Arjan, Dubai in 2026: Prices, Rents, Projects and Lifestyle
- Published 26 Oct 2026
- Updated 26 October 2026
- 9 min read
- Data verified on 26 Oct 2026
In short
In 2026, Arjan apartments sell for around AED 1,490 per sq ft (about AED 16,040 per m²), based on sales registered with the DLD. Gross yields run at 7% to 8% according to Bayut and DLD data. This Dubailand community next to Al Barsha South suits rental investors looking for a lower entry price than Dubai Hills.
DLD via DXBinteract, Oct 2026 · Bayut · DLD via DXBinteract
AED 1,490/sq ft
Median registered apartment sale price over 12 months, +9.6% year on year
Source: DLD via DXBinteract, Oct 2026
7.10%
Projected gross yield, mid-tier apartments, H1 2026
Source: Bayut
AED 65,000
Median annual rent for a one-bedroom, 2026 contracts
Source: DLD via DXBinteract
8,977
Homes still off-plan in Arjan, out of 29,888
Source: DLD via DXBinteract, Oct 2026
Arjan, Dubai.Photo: © VALORISIMO
In this article · 14 sections
- What is Arjan and where is it?
- How much does an apartment in Arjan cost in 2026?
- What rents and rental yields can you expect?
- Which projects are under way and how much supply is coming?
- Why invest in Arjan?
- Living in Arjan: key features and who it suits
- What is there to do in Arjan: parks, shopping and sport?
- Which schools are in or near Arjan?
- Which hospitals and clinics are nearby?
- How do you get to Arjan and get around?
- What infrastructure and developments are coming?
- Which other Dubai neighbourhoods should you explore?
- What are the risks before buying?
- Frequently asked questions
What is Arjan and where is it?
Arjan is a residential community in Dubailand, originally master-developed by Dubai Properties. According to Bayut, it sits between Al Barsha South and Motor City, at the junction of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) and Umm Suqeim Street (D63), with Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) next door.
Housing is almost entirely apartment buildings, from studios to three-bedrooms, mostly mid- and high-rise with gyms, pools and ground-floor retail. Known buildings include Lincoln Park, Vincitore Palacio, Green Diamond and Geepas Tower. Land registry data count 68 projects and nearly 29,900 homes in Arjan, of which about 9,000 are still off-plan.
Launched as an affordable zone, Arjan has become a mid-market community valued for its entry price, its central position in south Dubai and its proximity to Dubai Miracle Garden. Foreigners can buy freehold. For the wider picture, see our Dubai investment guide.
How much does an apartment in Arjan cost in 2026?
Based on sales registered with the Dubai Land Department (DLD) over the last 12 months, the median apartment price in Arjan is AED 1,490 per sq ft (about AED 16,040 per m²), up 9.6% year on year. Bayut, which tracks asking prices, gives a similar AED 1,517 per sq ft for H1 2026.
| Unit type | Median registered sale price 2026 (DLD) | Avg. asking price H1 2026 (Bayut) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 661,000 | AED 654,000 |
| 1 bedroom | AED 1,100,000 | AED 1,170,000 |
| 2 bedrooms | AED 1,500,000 | AED 1,683,000 |
| 3 bedrooms | AED 2,225,000 | n/a |
Sources: DLD via DXBinteract, apartment sales from 1 January to 25 October 2026 (off-plan and resale combined); Bayut, Dubai Sales Market Report H1 2026 (asking prices, mid-tier segment).
Trend since 2021. The median registered price per sq ft in Arjan rose from AED 871 in 2021 to AED 1,115 in 2022, AED 1,217 in 2023, AED 1,323 in 2024, AED 1,394 in 2025 and AED 1,505 so far in 2026 — about +73% in five years (Valorisimo calculation on DLD data).
Arjan versus its neighbours. Over the same 12 months, the median apartment sale price is AED 1,490 per sq ft in Arjan, AED 1,500 in JVC and AED 2,340 in Dubai Hills Estate (DLD via DXBinteract). Arjan is therefore about 36% cheaper than Dubai Hills and level with JVC.
To compare with the rest of the city, see apartment prices in Dubai.
What rents and rental yields can you expect?
