Arjan
apartment community
An emerging community in Dubailand known for affordable apartments and proximity to Miracle Garden. One of Dubai's fastest-growing residential areas.
DUBUY VERDICT
Capital growth, not cashflow for the appreciation thesis
Arjan has compounded 49% over 3 years. Yields are below median — buy for resale, not rental income.
YoY change
+6.9%
3-yr growth
+49%
Gross yield
—
5yr volume
17,943
Median PSF
AED 1,359
Apartments
YoY change
+6.9%
3-yr growth
+49%
PSF growth to 2026
Gross yield
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Arjan is a primarily apartment-based community in Dubai with 17,943 transactions on record over the last five years. Median price per square foot sits at AED 1,359, up 6.9% 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 Arjan median. Drag the sliders — DLD-typical 4.5% APR over 25 years.
Monthly payment
AED 4K
Loan AED 685K · 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 Arjan
Praised for well-planned community with fresh infrastructure and convenient amenities. Criticised for constant noise from autodrome and early morning construction.
Resident sentiment
Bottom 30%
vs all tracked Dubai communities
“Severe parking shortage with 20-60 minute daily search times”
“Abundant greenery and landscaping with European aesthetic appeal”
Reddit r/dubai, r/UAE, r/expats · 101 on-topic mentions · updated 2026-04-24
What they talk about
- price100%
- rental market77%
- build quality55%
- commute55%
- community52%
- rent52%
Sentiment trend
Getting worse
-0.39 per year
Mostly discussed by
people considering a move
46% of mentions
Sentiment over time
Sentiment from Q2 2025 to Q1 2026 moved from -0.02 to -0.31. Based on 85 mentions across 4 quarters.
What people praise
- +Well-planned community with fresh infrastructure and convenient amenities×3
- +Convenient location for work commute to the area×2
- +Resident shares practical soundproofing solutions that actually work×1
- +Abundant greenery and landscaping with European aesthetic appeal×1
- +Low to mid-rise buildings creating open, spacious atmosphere×1
What people criticise
- −Constant noise from Autodrome and early morning construction×12
- −Miracle Garden free entry causes severe traffic congestion affecting resident access×6
- −Agent demanding unusually high 10% commission on rental agreement×3
- −Persistent AC malfunction despite multiple maintenance interventions×2
- −Most residential buildings have poor online reviews×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.
“Abundant greenery and landscaping with European aesthetic appeal”
“Brand new apartments with better quality than older areas”
“Excellent proximity to workplace, only 5 minutes walk”
“Severe parking shortage with 20-60 minute daily search times”
“Constant noise from Autodrome and early morning construction”
“Ongoing construction with machinery operating until 3 AM causing severe sleep disruption”
Who's talking
Communities with similar vibes
Based on cosine similarity of what people praise and criticise about each area.
Based on 101 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. Arjan is growing more moderately, which may indicate better value opportunities.
Schools nearby
2 schools · Indian · UK
Schools
2
Indian · UK
Outstanding
0
Median fee
AED 84K
per year
DS Score
75/100
composite avg
KHDA inspector notes
“Students’ outstanding attitudes to learning, their enthusiasm to learn and their contributions to the”
“The vibrant and attractive learning environment and the care given to keeping students safe.”
School fee inflation
Index normalised to 100 in 2017. 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
10
4
100/100
Dhruv Global school
Safa Community School
Nord Anglia International School L.L.C
Victory Heights Primary School L.L.C
Jumeirah English Speaking School (Br)
Royal Grammar School Guildford 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 • 73 total outlets near Arjan• Click a category to explore
Walker's Paradise
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
Nearby Landmarks & Transport
Based on DLD transaction records for properties in Arjan
Metro Stations
Sharaf Dg Metro Station
Nearest
First Abu Dhabi Bank Metro Station
Shopping Malls
Mall of the Emirates
Nearest
Landmarks
Motor City
Nearest
Travel times from Arjan
Real drive times based on Dubai road network • Peak hours (8-10am, 5-8pm) shown
Active listings in Arjan
Sale and rental listings pulled from PropertyFinder. Filter by purpose, bedrooms, or price — sort live.
