Al Jurf (Ghantoot) property investment guide

Beachfront villa communities on the Ghantoot coast between Abu Dhabi and Dubai

Al Jurf (Ghantoot) is a premium waterfront community in Abu Dhabi where recorded residential sales have a median price of AED 2,197 per sqft. Ownership is freehold. Downtown is about 50 min away.

A green, low-density coastal district on the Arabian Gulf between Abu Dhabi and Dubai (the Ghantoot area), built around a protected forest and mangrove reserve. Home to IMKAN's Al Jurf Gardens and Ohana Development's beachfront Ohana by the Sea, with private beaches and a marina about a 45-minute drive from either city centre.

Key numbers

Price tier
Premium
Ownership
Freehold
Maturity
Planned
Handover
Ready · ongoing
Metro served
No
Commute to downtown
50 min
Projects tracked
18

Market data: recorded sales

Over the 12 months to Jun 2026, Al Jurf (Ghantoot) recorded 837 property sales with a residential median of AED 2,187 per sqft — +36.3% on the previous 12 months.

See how Al Jurf (Ghantoot) ranks city-wide: price per sqft, sales momentum, price growth.

Median sale price
AED 2,197/sqft
842 residential sales, last 4 quarters
Sales, last 12 months
837
+489.4% vs the 12 months before
Price change, year on year
+36.3%
residential median AED/sqft
Median residential price, AED per sqft
2,000AED 3,539/sqftJun 2023Jul 2024Jun 2025Jun 2026Jun 2023: AED 1,363/sqftJul 2023: AED 810/sqftAug 2023: AED 1,246/sqftSep 2023: AED 1,294/sqftOct 2023: AED 1,264/sqftNov 2023: AED 819/sqftFeb 2024: AED 984/sqftMar 2024: AED 1,042/sqftApr 2024: AED 833/sqftMay 2024: AED 854/sqftJun 2024: AED 1,024/sqftJul 2024: AED 1,346/sqftAug 2024: AED 1,620/sqftSep 2024: AED 1,570/sqftOct 2024: AED 1,573/sqftNov 2024: AED 1,593/sqftDec 2024: AED 1,628/sqftJan 2025: AED 1,825/sqftFeb 2025: AED 1,053/sqftMar 2025: AED 1,646/sqftApr 2025: AED 1,505/sqftMay 2025: AED 2,180/sqftJun 2025: AED 3,036/sqftJul 2025: AED 2,405/sqftAug 2025: AED 2,398/sqftSep 2025: AED 1,397/sqftOct 2025: AED 1,913/sqftNov 2025: AED 2,077/sqftDec 2025: AED 2,346/sqftJan 2026: AED 2,254/sqftFeb 2026: AED 2,172/sqftMar 2026: AED 1,610/sqftApr 2026: AED 2,172/sqftMay 2026: AED 2,645/sqftJun 2026: AED 3,539/sqft
Recorded sales per month
200Jun 2023: 12 salesJul 2023: 3 salesAug 2023: 24 salesSep 2023: 3 salesOct 2023: 13 salesNov 2023: 5 salesJan 2024: 7 salesFeb 2024: 5 salesMar 2024: 7 salesApr 2024: 3 salesMay 2024: 11 salesJun 2024: 5 salesJul 2024: 1 salesAug 2024: 36 salesSep 2024: 20 salesOct 2024: 42 salesNov 2024: 11 salesDec 2024: 8 salesJan 2025: 4 salesFeb 2025: 6 salesMar 2025: 5 salesApr 2025: 5 salesMay 2025: 2 salesJun 2025: 2 salesJul 2025: 14 salesAug 2025: 9 salesSep 2025: 11 salesOct 2025: 329 salesNov 2025: 137 salesDec 2025: 27 salesJan 2026: 17 salesFeb 2026: 142 salesMar 2026: 13 salesApr 2026: 41 salesMay 2026: 18 salesJun 2026: 79 salesJun 2023Jul 2024Jun 2025Jun 2026
Monthly figures, last 12 months
MonthMedian AED/sqftSales
Jun 20263,53979
May 20262,64518
Apr 20262,17241
Mar 20261,61013
Feb 20262,172142
Jan 20262,25417
Dec 20252,34627
Nov 20252,077137
Oct 20251,913329
Sep 20251,39711
Aug 20252,3989
Jul 20252,40514

Price by bedroom count

TypeMedian priceMedian AED/sqftSales
4+ bedroomsAED 6,992,2771,74640

Latest quarter with recorded residential sales; thin sample sizes are excluded.

