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

60

New & off-plan projects

Amenities & access

Beach

25 min drive

Metro

20 min

Schools

Nearby

Also nearby

Miracle & Butterfly Gardens

Infrastructure that moves values

• Dubai Internet City Metro Station (Red Line)operational · 2009

  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

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?

Current launches include Samana Waves by Samana (from AED 680,000), Gardens 2 by Iman, Divine Living by Takmeel Real Estate Development, Elano By Oro24 by Oro24 Developments, Arbor View by Ellington, Nas3 by Rabdan Developments, Aura Central by Aura Infinite Real Estate Development, Samana Park Views by Samana, Legacy By Sunrise by Sunrise Capital, Rose Gardens 3 by Roz Real Estate Development, Adhara Star by Acube, Marquis Elegance by Marquis Developers, Kyoto By Oro24 by Oro24 Developments, Samana Mykonos Signature by Samana, Marquis Signature by Marquis Developers, Avelon Boulevard by Avelon Real Estate Development, Marquis Galleria by Marquis Point, Gharbi I Residences by Rabdan Developments, Uniestate Supreme Residence by UniEstate, Vertex Pointe by Aum One, Garden Arena by Sol Arena Development, Marquis Insignia by Marquis Developers, Vincitore Volare by Vincitore, Welcome Residency by Al Seeb Real Estate Development, Bond Enclave by Pearlshire, Trinity By Karma by Karma Developers, Prime Gardens by Prescott, The Lx by Mulk Properties, Samana Skyros by Samana, Orion Building, Diamond Business Center by Diamond Developers, The Wings by Almizan, Joya Blanca Residences by Green Yard Properties Development, Gardenia Livings by Safe Developers, Green Diamond 1 by Diamond Developers, Marquis One by Marquis Point, Enchante By Grid by Grid Properties, Samana Imperial Garden by Samana, Vincitore Dolce Vita by Vincitore, Butterfly by Desert Falcon, Oxford Gardens by Iman, Ashley Hills by Townx Real Estate Development, Siraj Tower by Al Madar Holding, One Beverly by HMB Properties, Floarea Residence by Mashriq Elite Developments, Binghatti Hillcrest by Binghatti, Parkside Boulevard by Tabeer, The Central Downtown by Aqua (from AED 600,000), Beverly Boulevard by HMB Properties, Empire Estates by Empire Development, Vincitore Benessere by Vincitore, Torino By Oro24 by Oro24 Developments, Miraclz Tower by Danube, SKYZ By Danube by Danube, Resortz Residence by Danube, Floarea Grande by Mashriq Elite Developments, Art House Hills By Adaan And Tuscany by Adaan and Tuscany, Joya Dorado Residence by Green Yard Properties Development, 48 Parkside by Tabeer, Elevate By Prescott by Prescott.

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