Al Furjan Property Guide

Al Furjan Overview

Al Furjan is a freehold master-planned community by Nakheel covering around 560 hectares between Sheikh Zayed Road and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, next to Discovery Gardens, Jumeirah Park and Jumeirah Village Triangle. Launched in 2007, it combines Arabian and contemporary villas, townhouses and apartment buildings with its own Dubai Metro station, community pavilions, a clubhouse, parks and a choice of international schools nearby.

Al Furjan has grown into one of Dubai’s most popular family communities, with a resident base of tens of thousands and a steady flow of new homes, including Nakheel’s Murooj Al Furjan villas. In 2025 apartment prices in Al Furjan rose 14.9% to an average of AED 1,281 per square foot, while rental contracts increased by 36.7%, reflecting strong demand to live in the community.

Highlights

•           Metro-connected: Al Furjan station on the Dubai Metro Red Line.

•           Family community: villas, townhouses and apartments with parks, a clubhouse and pavilions.

•           Master developer: Nakheel, the developer behind Palm Jumeirah.

•           Central location: between Sheikh Zayed Road and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road.

•           Strong price growth: apartment prices up 14.9% in 2025.

•           Strong rental demand: rental contracts up 36.7% in 2025, with gross yields of around 7%.

•           Freehold ownership: open to buyers of all nationalities.

Al Furjan at a glance

•           Master developer: Nakheel

•           Location: between Sheikh Zayed Road and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road

•           Total area: around 560 hectares (around 60.3 million square feet)

•           Launched: 2007

•           Homes: more than 1,700 villas and townhouses and around 2,800 apartments, plus Murooj Al Furjan

•           Ownership: freehold, open to international buyers

•           Property types: studios, apartments, townhouses and three- to six-bedroom villas

A complete family community with continuing growth

Al Furjan combines established villa neighbourhoods with metro access, modern apartment buildings and new Nakheel villa communities. Its balance of family amenities and connectivity has made it one of the most sought-after mid-market communities in Dubai.

Al Furjan in Numbers

Key verified figures for Al Furjan, with the period and source type stated for market data.

Size and community

•           Total area: around 560 hectares (around 5.6 square kilometres or 60.3 million square feet)

•           Villas and townhouses: more than 1,700 in the original Nakheel neighbourhoods

•           Apartments: around 2,800 in the original master plan, with more added by new projects

•           Murooj Al Furjan phase one: 418 villas across around 5 million square feet

•           Residents: around 26,000 (2021, Nakheel)

•           Dubai Metro stations: 1 (Al Furjan, Red Line)

Market data (2025, DLD-based resale report)

•           Average apartment price per square foot: AED 1,281, up 14.9% year on year

•           Apartment resale value: around AED 1.05 billion across 873 transactions, up 10.4% in value

•           Rental contracts: 4,964, up 36.7% year on year

•           Average rent per square foot: AED 91, up 9.6% year on year

•           Gross rental yield: around 7.1%

Timeline

•           2007: Al Furjan launched by Nakheel

•           2010s: villas, townhouses and apartment buildings handed over

•           2021: Murooj Al Furjan launched and Al Furjan metro station opens on Route 2020

•           2020s: new apartment buildings and villa phases completed

Where Is Al Furjan? Location and Connectivity

Al Furjan sits in new Dubai between Sheikh Zayed Road and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, bordered by Discovery Gardens, Jumeirah Park, Jumeirah Village Triangle and Jebel Ali.

Community layout

•           Villa neighbourhoods: Arabian, contemporary and Dubai Style villas and townhouses, including Quortaj.

•           Murooj Al Furjan: gated villa communities in the centre of Al Furjan.

•           Masakin Al Furjan and apartment buildings: apartments around the metro station and pavilions.

•           Community hubs: Al Furjan Pavilion, West Pavilion, Al Furjan Club and Lake Park.

Key distances and travel times

•           Ibn Battuta Mall: around 10 to 15 minutes.

•           Jebel Ali Recreation Club: around 12 minutes.

•           Dubai Marina and JLT: around 15 minutes.

•           Expo City Dubai: around 15 minutes.

•           Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC): around 20 minutes.

•           Downtown Dubai: around 25 to 30 minutes.

Road access

Al Furjan has quick access to Sheikh Zayed Road and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, linking residents to Dubai Marina, Jebel Ali, Expo City Dubai and central Dubai.

Public transport

•           Dubai Metro: Al Furjan station on the Red Line (Route 2020), connecting to Dubai Marina, Downtown Dubai and Dubai International Airport.

•           Buses: RTA bus routes serving the station and community.

