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Arjan is a mixed-use freehold community in Dubailand, sitting at the intersection of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) and Umm Suqeim Road (D63), next to Al Barsha South and Dubai Motor City. Developed by Dubai Properties Group and launched in 2006, it has a modern, low-rise to mid-rise character defined by contemporary residential towers, ground-floor retail, and green landscaped areas.
It's best known as the home of Dubai Miracle Garden and Dubai Butterfly Garden, two of the city's most visited attractions.
Several buildings shape the area; Lincoln Park, Vincitore Boulevard, Resortz by Danube, and The Wings sit along the western side, while newer developments like The Central Downtown, 48 Parkside, and Torino by ORO24 line the southern and eastern edges. In between, residents find Eye Park, several community gardens, and a growing run of cafes and restaurants along the interior streets.
My City Centre Al Barsha is a short drive away for everyday shopping, and Dubai Hills Mall is under ten minutes by car.
Arjan tends to appeal to young professionals and small families after budget-friendly apartments that still come with good amenities and a quiet residential feel. Fitness options are plentiful, with F45 Training, Flow O2, and Vere within the area, while Mediclinic Parkview Hospital and American Hospital Dubai Science Park are roughly a five-minute drive away.
Getting around leans mainly on the car, with the E311 and D63 putting both Downtown Dubai and Dubai Marina roughly fifteen minutes away. RTA bus stops serve the community, though there's no metro station in Arjan itself, and parking is straightforward, with at least one dedicated space per unit in most buildings.
Prices of properties for sale in Arjan range from AED 340K to AED 280M, with a median of AED 1.13M. A total of 2,628 listings are available. 1,344 properties have been listed for sale in Arjan over the past 30 days. Across all listings, 65% are verified and 63% are listed by SuperAgents.
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3,713 sale transactions were recorded in Arjan over the past 12 months, marking a 5.9% increase YoY.
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See all TransactionsEveryday errands in Arjan are simple, with My City Centre Al Barsha a short drive away and Dubai Miracle Garden practically on the doorstep. Mediclinic Parkview Hospital sits under ten minutes by car for peace of mind; pharmacies like 800 Pharmacy and Life Pharmacy are within walking distance of most buildings, and the community's location at the intersection of the E311 and Umm Suqeim Road (D63) puts restaurants, supermarkets, and fitness studios all within minutes.
Midhat Pasha is a neighborhood cafe about a two-minute walk from the community's center, serving coffee and light bites in a relaxed setting, and Sahelnom Express nearby handles quick Middle Eastern meals for residents on the go.
For a proper meal, Bikanervala brings Indian vegetarian cuisine about a four-minute walk away and is popular with families, while Indiana Delights is another Indian option a similar distance out, known for generous portions.
Subway is around a three-minute walk from most mid-community buildings, and Dodo Pizza covers delivery-friendly comfort food from a similar range, while Cafe Barbera, about a five-minute walk, is a go-to for Italian-style espresso in the morning.
Starbucks sits near Mediclinic Parkview within a short drive, and for a sit-down dinner, Pars Palace offers Persian dishes within walking distance, and KINSU brings Japanese-inspired plates to the same stretch of Arjan.
Arjan sits in the Al Barsha South corridor, where families can reach a mix of British, American, CBSE, and IB-curriculum schools within a short drive. The surrounding area has several KHDA-rated institutions, which makes it convenient for parents who want quality schooling close to home without a long commute.
Dhruv Global School, just 150 meters away, follows the Indian curriculum and is rated Acceptable by the KHDA, with fees ranging from AED 18,000 to AED 26,000.
Safa Community School, about 905 meters away, offers UK and IB curricula and holds an Outstanding KHDA rating, though fees run considerably higher, between AED 54,000 and AED 89,000.
Also nearby is the Australian International School – Dubai, roughly 1 km away, which follows the Australian curriculum, carries a Good KHDA rating, and charges fees between AED 52,000 and AED 90,000.
For younger children, several nurseries take little ones from around three months to four years. Blossom Nursery Motor City and Redwood Montessori Nursery are both within ten minutes by car with EYFS based on early-years programs, and Chubby Cheeks Nursery in Al Barsha South is another nearby option for toddlers and preschoolers.
For higher education, Murdoch University Dubai and Middlesex University Dubai, which sit in Dubai Knowledge Park and Dubai International Academic City, respectively, are both roughly 15 to 20 minutes away by car.
