Dubailand
Arjan
A mixed-use Dubailand district at the junction of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and Umm Suqeim Road, next to Al Barsha South and Motor City. Almost entirely apartments in five- to twenty-storey buildings, with many recent launches, and home to Dubai Miracle Garden and Dubai Butterfly Garden.
- Studio rent
- AED 54,000per year
- 1-bed rent
- AED 78,000per year
- 2-bed rent
- AED 115,000per year
- Apartment price
- AED 1,565per sq ft
- 1-bed apartment
- AED 1.14Maverage asking
- Gross yield
- 8.4%published
Averages published by Property Finder Area Insights, September 2026. How they are measured.
Living in Arjan
Why people choose it
- Newer apartments at mid-market rents
- Dubai Hills Mall and Mediclinic Parkview a short drive away
- Miracle Garden and Butterfly Garden inside the district
Worth knowing
- No metro; Mall of the Emirates and Mashreq stations about 15 minutes by car
- Heavy ongoing construction and many near-identical off-plan towers
- Character
- Low- and mid-rise apartment district
- Master developer
- Dubai Properties
- Since
- 2006
- Freehold
- Yes, freehold for foreign buyers
- Homes
- Apartments
- Metro
- None in the district
- Getting around
- No metro; local RTA bus stops link to interchanges for the Red Line (Mall of the Emirates and Mashreq stations, about 15 minutes by car); direct access to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and Umm Suqeim Road
- Beach
- Not within walking distance
- Schools
- Safa Community School, Nord Anglia International School Dubai, Brighton College Dubai
Rent or buy
Arjan in numbers
Renting
Suits young professionals and small families who want a recent building with pool and gym at a JVC-like rent, and accept driving to the metro.
| Studio | AED 54,000 |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | AED 78,000 |
| 2 bedrooms | AED 115,000 |
Buying
Apartment-only market with a large off-plan pipeline from many developers, so resale competition from new supply is a real factor.
| Apartments, per sq ft | AED 1,565 |
|---|---|
| 1-bed apartment | AED 1,135,000 |
| Gross yield | 8.4% |
How these figures are measured
- Rents: Property Finder Area Insights (Arjan), average asking rent of live listings, accessed 29/09/2026 (no villa stock) source
- Prices: Property Finder Area Insights (Arjan): apt_1br = average asking price of live listings; apt_psf = average DLD sale price per sq ft over the rolling 12 months, all residential types (about 95% of listings are apartments), accessed 29/09/2026 source
- Yield: Property Finder Area Insights, rental yield (DLD-based), accessed 29/09/2026 source
Asking figures reflect advertised listings, not signed contracts; transaction figures are Dubai Land Department records. Freehold: Yes, freehold for foreign buyers.
Out and about
Things to do in Arjan
Visitors come for Dubai Miracle Garden and Dubai Butterfly Garden, both open in the cooler months.
- Dubai Miracle Gardengarden
Seasonal flower park, one of the city's big visitor draws
- Dubai Butterfly Gardenattraction
Indoor butterfly domes next to the Miracle Garden
- Eye Parkpark
Local green space between the residential blocks
- My City Centre Al Barshamall
Everyday shopping with a Carrefour, about five minutes by car
- Dubai Hills Mallmall
Large mall under ten minutes' drive
Visiting, or just moved in? We can arrange a short stay or a tour around Arjan.
Addresses people ask about
Notable buildings & projects
- Lincoln Park
- Vincitore Boulevard
- Resortz by Danube
- 48 Parkside
- Samana Park Views
Names only, for orientation: not an offer. Ask us for what is available in each.
Nearby
Neighbouring districts
Al Barsha
central mixed low-rise neighbourhood
Motor City
low-rise, motorsport-themed and leafy
Jumeirah Village Circle
mid-rise suburban apartment hub
Dubai Hills Estate
green golf-course master community
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- Hours
- Sun–Fri, 9:00–19:00 (UAE)
- Languages
- English, French, Arabic, Russian
FAQ
Arjan: common questions
Average asking rents per year in Arjan: studio AED 54,000, one-bedroom AED 78,000, two-bedroom AED 115,000 (Property Finder Area Insights, September 2026). Actual rents depend on the building, view, floor and furnishing.
Yes, freehold for foreign buyers. Foreign buyers can own homes here outright and register them with the Dubai Land Department.
No metro station inside the district. No metro; local RTA bus stops link to interchanges for the Red Line (Mall of the Emirates and Mashreq stations, about 15 minutes by car); direct access to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and Umm Suqeim Road
Newer apartments at mid-market rents. Dubai Hills Mall and Mediclinic Parkview a short drive away. Miracle Garden and Butterfly Garden inside the district. On the other hand: no metro; mall of the emirates and mashreq stations about 15 minutes by car. heavy ongoing construction and many near-identical off-plan towers.
Dubai Miracle Garden (seasonal flower park, one of the city's big visitor draws); Dubai Butterfly Garden (indoor butterfly domes next to the miracle garden); Eye Park (local green space between the residential blocks); My City Centre Al Barsha (everyday shopping with a carrefour, about five minutes by car).