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Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), Dubai

JVC is a freehold residential community in new Dubai, between Al Khail Road and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road. Most homes are mid-priced apartments in low- and mid-rise buildings, with a smaller number of townhouses and villas. It suits young families and buyers who want rental income at a lower entry price.

Aerial view of Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), Dubai
92
projects for sale
AED 615K
from ($167K)
AED 1,328 ($362)
resale median per sq ft, 2025
7–8%
expected gross rental yield
20 min
to Dubai Marina by car

JVC at a glance

Master developer
Nakheel. Today many private developers build here, including Binghatti, Azizi and Taraf.
Size and layout
560 hectares, with homes arranged in a circle around parks.
Ownership
Freehold, so foreign buyers can own outright.
Homes
Mostly studios to 3-bedroom apartments, plus townhouses and villas in a few districts.
Transport
No metro station inside JVC yet. Al Khail station on the Red Line is about 12 minutes by car. The Gold Line, approved in April 2026, will run through JVC and is due to open in 2032; station sites are not yet published.

JVC suits you if

  • Your budget is under AED 1.5M and you want a new building.
  • You have children and want schools, parks and a mall within a short drive.
  • You plan to rent out. JVC is one of Dubai’s busiest mid-market rental areas (Bayut and Dubizzle, 2025).

Think twice if

  • You need the metro now. Until the Gold Line opens, JVC is a driving community.
  • You want a finished, quiet neighbourhood. Construction is still going on across many plots.
  • You plan to sell soon after handover. Developers sold 13,102 homes here in 2025, and many will complete in the same years, so resale buyers will have plenty of choice. Resale prices have levelled off in 2026, and rents have eased as new buildings complete. Buyers who hold for the long term can wait out this phase, and a well-built tower with a good layout still stands out.

Living in JVC

Schools

JSS International School is inside JVC. Sunmarke School (JVT) and Nord Anglia International School (Al Barsha) are nearby.

Healthcare

Mediclinic Parkview Hospital is a short drive away in neighbouring Arjan.

Shopping

Circle Mall by Nakheel has around 80 shops and restaurants, including Spinneys.

Sport and outdoors

Parks, jogging trails, padel and football courts, and the Circle Club.

Commute

About 25 minutes to Downtown Dubai, 20 to Dubai Marina and 30 to DXB airport by car outside rush hour. The exits onto Al Khail Road and Hessa Street get busy at peak times.

Buying in JVC: prices and expected returns

  • AED 1,533 ($417) median price per sq ft for homes bought from developers in 2025, and AED 1,328 ($362) on resale. Both are 14% higher than in 2024.
  • More than doubled since 2020: the resale price per sq ft rose from AED 556 ($151) to AED 1,328 ($362).
  • 18,757 homes changed hands in 2025.
  • About 7–8% projected gross rental yield (Bayut Dubai Sales Market Report H1 2026: 7.15% for apartments; DXB Interact, October 2026: 8%).
Median price per sq ft in JVC, AED
From developersResale

Source: DXB Interact, Dubai Land Department data. Data as of 14 October 2026.

Questions buyers ask about JVC

Is JVC freehold?

Yes. Foreign buyers can own property there outright.

Is there a metro in JVC?

Not yet. Al Khail station is about 12 minutes away by car, and the Gold Line through JVC is due to open in 2032.

Is JVC good for families?

For many, yes: schools, parks and a mall are close. The trade-off is peak-hour traffic and ongoing construction.

Is JVC a good investment?

The projected gross rental yield is about 7–8% (Bayut, H1 2026; DXB Interact, October 2026). The result depends on the building you choose, because supply is high.

How much does a home in JVC cost?

The median home sold for AED 1.02M ($279K) in 2025, and the resale median was AED 1,328 ($362) per sq ft. Current developer prices are on the project cards on this page.

How far is JVC from Dubai Marina and Downtown?

About 20 minutes to Dubai Marina and 25 to Downtown Dubai by car outside rush hour.