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Jumeirah Village Circle

apartment community

AED 1,472/sqft+2.6%YoY

Buyer read

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

Studios have a median sale price of AED 740K. 59% of recent sales are off-plan, while market activity ranks top 15%. The downside profile is robust, based on 3 of 5 available inputs.

Entry unit

AED 740K

Studio median · 2026 YTD

Recent sale mix

59% off-plan

High supply-pressure proxy

Market activity

Top 15%

Relative to Dubai communities

Downside profile

Robust

3 of 5 risk inputs available

A family-friendly community with a circular layout, offering affordable apartments and villas with excellent amenities.

Median PSF

AED 1,472

Apartments

YoY change

+2.6%

5-yr sales

62,961

DLD transactions

Gross yield

7.2%

Ejari, last 12m

DLD records through November 2026FreshYieldFreshForecastFresh
Nakheel· Premium79,596residents· 2026 est.· 35K householdsEst. 2005
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DUBUY VERDICT

Exceptional amenity density, weaker transit

Jumeirah Village Circle offers exceptional amenity density with public-transport coverage is unscored. The mapped inventory covers 103 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

103

Dining

8/100

35 mapped

Shopping

11/100

29 mapped

Health

10/100

13 mapped

Nightlife

0/100

0 mapped bars

HighlightsCentral parkCommunity retailFamily-oriented

DUBUY VERDICT

Standout on yield and growth worth serious attention

Jumeirah Village Circle sits in the top tier for both rental yield and 3-year price appreciation — a rare combination in Dubai. Liquidity is deep.

YoY change

+2.6%

3-yr growth

+36%

Gross yield

7.2%

5yr volume

62,961

Median PSF

AED 1,472

Apartments

YoY change

+2.6%

5-yr sales

62,961

DLD transactions

Gross yield

7.2%

Ejari, last 12m

Jumeirah Village Circle is a primarily apartment-based community in Dubai with 62,961 transactions on record over the last five years. Median price per square foot sits at AED 1,472, up 2.6% year-on-year, tracking below the city-wide 5.3% 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 Village Circle median. Drag the sliders — DLD-typical 4.5% APR over 25 years.

Full calculator
Property priceAED 1.01M
Down payment25% · AED 253K

Monthly payment

AED 4K

Loan AED 760K · 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.

Explore property types:Apartments(60,525)Villas(1,819)

PROPERTY CATALOGUE

Homes in Jumeirah Village Circle

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

Home types

6

Registered and marketed

Typical size

755 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, 8 B/R

399–1,278 sqft

Villas

2 B/R, 3 B/R, 4 B/R, 5 B/R

Not published

Hotel apartments

Studio, 1 B/R, 2 B/R, 3 B/R, 4 B/R

380–2,778 sqft

Includes Jumeirah Village Circle, Serenz by Danube, Bloom Towers and 57 more.

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Market temperature & historical discussion for Jumeirah Village Circle

Archived discussion themes: Praised for excellent walkable neighborhood with nearby brunch cafes and accessible mall. Criticised for persistent loud banging and popping sounds disturbing residents.

Market temperatureTop 15%91st percentileDLD transaction velocity, asking-price compression, acceleration and stability · updated 2026-11-04

Historical discussion

Bottom 15%

historical discussion rank among covered Dubai areas

Dated 2021–2026 archive from r/dubai, r/UAE and r/expats · 216 on-topic mentions · latest item Jul 20, 2026 · last scored 2026-07-21

Discussion trend

—

Need 1 more quarter

Mostly discussed by

residents

71% of mentions

Sentiment over time

+0.60-0.6Q1 26: sentiment -0.41, n=56Q1 26Q2 26: sentiment -0.39, n=152Q2 26Q3 26: sentiment -0.31, n=8Q3 26

Axis zoomed to the observed range (-0.6 to +0.6); sentiment scores still use the full −1 to +1 scale.

Sentiment from Q1 2026 to Q3 2026 moved from -0.41 to -0.31. Based on 216 mentions across 3 quarters.

