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Jumeirah Garden City

apartment community

AED 2,404/sqft+10.6%YoY

Buyer read

Studios offer a clear entry, but off-plan sales dominate

Studios have a median sale price of AED 1.04M. 79% of recent sales are off-plan, while market activity ranks below average. The downside profile is robust, based on 3 of 5 available inputs.

Entry unit

AED 1.04M

Studio median · 2026 YTD

Recent sale mix

79% off-plan

High supply-pressure proxy

Market activity

Below average

Relative to Dubai communities

Downside profile

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 2,404

Apartments

YoY change

+10.6%

5-yr sales

8,372

DLD transactions

Gross yield

2.7%

Ejari, last 12m

DLD records through October 2026FreshYieldFreshForecastFresh
Meraas· Premium10,589residents· 2026 est.· 5K householdsEst. 2018
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DUBUY VERDICT

Exceptional amenity density, weaker transit

Jumeirah Garden City offers exceptional amenity density with public-transport coverage is unscored. The mapped inventory covers 587 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

587

Dining

60/100

287 mapped

Shopping

46/100

132 mapped

Health

46/100

83 mapped

Nightlife

90/100

27 mapped bars

HighlightsCentral JumeirahGreen communityPremium location

DUBUY VERDICT

Solid all-rounder no standout signal

Jumeirah Garden City sits near the median on every key metric. Liquidity is deep; returns are mid-pack — a reasonable place, no obvious edge.

YoY change

+10.6%

3-yr growth

+24%

Gross yield

2.7%

5yr volume

8,372

Median PSF

AED 2,404

Apartments

YoY change

+10.6%

5-yr sales

8,372

DLD transactions

Gross yield

2.7%

Ejari, last 12m

Jumeirah Garden City is a primarily apartment-based community in Dubai with 8,372 transactions on record over the last five years. Median price per square foot sits at AED 2,404, up 10.6% year-on-year, outperforming the city-wide 5.4% benchmark. Use the evidence groups above to test daily life, market depth, available homes, and downside before deciding what to do next.

Affordability quick-look

Pre-filled with Jumeirah Garden City median. Drag the sliders — DLD-typical 4.5% APR over 25 years.

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Property priceAED 1.78M
Down payment25% · AED 446K

Monthly payment

AED 7K

Loan AED 1.34M · 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.

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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

900 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

344–2,312 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, HOLM CENTRAL and 57 more.

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Market 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.

Market temperatureBelow average43rd percentileDLD transaction velocity, asking-price compression, acceleration and stability · updated 2026-11-03

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

+0.70-0.7Q1 26: sentiment -0.53, n=62Q1 26Q2 26: sentiment -0.21, n=96Q2 26Q3 26: sentiment -0.11, n=39Q3 26

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

  1. +Villas offer peaceful, charming neighborhoods with character and warmth×9
  2. +Welcoming community feel with strong local connections×4
  3. +Jumeirah Beach area offers good sunset views and casual dining options×3
  4. +Excellent pool and beach bar facilities×2
  5. +Good dining and café options with sports facilities×2

What people criticise

  1. −Construction or disturbances caused noticeable vibrations in homes×19
  2. −recent enforcement action limiting beach access for fishing activities×10
  3. −Residents disrespect assigned parking spots and park illegally×3
  4. −Frequent jet noise disrupts outdoor activities and prayer×3
  5. −Jumeirah 1 experiences significant noise pollution issues×3

Who's talking

Residents 67%Considering a move 14%Tourists 10%Agents / brokers 7%Investors 3%

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 VERDICT

Price momentum is positive over the longer cycle

Jumeirah Garden City is outperforming Dubai's current 5.4% annual benchmark. Read price direction together with volume, yield, and forecast confidence rather than treating one change figure as a buy signal.

YoY change

+10.6%

3-yr growth

+24%

12m sales

2,393

Forecast

medium

Current PSF

AED 2,336

6-month forecast

+4.6%

Forecast range

2,248–2,638

AED per sqft

Confidence

Medium

Model confidence

HOMES & LISTINGS VERDICT

There is enough stock to narrow by name

Jumeirah Garden City is led by apartments, with 60 named developments and home types available to research.

Named profiles

60

Primary stock

Apartments

Agent evidence

Available

Off-plan mix

79%

Named profiles

60

complete catalogue

Primary stock

Apartments

92% of observed mix

12m sales

2,393

DLD transactions

Agent evidence

Available

Observed listing specialists

RISK & SUPPLY VERDICT

The downside needs explicit underwriting

Supply concentration, delivery pipeline, leverage, liquidity, flood exposure, and forecast uncertainty can change the exit case. The current downside profile is robust with 3 of 5 composite inputs available.