Al Furjan Master Plan

Development background

Nakheel launched Al Furjan in 2007 as a family community of villas, townhouses and apartments. Villa neighbourhoods were handed over from the early 2010s, followed by apartment buildings by Nakheel and other developers. In 2021 Nakheel launched Murooj Al Furjan, adding new gated villa communities, and the Al Furjan metro station opened on the Route 2020 extension of the Red Line.

Planning principles

•           Family living: villas and townhouses with gardens, close to parks and schools.

•           Transit access: a metro station within the community.

•           Community hubs: pavilions, a clubhouse and lake park.

•           Mixed housing: villas, townhouses and apartments for different budgets.

Developers and Projects in Al Furjan

Nakheel is the master developer of Al Furjan and delivers its villa communities, with apartment buildings by Nakheel and other developers.

Nakheel villas and townhouses

•           Al Furjan Villas: Arabian, contemporary and Dubai Style villas and townhouses.

•           Quortaj: three- to five-bedroom villas and townhouses.

•           Murooj Al Furjan: three- to five-bedroom villas in gated communities.

•           Tilal Al Furjan: villas and townhouses.

Apartment projects

•           Masakin Al Furjan: studio to three-bedroom apartments.

•           Azizi, Danube and other developers: apartment buildings across the community, including Pearlz by Danube and Azizi Samia.

New projects are launched regularly. Buyers should confirm each project’s details and registration with the developer and the Dubai Land Department.

Property types in Al Furjan

•           Studios and one-bedroom apartments: popular with investors and professionals.

•           Two- and three-bedroom apartments: family homes near the metro.

•           Townhouses: three- and four-bedroom homes.

•           Villas: three- to six-bedroom homes.

Al Furjan Property Prices and Market Trends

In 2025 apartment prices in Al Furjan rose 14.9% to an average of AED 1,281 per square foot, with resale value up 10.4% to around AED 1.05 billion. Figures in this section are based on published analyses of Dubai Land Department (DLD) transaction data and market platforms, with the period and source type stated. They should be confirmed at the time of purchase.

Market Overview

Demand in Al Furjan is driven by its metro station, family amenities, villa neighbourhoods and convenient access to Dubai Marina, Jebel Ali and Expo City Dubai. Ready homes account for most resale transactions, and the community’s rental market grew strongly in 2025.

Key Market Indicators

•           Apartment price per square foot: AED 1,281 (2025), up 14.9% year on year.

•           Apartment resale value: around AED 1.05 billion (2025), up 10.4% year on year.

•           Murooj Al Furjan villas: around AED 1,900 to AED 2,230 per square foot (market data, 2026).

•           Apartment gross rental yield: around 7.1% (2025).

Typical Unit Sizes

•           Studios: around 450 to 650 square feet.

•           One-bedroom apartments: around 700 to 950 square feet.

•           Two-bedroom apartments: around 1,000 to 1,300 square feet.

•           Three-bedroom townhouses: around 1,500 to 2,500 square feet.

•           Four-bedroom townhouses: around 2,500 to 3,500 square feet.

•           Villas: around 2,400 to 8,000 square feet.

Average Resale Prices by Unit Type (2025, DLD-based resale report)

•           Studios: approximately AED 597,000, up 11.9% year on year.

•           One-bedroom apartments: approximately AED 990,000, up 9.6% year on year.

•           Two-bedroom apartments: approximately AED 1.61 million, up 13.7% year on year.

•           Three-bedroom apartments: approximately AED 2.29 million, up 11.6% year on year.

•           Villas: from around AED 2.9 million at launch in Murooj Al Furjan, with larger villas higher.

Rental Market

•           Rental contracts: 4,964 in 2025, up 36.7% year on year.

•           Studios: average annual rent of around AED 49,000, up 8%.

•           One-bedroom apartments: around AED 67,300, up 7.7%.

•           Two-bedroom apartments: around AED 99,000, up 11.7%.

•           Three-bedroom apartments: around AED 138,000, up 9.3%.

Market Outlook

•           Completion of further Murooj Al Furjan and Tilal Al Furjan villas

•           New apartment buildings close to the metro station

•           Continued growth of Expo City Dubai and the Dubai South corridor

•           Sustained demand from families and professionals for metro-connected homes

Payment Plans and Buying Costs

•           Off-plan payment plans: staged payments during construction with a balance on handover, set by each developer.

•           Ready property: purchased outright or with a mortgage.

•           Dubai Land Department registration fee: 4% of the purchase price.

•           Service charges: payable annually to the owners’ association.

Upcoming Infrastructure in Al Furjan

Residential deliveries

•           Murooj Al Furjan and Tilal Al Furjan: new Nakheel villa communities.

•           Apartment buildings: new projects by Nakheel and other developers.

Community facilities

•           Pavilions and clubhouse: retail, dining, pools and sports facilities.

•           Parks: Al Furjan Lake Park and neighbourhood green spaces.