What people praise

  1. +Excellent walkable neighborhood with nearby brunch cafes and accessible mall×11
  2. +Excellent amenity offerings including gym, yoga, and sports facilities×5
  3. +Good parks for dog walking and community activities×3
  4. +Offers significantly cheaper rental options compared to current accommodation×3
  5. +Walkable access to beach clubs and dining variety×3

What people criticise

  1. −Persistent loud banging and popping sounds disturbing residents×25
  2. −Chronic traffic congestion issues that seem structurally difficult to resolve×22
  3. −Paid parking permits increased to AED 1,000 monthly, eliminating free alternatives×14
  4. −Insufficient parking availability within residential buildings×6
  5. −Evening commute from Business Bay back to JVC around 5 PM is problematic×5

Who's talking

Residents 71%Considering a move 15%Agents / brokers 7%Investors 6%Tourists 1%

Communities with similar vibes

Based on cosine similarity of what people praise and criticise about each area.

Based on 216 Reddit posts and comments (2021–2026) from r/dubai, r/UAE, r/expats and r/digitalnomad, scored by Claude Haiku. Latest collected item: Jul 20, 2026. Last scored 2026-07-21. Read the full methodology.

MARKET VERDICT

Price momentum is positive over the longer cycle

Jumeirah Village Circle is tracking below Dubai's current 5.3% annual benchmark. Read price direction together with volume, yield, and forecast confidence rather than treating one change figure as a buy signal.

YoY change

+2.6%

3-yr growth

+36%

12m sales

11,151

Forecast

high

Current PSF

AED 1,451

6-month forecast

-1.1%

Forecast range

1,363–1,507

AED per sqft

Confidence

High

Model confidence

HOMES & LISTINGS VERDICT

There is enough stock to narrow by name

Jumeirah Village Circle 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

59%

Named profiles

60

complete catalogue

Primary stock

Apartments

96% of observed mix

12m sales

11,151

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

high

Mapped greenery

Exceptional

Off-plan share

59%

Recent ready/off-plan sales

Supply pressure

High

11,151 sales sampled

Downside profile

Robust

3 of 5 inputs

Forecast confidence

High

Scenario confidence

Market Context

Dubai Property Index
153.7
+5.3% YoY (citywide DLD)
This Area vs Market
Underperforming
+2.6% vs +5.3%
Housing Inflation
5.3%
Annual (Dubai average)

Dubai's property market has grown 60% since the 2020 pandemic low. Jumeirah Village Circle is growing more moderately, which may indicate better value opportunities.

Schools nearby

8 schools · UK · IB

DubaiSchools.ai

KHDA inspector notes

“Dedicated leaders committed governors and engaged parents, all of whom contribute significantly to the schools’ ethos and success.”

“Students’ exceptionally positive attitudes, behaviour and relationships, as well as their understanding of Emirati culture and environmen…”

School fee inflation

5y +4.0%10y +4.0%
20172026

Index normalised to 100 in 2017. Same-grade-across-years comparison (avoids grade-tier expansion bias).

KHDA-licensed nurseries nearby(15 within range)

Jumairah International (Br)0.1 km
JUMAIRAH INTERNATIONAL NURSERY L.L.C (BRANCH)0.1 km
Dovecote Nursery Fz Llc0.1 km
Dibber Early Childhood Center(Branch)0.3 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 • 103 total outlets near Jumeirah Village Circle

Exceptional amenity density
Amenity access score
100/100

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

Food & Drink
35
Restaurants25
Cafes & Coffee9
Bars & Nightlife0
Click to explore venues
Shopping
29
Supermarkets21
Mini Marts8
Click to explore venues
Health
13
Pharmacies9
Clinics3
Click to explore venues
Lifestyle
25
Gyms & Fitness1
Spas0
Salons24
Click to explore venues

Lifestyle Scores

Dining8/100
Shopping11/100
Health10/100
Nightlife0/100
B0 BanksATM1 ATMs

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

Transport & Lifestyle

Exceptional greenery
35 park features

Exceptional mapped greenery · #8 of 86 mapped Dubai communities The 35 figure counts OpenStreetMap park-tagged features within 2.0km of the community centre. It does not mean 35 distinct named parks or confirm walking access.