Arjan’s gross yield is among Dubai’s highest for a central community: 7.10% for mid-tier apartments according to Bayut (H1 2026), and 8% according to DLD data (rents and prices of homes both sold and rented in 2026).
| Unit type | Median annual rent 2026 (DLD) | Avg. advertised rent H1 2026 (Bayut) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 45,000 | AED 53,000 |
| 1 bedroom | AED 65,000 | AED 79,000 |
| 2 bedrooms | AED 90,000 | AED 116,000 |
| 3 bedrooms | AED 141,000 | n/a |
Sources: DLD via DXBinteract, apartment rental contracts registered 1 January to 25 October 2026 (new and renewals); Bayut, Dubai Rental Market Report H1 2026 (advertised rents).
How to read this. Registered rents include renewals, which are lower than new leases, so they sit below Bayut’s advertised rents. The median rent across all unit types rose from AED 39,000 in 2021 to AED 62,000 in 2025 and AED 63,000 in 2026 (DLD): growth is slowing. Bayut reports +2.33% for one-bedrooms and +2.22% for two-bedrooms in H1 2026.
Rental depth. More than 10,000 apartment leases have been registered in Arjan since January 2026, nearly 4,400 of them for one-bedrooms: demand is deep for small units, the core market of young professionals and small families.
Regulation. In Dubai, rent increases on renewal are governed by the DLD’s Smart Rental Index.
Which projects are under way and how much supply is coming?
Arjan is still being built out: of 29,888 homes recorded, 8,977 are still off-plan, across 17 projects under construction (DLD via DXBinteract). The best-selling projects in 2026:
| Project | Developer | Units | Announced handover | 2026 sales (to 25 Oct) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binghatti Hillcrest | Binghatti | 396 (mainly studios and one-beds) | 31 Dec 2026 | 255, at AED 2,240/sq ft |
| Butterfly Towers A and B | Al Sayyah and Sons / Desert Falcon | 2 × 298 | 31 Jan 2029 | 95 (tower A), at AED 1,605/sq ft |
| Enchante by GRID (4 buildings) | Grid Properties | 286 | 15 Dec 2028 | 88 (RT1 and RT2) |
| Skyz by Danube | Danube | 827 | 19 Nov 2025 (announced; check delivery) | 84, at AED 1,507/sq ft |
Source: DLD via DXBinteract (handover dates as declared by developers and liable to slip; sales since 1 January 2026). Confirm every date with the developer.
With nearly 30% of stock still off-plan, new supply remains a point to watch (section 13).
Quality upgrade. Recent launches put more weight on shared amenities (rooftops, gyms, coworking spaces, landscaped gardens), gradually lifting the community’s standard.
Why invest in Arjan?
- Solid rental yield: 7.10% (Bayut) to 8% (DLD) gross, above most central Dubai communities.
- Accessible entry price: studios around AED 661,000 and one-bedrooms around AED 1.1 million, about 36% below Dubai Hills Estate per sq ft.
- Deep rental demand: more than 10,000 apartment leases registered in 2026, supported by proximity to Al Barsha, Dubai Science Park, Dubai Internet City, Media City and Mall of the Emirates.
- Spillover effect: as Dubai Hills, Al Barsha and JVT become more expensive, some buyers and tenants shift to communities like Arjan.
- Real liquidity: about 2,800 apartment sales over 12 months, mostly easy-to-resell studios and one-bedrooms.
Note that this volume is down 24% year on year (DLD via DXBinteract).
Living in Arjan: key features and who it suits
Arjan offers a calm, semi-urban setting with wide roads, recent buildings and shops at the foot of the towers, without the intensity of central districts.
Key features
- A central position in south Dubai: direct access to the E311 and Umm Suqeim Street, towards Al Barsha, Dubai Marina, Dubai Internet City and Business Bay.
- Lower prices and rents than the premium communities nearby.
- Well-equipped buildings (gym, pool, sometimes yoga or multipurpose rooms).
- Dubai Miracle Garden and Dubai Butterfly Garden in the heart of the community.