Supply pressure

high

Downside

Robust

Forecast confidence

medium

Mapped greenery

Moderate

Off-plan share

79%

Recent ready/off-plan sales

Supply pressure

High

2,393 sales sampled

Downside profile

Robust

3 of 5 inputs

Forecast confidence

Medium

Scenario confidence

Market Context

Dubai Property Index
153.7
+5.4% YoY (citywide DLD)
This Area vs Market
Outperforming
+10.6% vs +5.4%
Housing Inflation
5.3%
Annual (Dubai average)

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

3 schools · Indian · MOE · IB

DubaiSchools.ai

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

20142026

Index normalised to 100 in 2014. Same-grade-across-years comparison (avoids grade-tier expansion bias).

KHDA-licensed nurseries nearby(8 within range)

British Orchard Nursery0.2 km
Cambridgeshire Nursery0.3 km
LITTLE LAMBS NURSERY LLC0.3 km
Little Nest Nursery0.4 km

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 • 587 total outlets near Jumeirah Garden City

Exceptional amenity density
Amenity access score
100/100

Exceptional amenity density · based on mapped POI density, not routed walking conditions

Food & Drink
287
Restaurants190
Cafes & Coffee61
Bars & Nightlife27
Click to explore venues
Shopping
132
Supermarkets81
Mini Marts38
Click to explore venues
Health
83
Pharmacies30
Clinics28
Click to explore venues
Lifestyle
55
Gyms & Fitness4
Spas0
Salons51
Click to explore venues

Lifestyle Scores

Dining60/100
Shopping46/100
Health46/100
Nightlife90/100
B19 BanksATM11 ATMs

Data source: OpenStreetMap • 2.5km straight-line radius • Source snapshot: November 2026

Transport & Lifestyle

Moderate greenery
4 park features

Moderate mapped greenery · #41 of 86 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

Emirates Towers
Metro Station • 0.6 km
8 min
walk
1 min
drive
Financial Centre
Metro Station • 0.6 km
8 min
walk
1 min
drive
max
Metro Station • 1.4 km
19 min
walk
3 min
drive
World Trade Centre
Metro Station • 1.5 km
19 min
walk
4 min
drive
Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall
Metro Station • 1.7 km
23 min
walk
4 min
drive
Zabeel Park
Park • 2.2 km
29 min
walk
5 min
drive
Jumeirah Beach Park
Park • 2.7 km
37 min
walk
7 min
drive
ADCB
Metro Station • 3.1 km
41 min
walk
7 min
drive
Business Bay
Metro Station • 3.1 km
42 min
walk
8 min
drive
Al Fahidi
Metro Station • 3.9 km
52 min
walk
9 min
drive

Observed listing specialists

Agents with real choice in Jumeirah Garden City

35 matching sale adverts across 21 agents. Ranked by unique listings, not paid placement or a claim of service quality.

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#1 by matching listings

Numan Fazl Rahman

Agency not supplied by feed

4

50% of observed sale portfolio here

AED 1.1M–2.6M

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#2 by matching listings

Catherine Kiwan

Agency not supplied by feed

4

29% of observed sale portfolio here

AED 966K–3.7M

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#3 by matching listings

Mina Fawzy

Agency not supplied by feed

3

43% of observed sale portfolio here

AED 969K–2.4M

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Observed 2 Nov 2026. One physical home can be advertised more than once; use this shortlist to find agents with options, then verify the individual RERA licence and interview them.

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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30-DAY REPRICING

Collecting repricing evidence for Jumeirah Garden City

Dubuy is validating advertised asking-price reductions before publishing this community signal. Zeros are withheld until comparable collection runs and the accuracy audit pass.

Completed runs

25

Minimum release

4 runs

Audit sample

0

State

paused

Advert-level changes, not unique homes or completed-sale discounts.

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Market history

Prices rose 4.1% while sales fell 49% last quarter.

Median sale price per sqft and registered sales, by completed quarter. Volume often moves before price.