Top-selling projects in Al Jurf (Ghantoot)

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

ProjectSalesPrior yearMedian AED/sqft
Bayn - Lagoon 132301,638
Bayn - Lagoon 214802,172
Bayn - Waterway13902,194
Jacob & Co Beachfront Living6923,007
SHA Residences6103,741
Al Jurf Gardens - Phase 3A251061,648
Bayn - Views 32402,939
Al Jurf Gardens - Phase 1.216111,222

Projects

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

ProjectDeveloperUnitsStatusFrom
Al Jurf GardensIMKAN PropertiesVillas & land plotsSellingAED 3,100,000
Ohana by the SeaOhana Development4-5 BR beachfront villasOff-planAED 6,300,000
Bayn - Lagoon 1ORAOff-planAED 2,750,000
Bayn - Lagoon 2ORAOff-planAED 3,530,000
Bayn - WaterwayORAOff-planAED 5,200,000
Bayn - Views 3ORAOff-planAED 6,400,000

Amenities & access

Beach
Beachfront
Metro
No metro
Schools
Planned
Also nearby
Marina, mangroves, resort

Getting around & daily life

Nearest of each, measured to the edge of Al Jurf (Ghantoot) — not driving distance.

Mall
The Outlet Village · 12 km away
Park
Waterfall Park · 12 km away
Beach
200 m away
University
Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum Naval College · 13 km away

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Infrastructure that moves values

  • AlJurf Gardens (IMKAN master-planned community)operational · 2021

    IMKAN's flagship 3.8 million sqm coastal master-plan on the Sahel Al Emarat coast, midway between Abu Dhabi and Dubai. AlJurf Gardens Phase 1 villas have been handed over and are occupied; the wider plan adds beaches, marinas, canal, town centre, school and clinic in stages.

  • Etihad Rail passenger network (Ghantoot corridor)operational · 2026

    The UAE national railway runs through the Ghantoot area (Package C was built by Ghantoot Transport & General Contracting) and is launching passenger services in 2026, improving long-distance rail connectivity along the Abu Dhabi-Dubai corridor near AlJurf, though no station is sited in the community itself.

  • E11 Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Road (Abu Dhabi-Dubai highway)operational

    AlJurf sits directly off the E11 in Ghantoot near the Abu Dhabi-Dubai border, giving fast road access to Jebel Ali/Dubai to the north and Shahama, Khalifa City and Abu Dhabi to the south.

  • Bus E400 (Abu Dhabi-Dubai intercity route)operational

    The E400 intercity bus passes through the Ghantoot/AlJurf corridor on the E11, the main public-transport link; private cars remain essential as broader transit is limited.

  • Schools at Al Samha / Al Reef (Alsamha, Al Sameeh, Al Reef Girls)operational

    Existing schooling options roughly a 15-minute drive away, currently serving AlJurf families until the in-community private school opens.

  • Ibn Battuta Malloperational

    Large established mall on the Dubai side (~30-minute drive via E11), the nearest major shopping and entertainment destination for AlJurf residents.

  • Grand Infinity Medical Center / Max Medical / Access Clinicoperational

    Existing medical centres and clinics about a 30-minute drive away, the current healthcare fallback until AlJurf's own clinic and the SHA wellness clinic open.

  • Kayan at AlJurf Gardens (Phase 2)under construction · 2026

    Third residential cluster of AlJurf Gardens by IMKAN; 4 and 5-bedroom two-storey villas. Phase 1 handed over Q1 2025, Phase 2 handover expected Q1 2026, adding hundreds of waterfront homes to the community.

  • Naseem AlJurf (next master-plan phase)under construction · 2027

    IMKAN's latest launched phase of the AlJurf master-plan: 111 villas, 8 apartment towers and 60 townhouses set along a 9 km canal front and 1.6 km of coastline. Marketed as a low-rise luxury coastal extension; under construction as of 2025-2026.

