Al Furjan is an established, well-connected community of apartments, townhouses and villas between Dubai Marina and the Expo/Al Maktoum corridor. With its own Metro station, solid yields (up to ~8.5% on studios) and a genuine mix of affordable apartments and family villas, it is a quietly rising value-and-yield pick.
Living in Al Furjan
Al Furjan is a genuine mixed community — apartment towers alongside townhouse and villa clusters, with pavilions, parks and community retail — set between the Marina and the Expo/Al Maktoum corridor. It is established and family-friendly, with the rare advantage of its own Metro station. The trade-offs are ongoing construction in parts and busy road corridors around it.
Getting around
- Metro: the Al Furjan station on the Route 2020 line connects the community to the network.
- By car: Sheikh Zayed Road and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road put the Marina and Expo both about 15 minutes away.
Schools & families
Al Furjan is family-oriented, with schools such as Arbor School and nurseries inside or beside the community, plus parks and the villa clusters that draw families. Metro access and Marina proximity add day-to-day convenience.
Shopping, dining & lifestyle
- Al Furjan Pavilion — community retail, supermarket and dining hubs.
- Ibn Battuta Mall — full-scale retail a short drive away.
- Marina & Expo — beach, dining and events roughly 15 minutes in either direction.
The investor view
Al Furjan balances yield and family appeal: affordable apartments yielding up to ~8.5%, plus townhouses and villas for end-users, all with Metro connectivity and Marina proximity.
What it costs to buy (2026)
| Unit | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Apartments per sqft | ~AED 1,200–1,700 |
| Studio | AED 520K–1.02M |
| 1-bedroom | AED 840K–1.68M |
| 2-bedroom | AED 1.32M–2.56M |
| 3BR townhouse | AED 2.52M–4.5M |
| 4BR villa | AED 4.8M–9.45M |
What it earns (annual rents, 2026)
| Unit | Rent range | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 45K–72K | ~58K |
| 1-bedroom | AED 65K–110K | ~85K |
| 2-bedroom | AED 95K–160K | ~125K |
| 4BR villa | AED 240K–380K | — |
Al Furjan yields run 7–8.5% on studios and 6–7% on larger apartments, tapering to 5–6% on villas — a strong profile for a community with Metro access and Marina proximity. It is an established, mixed community: apartments for yield, townhouses and villas for families, at prices well below the Marina. The specific building or cluster drives the return.
Who should buy here
Al Furjan suits value-and-yield investors who want Metro-connected apartments near the Marina, and families wanting affordable townhouses and villas. If you want prestige or beachfront, look elsewhere; if you want a connected, established community with strong yields and family options at a fair price, Al Furjan delivers.
Property types & buildings
A genuine mix — apartment towers (studio to 3-bed) plus townhouses and villas (3–4 bed) across the community’s districts. Apartments offer the top yields; townhouses and villas the family space. Newer, well-managed buildings and villa clusters hold value best.
✓ Strengths
- Own Metro station (Route 2020)
- Strong yields (up to ~8.5%)
- Marina and Expo both ~15 min
- Genuine apartment-and-villa mix
- Established and family-friendly
△ Trade-offs
- Some ongoing construction
- Villa yields modest (5–6%)
- Less prestige than prime areas
- Quality varies by building
- Busy road corridors
Al Furjan FAQs
- Is Al Furjan a good investment in 2026?
- Yes — it offers strong yields (up to ~8.5% on studios) with its own Metro station and Marina proximity, plus a mix of affordable apartments and family villas at prices below the prime areas.
- How much does property in Al Furjan cost?
- Apartments run about AED 1,200–1,700 per sqft: studios AED 520K–1.02M, 1-beds AED 840K–1.68M, 2-beds AED 1.32M–2.56M. Townhouses and villas run roughly AED 2.5M–9.45M.
- What rent can I get in Al Furjan?
- As medians, around AED 58K for a studio, AED 85K for a 1-bed and AED 125K for a 2-bed; 4-bed villas rent for AED 240K–380K.
- What rental yield does Al Furjan offer?
- Gross yields run 5–8.5% — highest on studios (7–8.5%) and lower on villas (5–6%).
- Does Al Furjan have a Metro station?
- Yes — the Al Furjan station on the Route 2020 line, alongside Sheikh Zayed and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road access.
Thinking about Al Furjan?
Al Furjan is a value-and-yield play where the building and cluster matter. Cresco knows which deliver — tell us your budget and goal and we’ll shortlist them.
Figures are indicative 2026 market ranges compiled from public sources and vary by building, view, cluster and configuration; they are a guide, not a valuation. Updated 5 August 2026.