Jumeirah Garden City
apartment community
Buyer read
Studios offer a clear entry, but off-plan sales dominate
Studios have a median sale price of AED 1.04M. 81% of recent sales are off-plan, while market activity ranks top 30%. The downside profile is robust, based on 3 of 5 available inputs.
AED 1.04M
Studio median · 2026 YTD
81% off-plan
High supply-pressure proxy
Top 30%
Relative to Dubai communities
Robust
3 of 5 risk inputs available
A planned green community in Jumeirah offering premium living with parks and gardens in a central Dubai location.
Median PSF
AED 2,380
Apartments
YoY change
+10.7%
5-yr sales
7,155
DLD transactions
Gross yield
2.8%
Ejari, last 12m
DUBUY VERDICT
Exceptional amenity density, weaker transit
Jumeirah Garden City offers exceptional amenity density with public-transport coverage is unscored. The mapped inventory covers 261 named venues; use the detail cards below to check the categories that matter to your routine.
Amenity access
100/100
Outdoor access
—
Transit
—
Mapped venues
261
Dining
31/100
138 mapped
Shopping
11/100
29 mapped
Health
27/100
34 mapped
Nightlife
30/100
9 mapped bars
DUBUY VERDICT
Thin but strong school coverage
2 schools sit in the mapped catchment; 2 currently have a KHDA inspection rating, including 1 rated Very Good or Outstanding. Families can choose across 2 curriculums; check actual drive times and admissions availability below.
Schools nearby
2
Top-rated
1
Curricula
2
Best rating
Very Good
Schools nearby
2
Within the mapped catchment
Curriculum
Indian
+1 more
Median fees
AED 34K
Approx. annual fee
Rating
Very Good
Best nearby KHDA rating
DUBUY VERDICT
Lifestyle pick not investor turf
Returns are mid-pack on both yield and growth, but residents speak well of the area. Best fit for end-users prioritising living-in over rent-out economics.
YoY change
+10.7%
3-yr growth
+21%
Gross yield
2.8%
5yr volume
7,155
Current PSF
AED 2,397
6-month forecast
+1.6%
Forecast range
2,241–2,631
AED per sqft
Confidence
Medium
Model confidence
Jumeirah Garden City is a primarily apartment-based community in Dubai with 7,155 transactions on record over the last five years. Median price per square foot sits at AED 2,380, up 10.7% year-on-year, outperforming 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 Jumeirah Garden City median. Drag the sliders — DLD-typical 4.5% APR over 25 years.
Monthly payment
AED 7K
Loan AED 1.33M · 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 Jumeirah Garden City
Jumeirah Garden City is led by apartments, with 60 named developments and home types available to research.
Home types
3
Registered and marketed
Typical size
903 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, 6 B/R, 7 B/R, 8 B/R
342–2,322 sqft
Hotel apartments
2 B/R, 3 B/R, 4 B/R, 5 B/R
1,189–4,594 sqft
Villas
Bedroom mix not published
Not published
Includes Jumeirah Garden City, Dubai Health Care City Phase 1, LA MER and 57 more.
Explore all homesMarket temperature & historical discussion for Jumeirah Garden City
Archived discussion themes: Praised for villas offer peaceful, charming neighborhoods with character and warmth. Criticised for construction or disturbances caused noticeable vibrations in homes.
Historical discussion
Top 30%
historical discussion rank among covered Dubai areas
Dated 2021–2026 archive from r/dubai, r/UAE and r/expats · 198 on-topic mentions · latest item Jul 21, 2026 · last scored 2026-07-21
Discussion trend
—
Need 1 more quarter
Mostly discussed by
residents
67% of mentions
Sentiment over time
Axis zoomed to the observed range (-0.7 to +0.7); sentiment scores still use the full −1 to +1 scale.
Sentiment from Q1 2026 to Q3 2026 moved from -0.53 to -0.11. Based on 197 mentions across 3 quarters.
What people praise
- +Villas offer peaceful, charming neighborhoods with character and warmth×9
- +Welcoming community feel with strong local connections×4
- +Jumeirah Beach area offers good sunset views and casual dining options×3
- +Excellent pool and beach bar facilities×2
- +Good dining and café options with sports facilities×2
What people criticise
- −Construction or disturbances caused noticeable vibrations in homes×19
- −recent enforcement action limiting beach access for fishing activities×10
- −Residents disrespect assigned parking spots and park illegally×3
- −Frequent jet noise disrupts outdoor activities and prayer×3
- −Jumeirah 1 experiences significant noise pollution issues×3
Who's talking
Communities with similar vibes
Based on cosine similarity of what people praise and criticise about each area.
Based on 198 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. Jumeirah Garden City is growing faster than the citywide average, indicating strong local demand.
Schools nearby
2 schools · Indian · MOE
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.
Local amenities
Mapped amenities within a 2.5km straight-line radius • 209 total outlets near Jumeirah Garden City
Exceptional 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
Moderate mapped greenery · #37 of 75 mapped Dubai communities The 4 figure counts OpenStreetMap park-tagged features within 1.5km of the community centre. It does not mean 4 distinct named parks or confirm walking access.
Travel times from Jumeirah Garden City
Real drive times based on Dubai road network • Peak hours (8-10am, 5-8pm) shown
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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Market history
Prices fell 6.9% while sales fell 23% last quarter.
Median sale price per sqft and registered sales, by completed quarter. Volume often moves before price.