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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 1,538/sqft → AED 1,544/sqft
Range AED 1,467 – 1,621· -4.3 pp vs Dubai forecast (+4.7%)
Drivers
Base trend
OLS slope of last 8 quarters' median psf, projected 6mo
Supply pressure
60% off-plan share — high incoming supply
Demand pull
Sentiment trend -0.39 over last 4q (Reddit, n=101)
OLS trend + supply pressure + sentiment momentum. Not a substitute for property-level appraisal. 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
+10.0%
6 months
+11.9%
1 year
+14.0%
2 years
+32.1%
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 1,526 | 186 | -0.8% |
| 2025Q4 | AED 1,538 | 1,362 | +10.0% |
| 2025Q3 | AED 1,398 | 846 | +1.7% |
| 2025Q2 | AED 1,375 | 963 | +4.9% |
| 2025Q1 | AED 1,311 | 758 | -2.8% |
| 2024Q4 | AED 1,349 | 1,048 | -0.4% |
| 2024Q3 | AED 1,354 | 1,295 | +3.4% |
| 2024Q2 | AED 1,309 | 1,389 | +3.0% |
| 2024Q1 | AED 1,271 | 1,039 | +9.2% |
| 2023Q4 | AED 1,164 | 863 | -14.0% |
| 2023Q3 | AED 1,354 | 1,882 | +5.5% |
| 2023Q2 | AED 1,284 | 1,052 | +24.2% |
| 2023Q1 | AED 1,034 | 763 |
Property Mix
By Type
Room Distribution
Developers2 developers
Scores are editorial — DLD delivery record + RERA filings + industry reportsDanube Properties
- •Highest ROI in market
- •Excellent payment plans
- •Affordable entry point
- •Smaller units
- •Less premium finishes
Samana Developers
- •Private pools in apartments
- •High yields
- •Good payment plans
- •Newer developer
- •Quality varies
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 Arjan
Average
AED 11/sqft
Source: RERA / DLD (2025)
Off-plan risk assessment
Five-factor risk score for buying off-plan in this community
Moderate
Overall risk score
Buildings in Arjan
20 buildings with DLD transaction data
Marquis One
Off-PlanFlatStudio, 1 B/R, 2 B/R · Near Sharaf Dg Metro Station
Median/sqft
AED 1,692
Median Price
AED 843K
Avg Size
43.2 sqm
Nearest Mall
Mall of the Emirates
Samana Imperial Garden
Off-PlanFlat1 B/R, Studio, 2 B/R · Near Sharaf Dg Metro Station
Median/sqft
AED 1,948
Median Price
AED 972K
Avg Size
42.1 sqm
Nearest Mall
Mall of the Emirates
butterfly
Off-PlanFlat1 B/R, Studio, NA · Near First Abu Dhabi Bank Metro Station
Median/sqft
AED 1,635
Median Price
AED 1.4M
Avg Size
79.2 sqm
Nearest Mall
Mall of the Emirates
One Beverly
Off-PlanFlatStudio, 1 B/R, 2 B/R · Near Sharaf Dg Metro Station
Median/sqft
AED 1,618
Median Price
AED 850K
Avg Size
56.4 sqm
Nearest Mall
Mall of the Emirates
Ashley Hills
Off-PlanFlatStudio, 1 B/R, 2 B/R · Near Sharaf Dg Metro Station
Median/sqft
AED 1,609
Median Price
AED 1.2M
Avg Size
78.3 sqm
Nearest Mall
Mall of the Emirates
Binghatti Hillcrest
Off-PlanFlat1 B/R, Studio, NA · Near Sharaf Dg Metro Station
Median/sqft
AED 2,271
Median Price
AED 1.3M
Avg Size
64.1 sqm
Nearest Mall
Mall of the Emirates
TORINO BY ORO24
Flat1 B/R, Studio, 2 B/R · Near Sharaf Dg Metro Station
Median/sqft
AED 1,681
Median Price
AED 840K
Avg Size
48.3 sqm
Nearest Mall
Mall of the Emirates
DIAMOND BUSINESS CENTER
OfficeOffice, Shop · Near Sharaf Dg Metro Station
Median/sqft
AED 979
Median Price
AED 744K
Avg Size
57.9 sqm
