Neighborhoods and areas — Jumeirah Golf Estates

Jumeirah Golf Estates

Jumeirah Golf Estates is a gated villa community around two golf courses in southwest Dubai, near Dubai Marina and JVC.

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Price and yield

Average transaction price and estimated rental yield in Jumeirah Golf Estates. For comparison only, not investment advice.

11,981,186

Average transaction price

6.56%

Estimated yield

1 project

In this guide

Last updated: October 11, 2026

Based on registered sale transactions in Dubai

What defines Jumeirah Golf Estates

Who it suits: families looking for a villa or townhouse in an established community, and investors looking for rental villas.

Two golf courses

Earth and Fire, and the Earth course hosts the DP World Tour Championship.

Gated community

villas, townhouses and some apartments in Al Andalus.

New phases

wasl is developing The Next Chapter phase, with Pinewood, Ashwood and Cedarwood.

Freehold

foreigners can buy with full ownership.

About the area

Jumeirah Golf Estates covers about 1,119 hectares in southwest Dubai, near Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road. The community’s new phases are being developed by wasl, a Dubai Government entity.

The community has been built in phases since the mid-2000s, and its older neighbourhoods, such as Earth, Fire and Al Andalus, are already lived in.

Character: golf, green and family-oriented, with large villas on the golf courses. The drive to central Dubai is longer than from the Marina, but Dubai Marina and JVC are a short drive away.

Ownership: Freehold for foreign buyers according to the DLD.

Sub-section: Jumeirah Golf Estates 2 (The Next Chapter)

The community’s new phase, developed by wasl, with villa clusters such as Pinewood, Ashwood and Cedarwood Estates, some on the golf courses. Handovers are planned from late 2028.

Active projects in Jumeirah Golf Estates

Projects in Jumeirah Golf Estates: entry price, payment plan and handover date.

Agencies and developers active in the area

Developers and agencies active in Jumeirah Golf Estates.

Location and distances

Estimated drive times from Jumeirah Golf Estates to key destinations, outside rush hour.

  • DXB airport

    About 30 min

  • Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall

    About 25 min

  • Dubai Marina

    About 20 min

  • JVC

    About 15 min

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jumeirah Golf Estates: ownership, family fit and type of investment.

Is it suitable for families?

Yes. It is a gated community of villas and townhouses, with parks, pools and sports facilities.

Freehold or Leasehold?

Freehold for foreign buyers.

Do you need to play golf to live there?

No. The courses are also open to the public for a green fee, and most residents mainly enjoy the views and green space.

What kind of investment is it?

Ready villas for rent in the older neighbourhoods, with an estimated yield based on registered sale transactions in Dubai, and off-plan villas in The Next Chapter phase.

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