Ideal for: young professionals and couples working in Al Barsha, Dubai Science Park or the coastal free zones; small families looking for an affordable two-bedroom near good schools; rental investors. Less suited to those who want a beach, a metro station at the door or a villa with a garden.
What is there to do in Arjan: parks, shopping and sport?
Green spaces and leisure
- Dubai Miracle Garden: its 15th season opened on 8 October 2026 and runs until 31 May 2027, with millions of flowers and a new theme every week; adult tickets cost AED 105 (Khaleej Times).
- Dubai Butterfly Garden: next to the Miracle Garden and open for the same season, it housed about 15,000 butterflies of more than 26 species in the 2025-26 season (Property Finder).
- Community parks: there is no large public park yet, but shaded walkways, small parks and landscaped residences are good for walking and jogging.
Shopping
- Everyday: supermarkets (Lifco and Blue Mart, per Bayut), baqalas, pharmacies (Life, Aster), cafés and ground-floor shops.
- A short drive away: My City Centre Al Barsha, Circle Mall in JVC, Mall of the Emirates and Dubai Hills Mall, with cinemas, restaurants and major brands. Arjan has no large mall of its own.
Sport
- Most buildings have their own gym and pool.
- Dubai Sports City, with Dubai International Stadium about 10 minutes away by car (Bayut), offers football and cricket pitches and training academies.
- The planned 10.4 km cycling and e-scooter track between Dubai Hills and Motor City, part of phase II of the Hessa Street project, will run nearby (section 11).
Which schools are in or near Arjan?
Arjan itself mainly has nurseries (Happy Bees Early Learning Centre and Chubby Cheeks Nursery, per Bayut). Most schools are in neighbouring Al Barsha South.
| School | Location | Curriculum | KHDA rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nord Anglia International School Dubai | Al Barsha South | British and IB | Outstanding |
| Kings’ School Al Barsha | Al Barsha South | British | Outstanding |
| Safa Community School | Al Barsha South | British | Outstanding |
| Brighton College Dubai | Al Barsha South | British | Very Good |
| Dubai Heights Academy | Al Barsha South | British | Very Good |
| GEMS World Academy | Al Barsha South | IB | Very Good |
| Repton School Al Barsha | Al Barsha South | British and IB | Very Good |
| Jumeirah English Speaking School (JESS) | Arabian Ranches | British | Outstanding |
Sources: KHDA ratings as listed by WhichSchoolAdvisor (2026 list, updated 5 June 2026; most of these schools were not re-inspected in 2025-26); locations per Bayut. Check ratings and fees with KHDA and each school.
American and Indian curriculum schools are also a short drive away. Good school access encourages longer family tenancies, which is useful for investors.
Which hospitals and clinics are nearby?
- Mediclinic Parkview Hospital: a 182-bed private multi-specialty hospital on Umm Suqeim Street, next to Dubai Miracle Garden, with emergency care.
- Saudi German Hospital Dubai: a large multi-specialty hospital in Al Barsha 3, along Sheikh Zayed Road (Property Finder).
- In the community: medical and dental clinics (HMC Medical Centre, Right Health, My Dental Clinic, per Bayut) and pharmacies.
How do you get to Arjan and get around?
By car. According to Bayut, Arjan is about 12 minutes from Dubai Internet City metro station (Red Line), 10 minutes from Dubai International Stadium and 25 minutes from Dubai International Airport (DXB).
By bus. Route F36, a metro feeder, links Arjan with Mall of the Emirates station via Al Barsha South and Dubai Science Park; other RTA routes serve nearby communities. Check timetables in the RTA’s S’hail app.
No metro. Arjan has no metro station; taxis and ride-hailing (Careem, Uber) are the most practical option.
By train to Abu Dhabi. Since 30 September 2026, Etihad Rail has linked Al Yalayis station, in Jumeirah Golf Estates, with Abu Dhabi in about 64 minutes; the station connects to the metro via a bridge to Jumeirah Golf Estates station.
What infrastructure and developments are coming?
- Hessa Street project (RTA): phase I, between Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road, opened in April 2026 with four lanes each way. Phase II (3 km, from Al Khail Road to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road), awarded in February 2026, is set to double capacity and cut the journey from 24 to 5 minutes. The RTA lists Arjan among the ten communities served (about 650,000 residents). No completion date has been published.