Price/sqft Sales

Latest median PSF

AED 2,629

Q3 2026

3m price change

+4.1%

vs prior completed quarter

Quarter sales

517

Q3 2026

3m sales change

-48.9%

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

1,825 sales

Off-plan (developer)

AED 2,718/sqft

6,965 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

TypeMedian PriceAED/sqftSales
StudioAED 1.01M2,400
1,122
1 B/RAED 2.13M2,586
3,088
2 B/RAED 3.49M2,500
3,637
3 B/RAED 6.14M2,807
1,296
4 B/RAED 13.9M3,374
189
5 B/RAED 17.5M2,607
97
6 B/RAED 82.2M4,767
9

Ejari rental records

Government-filed · 204,306 rental records

-0%2020–2026
AED 100K
AED 88K
AED 82K
AED 85K
AED 93K
AED 97K
AED 100K
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

6-month forecast

From 2026Q3 · 8 quarters of data

medium
+4.6%over 6mo

AED 2,336/sqft → AED 2,443/sqft

Range AED 2,248 – 2,638· +4.1 pp vs Dubai forecast (+0.5%)

Drivers

Base trend

OLS slope of last 8 quarters' median psf, projected 6mo

+6.1 pp

Supply pressure

79% off-plan share — high incoming supply

-1.6 pp

OLS trend + supply pressure + dated discussion momentum. Not a substitute for property-level appraisal. Methodology →

Rental yields

Gross · last 24 months Ejari ÷ DLD median sale

2.7%

-3.0 pp vs Dubai median

By bedroom type

Studiohigh
4.4%

AED 44K/yr ÷ AED 1.01M

1 B/Rhigh
3.2%

AED 68K/yr ÷ AED 2.13M

2 B/Rhigh
2.6%

AED 90K/yr ÷ AED 3.49M

3 B/Rhigh
2.6%

AED 160K/yr ÷ AED 6.14M

4 B/Rhigh
1.6%

AED 227K/yr ÷ AED 13.86M

5 B/Rhigh
1.6%

AED 287K/yr ÷ AED 17.50M

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

Indicative estimate from Ejari medians; verify the official DLD index.

AED
Published increase bands (Decree 43 of 2013)
Current rent vs marketMax increase
At or above market0%
Up to 10% below market0%
11–20% below market5%
21–30% below market10%
31–40% below market15%
More than 40% below market20%

The sample median uses observed Ejari contracts for this community and unit type (2025-01-01 to 2026-11-03). It is not the official rental index. Confirm any permitted increase with the official DLD Rental Index.

Offer guide

Build an opening reference for Jumeirah Garden City

178 ready-home DLD sales put the exact bedrooms middle PSF at AED 2,617. Add the asking price and internal area to scale the evidence to a home.

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Property Mix

By Type

Apartments92.3%

Room Distribution

1 B/R
45%
Studio
42%
2 B/R
13%
3 B/R
0%

Developers4 developers

Scores are editorial — DLD delivery record + RERA filings + industry reports

Nakheel

Premium DeveloperGovernment BackedEst. 2000
90/100
Excellent
85
Delivery
88
Quality
6.2%
Avg ROI
6.2%
Yield
50+ active projects
80K+ units delivered
AED 12.6B portfolio
Waterfront developmentsMan-made islandsMaster communities
Strengths
  • •Iconic waterfront locations
  • •Strong government backing
  • •Established communities
Considerations
  • •Some older stock needs renovation
  • •Service charges vary
Other Nakheel Communities
Discovery GardensInternational City

Meraas

Premium DeveloperGovernment BackedEst. 2007
88/100
Very Good
90
Delivery
92
Quality
6.4%
Avg ROI
6.3%
Yield
40+ active projects
AED 10.7B portfolio
Lifestyle destinationsDesign-led developmentsIntegrated communities
Strengths
  • •Exceptional design quality
  • •Lifestyle-focused amenities
  • •Prime locations
Considerations
  • •Premium pricing
  • •Limited inventory
Other Meraas Communities
Bluewaters IslandCity WalkPort de La MerCherrywoodsThe Acres

Azizi Developments

Established DeveloperEst. 2007
82/100
Very Good
78
Delivery
80
Quality
7%
Avg ROI
6.7%
Yield
80+ active projects
Affordable luxuryRapid constructionMultiple locations
Strengths
  • •Competitive pricing
  • •High rental yields
  • •Flexible payment plans
Considerations
  • •Mixed reviews on finishes
  • •High density projects
Other Azizi Developments Communities
Azizi RivieraAzizi VeniceAl Furjan projectsDubai Healthcare City

Wasl Properties

Established DeveloperGovernment BackedEst. 2008
84/100
Very Good
86
Delivery
85
Quality
6.3%
Avg ROI
6.3%
Yield
30+ active projects
Mixed-useCommunity developmentsHealthcare district
Strengths
  • •Government backing
  • •Central locations
  • •Good infrastructure
Considerations
  • •Lower profile than Emaar
  • •Limited marketing
Other Wasl Properties Communities
Wasl GatePort RashidZabeelNad Al Sheba Gardens

Area health & valuations

Healthcare, education, government housing, air quality, and official land valuations.

