BurJuman Metro
GGICO Metro
Shopping Malls
City Centre Deira
Nearest
BurJuman Centre
Al Ghurair Centre
Landmarks
Dubai Frame
Nearest
Gold Souk
Museum of the Future
Travel times from Jumeirah Garden City
Real drive times based on Dubai road network • Peak hours (8-10am, 5-8pm) shown
Lifestyle & Recreation
Parks, beaches, cycling tracks & water activities near Jumeirah Garden City
Parks & Beaches
Water Transport & Activities
Cycling Infrastructure
Active listings in Jumeirah Garden City
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 987K | 2,375 | 738 |
| 1 B/R | AED 2.07M | 2,390 | 2,984 |
| 2 B/R | AED 3.40M | 2,341 | 3,857 |
| 3 B/R | AED 5.60M | 2,496 | 1,366 |
| 4 B/R | AED 9.90M | 2,532 | 198 |
| 5 B/R | AED 16.0M | 2,286 | 107 |
| 6 B/R | AED 66.8M | 4,629 | 12 |
Ejari rental contracts
Government-filed · 21 contracts
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 2,357/sqft → AED 2,479/sqft
Range AED 2,281 – 2,677· +0.5 pp vs Dubai forecast (+4.7%)
Drivers
Base trend
OLS slope of last 8 quarters' median psf, projected 6mo
Supply pressure
0% off-plan share — low incoming supply
OLS trend + supply pressure + sentiment momentum. Not a substitute for property-level appraisal. Methodology →
Asking vs DLD
Listing prices vs DLD median · 5 listings
-38.5 pp vs Dubai
By bedroom mix
1 B/R
-29.2%
3 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.
Quarterly Price Trends
| Quarter | Median/sqft | Transactions | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026Q1 | AED 2,363 | 77 | +0.3% |
| 2025Q4 | AED 2,357 | 344 | +8.5% |
| 2025Q3 | AED 2,172 | 409 | +10.8% |
| 2025Q2 | AED 1,961 | 344 | +4.1% |
| 2025Q1 | AED 1,883 | 214 | +3.9% |
| 2024Q4 | AED 1,813 | 168 | -4.1% |
| 2024Q3 | AED 1,890 | 30 | +13.6% |
| 2024Q2 | AED 1,664 | 21 | -18.1% |
| 2024Q1 | AED 2,031 | 108 | +56.4% |
| 2023Q4 | AED 1,299 | 9 | +23.2% |
| 2023Q3 | AED 1,054 | 10 | -1.4% |
| 2023Q2 | AED 1,069 | 14 | +1.8% |
| 2023Q1 | AED 1,050 | 8 |
Property Mix
By Type
Room Distribution
Developers4 developers
Nakheel
- •Iconic waterfront locations
- •Strong government backing
- •Established communities
- •Some older stock needs renovation
- •Service charges vary
Meraas
- •Exceptional design quality
- •Lifestyle-focused amenities
- •Prime locations
- •Premium pricing
- •Limited inventory
Azizi Developments
- •Competitive pricing
- •High rental yields
- •Flexible payment plans
- •Mixed reviews on finishes
- •High density projects
Wasl Properties
- •Government backing
- •Central locations
- •Good infrastructure
- •Lower profile than Emaar
- •Limited marketing
Area health & valuations
Healthcare, education, government housing, air quality, and official land valuations.
Real Estate Agents in Dubai
DLD-licensed agents • 39,463 registered brokers from 12,135 agencies
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Featured Agents
All agents verified through Dubai Land Department (DLD) licensing system
Service charges
RERA-registered rates for Jumeirah Garden City
Average
AED 25/sqft
Source: RERA / DLD (2025)
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Highlights
Frequently asked questions about Jumeirah Garden City
What is the average property price in Jumeirah Garden City?
The median property price in Jumeirah Garden City is AED 1,251,054, with a median price per square foot of AED 2,071. Prices have changed +10.2% year-over-year as of January 2026.
What types of properties are available in Jumeirah Garden City?
Jumeirah Garden City is primarily an apartment community with approximately 92% apartments and 0% villas. The most common property types include Flat (1,644), Shop (1).
How is the real estate market performing in Jumeirah Garden City?
Jumeirah Garden City has seen 1,782 property transactions over the past 5 years. The current year-over-year price change is +10.2%, with 1,715 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 May 2026.How we built this.