Jumeirah Islands
Too little data for a verdict. In Jumeirah Islands, the median home sold for AED 2.23M (AED 2,478/sqft, +13.3% in 12 months) across 1,393 sales in the 12 months to Oct 2026. Median rent is AED 225,000 a year. 463 new units are due within 24 months.
Source: DLD open data · Information, not financial advice. Not an official DLD product.
90% of sales are off-plan, so much of the area is still being built.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 1,393 sales, 344 rent contracts
- Period
- 12 months to 22 October 2026
- How
- Rent minus service charge and 5% for vacancy and management, divided by price plus 6% buying costs.
- Leaves out
- Mortgage interest and tax in your home country.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 1,393 sales, 344 rent contracts
- Period
- 12 months to 22 October 2026
- How
- Median rent divided by median price.
- Leaves out
- Every cost of owning and buying.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD registered sales
- Sample
- 1,393 sales
- Period
- 12 months to 22 October 2026
- How
- Median of the registered records, so half were above it.
- Leaves out
- Listings and asking prices.
Evidence
- Source
- Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 344 rent contracts
- Period
- 12 months to 22 October 2026
- How
- Median of the registered records, so half were above it.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD registered sales
- Sample
- 1,393 sales
- Period
- 12 months to 22 October 2026
- How
- A count of registered records.
Price per sqft, 5 years
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Prices by unit type
Check a deal hereConverted at European Central Bank reference rates of 26 October 2026, through the dirham's fixed US dollar rate (3.6725). Indicative only: your bank's rate will differ.
| Unit | Ready price | Price / sqft | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | – | 2,111 | 104 |
| 1 bed | – | 2,500 | 671 |
| 2 bed | – | 2,520 | 381 |
| 3 bed | – | 2,439 | 105 |
Median ready prices and DLD sales in the last 12 months.
Rents and yields by unit type
Yield by unit typeNot enough data yet
Median annual rent from Ejari contracts in the last 12 months. Net yield is after service charge and buying costs.
New supply, next 24 months
463 unitsHandovers peak in 2027 Q1.
Developers with projects here
- Ellington Pcfc Developers: 1,542 units in 2 projects
- Palma Homes Real Estate Development: 1,236 units in 2 projects
Who Jumeirah Islands suits, on the numbers
- Buyers watching prices: price per sqft rose 13.3% in 12 months. Past change, not a forecast.
- Off-plan buyers: 90% of sales are off-plan, across 5 projects under construction.
Rules applied to the data above. Not advice.
Off-plan here
Off-planBuildings and projects in Jumeirah Islands
| Project | Developer | Status | Median price | Price / sqft | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eltiera Views | Ellington Pcfc Developers | 0% | AED 2.24M | 2,498 | 627 |
| Eltiera Heights | Ellington Pcfc Developers | 3% | AED 2.28M | 2,539 | 301 |
| Mbl Signature | Mag 10 Property Development Dmcc | 60% | AED 1.49M | 2,308 | 130 |
| Serenia District - East | Palma Homes Real Estate Development | 1% | AED 3.72M | 2,596 | 112 |
| Dubai Star | Preatoni Real Estate Development | Ready | AED 1.20M | 1,405 | 54 |
| Serenia District - West | Palma Homes Real Estate Development | 3% | AED 2.11M | 2,439 | 54 |
Areas at a similar price compared
Compare with other areas| Area | Net yield | Price / sqft |
|---|---|---|
| Jumeirah Islands | – | 2,478 |
| Dubai Hills | 4.60% | 2,400 |
| MBR City District One | 5.09% | 1,997 |
| The World | – | 2,404 |
| Site A | 3.05% | 1,631 |
| Sufouh Gardens | 4.09% | 2,429 |
| Mina Rashid | 3.17% | 2,804 |
Similar price: areas with the closest median sale price.
What happened to AED 1M
AED 1,000,000 of Jumeirah Islands homes bought at the median price per sqft, valued at today's median. Price change only, before rent and costs.
| Jumeirah Islands | Dubai overall | |
|---|---|---|
| Bought in 2016 → 2026 to date | AED 2.60M | AED 1.66M |
| Bought in 2019 → 2026 to date | AED 2.66M | AED 1.69M |
| Bought in 2021 → 2026 to date | AED 2.48M | AED 1.61M |
Questions investors ask
Is Jumeirah Islands a good investment?
ZoneIQ does not give advice, but the numbers are these. Price per sqft changed +13.3% in 12 months. There were 1,393 sales in 12 months, and 463 new units are due within 24 months.
Is Jumeirah Islands freehold?
Yes, on DLD's register: 4,413 of 4,413 registered units in Jumeirah Islands are marked freehold. Source: DLD, Registered Freehold Real Estate Units, 13 October 2026. Rules can differ by plot, and in free zones by the zone authority, so check the title deed of a specific unit before you buy.
What is the average rent in Jumeirah Islands?
The median rent in Jumeirah Islands is AED 225,000 a year, from 344 Ejari contracts in the last 12 months.
Have property prices gone up in Jumeirah Islands?
The median price per sqft changed +13.3% in the 12 months to Oct 2026, to AED 2,478. This is past change, not a forecast.
Where is Jumeirah Islands in Dubai?
In the DLD project registry, Jumeirah Islands projects sit in the Al Thanyah Fifth land area.
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Sources: DLD sales (1,393 in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (344), DLD project registry, via Dubai Data. Data through 22 October 2026. Service charges: DLD Service Charge Index (Mollak) where shown, otherwise a Dubai-wide estimate. Source · Freehold: DLD, Registered Freehold Real Estate Units, 13 October 2026, Data Dubai · ZoneIQ gives information, not financial or investment advice. Figures are medians and estimates. Check any unit yourself before you commit.