Nearest Mall
Mall of the Emirates
The LX
Off-PlanOfficeNA · Near Sharaf Dg Metro Station
Median/sqft
AED 2,053
Median Price
AED 2.5M
Avg Size
108.6 sqm
Nearest Mall
Mall of the Emirates
SKYZ By Danube
Flat1 B/R, Studio, 2 B/R · Near Sharaf Dg Metro Station
Median/sqft
AED 1,497
Median Price
AED 790K
Avg Size
51.1 sqm
Nearest Mall
Mall of the Emirates
Empire Estates
Off-PlanFlatStudio, 1 B/R, 2 B/R · Near Sharaf Dg Metro Station
Median/sqft
AED 1,792
Median Price
AED 1.3M
Avg Size
82.7 sqm
Nearest Mall
Mall of the Emirates
SIRAJ TOWER
Flat1 B/R, Studio, 3 B/R · Near Sharaf Dg Metro Station
Median/sqft
AED 1,119
Median Price
AED 958K
Avg Size
79.7 sqm
Nearest Mall
Mall of the Emirates
Resortz Residence
FlatStudio, 2 B/R, Shop · Near Sharaf Dg Metro Station
Median/sqft
AED 1,223
Median Price
AED 578K
Avg Size
43.6 sqm
Nearest Mall
Mall of the Emirates
Oxford Gardens
FlatStudio, 1 B/R, 2 B/R · Near First Abu Dhabi Bank Metro Station
Median/sqft
AED 1,872
Median Price
AED 833K
Avg Size
38.3 sqm
Nearest Mall
Mall of the Emirates
Adhara Star
Flat1 B/R, 2 B/R, NA · Near Sharaf Dg Metro Station
Median/sqft
AED 1,475
Median Price
AED 1.5M
Avg Size
105 sqm
Nearest Mall
Mall of the Emirates
The central downtown
Off-PlanFlatStudio, 1 B/R, 2 B/R · Near Sharaf Dg Metro Station
Median/sqft
AED 1,621
Median Price
AED 979K
Avg Size
70.8 sqm
Nearest Mall
Mall of the Emirates
MIRACLZ TOWER
FlatStudio, NA, 1 B/R · Near Sharaf Dg Metro Station
Median/sqft
AED 1,387
Median Price
AED 560K
Avg Size
37.6 sqm
Nearest Mall
Mall of the Emirates
Bond Enclave
Off-PlanFlat1 B/R, 2 B/R · Near Sharaf Dg Metro Station
Median/sqft
AED 1,776
Median Price
AED 1.3M
Avg Size
66.7 sqm
Nearest Mall
Mall of the Emirates
JOYA DORADO RESIDENCE
Off-PlanFlatStudio, 1 B/R · Near Sharaf Dg Metro Station
Median/sqft
AED 1,431
Median Price
AED 650K
Avg Size
38.6 sqm
Nearest Mall
Mall of the Emirates
Vincitore Benessere
Flat1 B/R, Studio, 2 B/R · Near Sharaf Dg Metro Station
Median/sqft
AED 1,778
Median Price
AED 1.0M
Avg Size
52.7 sqm
Nearest Mall
Mall of the Emirates
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
High 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.
Time machine
historical median PSFPick a date and click "Look up" to see this community's median PSF and transaction counts on that day. Data starts from when our weekly DLD pipeline began persisting snapshots.
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All guides & rankingsFrequently asked questions about Arjan
What is the average property price in Arjan?
The median property price in Arjan is AED 913,250, with a median price per square foot of AED 1,359. Prices have changed +6.9% year-over-year as of March 2026.
What types of properties are available in Arjan?
Arjan is primarily an apartment community with approximately 99% apartments and 0% villas. The most common property types include Flat (17,170), Shop (296), Office (235).
How is the real estate market performing in Arjan?
Arjan has seen 17,943 property transactions over the past 5 years. The current year-over-year price change is +6.9%, with 8,886 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.