Arjan property investment guide

Key numbers

Price tier

Mid-market

Ownership

Freehold

Maturity

Under construction

Handover

Ready · ongoing

Metro served

No

Commute to downtown

25 min

Projects tracked

81

Market data: recorded sales

Over the 12 months to Jun 2026, Arjan recorded 4,103 property sales with a residential median of AED 1,541 per sqft — +14.2% on the previous 12 months.

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

Median sale price

AED 1,573/sqft

3,172 residential sales, last 4 quarters

Sales, last 12 months

4,103

+0.1% vs the 12 months before

Price change, year on year

+14.2%

residential median AED/sqft

Top-selling projects in Arjan

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

Projects

Build status and unit counts from the Dubai Land Department project register; rows we could not match to a register entry are marked unverified.

Amenities & access

Beach

25 min drive

Metro

20 min

Schools

Nearby

Also nearby

Miracle & Butterfly Gardens

Getting around & daily life

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

Metro station

Dubai Internet City · 6.5 km away

Tram stop

Knowledge Village · 7.5 km away

School

Australian International School Dubai (AIS Dubai) · within the area

Hospital

Kings Hospital · 4.9 km away

Mall

City Centre Al Barsha · 90 m away

Supermarket

Grandiose · within the area

Park

Dubai Miracle Garden · within the area

Beach

7.9 km away

Golf course

Arabian Ranches Golf Club · 1.9 km away

University

Kings College · 1.8 km away

Airport

Al Maktoum International Airport · 17 km away

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Infrastructure that moves values

• Dubai Internet City Metro Station (Red Line)operational · 2010

  Nearest Dubai Metro station to Arjan (~12 min drive); Arjan itself has no station and is not on the future Blue Line (2029) or Gold Line routes.

• Dubai Miracle Gardenoperational · 2013

  World's largest natural flower garden with 150+ million blooms; Arjan's flagship attraction, open seasonally (Oct-May).

• Dubai Butterfly Gardenoperational · 2015

  World's largest covered butterfly garden, sited next to Miracle Garden in Arjan.

• City Centre Me'aisemoperational · 2015

  Community mall in Dubai Production City with Carrefour hypermarket and Magic Planet.

• Mediclinic Parkview Hospitaloperational · 2018

  Multi-specialty hospital on Umm Suqeim St with 24/7 ER, NICU/ICU, maternity and advanced radiology; key Arjan anchor.

• Cityland Malloperational · 2019

  World's first nature-inspired mall (2.2M sq ft) beside Global Village on E311, with Carrefour and Central Park.

• Dubai Hills Malloperational · 2022

  Large super-regional mall (~650 stores) serving Arjan via Al Khail Road, ~10 min drive.

• Hessa Street Development Projectoperational · 2026

  RTA upgrade of the 4.5km Sheikh Zayed Rd-Al Khail Rd corridor (bridges, 480m tunnel, doubled capacity, ~18,200 veh/hr); Phase I opened Q1 2026, full scope opened April 2026, cutting Arjan/Al Barsha South travel time from ~15 to ~4 min.

• Arjan Mosqueoperational

  Main community mosque serving Arjan residents.

• Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311)operational

  Major highway bordering Arjan, giving fast access across Dubai and to Abu Dhabi.

• Umm Suqeim Street (D63)operational

  Arterial road forming Arjan's edge, linking to Al Barsha and the coast.

• Safa Community Schooloperational

  British-curriculum school directly adjacent to Arjan, a primary draw for resident families.

• Repton School Al Barshaoperational

  British-curriculum school in Al Barsha South, ~2 km from Arjan.

• Nord Anglia International School Dubaioperational

  Premium British/IB international school ~10 min drive from Arjan.

• Dubai Science Park residential clusterunder construction · 2027

  Free zone directly beside Arjan transitioning into residential; multiple towers (e.g. Skyhills Residences twin 40-storey scheme) handing over 2025-2028, expanding amenities and density on Arjan's edge.

• Arjan community / lifestyle mallannounced · 2026

  Community-scale retail mall announced for Arjan (50+ outlets, supermarket anchor, dining, cinema/family zones) to add walkable retail; timeline and details per broker reports, not yet officially confirmed.

• Arjan wellness & clinic hub (Mediclinic Arjan)announced · 2026

  Planned family/pediatric clinic and wellness hub (gyms, yoga, medical clinics) within Arjan/Al Barsha South per 2026 developer-area reports; not yet officially confirmed by operator.

Frequently asked questions

How much does property cost in Arjan?

Recorded residential sales in Arjan over the last four quarters have a median price of AED 1,573 per sqft, across 3,172 transactions. Prices are up +14.2% 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 is the nearest metro station to Arjan?

Dubai Internet City is the nearest metro station — 6.5 km away, measured to the edge of Arjan.

What are the best-selling projects in Arjan?

By registered sales over the last 12 months, the top projects in Arjan are Marquis One (369 sales), Samana Imperial Garden (235 sales), butterfly (206 sales).

Can foreigners buy property in Arjan?

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

How far is Arjan from downtown Dubai?

Arjan is roughly 25 minutes from downtown by car. Upcoming infrastructure: Dubai Science Park residential cluster, Arjan community / lifestyle mall, Arjan wellness & clinic hub (Mediclinic Arjan).

What new projects are selling in Arjan?

30 projects are still under construction in Arjan, including Gardens 2 by Iman (from AED 578,000), Elano By Oro24 by Oro24 Developments (from AED 509,000), Aura Central by Aura Infinite Real Estate Development, Rose Gardens 3 by Roz Real Estate Development (from AED 915,000), Marquis Elegance by Marquis Developers (from AED 932,000), Kyoto By Oro24 by Oro24 Developments (from AED 556,000), Samana Mykonos Signature by Samana (from AED 546,000), Gharbi I Residences by Rabdan Developments (from AED 599,000).

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