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Living in Al Furjan
A family community of villas, townhouses and low-rise apartments between Sheikh Zayed Road and MBZ Road, with its own Metro station.
History
Nakheel launched Al Furjan in 2007 as its largest villa community at the time, with plans for 4,000 homes. Building work stopped during the 2010 downturn and picked up again later in the decade.
Al Furjan Pavilion opened in 2016, Azizi’s first apartment buildings followed in 2017, and Al Furjan Metro station opened on the Route 2020 line in 2021. By 2021 the community had about 1,700 villas and townhouses and 2,800 apartments, home to around 26,000 people.
What it’s like to live here
A settled suburban feel with wide streets, parks and community pavilions, plus newer apartment buildings around the edges. It is popular with families and quieter than nearby JVC.
Who it suits
Families who want a villa or townhouse with Metro access, and renters looking for apartments that are newer and roomier than in the older city areas.
Getting around
Al Furjan Metro station is on the Route 2020 branch of the Red Line, and the community sits between Sheikh Zayed Road and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road. Al Maktoum International Airport, Sports City and Jumeirah Golf Estates are each about 20 minutes away.
Schools, healthcare and shopping
Schools include The Arbor School, described as the first sustainable school in the UAE, and Arcadia Global School, with Chubby Cheeks Nursery and Jebel Ali Village Nursery.
Medicentres has a clinic in Al Furjan Pavilion. Al Furjan Pavilion and Al Furjan West Pavilion cover daily needs, with Spinneys and Geant supermarkets, and Ibn Battuta Mall is about 25 minutes away.
Things to check before you rent or buy
- Building work is still going on in some areas
- Traffic at peak hours
- How far the home is from the Metro station
- Whether it is a Nakheel villa or a third-party apartment building, as service levels differ
Facts and figures from Bayut area guides, with history from developer announcements and local press. Checked October 2026. Numbers change as new buildings complete.
Map, hotspots and distances
Schools, transport, shops, places to eat and things to do in and around Al Furjan, with how far it is to the airports, Downtown and the coast.
Market numbers
Recent prices, rents, yields and sales activity in Al Furjan.
Latest price change: +6.9% (villas, change during H1 2026)
Average sale prices
H1 2026
| 3-bed villa | AED 4,244,000 |
|---|---|
| 4-bed villa | AED 5,975,000 |
| 5-bed villa | AED 10,518,000 |
Average annual rents
1-bed: June 2026 (Property Finder); villas: 2025 (Bayut)
| 1-bed apartment | AED 75,000 |
|---|---|
| 3-bed villa | AED 232,000 |
| 4-bed villa | AED 315,000 |
About these numbers. Bayut figures are average asking prices and rents from listings on Bayut, not completed sales. Sales counts are Dubai Land Department records shown by Property Finder or DXBinteract. Yields are gross, before service charges and other costs. Checked October 2026; we update these figures regularly.
Sources: Bayut H1 2026 sales report, Bayut 2024 report, Bayut 2025 report, Bayut 2025 rental report, Gulf Business rent guide (Property Finder data), Property Finder transactions
Who buys and rents here
Bayut lists Al Furjan as a mid-tier community, mostly villas, with high apartment yields.
Investors who buy here
- Apartment investors chasing yields near the Metro (about 7.7%)
- Villa buyers looking for family tenants
- Off-plan buyers in newer Nakheel phases
People who live here
- Families wanting a villa with Metro access
- Professionals working in Jebel Ali and Dubai Marina
- Renters looking for newer, roomier apartments
Photos of Al Furjan
Images: Nakheel.
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Al Furjan FAQs
Is Al Furjan a freehold area?
Yes. Al Furjan is a freehold area, so foreign nationals can buy property here outright.
How far is Al Furjan from the airport?
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is about 34 km away in a straight line. Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) is closer, at about 16 km, roughly 20 minutes by car.
Is there a Metro station in Al Furjan?
Yes. Al Furjan station is on the Route 2020 branch of the Red Line.
How much does it cost to rent in Al Furjan?
Average rents are about AED 75,000 a year for a 1-bed apartment; about AED 232,000 a year for a 3-bed villa; about AED 315,000 a year for a 4-bed villa (1-bed: June 2026, Property Finder; villas: 2025, Bayut). Rents vary with the building, view and condition, so ask us for current rents on a specific home.
What rental yield can investors expect in Al Furjan?
Gross rental yields average about 7.7% (apartments; villas 4.6%). That is before service charges, maintenance and any time without a tenant, so the net return will be lower.
Have property prices gone up in Al Furjan?
Yes. Average asking prices per sq ft are up about 35% (villas since 2024), based on Bayut market reports. The latest change is +6.9% (villas, change during H1 2026).
Who does Al Furjan suit best?
It suits families wanting a villa with Metro access, professionals working in Jebel Ali and Dubai Marina and renters looking for newer, roomier apartments. For investors, it suits apartment investors chasing yields near the Metro (about 7.7%).
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