Jubail Island property investment guide

Key numbers

Price tier

Premium

Ownership

Freehold

Maturity

Under construction

Handover

2025–2028

Metro served

No

Commute to downtown

18 min

Projects tracked

22

Market data: recorded sales

Over the 12 months to Jun 2026, Jubail Island recorded 288 property sales with a residential median of AED 1,773 per sqft — +17.7% on the previous 12 months.

See how Jubail Island ranks city-wide: price per sqft, sales momentum, price growth.

Median sale price

AED 1,683/sqft

203 residential sales, last 4 quarters

Sales, last 12 months

288

+50.0% vs the 12 months before

Price change, year on year

+17.7%

residential median AED/sqft

Top-selling projects in Jubail Island

Ranked by registered sales, Jul 2025 – Jun 2026. "Prior year" is the 12 months before that window.

Projects

Developer-stated — Abu Dhabi publishes no project register, so these are not verified against one.

Amenities & access

Beach

Beachfront

Metro

No metro

Schools

2 schools

Also nearby

Mangroves, eco villas

Getting around & daily life

Nearest of each, measured to the edge of Jubail Island — not driving distance.

School

Muna British Academy · 2.5 km away

Hospital

Reem Hospital · 6.6 km away

Mall

Al Raha Mall · 6.2 km away

Supermarket

Lulu Market (Hidd al Saadiyat) · 740 m away

Park

East Plaza · 3.0 km away

Beach

710 m away

Golf course

Saadiyat Island Golf Course · 2.5 km away

University

New York University Abu Dhabi · 3.1 km away

Airport

Zayed International Airport · 13 km away

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Infrastructure that moves values

• Souk Al Jubail (The Souk)operational · 2023

  Jubail Island's commercial and retail heart, launched in 2023. Comprises 4 office buildings housing a medical clinic, fitness & wellness, and F&B and retail spaces serving the six villages.

• Marsa Al Jubail marina & yacht cluboperational · 2025

  Secluded waterfront community with a 65-berth marina and a members-only two-level yacht club (dining, lounge, gym), plus 36 high-end marina villas. Targeted ready Q1 2025.

• Redwood Center of Excellence nurseryoperational · 2026

  First Redwood Center of Excellence in Abu Dhabi (Kids First Group), for ages 6 months to 6 years, following an EYFS-based emergent curriculum. Opened to first students in Q1 2026.

• Jubail Island Main Bridge (E12 link)operational

  140m bridge connecting Jubail Island to Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Street (E12), the island's primary access route to Yas/Saadiyat and downtown Abu Dhabi. Construction began Aug 2021 and is now complete, with intelligent traffic signals, speed control and pedestrian systems.

• Souk Al Jubail Medical Clinicoperational

  Specialised medical clinic located within the Souk Al Jubail office/retail hub, providing on-island primary healthcare alongside fitness and wellness facilities.

• Jubail Mangrove Parkoperational

  Abu Dhabi's first self-contained educational, nature and leisure mangrove destination, with boardwalks, kayaking and a wildlife sanctuary on the island's edge.

• Jubail Island community mosqueoperational

  Community mosque located to the west of the island alongside townhouses and a community park, serving residents of the delivered villages.

• Jubail Island mangrove parks, nature trails and promenadesoperational

  Network of dedicated nature trails, promenades, plazas and mangrove parks woven through the masterplan; a defining feature of the eco-focused community now in use as 1,000+ homes have been handed over.

• Yas Island leisure & retail (Yas Mall, theme parks)operational

  Adjacent Yas Island offers Yas Mall (largest mall in Abu Dhabi), Ferrari World, Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros. World and SeaWorld, all a short drive across the E12/bridge network from Jubail Island.

• Saadiyat Cultural District (Louvre, Guggenheim, museums)operational

  Neighbouring Saadiyat Island hosts the Louvre Abu Dhabi and the developing Cultural District (Guggenheim, Zayed National Museum, Natural History Museum), roughly 10 minutes from Jubail Island.

• Zayed International Airportoperational

  Abu Dhabi's main international airport, about 25 minutes from Jubail Island via E12; its Terminal A (Midfield) is fully operational, greatly expanding capacity for the eastern islands.

• Gordonstoun School Abu Dhabiunder construction · 2026

  First Gordonstoun School in the Gulf, on Jubail Island, for ages 4-18 on English GCSE/A-Level curriculum. Founding Principal Brendan Law named July 2025; opening September 2026 (Q3 2026).

• Bada Al Jubail private-island communityunder construction · 2027

  AED4bn ($1.08bn) exclusive beachfront gated community over 446,000 sqm with 8km of beachfront, mansions on 2,000-6,000 sqm plots, a 30-yacht marina, yacht club, members' lounge, wellness centre/spa, fitness studio and kids club. Completion expected end of 2027.

• Bada Al Jubail beach club & 30-yacht marinaunder construction · 2027

  Dedicated 30-berth marina, beach club, yacht club, wellness centre/spa and water-sports facilities forming the leisure spine of the Bada Al Jubail gated community. Completion expected end of 2027.

• Jubail Island masterplan next phase (eco-hotels, schools, retail)announced

  AED12-15bn masterplan across six villages (Marfaa, Nad Al Dhabi, Seef, Ain Al Maha, Souk, Bada). With 1,000+ homes delivered by 2026, future phases announced include eco-hotels, additional international schools, community centres, more marinas, boutique wellness resorts and expanded Souk retail.

Frequently asked questions

How much does property cost in Jubail Island?

Recorded residential sales in Jubail Island over the last four quarters have a median price of AED 1,683 per sqft, across 203 transactions. Prices are up +17.7% year on year. Buying costs add roughly 7–10% on top, and net rental yield after service charges typically lands 2–3 percentage points below the gross figure.

What are the best-selling projects in Jubail Island?

By registered sales over the last 12 months, the top projects in Jubail Island are Jubail Island - Phase 2 (77 sales), Jubail Island - Ain Al Maha Village (68 sales), Jubail Terraces (53 sales).

Can foreigners buy property in Jubail Island?

Yes — Jubail Island is a freehold zone, so foreign buyers get full ownership with no residency requirement.

How far is Jubail Island from downtown Abu Dhabi?

Jubail Island is roughly 18 minutes from downtown by car. Upcoming infrastructure: Gordonstoun School Abu Dhabi, Bada Al Jubail private-island community, Bada Al Jubail beach club & 30-yacht marina, Jubail Island masterplan next phase (eco-hotels, schools, retail).

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