Latest median PSF
AED 2,559
Q2 2026
3m price change
-6.9%
vs prior completed quarter
Quarter sales
883
Q2 2026
3m sales change
-22.6%
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 2,150/sqft
1,515 sales
Off-plan (developer)
AED 2,676/sqft
5,878 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 1.01M | 2,400 | 909 |
| 1 B/R | AED 2.10M | 2,501 | 2,605 |
| 2 B/R | AED 3.47M | 2,428 | 3,072 |
| 3 B/R | AED 6.06M | 2,682 | 1,079 |
| 4 B/R | AED 10.8M | 3,211 | 162 |
| 5 B/R | AED 16.5M | 2,360 | 78 |
| 6 B/R | AED 91.7M | 4,705 | 8 |
Ejari rental contracts
Government-filed · 194,828 contracts
6-month forecast
From 2026Q2 · 8 quarters of data
AED 2,397/sqft → AED 2,436/sqft
Range AED 2,241 – 2,631· +0.0 pp vs Dubai forecast (+1.6%)
Drivers
Base trend
OLS slope of last 8 quarters' median psf, projected 6mo
Supply pressure
81% off-plan share — high incoming supply
OLS trend + supply pressure + dated discussion momentum. Not a substitute for property-level appraisal. Methodology →
Buy vs rent
Buying breaks even in ~2.9 years — strong investment case
See the year-by-year buy-vs-rent cashflow for Jumeirah Garden City
Pro members get the full 30-year simulation chart with sensitivity sliders.
Rental yields
Gross · last 24 months Ejari ÷ DLD median sale
-3.1 pp vs Dubai median
By bedroom type
AED 43K/yr ÷ AED 1.01M
AED 67K/yr ÷ AED 2.10M
AED 90K/yr ÷ AED 3.47M
AED 158K/yr ÷ AED 6.06M
AED 225K/yr ÷ AED 10.76M
AED 285K/yr ÷ AED 16.50M
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
0% of active listings sit >15% above DLD median — negotiation room before you offer.
See the building-level asking-vs-DLD gap in Jumeirah Garden City
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
+0.3%
6 months
-3.1%
1 year
+9.1%
2 years
-6.1%
Median price per square foot (PSF), quarter-on-quarter, ending 2026Q2. From DLD transactions; monthly granularity isn't published.
| Quarter | Median/sqft | Transactions | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026Q3 | AED 2,382 | 127 | -0.6% |
| 2026Q2 | AED 2,397 | 595 | +0.3% |
| 2026Q1 | AED 2,390 | 700 | -3.4% |
| 2025Q4 | AED 2,474 | 545 | +8.0% |
| 2025Q3 | AED 2,291 | 523 | +4.2% |
| 2025Q2 | AED 2,198 | 517 | +12.7% |
| 2025Q1 | AED 1,950 | 308 | +2.8% |
| 2024Q4 | AED 1,897 | 309 | -24.8% |
| 2024Q3 | AED 2,523 | 211 | -1.1% |
| 2024Q2 | AED 2,552 | 244 | +5.1% |
| 2024Q1 | AED 2,429 | 374 | +0.5% |
| 2023Q4 | AED 2,417 | 226 | +2.8% |
| 2023Q3 | AED 2,352 | 230 | -2.5% |
| 2023Q2 | AED 2,413 | 382 | +10.9% |
| 2023Q1 | AED 2,175 | 360 | +4.8% |
| 2022Q4 | AED 2,076 | 574 | +8.2% |
| 2022Q3 | AED 1,919 | 308 | +0.9% |
| 2022Q2 | AED 1,901 | 185 | -0.9% |
| 2022Q1 | AED 1,918 | 152 | +17.7% |
| 2021Q4 | AED 1,630 | 100 | -2.2% |
| 2021Q3 | AED 1,667 | 185 |
Property Mix
By Type
Room Distribution
Developers4 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
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 • 8,724 registered brokers from 792 agencies
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Featured Agents
All agents verified through Dubai Land Department (DLD) licensing system
Rental market in Jumeirah Garden City
52,110 Ejari contracts · DLD official data
Median annual rent
AED 98K
Registered Ejari contracts
Monthly equivalent
AED 8,167
Annual median divided by 12
Gross yield
5.5%
Before service charges and costs
New / renewed
14,625 / 37,485
Contract counts
Rent by Bedroom Type
6 Bedrooms
794 contracts
AED 310K/yr
AED 25,833/mo
studio Bedrooms
3004 contracts
AED 43K/yr
AED 3,583/mo
1 Bedroom
14815 contracts
AED 67K/yr
AED 5,583/mo
2 Bedrooms
15514 contracts
AED 90K/yr
AED 7,500/mo
3 Bedrooms
8356 contracts
AED 158K/yr
AED 13,125/mo
4 Bedrooms
6459 contracts
AED 225K/yr
AED 18,750/mo
5 Bedrooms
3168 contracts
AED 285K/yr
AED 23,750/mo
Rental market by bedrooms
Source: DLD Ejari rental contracts
Off-plan risk
42/100
Moderate
Headline risk for Jumeirah Garden City. Buyer Pro explains the five supply, developer, pricing, liquidity, and momentum drivers.
Explain Jumeirah Garden City'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 1.5km 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.
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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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 1,771,763, with a median price per square foot of AED 2,380. Prices have changed +10.7% year-over-year as of July 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 7,155 property transactions over the past 5 years. The current year-over-year price change is +10.7%, with 2,302 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.