16,408
AED per sqm, index average
Neighborhoods and areas — JVC
JVC
A circular Nakheel community — apartments and villas at an accessible entry price. On Dubai Index this is the area with the lowest price per sqm on the index.
Price and yield
Average price per sqm and estimated rental yield in JVC. For comparison only, not investment advice.
5.8%
Estimated yield
Last updated: October 11, 2026
Based on registered sale transactions in Dubai
What defines JVC
Best for: An accessible entry price and a higher yield.
Accessible entry price
The lowest index price per sqm on the index — a lower entry than Downtown, the Marina and the Palm.
Apartments and villas
A mix: apartment buildings beside villas and townhouses in a circular layout with parks.
Close to the Marina and the mall
A short drive to Dubai Marina and Mall of the Emirates; Downtown is about 20 minutes in reasonable traffic.
Freehold
A Freehold area per DLD. Full ownership for foreign buyers in properties designated for it.
About the area
Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) is a planned Nakheel community, laid out in a circle around parks and a ring of roads. It has both apartments in low-to-mid-rise buildings and villas and townhouses.
The area grew as a more accessible address than Downtown, the Marina and the Palm: a relatively low entry price, a mix of residents and investors, and proximity to Al Khail Road, Sports City and Mall of the Emirates.
There is no beach here and no dense business district. The character is everyday living — shops, parks and apartment buildings — so it appears on the index as an accessible entry, not a flagship property.
JVC is a freehold area per DLD. Dubai Index presents it for comparing price and estimated index yield — without promising the figure for every property.
Agencies and developers active in the area
Developers and agencies active in JVC.
There are currently no marked agencies or developers in JVC. Agency index · Developer ranking
Location and distances
Estimated drive times from JVC to key destinations, outside rush hour.
Burj Khalifa / Downtown
About 20 minutes by car
About 12 minutes by car
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
About 27 minutes by car
About 22 minutes by car
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about JVC: ownership, family fit and type of investment.
Is JVC suitable for families?
Yes for some families: there are villas, parks and an accessible entry price. The built form is mixed — also denser apartment buildings. Anyone looking for a more planned golf community will look at Dubai Hills or Arabian Ranches. Anyone looking for the sea — the Marina and the Palm are a drive away, not inside JVC.
What is the legal status — Freehold or Leasehold?
Jumeirah Village Circle is a freehold area per DLD. Foreign buyers can register full ownership in properties designated for it.
Are there properties with a sea view?
No — JVC is inland. The view is parks, buildings and a neighbourhood. A sea view is on Palm Jumeirah and in the Marina / JBR, a 12–22 minute drive in reasonable traffic.
What is the investment character of the area?
Demand rests on an accessible entry price and a mix of apartments for rent. The estimated yield on the Dubai Index is high relative to luxury areas — that is an index figure for comparison, not a promise for a single property.
Other areas worth comparing
Nearby areas or areas in a similar price range.
