Jumeirah Islands
apartment community
Buyer read
Apartments offer a clear entry, but off-plan sales dominate
Apartments have a median sale price of AED 2.24M. 73% of recent sales are off-plan, while market activity ranks top 30%. The downside profile is robust, based on 2 of 5 available inputs.
AED 2.24M
Apartment median · 2025-07-31 to 2026-07-31
73% off-plan
High supply-pressure proxy
Top 30%
Relative to Dubai communities
Robust
2 of 5 risk inputs available
An exclusive villa community on 46 man-made islands surrounded by man-made lakes. Features luxury villas with lake views.
Median PSF
AED 2,382
Apartments
YoY change
+35.2%
5-yr sales
2,889
DLD transactions
Gross yield
6.7%
Ejari, last 12m
DUBUY VERDICT
Exceptional amenity density, weaker transit
Jumeirah Islands offers exceptional amenity density with public-transport coverage is unscored. The mapped inventory covers 314 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
314
Dining
37/100
159 mapped
Shopping
18/100
47 mapped
Health
25/100
31 mapped
Nightlife
20/100
6 mapped bars
DUBUY VERDICT
Broad access to highly rated schools
12 schools sit in the mapped catchment; 10 currently have a KHDA inspection rating, including 9 rated Very Good or Outstanding. Families can choose across 4 curriculums; check actual drive times and admissions availability below.
Schools nearby
12
Top-rated
9
Curricula
4
Best rating
Outstanding
Schools nearby
12
Within the mapped catchment
Curriculum
IB
+3 more
Median fees
AED 60K
Approx. annual fee
Rating
Outstanding
Best nearby KHDA rating
DUBUY VERDICT
Capital growth, not cashflow for the appreciation thesis
Jumeirah Islands has compounded 62% over 3 years. Yields are middle-of-the-road — buy for resale, not rental income.
YoY change
+35.2%
3-yr growth
+62%
Gross yield
6.7%
5yr volume
2,889
Current PSF
AED 2,288
6-month forecast
+9.8%
Forecast range
2,185–2,839
AED per sqft
Confidence
Low
Model confidence
Jumeirah Islands is a primarily apartment-based community in Dubai with 2,889 transactions on record over the last five years. Median price per square foot sits at AED 2,382, up 35.2% 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 Islands median. Drag the sliders — DLD-typical 4.5% APR over 25 years.
Monthly payment
AED 12K
Loan AED 2.24M · 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 Islands
Jumeirah Islands is led by apartments, with 24 named developments and home types available to research.
Home types
3
Registered and marketed
Typical size
1,362 sqft
Community median
Named homes
24
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, 6 B/R
818–2,306 sqft
Villas
4 B/R, 5 B/R
Not published
Hotel apartments
Bedroom mix not published
Not published
Includes JUMEIRAH HEIGHTS FRONDS, ELTIERA VIEWS, SERENIA DISTRICT - EAST and 21 more.
Explore all homesMarket temperature & historical discussion for Jumeirah Islands
Archived discussion themes: Praised for jumeirah islands villas experienced strongest market growth at 41.1% annually. Criticised for ac systems failed across multiple units simultaneously.
Historical discussion
Top 30%
historical discussion rank among covered Dubai areas
Dated 2021–2026 archive from r/dubai, r/UAE and r/expats · 17 on-topic mentions · latest item Mar 10, 2026 · last scored 2026-07-21
Discussion trend
—
No quarterly data yet
Mostly discussed by
residents
41% of mentions
What people praise
- +Jumeirah Islands villas experienced strongest market growth at 41.1% annually×1
- +Villa segment significantly outperforming apartments with substantial appreciation×1
- +Strong investor demand driving premium villa market performance×1
- +Villa prices have shown strong appreciation since 2021×1
- +Market strength indicates investor confidence in area×1
What people criticise
- −AC systems failed across multiple units simultaneously×1
- −Building management or central cooling plant malfunction suspected×1
- −RERA rental calculator delayed, making rent dispute resolution difficult×1
- −Landlord demanding unreasonable rent increase without transparent data×1
- −New DMCC tower development will generate significant traffic congestion×1
Who's talking
Communities with similar vibes
Based on cosine similarity of what people praise and criticise about each area.
Based on 17 Reddit posts and comments (2021–2026) from r/dubai, r/UAE, r/expats and r/digitalnomad, scored by Claude Haiku. Latest collected item: Mar 10, 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 Islands is growing faster than the citywide average, indicating strong local demand.
Nearby schools12 schools
View on DubaiSchools.aiArcadia Global School
Icademy Middle East Fz.Llc
Dubai British School
Dubai British School Jumeirah Park
Dubai International Academy L.L.C
EMIRATES INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL MEADOWS
Available Curriculums
School data from DubaiSchools.ai • KHDA ratings • Updated May 2026
Local amenities
Mapped amenities within a 2.5km straight-line radius • 238 total outlets near Jumeirah Islands
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
Exceptional mapped greenery · #2 of 75 mapped Dubai communities The 90 figure counts OpenStreetMap park-tagged features within 2.0km of the community centre. It does not mean 90 distinct named parks or confirm walking access.