Travel times from Jumeirah Village Circle

Real drive times based on Dubai road network • Peak hours (8-10am, 5-8pm) shown

Circle Mall
0.5 km
8 min
walk
3 min
peak
2 min
off-peak
JVC Park
0.8 km
10 min
walk
3 min
peak
2 min
off-peak
Al Barsha Health Centre
7 km
12 min
peak
8 min
off-peak
Mall of Emirates
10 km
15 min
peak
10 min
off-peak
Dubai Mall
18 km
25 min
peak
18 min
off-peak
DIFC
18 km
25 min
peak
18 min
off-peak
AIR
Dubai Airport T3
28 km
35 min
peak
25 min
off-peak

Walkable Destinations

Circle Mall(8 min)JVC Park(10 min)

What's Reachable by Car

10 min drive
Circle MallMotor CitySports CityAl Barsha South
15 min drive
Mall of EmiratesDubai MarinaJLTArabian Ranches
30 min drive
Downtown DubaiDIFCDubai AirportPalm Jumeirah

Airport access

Drive times from Jumeirah Village Circle to Dubai airports

DXB
Dubai International
26.4 km
Off-peak32 min
Normal42 min
Peak hour1h 16m
Via Al Khail Road (E44) → Airport Road
~1 Salik toll gate
DWCNearest
Al Maktoum International
19.3 km
Off-peak23 min
Normal31 min
Peak hour56 min
Via Emirates Road (E611) → Expo Road
~1 Salik toll gate

Future: Expanding to become world's largest airport by 2040

AUH
Abu Dhabi International
89.8 km
Off-peak1h 48m
Normal2h 24m
Peak hour4h 19m
Via Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) → Abu Dhabi
~3 Salik toll gates

Strategic Airport Location

Closer to Al Maktoum Airport (DWC) - Dubai's future main hub. Only 31 min drive vs 42 min to DXB.

Drive times are estimates based on distance and typical Dubai traffic patterns. Actual times may vary based on traffic conditions and route taken.

Future developmentsPositive outlook

Coming Soon: Dubai Metro Blue Line

Key infrastructure improvements coming to this area. Dubai Metro Blue Line will enhance connectivity and amenities.

Planned & Ongoing Projects (2)

Transit

Dubai Metro Blue Line

In PlanningHigh Impact

Proposed new metro line connecting Dubai Marina area to Al Maktoum International Airport via key residential areas.

2029-2032
Key Benefits:
  • Direct airport connectivity
  • Reduced commute times
  • Property value uplift along route
Infra

Emirates Road (E311) Capacity Upgrade

Under Construction

Widening and improvement of Emirates Road to handle increased traffic from growing southern communities.

2026
Key Benefits:
  • Reduced commute times
  • Better connectivity to Dubai South
  • Supports residential growth

Data compiled from Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, RTA announcements, developer publications, and official government sources. Project timelines are subject to change.

Observed listing specialists

Agents with real choice in Jumeirah Village Circle

651 matching sale adverts across 253 agents. Ranked by unique listings, not paid placement or a claim of service quality.

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#1 by matching listings

Hunter Steele Newman

Agency not supplied by feed

78

61% of observed sale portfolio here

AED 610K–4.7M

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#2 by matching listings

Vipin Ramswaroop

Agency not supplied by feed

39

63% of observed sale portfolio here

AED 740K–1.9M

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#3 by matching listings

Saiyam Madan

Agency not supplied by feed

37

84% of observed sale portfolio here

AED 500K–3.5M

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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 Village Circle

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 Village Circle

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 fell 8.1% while sales fell 4% 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 1,456

Q3 2026

3m price change

-8.1%

vs prior completed quarter

Quarter sales

3,775

Q3 2026

3m sales change

-3.8%

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 1,045/sqft

23,540 sales

Off-plan (developer)

AED 1,352/sqft

43,968 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 616K1,448
20,247
1 B/RAED 925K1,223
34,811
2 B/RAED 1.41M1,139
9,120
3 B/RAED 1.96M1,158
2,032
4 B/RAED 2.75M1,263
764
5 B/RAED 2.56M953
20

Ejari rental records

Government-filed · 248,147 rental records

+35%2020–2026
AED 48K
AED 42K
AED 45K
AED 51K
AED 60K
AED 65K
AED 65K
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

6-month forecast

From 2026Q4 · 8 quarters of data

high
-1.1%over 6mo

AED 1,451/sqft → AED 1,435/sqft

Range AED 1,363 – 1,507· -1.4 pp vs Dubai forecast (+0.3%)