- Soft mobility: phase II includes a 10.4 km cycling and e-scooter track linking Dubai Hills and Motor City.
- Residential handovers: about 9,000 off-plan homes are due by 2029, densifying the community and adding retail.
- Street retail: ground floors of new towers are steadily filling with cafés, supermarkets and services, making the area more walkable.
- Family services: nurseries, learning centres, fitness studios and specialist services are multiplying with the population.
Which other Dubai neighbourhoods should you explore?
- JVC property prices — Arjan's direct neighbour, at the same price per sq ft but with far more transactions.
- Dubai Hills area guide — the premium community next door, with a mall, golf and villas.
- Investing in Business Bay — the business district beside Downtown, for renting to professionals.
- Downtown Dubai rents and rental yields — the landmark centre around Burj Khalifa.
- Dubai Creek Harbour price per sq ft — Emaar's large waterfront project on the Creek.
To compare yield and budget, use our investment comparison tool.
What are the risks before buying?
- New supply: nearly 9,000 off-plan homes, about 30% of stock, are due by 2029, mostly studios and one-beds; competition between landlords may weigh on rents.
- Falling volumes: apartment sales are down 24% over 12 months while prices are still rising.
- Slowing rents: about +2% in H1 2026 for one- and two-bedrooms (Bayut), after years of strong growth.
- Uneven building quality: developers, finishes and service charges vary widely from tower to tower; compare the DLD's published service charges.
- Handover delays: declared dates can slip; for Skyz by Danube, announced for November 2025, check delivery status with the developer.
- Traffic: without a metro, getting around depends on the car until phase II of Hessa Street is delivered.
Watch out
DLD prices and rents quoted here are medians of registered sales and leases (via DXBinteract); Bayut figures are asking prices, so the two are not directly comparable. Handover dates are developer-declared and can slip. Most KHDA ratings date from inspections before 2025-26. Tax treatment depends on your residence; French tax residents should note the France–UAE tax treaty. This is information, not tax or legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
*What is the price per sq ft in Arjan in 2026?
Based on DLD-registered sales over 12 months, the median apartment price in Arjan is about AED 1,490 per sq ft, around AED 16,040 per m², up 9.6% year on year. Bayut puts asking prices at AED 1,517 per sq ft in H1 2026.
*What rental yield can I expect in Arjan?
Bayut projects a 7.10% gross yield for mid-tier apartments in H1 2026, and DLD data point to about 8% in 2026. These are gross figures: service charges, vacancy and management fees cut the net return by one to two points depending on the building.
*How much is a studio or one-bedroom in Arjan?
In 2026 the median registered sale price is about AED 661,000 for a studio and AED 1.1 million for a one-bedroom. A two-bedroom sells for around AED 1.5 million and a three-bedroom around AED 2.2 million, according to DLD data.
*What types of property are there in Arjan?
Arjan mainly offers apartments, from studios to three-bedrooms, in mid- and high-rise buildings with gyms, pools and retail. The most sought-after units have better views, higher floors and quality finishes. Recent projects focus on rooftops, coworking spaces and gardens.
*Is Arjan suitable for families?
Yes, especially for families wanting a quiet, affordable community. Several schools rated Outstanding or Very Good by KHDA are in Al Barsha South, Mediclinic Parkview is next door and Dubai Miracle Garden is in the community. You will need a car, though: there is no metro.
*How do you get around Arjan without a car?
Bus route F36 links Arjan with Mall of the Emirates metro station (Red Line) via Al Barsha South and Dubai Science Park. Taxis and ride-hailing fill the gaps. For Abu Dhabi, Etihad Rail’s Al Yalayis station in Jumeirah Golf Estates puts the capital about 64 minutes away.
*Can foreigners buy property in Arjan?
Yes. Arjan is a freehold area of Dubai where foreign nationals can own property outright. A purchase of at least AED 2 million may qualify for the 10-year Golden Visa, subject to government rules; most studios and one-bedrooms in Arjan are below that threshold.
Figures are indicative as of the date shown: check them with official sources before any decision.
- For information only; this is not tax, legal or financial advice.
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