Area guide · Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC)

Jumeirah Village Circle: Dubai’s yield champion.

A green, low-rise circle of streets and parks in the middle of new Dubai. JVC sells more ready apartments than any other area and pays some of the highest rents for the price.

Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), Dubai
Avg apartment priceAED 1,225per sq ft · −5.9% in a yearQ3 2026
Gross rental yield7.5%apartments, before costsQ3 2026
1-bedroom rentAED 67,400a year · studio AED 47,000 · 2-bed AED 98,200Q3 2026
Drive timesDXB ~25 min · Downtown and DIFC ~20 minin normal traffic

Who Jumeirah Village Circle suits

First-time investors

The most affordable entry into a liquid, high-demand rental market.

Yield-focused buyers

Gross yields around 7.5% — among the highest in Dubai.

Young families

Parks, schools and larger apartments for the money.

Living here

Landmarks: Circle Mall, more than 30 community parks, FIVE Jumeirah Village.

Getting around: No Metro; Al Khail Road and Mohammed bin Zayed Road; bus J01 to Mall of the Emirates Metro.

Schools: JSS International School (about 3 min) and Nord Anglia International School (about 10 min).

Healthcare: Aster Clinic JVC; Mediclinic Parkview Hospital about 10 minutes away.

What to check before you buy

JVC has many developers of uneven quality and a steady pipeline of new buildings. Choose established developers and check snagging records and service charges carefully.

Developers and new projects

Active developers include Ellington, Binghatti, Danube, Object 1. Ask us for the current launches in this area, with prices and payment plans. How we help with off-plan →

Questions

Jumeirah Village Circle, answered

Is Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) a good place to invest?

Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) averaged about AED 1,225 per square foot for apartments in Q3 2026 with a gross rental yield of around 7.5%. The most affordable entry into a liquid, high-demand rental market. JVC has many developers of uneven quality and a steady pipeline of new buildings. Choose established developers and check snagging records and service charges carefully.

How much is rent in Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC)?

Average annual asking rents in Q3 2026 were about AED 47,000 for a studio, AED 67,400 for a one-bedroom and AED 98,200 for a two-bedroom apartment. Rents vary by building, view and furnishing.

How far is Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) from the airport?

DXB about 25 min · Downtown and DIFC about 20 min, in normal traffic.

Which developers are building in Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC)?

Active developers include Ellington, Binghatti, Danube, Object 1. Ask Arabzone for the current launches in this area.

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Prices, yields and rents: apartment resale averages for 1 July – 30 September 2026 compiled from DLD transaction data (Metropolitan Premium Properties community reports, October 2026). Rents are average annual asking rents. Distances and travel times are approximate. General information, not investment advice.