Jabal Ali Village
mixed community
A residential community near Jebel Ali featuring villas and townhouses in a self-contained village setting.
DUBUY VERDICT
Capital growth, not cashflow for the appreciation thesis
Jabal Ali Village has compounded 64% over 3 years. Yields are below median — buy for resale, not rental income.
YoY change
+26.0%
3-yr growth
+64%
Gross yield
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5yr volume
1,160
Median PSF
AED 1,255
All types
YoY change
+26.0%
3-yr growth
+64%
PSF growth to 2026
Gross yield
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Jabal Ali Village is a mixed apartment-and-villa community in Dubai with 1,160 transactions on record over the last five years. Median price per square foot sits at AED 1,255, up 26.0% 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 Jabal Ali Village median. Drag the sliders — DLD-typical 4.5% APR over 25 years.
Monthly payment
AED 19K
Loan AED 3.42M · 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 Jabal Ali Village
Praised for affordable metro commute option with student discounts available. Criticised for displacement threatens affordable housing for long-term residents.
Resident sentiment
Bottom 15%
vs all tracked Dubai communities
“Residents facing forced eviction with only 12 months notice”
Reddit r/dubai, r/UAE, r/expats · 26 on-topic mentions · updated 2026-04-24
What they talk about
- community100%
- commute71%
- parking71%
- developer reputation71%
- resale57%
- safety57%
Sentiment trend
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Need 2 more quarters
Mostly discussed by
agents and brokers
39% of mentions
Sentiment over time
Sentiment from Q4 2021 to Q3 2022 moved from -0.59 to -0.27. Based on 15 mentions across 2 quarters.
What people praise
- +Affordable metro commute option with student discounts available×1
- +Convenient shuttle service connection to university from nearby station×1
- +Free parking available at nearby MDX residence×1
- +Shuttle bus service provides transportation option×1
- +Convenient paid parking near Knowledge Village tram station×1
What people criticise
- −Displacement threatens affordable housing for long-term residents×2
- −Residents facing forced eviction with only 12 months notice×1
- −Community disruption causing emotional distress to established residents×1
- −Municipality enforcement of vehicle regulations creating resident disputes×1
- −Unclear property rights regarding parked vehicles on private land×1
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.
“Residents facing forced eviction with only 12 months notice”
“Municipality enforcement of vehicle regulations creating resident disputes”
“Area marked for demolition for over a decade”
Who's talking
Communities with similar vibes
Based on cosine similarity of what people praise and criticise about each area.
Based on 26 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. Jabal Ali Village is growing faster than the citywide average, indicating strong local demand.
Local amenities
Amenities within 2.5km walking distance • 0 total outlets near Jabal Ali Village
Almost All Errands Require a Car
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 Jabal Ali Village
Metro Stations
GGICO Metro
Nearest
Deira City Centre
Airport Terminal 1
Shopping Malls
City Centre Deira
Nearest
Al Ghurair Centre
BurJuman Centre
Landmarks
Gold Souk
Nearest
Dubai Frame
Dubai Creek Tower
Travel times from Jabal Ali Village
Real drive times based on Dubai road network • Peak hours (8-10am, 5-8pm) shown
Active listings in Jabal Ali Village
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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 2026Q1 · 8 quarters of data
AED 1,764/sqft → AED 1,899/sqft
Range AED 1,652 – 2,146· +3.0 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 →
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
+21.4%
6 months
+31.7%
1 year
+36.7%
2 years
+66.4%
Median price per square foot (PSF), quarter-on-quarter, ending 2026Q1. From DLD transactions; monthly granularity isn't published.
| Quarter | Median/sqft | Transactions | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026Q1 | AED 1,764 | 5 | +21.4% |
| 2025Q4 | AED 1,453 | 16 | +8.5% |
| 2025Q3 | AED 1,339 | 16 | -0.6% |
| 2025Q2 | AED 1,347 | 13 | +4.4% |
| 2025Q1 | AED 1,290 | 13 | -6.7% |
| 2024Q4 | AED 1,383 | 12 | +19.4% |
| 2024Q3 | AED 1,158 | 40 | +0.3% |
| 2024Q2 | AED 1,154 | 38 | +8.9% |
| 2024Q1 | AED 1,060 | 21 | +1.2% |
| 2023Q4 | AED 1,047 | 58 | +8.6% |
| 2023Q3 | AED 964 | 46 | +7.8% |
| 2023Q2 | AED 894 | 24 | +1.1% |
| 2023Q1 | AED 884 | 55 |
Developers2 developers
Scores are editorial — DLD delivery record + RERA filings + industry reportsNakheel
- •Iconic waterfront locations
- •Strong government backing
- •Established communities
- •Some older stock needs renovation
- •Service charges vary
Reportage Properties
- •Very affordable entry
- •Good yields
- •Simple layouts
- •Basic finishes
- •Less premium locations
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 Jabal Ali Village
Average
AED 16/sqft
Source: RERA / DLD (2025)
- •Thin transaction volume (slow price discovery)
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
Low green coverageCounts OpenStreetMap-tagged green features (parks, gardens, woods, grass, pitches) within a 1.5km 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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What is the average property price in Jabal Ali Village?
The median property price in Jabal Ali Village is AED 4,554,400, with a median price per square foot of AED 1,255. Prices have changed +26.0% year-over-year as of the latest DLD data.
What types of properties are available in Jabal Ali Village?
Jabal Ali Village is a mixed-use community with approximately 0% apartments and 0% villas. The most common property types include .
How is the real estate market performing in Jabal Ali Village?
Jabal Ali Village has seen 1,160 property transactions over the past 5 years. The current year-over-year price change is +26.0%, with 174 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 early 2026.How we built this.