Real Estate Agents in Dubai

DLD directory • 33,565 observed brokers from 9,963 offices • Observed 2 Nov 2026 • Complete coverage unverified

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Top Agencies by Team Size

1
WHITE AND WHITE REAL ESTATE L....
494 observed brokers
2
HARBOR REAL ESTATE BROKER L.L....
354 observed brokers
3
ON PLAN REAL ESTATE L.L.C
353 observed brokers
4
HAUS & HAUS REAL ESTATE BROKER...
325 observed brokers
5
METROPOLITAN PREMIUM PROPERTIE...
236 observed brokers

Featured Agents

ADAM WEBBER
WHITE AND WHITE...
+971 58 621 98
BRN 29553 • Card expiry 2027-03-17 • Office expiry 2028-01-05
SHIREEN ROSE
WHITE AND WHITE...
04 302 5800
BRN 36032 • Card expiry 2027-01-05 • Office expiry 2028-01-05
SAMEH NAGI
HARBOR REAL ESTATE...
+971 52 911 3211
BRN 511 • Card expiry 2027-10-25 • Office expiry 2027-10-25
MOHANAD NAGI
HARBOR REAL ESTATE...
+971 05 065 55800
BRN 689 • Card expiry 2027-10-25 • Office expiry 2027-10-25
LUKE NICHOLAS
HAUS & HAUS...
+971 52 912 8484
BRN 28117 • Card expiry 2027-06-24 • Office expiry 2027-06-24
SIMON MARTYN
HAUS & HAUS...
+971 55 372 3721
BRN 28124 • Card expiry 2027-06-24 • Office expiry 2027-06-24

Registration details from the latest available Dubai Land Department broker export

Rental market in Jumeirah Garden City

61,588 Ejari rental records · DLD official data

Median annual rent

AED 99K

Registered Ejari contracts

Monthly equivalent

AED 8,223

Annual median divided by 12

Gross yield

5.5%

Before service charges and costs

New / renewed

18,245 / 43,343

Record counts

Rent by Bedroom Type

6 Bedrooms

884 rental records

AED 320K/yr

AED 26,667/mo

studio Bedrooms

3744 rental records

AED 44K/yr

AED 3,667/mo

1 Bedroom

17687 rental records

AED 68K/yr

AED 5,667/mo

2 Bedrooms

18130 rental records

AED 90K/yr

AED 7,525/mo

3 Bedrooms

9597 rental records

AED 160K/yr

AED 13,292/mo

4 Bedrooms

7860 rental records

AED 227K/yr

AED 18,881/mo

5 Bedrooms

3686 rental records

AED 287K/yr

AED 23,881/mo

Rental market by bedrooms

Studio/1BR
AED 68,000/yr(17687 rental records)
2 Bedrooms
AED 90,295/yr(18130 rental records)
3 Bedrooms
AED 159,500/yr(9597 rental records)
4 Bedrooms
AED 226,575/yr(7860 rental records)
5 Bedrooms
AED 286,575/yr(3686 rental records)
6 Bedrooms
AED 320,000/yr(884 rental records)
studio Bedrooms
AED 44,000/yr(3744 rental records)

Source: DLD Ejari property rental records

Off-plan risk

42/100

Moderate

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Low fragility · 3/5 inputs
  • •DLD market temperature trending negative

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 greenery
Parks
4
Gardens
34
Woods / forest
0
Recreation grounds
0
Pitches
7
Grass / lawns
22
Total features
67
Named parks
3
Satellite vegetation
4.4%

Counts OpenStreetMap-tagged green features (parks, gardens, woods, grass and pitches) within a 1.5km straight-line search radius of the community reference point. 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.

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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 1,782,350, with a median price per square foot of AED 2,404. Prices have changed +10.6% year-over-year as of October 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 8,372 property transactions over the past 5 years. The current year-over-year price change is +10.6%, with 2,393 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 property-level Ejari rental records. DLD transaction coverage through October 2026.How we built this.