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Al Furjan Area Guide 2026

Updated 5 August 2026 · By the Cresco local market team

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.

Property type
Apts, TH & villas
Apts price / sqft
~AED 1,200 to 1,700
Gross yield
5 to 8.5%
Access
Al Furjan Metro
To Marina
~15 min
Best for
Value · Families

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)

UnitTypical price
Apartments per sqft~AED 1,200 to 1,700
StudioAED 520K, 1.02M
1-bedroomAED 840K, 1.68M
2-bedroomAED 1.32M, 2.56M
3BR townhouseAED 2.52M, 4.5M
4BR villaAED 4.8M, 9.45M

What it earns (annual rents, 2026)

UnitRent rangeMedian
StudioAED 45K, 72K~58K
1-bedroomAED 65K, 110K~85K
2-bedroomAED 95K, 160K~125K
4BR villaAED 240K, 380K,
The honest market read
Al Furjan yields run 7 to 8.5% on studios and 6 to 7% on larger apartments, tapering to 5 to 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.

📈 Coming soon from Cresco: building-by-building price and rent trajectory for Al Furjan, which developments are appreciating, which are softening, and where the real yield sits after service charges.

Property types & buildings

A genuine mix, apartment towers (studio to 3-bed) plus townhouses and villas (3 to 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 to 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 to 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 to 8.5%, highest on studios (7 to 8.5%) and lower on villas (5 to 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.

Talk to a Al Furjan specialist

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.

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Al Furjan questions, answered

What rental yield can I expect in Al Furjan?

Gross yields in Al Furjan run at about 5 to 8.5%. Gross is the headline figure. Your net return will be lower once service charges, agency fees, maintenance and void periods come out. Work out your own number with the Cresco rental yield and ROI calculator.

Can a foreigner buy property in Al Furjan?

Yes. Al Furjan is a designated freehold area in Dubai, so buyers of any nationality can own the property outright and hold the title deed in their own name. You do not need UAE residency to buy, and there is no restriction on selling it later. The full process is set out in our guide to buying property in Dubai.

What type of property is available in Al Furjan?

Al Furjan is mainly apts, th & villas. It suits value and families in particular. You can see the 14 Cresco listings in Al Furjan further up this page.

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