Jumeirah Garden City
apartment community
A planned green community in Jumeirah offering premium living with parks and gardens in a central Dubai location.
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
2.9%
5yr volume
1,782
Median PSF
AED 2,071
Apartments
YoY change
+10.2%
3-yr growth
+59%
PSF growth to 2026
Gross yield
2.9%
Ejari, last 12m
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
—
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: June 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 |
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 →
Buy vs rent
Years until buying beats renting · 25% down · 4% nominal growth
Buying breaks even in ~2.8 years — strong investment case
Median price
AED 1.25M
Annual rent
AED 36K
2.9% gross yield
Net @ 5y vs renting
+AED 96K
Net @ 10y vs renting
+AED 414K
Rental yields
Gross · last 24 months Ejari ÷ DLD median sale
-4.3 pp vs Dubai median
By bedroom type
AED 45K/yr ÷ AED 987K
AED 68K/yr ÷ AED 2.07M
AED 91K/yr ÷ AED 3.40M
AED 160K/yr ÷ AED 5.60M
AED 232K/yr ÷ AED 9.90M
AED 280K/yr ÷ AED 16.00M
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.
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
+8.5%
6 months
+20.2%
1 year
+30.0%
2 years
+81.4%
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 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
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 • 39,463 registered brokers from 12,135 agencies
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Featured Agents
All agents verified through Dubai Land Department (DLD) licensing system
Rental market in Jumeirah Garden City
46,224 Ejari contracts · DLD official data
Median Annual Rent
AED 100K
Monthly Equivalent
AED 8,333
Gross Yield
8.0%
New vs Renewed
13,030 new
33,194 renewed
Rent by Bedroom Type
6 Bedrooms
674 contracts
AED 315K/yr
AED 26,250/mo
studio Bedrooms
2755 contracts
AED 45K/yr
AED 3,750/mo
1 Bedroom
13241 contracts
AED 68K/yr
AED 5,667/mo
2 Bedrooms
13724 contracts
AED 91K/yr
AED 7,580/mo
3 Bedrooms
7234 contracts
AED 160K/yr
AED 13,333/mo
4 Bedrooms
5851 contracts
AED 232K/yr
AED 19,294/mo
5 Bedrooms
2745 contracts
AED 280K/yr
AED 23,333/mo
Rental market by bedrooms
Source: DLD Ejari rental contracts
Service charges
RERA-registered rates for Jumeirah Garden City
Average
AED 25/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 936K | AED 81K | 3.4% | 2.9% |
| 1 B/R | ~68 sqm | AED 1516K | AED 120K | 3.1% | 2.6% |
| 2 B/R | ~98 sqm | AED 2185K | AED 160K | 2.8% | 2.4% |
Pro feature
See which bedroom type gives the best yield in Jumeirah Garden City
Try Pro free for 7 daysPer-building projection
151 buildings · ≥40 sales eachWithin Jumeirah Garden City, the predictor projects each high-volume building separately — building median PSF vs community median, multiplied by the community 36-month projection.
161 Jumeirah Lane
+21.1%±7.5pp- Building PSF
- AED 1,950/sqft
- vs community
- -31.4%
- 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 1.5km 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.
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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Data updated June 2026 · DLD Official Records
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 the latest DLD data.
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 early 2026.How we built this.