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Arjan

Arjan is a freehold community in Dubailand, where Umm Suqeim Road meets Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road. Most homes are studios to three-bedroom apartments in mid-rise buildings, next to Dubai Miracle Garden. Prices sit close to JVC, and the area suits buyers who want rental income from a newer building at a mid-market price.

Arjan
15
projects for sale
164738
from
AED 1,330 ($362)
resale median per sq ft, 2025
7–8%
expected gross rental yield
20 min
to Dubai Marina by car

Where this area is

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At a glance

Master developer
Dubai Properties, part of Dubai Holding. Many private developers build here, including Danube and Vincitore.
Location
Between Al Barsha South to the north and Motor City to the south.
Ownership
Freehold, so foreign buyers can own outright.
Homes
Mostly studios to 3-bedroom apartments in mid-rise buildings.
Transport
No metro station. The Gold Line, due to open in 2032, will run through neighbouring Al Barsha South and JVC; station sites are not yet published.

Suits you if

  • You want a newer apartment at a mid-market price. The median home here sold for AED 910K ($248K) in 2025.
  • You plan to rent out. The projected gross rental yield is about 7–8%.
  • You want a hospital close by. Mediclinic Parkview Hospital is on Umm Suqeim Road, at the edge of Arjan.

Think twice if

  • You want a quiet, finished neighbourhood. Building work is still going on, and new towers will keep adding homes. The upside is choice: you can compare many new buildings side by side and pick the best layout and developer.
  • You rely on the metro. For now Arjan is a driving community, and the nearest Gold Line stations are due in 2032.

Living here

Schools

Safa Community School and Brighton College Dubai are a short drive away in Al Barsha South.

Healthcare

Mediclinic Parkview Hospital is on Umm Suqeim Road, at the edge of Arjan.

Shopping

Supermarkets in the residential towers for everyday shopping. My City Centre Al Barsha is a short drive away.

Sport and outdoors

Dubai Miracle Garden and Dubai Butterfly Garden are on the doorstep.

Commute

About 25 minutes to Downtown Dubai, 20 to Dubai Marina and 35 to DXB airport by car outside rush hour. Umm Suqeim Road and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road get busy at peak times.

Buying here: prices and expected returns

  • AED 1,470 ($400) median price per sq ft for homes bought from developers in 2025, and AED 1,330 ($362) on resale. Resale prices rose 14% on 2024.
  • Almost doubled since 2020: the resale price per sq ft rose from AED 670 ($182) to AED 1,330 ($362).
  • 3,488 homes changed hands in 2025.
  • About 7–8% projected gross rental yield (Bayut Dubai Sales Market Report H1 2026: 7.10% for apartments; DXB Interact, October 2026: 8%).
Median price per sq ft, AED
From developersResale

Source: DXB Interact, Dubai Land Department data. Data as of 15 October 2026.

Questions buyers ask

Is Arjan freehold?

Yes. Foreign buyers can own property there outright.

Is there a metro in Arjan?

Not yet. The Gold Line through neighbouring Al Barsha South and JVC is due to open in 2032.

Is Arjan good for families?

It works for families who are happy to drive: Mediclinic Parkview Hospital is on the edge of the community, and schools are a short drive away in Al Barsha South. The trade-off is ongoing construction.

Is Arjan a good investment?

The projected gross rental yield is about 7–8% (Bayut, H1 2026; DXB Interact, October 2026). Rents depend on the building you choose, because new towers keep adding supply.

How much does a home in Arjan cost?

The median home sold for AED 910K ($248K) in 2025, and the resale median was AED 1,330 ($362) per sq ft. Current developer prices are on the project cards on this page.

How far is Arjan from Dubai Marina and Downtown?

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