  • SHA Residences Emirates (wellness island)under construction · 2027

    IMKAN + SHA Wellness Clinic 'world's first healthy living island' at AlJurf, comprising 86 beach-access villas, 49 apartments and two penthouses around the SHA medical-wellness resort. Under construction with opening reported for 2027.

  • SHA Emirates wellness resort & clinicunder construction · 2027

    The region's first SHA wellness resort, a world-renowned integrative-medicine retreat and clinic anchoring the AlJurf wellness island. Brings a destination medical-spa and a built-in health clinic to the community; opening reported for 2027.

  • AlJurf marinas (two large marinas + private marinas)under construction

    The master-plan reserves two large marinas plus private berths for residents, a core leisure/boating feature of AlJurf. Delivered alongside the staged build-out of the community.

  • AlJurf swimming canal (4.3 km / 9 km canal front)under construction

    A 4.3 km swimmable canal with up to 9 km of canal front woven through the master-plan, adding roughly 8 km of prime waterfront and a signature water amenity for residents.

  • Jiwar Alqasr town centre (clinic, boutique hotel, retail)under construction

    AlJurf's planned community hub bringing together a health clinic, a boutique hotel, retail shops, restaurants and F&B, and a community centre - the main everyday-retail and services destination within the development.

  • AlJurf turtle sanctuary & nature reserveunder construction

    An endangered-turtle sanctuary and protected nature reserve preserved within the master-plan, a distinctive eco/leisure feature letting residents engage with native coastal wildlife.

  • AlJurf beach club, beaches & boutique hotelsunder construction

    Planned amenities include public and private beaches, a beach club with restaurant, and boutique hotels along the 1.6 km coastline, anchoring the community's leisure and hospitality offering.

  • AlJurf mosques, parks, pools & community centerunder construction

    Master-plan amenities include mosques, neighbourhood parks, swimming pools, gyms, children's playgrounds and a community centre with round-the-clock security, delivered as phases complete.

  • AlJurf private schoolannounced

    A private school and kindergartens are part of the master-plan's planned amenities to serve resident families, reducing reliance on schools 15+ minutes away in Al Samha/Al Reef.

  • AlJurf community clinicannounced

    A clinic is planned within the development (the nearest medical centres are currently a ~30-minute drive away), forming part of the town centre health offering alongside the SHA wellness clinic.

Frequently asked questions

How much does property cost in Al Jurf (Ghantoot)?
Recorded residential sales in Al Jurf (Ghantoot) over the last four quarters have a median price of AED 2,197 per sqft, across 842 transactions. Prices are up +36.3% 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 Al Jurf (Ghantoot)?
By registered sales over the last 12 months, the top projects in Al Jurf (Ghantoot) are Bayn - Lagoon 1 (323 sales), Bayn - Lagoon 2 (148 sales), Bayn - Waterway (139 sales).
Can foreigners buy property in Al Jurf (Ghantoot)?
Yes — Al Jurf (Ghantoot) is a freehold zone, so foreign buyers get full ownership with no residency requirement.
How far is Al Jurf (Ghantoot) from downtown Abu Dhabi?
Al Jurf (Ghantoot) is roughly 50 minutes from downtown by car. Upcoming infrastructure: Kayan at AlJurf Gardens (Phase 2), Naseem AlJurf (next master-plan phase), SHA Residences Emirates (wellness island), SHA Emirates wellness resort & clinic, AlJurf marinas (two large marinas + private marinas), AlJurf swimming canal (4.3 km / 9 km canal front), Jiwar Alqasr town centre (clinic, boutique hotel, retail), AlJurf turtle sanctuary & nature reserve, AlJurf beach club, beaches & boutique hotels, AlJurf mosques, parks, pools & community center, AlJurf private school, AlJurf community clinic.

Compare with nearby areas

Source: Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (DARI), sales data through Jun 2026. Medians are computed from registered residential sales and can lag or diverge from asking prices. Not investment advice. Asking-price figures come from Esto’s area dataset, updated 2026-07-15. Net yield after service charges and buying costs is what decides a deal —here’s how to run that math.

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