Travel times from Jumeirah Islands
Real drive times based on Dubai road network • Peak hours (8-10am, 5-8pm) shown
Active listings in Jumeirah Islands
Sale and rental listings pulled from PropertyFinder. Filter by purpose, bedrooms, or price — sort live.
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Market history
Prices rose 0.0% while sales fell 43% last quarter.
Median sale price per sqft and registered sales, by completed quarter. Volume often moves before price.
Latest median PSF
AED 1,701
Q2 2026
3m price change
+0.0%
vs prior completed quarter
Quarter sales
53
Q2 2026
3m sales change
-43.0%
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 1,023/sqft
2,396 sales
Off-plan (developer)
—
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 B/R | AED 2.33M | 1,011 | 1,056 |
| 3 B/R | AED 3.40M | 1,030 | 1,339 |
Ejari rental contracts
Government-filed · 20,738 contracts
6-month forecast
From 2026Q3 · 8 quarters of data
AED 2,288/sqft → AED 2,512/sqft
Range AED 2,185 – 2,839· +8.2 pp vs Dubai forecast (+1.6%)
Drivers
Base trend
OLS slope of last 8 quarters' median psf, projected 6mo
Supply pressure
73% 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 ~1.2 years — strong investment case
See the year-by-year buy-vs-rent cashflow for Jumeirah Islands
Pro members get the full 30-year simulation chart with sensitivity sliders.
Rental yields
Gross · last 24 months Ejari ÷ DLD median sale
+0.8 pp vs Dubai median
By bedroom type
AED 155K/yr ÷ AED 2.33M
AED 230K/yr ÷ AED 3.40M
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
-11.9%
6 months
+14.8%
1 year
+24.3%
2 years
+78.5%
Median price per square foot (PSF), quarter-on-quarter, ending 2026Q3. From DLD transactions; monthly granularity isn't published.
| Quarter | Median/sqft | Transactions | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026Q3 | AED 2,288 | 273 | -11.9% |
| 2026Q2 | AED 2,596 | 348 | +30.3% |
| 2026Q1 | AED 1,993 | 143 | -19.0% |
| 2025Q4 | AED 2,459 | 289 | +33.6% |
| 2025Q3 | AED 1,840 | 142 | -24.8% |
| 2025Q2 | AED 2,447 | 303 | +59.4% |
| 2025Q1 | AED 1,535 | 90 | +10.0% |
| 2024Q4 | AED 1,396 | 77 | +8.9% |
| 2024Q3 | AED 1,282 | 98 | -0.1% |
| 2024Q2 | AED 1,283 | 102 | +7.7% |
| 2024Q1 | AED 1,191 | 90 | +6.2% |
| 2023Q4 | AED 1,121 | 111 | -0.8% |
| 2023Q3 | AED 1,130 | 96 | +12.0% |
| 2023Q2 | AED 1,009 | 103 | +5.2% |
| 2023Q1 | AED 959 | 93 | -0.6% |
| 2022Q4 | AED 965 | 76 | +7.2% |
| 2022Q3 | AED 900 | 99 | +5.0% |
| 2022Q2 | AED 857 | 126 | +2.3% |
| 2022Q1 | AED 838 | 89 | +4.6% |
| 2021Q4 | AED 801 | 85 | -4.4% |
| 2021Q3 | AED 838 | 56 |
Property Mix
By Type
Room Distribution
Developer1 developer
Scores are editorial — DLD delivery record + RERA filings + industry reportsArea 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 Islands
3,989 Ejari contracts · DLD official data
Median annual rent
AED 200K
Registered Ejari contracts
Monthly equivalent
AED 16,667
Annual median divided by 12
Gross yield
6.7%
Before service charges and costs
New / renewed
1,738 / 2,251
Contract counts
Rent by Bedroom Type
6 Bedrooms
78 contracts
AED 950K/yr
AED 79,167/mo
2 Bedrooms
1579 contracts
AED 155K/yr
AED 12,917/mo
3 Bedrooms
1714 contracts
AED 230K/yr
AED 19,167/mo
4 Bedrooms
332 contracts
AED 372K/yr
AED 30,998/mo
5 Bedrooms
286 contracts
AED 450K/yr
AED 37,500/mo
Rental market by bedrooms
Source: DLD Ejari rental contracts
Off-plan risk
44/100
Moderate
Headline risk for Jumeirah Islands. Buyer Pro explains the five supply, developer, pricing, liquidity, and momentum drivers.
Explain Jumeirah Islands'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
Exceptional mapped greeneryCounts OpenStreetMap-tagged green features (parks, gardens, woods, grass and pitches) within a 2.0km 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
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Frequently asked questions about Jumeirah Islands
What is the average property price in Jumeirah Islands?
The median property price in Jumeirah Islands is AED 2,981,828, with a median price per square foot of AED 2,382. Prices have changed +35.2% year-over-year as of July 2026.
What types of properties are available in Jumeirah Islands?
Jumeirah Islands is primarily an apartment community with approximately 87% apartments and 10% villas. The most common property types include Flat (5,065), Office (315), Hotel Apartment (150).
How is the real estate market performing in Jumeirah Islands?
Jumeirah Islands has seen 2,889 property transactions over the past 5 years. The current year-over-year price change is +35.2%, with 1,142 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.