The wider area

•           Expo City Dubai and Dubai South: major growth districts a short drive away.

•           Jebel Ali and Dubai Marina: established business and leisure hubs nearby.

•           Road network: Sheikh Zayed Road and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road.

Long-term vision

With its metro station, new villa communities and growing amenities, Al Furjan is set to strengthen its role as a complete, well-connected family community in new Dubai.

Living in Al Furjan: Lifestyle and Amenities

Community hubs

•           Al Furjan Pavilion: supermarkets, pharmacies, cafés and shops.

•           West Pavilion: everyday retail and services.

•           Al Furjan Club: pools, gyms, sports courts and fitness studios.

Parks and outdoor living

•           Al Furjan Lake Park: walking tracks and playgrounds.

•           Neighbourhood parks, cycling paths and green spaces.

Shopping

•           Ibn Battuta Mall: around 10 to 15 minutes away.

•           Neighbourhood retail: shops and cafés in apartment buildings.

Education

•           Schools nearby: The Arbour School, Arcadia Global School, Safa Community School, Delhi Private School Jebel Ali, Nord Anglia International School and Australian International School.

Healthcare

•           Clinics: medical centres and pharmacies within the community.

•           Hospitals: hospitals in Jebel Ali, Dubai Marina and Al Barsha a short drive away.

Community

Al Furjan is home to families and professionals who value its villas, parks, schools and metro access, creating a friendly, family-focused neighbourhood.

How to Buy Property in Al Furjan

Al Furjan is a freehold area, so UAE nationals and international buyers can buy, own, let and resell property outright through the standard Dubai Land Department process.

Who Buys in Al Furjan

•           Families: buyers of villas and townhouses close to schools and parks.

•           Investors: buyers of apartments near the metro with strong rental demand.

•           Professionals: buyers working in Dubai Marina, Jebel Ali and Expo City.

•           Residency seekers: buyers combining a home with eligibility for a UAE residence visa.

Ownership

Freehold ownership gives full title to the property, registered with the Dubai Land Department and recorded on a title deed, or on an Oqood certificate for off-plan purchases until handover. Off-plan projects are registered with the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA), and buyers’ payments are held in a dedicated project escrow account.

Buying Off-Plan

•           Choose the project, unit and payment plan that match your goals.

•           Confirm the project’s RERA registration and escrow account through official DLD channels.

•           Reserve the unit with a booking deposit.

•           Sign the Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA).

•           Register the purchase on the DLD Oqood system.

•           Pay instalments in line with the payment plan.

•           Complete the handover inspection, pay the final instalment and receive the title deed.

Buying Ready or Resale Property

•           Agree terms with the seller, usually through a RERA-licensed broker.

•           Sign the Memorandum of Understanding (Form F) and pay the deposit.

•           Obtain a no-objection certificate (NOC) from the developer.

•           Complete the transfer at a DLD trustee office, where the new title deed is issued.

Buying Costs

•           Dubai Land Department registration fee: 4% of the purchase price.

•           Administrative and registration charges: set by the DLD and the developer.

•           Annual service charges: payable to the owners’ association.

Financing

UAE banks offer mortgages to residents and non-residents. Many off-plan buyers use developer payment plans during construction and arrange a mortgage at handover.

Golden Visa and Residency

Property ownership in Dubai can qualify buyers for a UAE residence visa, including the 10-year Golden Visa when the property value meets the government threshold. Buyers should confirm the latest criteria with the Dubai Land Department or the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs.

Al Furjan FAQs

Where is Al Furjan located?

Al Furjan is located between Sheikh Zayed Road and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, next to Discovery Gardens, Jumeirah Park and Jebel Ali.

Who developed Al Furjan?

Al Furjan is master developed by Nakheel.

How big is Al Furjan?

Al Furjan covers around 560 hectares, around 60.3 million square feet.

Is Al Furjan connected to the Dubai Metro?

Yes. Al Furjan has its own station on the Dubai Metro Red Line.

What is the average price per square foot in Al Furjan?

Apartments averaged AED 1,281 per square foot in 2025, up 14.9% year on year. Full details are set out in the Property Prices section.

Can foreigners buy property in Al Furjan?

Yes. Al Furjan is a freehold area where international buyers can own property outright.

Does buying in Al Furjan qualify for a Golden Visa?

Property ownership can qualify buyers for a UAE residence visa, including the 10-year Golden Visa when the property value meets the government threshold. Buyers should confirm the latest criteria before purchase.

Important Notice

This page is provided for general information only and does not constitute financial, legal or investment advice. Figures are based on publicly available market sources at the date of publication and may change. Illustrative examples are not forecasts, and past price performance does not guarantee future results. Project details, prices, payment plans and completion dates are subject to change by the respective developers. Readers should verify all information independently and consult licensed professionals before making any investment decision.