Drivers

Base trend

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

+0.1 pp

Supply pressure

59% off-plan share — high incoming supply

-1.2 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

7.2%

+1.5 pp vs Dubai median

By bedroom type

Studiohigh
7.5%

AED 46K/yr ÷ AED 616K

1 B/Rhigh
7.3%

AED 68K/yr ÷ AED 925K

2 B/Rhigh
6.5%

AED 92K/yr ÷ AED 1.41M

3 B/Rhigh
7.8%

AED 152K/yr ÷ AED 1.96M

4 B/Rhigh
7.3%

AED 200K/yr ÷ AED 2.75M

5 B/Rmedium
11.8%

AED 300K/yr ÷ AED 2.56M

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 Village Circle

2,405 ready-home DLD sales put the exact bedrooms middle PSF at AED 1,273. Add the asking price and internal area to scale the evidence to a home.

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Value a unit in this community

Bedroom-specific psf, building-tier adjusted, with the actual comparables we used. Free — methodology shown.

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Property Mix

By Type

Apartments96.4%
Villas2.9%
Apartment Median
AED 1,470/sqft
Villa Median
AED 1,690/sqft

Room Distribution

1 B/R
52%
Studio
32%
2 B/R
14%
3 B/R
2%

Developers2 developers

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

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 Village Circle

91,923 Ejari rental records · DLD official data

Median annual rent

AED 65K

Registered Ejari contracts

Monthly equivalent

AED 5,417

Annual median divided by 12

Gross yield

6.4%

Before service charges and costs

New / renewed

53,867 / 38,056

Record counts

Rent by Bedroom Type

6 Bedrooms

95 rental records

AED 450K/yr

AED 37,500/mo

studio Bedrooms

26580 rental records

AED 46K/yr

AED 3,833/mo

1 Bedroom

44293 rental records

AED 68K/yr

AED 5,625/mo

2 Bedrooms

16741 rental records

AED 92K/yr

AED 7,667/mo

3 Bedrooms

2706 rental records

AED 152K/yr

AED 12,667/mo

4 Bedrooms

1052 rental records

AED 200K/yr

AED 16,667/mo

5 Bedrooms

456 rental records

AED 300K/yr

AED 25,034/mo

Rental market by bedrooms

Studio/1BR
AED 67,500/yr(44293 rental records)
2 Bedrooms
AED 92,004/yr(16741 rental records)
3 Bedrooms
AED 152,000/yr(2706 rental records)
4 Bedrooms
AED 200,000/yr(1052 rental records)
5 Bedrooms
AED 300,404/yr(456 rental records)
6 Bedrooms
AED 450,000/yr(95 rental records)
studio Bedrooms
AED 46,000/yr(26580 rental records)

Source: DLD Ejari property rental records

Off-plan risk

32/100

Moderate

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Low fragility · 3/5 inputs

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 greenery
Parks
35
Gardens
29
Woods / forest
0
Recreation grounds
0
Pitches
11
Grass / lawns
0
Total features
75
Named parks
20
Satellite vegetation
6.3%

Counts OpenStreetMap-tagged green features (parks, gardens, woods, grass and pitches) within a 2.0km 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.

Flood exposure

Flooding reported (2024)
Basis
Reported April 2024 flooding
Elevation (context)
4 m

April 2024: Waterlogged streets and stranded vehicles reported.

A conservative, news-derived read of communities reported flooded in the April 2024 event — indicative only, not an engineering, drainage or insurance assessment. Elevation is shown as context, not used to score risk (Dubai is flat; drainage drives flooding). Communities without a rating were simply not reported — that is not evidence of safety. Methodology

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Frequently asked questions about Jumeirah Village Circle

What is the average property price in Jumeirah Village Circle?

The median property price in Jumeirah Village Circle is AED 1,013,962, with a median price per square foot of AED 1,472. Prices have changed +2.6% year-over-year as of November 2026.

What types of properties are available in Jumeirah Village Circle?

Jumeirah Village Circle is primarily an apartment community with approximately 96% apartments and 3% villas. The most common property types include Flat (57,881), Villa (1,391), Hotel Apartment (807).

How is the real estate market performing in Jumeirah Village Circle?

Jumeirah Village Circle has seen 62,961 property transactions over the past 5 years. The current year-over-year price change is +2.6%, with 11,151 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 November 2026.How we built this.