| School name | Curriculum | Fee range | Distance | KHDA rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dhruv Global school | Indian | 18K - 26K | 80 m | Acceptable |
| Safa Community School | UK - UK/IB | 54K - 89K | 786 m | Outstanding |
| Australian International School - Dubai L.L.C | Australian | 52K - 90K | 919 m | Good |
| Nord Anglia International School L.L.C | UK - UK/IB | 70K - 105K | 1.3 km | Outstanding |
| Repton Al Barsha Fz-Llc | UK | 54K - 90K | 2.0 km | Very good |
| Bloom World Academy L.L.C | International Baccalaureate | 48K - 85K | 2.0 km | Good |
| Brighton College Dubai L.L.C | UK | 71K - 118K | 2.1 km | Very good |
| GEMS Albarsha National School - Dubai Branch | UK | 45K - 67K | 2.2 km | Not inspected due to the COVID 19 |
| GEMS Metropole School - Dubai Branch | UK | 38K - 51K | 2.2 km | Good |
| GEMS Founders School - Dubai Branch | UK | 25K - 37K | 2.3 km | Very good |
| Dubai Heights Academy | UK - UK/IB - International Baccalaureate (1 | 49K - 97K | 2.4 km | Not inspected due to COVID 19 |
| Renaissance School L.L.C | American | 36K - 57K | 2.9 km | Acceptable |
| GEMS World Academy | International Baccalaureate | 71K - 123K | 3.1 km | Very good |
| Dubai Schools Corporation L.L.C Albarsha | American | 31K - 54K | 3.2 km | Acceptable |
| Dwight School L.L.C | International Baccalaureate | 65K - 111K | 3.3 km | Good |
| GEMS School of Research and Innovation | UK | 116K - 161K | 3.3 km | Not inspected yet |
| Royal Grammar School Guildford L.L.C | UK | 79K - 120K | 3.3 km | Very good |
| Jumeirah English Speaking School (Br) | UK - International Baccalaureate | 54K - 106K | 3.3 km | Outstanding |
| Victory Heights Primary School L.L.C | UK | 40K - 55K | 3.5 km | Outstanding |
| JSS International School L.L.C | Indian | 17K - 44K | 3.8 km | Very good |
| Lycee Francais Jean Mermoz South L.L.C | French | 45K - 72K | 4.1 km | Not inspected yet |
| Kings School Al Barsha L.L.C | UK | 58K - 115K | 4.5 km | Outstanding |
| Ash Mount School L.L.C. | International Baccalaureate | 52K - 75K | 4.7 km | Not inspected yet |
| Ranches Primary School | UK | 50K - 62K | 4.7 km | Very good |
| Sunmarke School FZE | UK - International Baccalaureate (1 | 62K - 106K | 5.0 km | Very good |
Arjan sits in the Al Barsha South pocket of Dubai, flanked by Dubai Science Park to the north and Dubai Miracle Garden to the southeast. It connects directly to the Al Barsha South streets and is a short drive from Al Khail Road and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road. There's no metro station within Arjan itself, so most residents rely on buses, taxis, and private cars for the daily commute.
Arjan is served by several bus stops along its internal roads. The closest, the two Damac Westside stops, are within a two-minute walk of the central clusters, with the Geepas Tower stops about five minutes further west and the Damac Northside stops roughly three minutes away, while the Sheraton and Domus Hotels stops cover the northern edge.
The Miracle Garden stop serves visitors and residents heading to the attraction, and further out, the Dubai Science Park City Center stops link to the neighboring business district.
These routes connect to larger interchanges on Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road for transfers to the Red Line, with the nearest metro stations, Mall of the Emirates and Mashreq, roughly a fifteen-minute drive away. Taxis and ride-hailing through Careem and Uber are widely used, with dedicated taxi bays near the commercial buildings.
Arjan has direct access to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, making the commute to other areas fairly simple. Parking is plentiful, with over 140 designated car parks distributed through every residential cluster, so most buildings have curbside spots within a one-minute walk, plus a few dedicated lots, including bike parking near the Arjan center and the Dubai Miracle Garden lot to the south.
Pedestrian paths link the internal streets and are comfortable for short errands, especially around the retail podiums along 20 and 21b streets, though cycling is limited to shared roads, with the flat terrain making casual rides practical.
Getting out of Arjan is easy in most directions. My City Centre Al Barsha is about five minutes north, Mall of the Emirates around fifteen minutes via Al Khail Road, and Downtown Dubai and the Burj Khalifa area roughly twenty minutes away.
Dubai Marina and the coast are typically a twenty-minute drive depending on traffic, Al Maktoum International Airport about twenty-five minutes to the south, and Dubai International Airport around thirty minutes to the northeast, with Abu Dhabi's Yas Island reachable in just over an hour along Sheikh Zayed Road.
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2 months ago
Centrally located with access to almost everything in Dubai - approximately 15 min to both sides, Downtown and Dubai Marina. Located directly across from Dubai Hills along the newly upgraded Umm Suqeim road. Near this district you can easily find several hospitals, the Dubai Hills Mall, Miracle Garden, the Arabian Ranches Golf Course and so much more. Great for apartment style living.
6 months ago
Its a family area with a lot of tourist spots to visit
6 months ago
Joya Blanca Residences
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent place to live! I’ve been a resident at Joya Blanca Residences and have really enjoyed living here. It’s a great building in an excellent location in Arjan, with everything you need close by. The location is one of the biggest advantages. There are plenty of supermarkets, restaurants, cafés, nurseries and schools nearby, including well-regarded schools such as Nord Anglia International School and Safa Community School. The area is also close to Dubai Miracle Garden, parks and other family-friendly attractions. Arjan itself is a peaceful, modern and growing community, while still being very well connected to the rest of Dubai. Umm Suqeim Road and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road are easily accessible, making it convenient to get around. Joya Blanca is a particularly good choice for families, couples and professionals looking for a comfortable place to live in Dubai. The surrounding area has a nice community feel, plenty of amenities and lots of development happening around it. Overall, I’m very happy living at Joya Blanca Residences and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a good place to live in Arjan. 👍
19 days ago
Samana Hills
Best place for living in Dubai
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La Fontana
Lovely building with good management
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Burj View Residence
Nice security
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La Fontana
Great location and beautiful community
3 months ago
Skyz by Danube
Prime location with effortless access in and out of the building via a major highway. The property offers a wide range of amenities, a spacious lobby, and a modern, welcoming atmosphere throughout.
5 months ago
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15 days ago
What's driving the popularity of Arjan for off-plan investors?
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15 days ago
Is Arjan a good area to rent near Miracle Garden and Global Village?
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3 days ago
How bad does the Miracle Garden tourist traffic get during the winter months?
I’m looking at an apartment in Vincitore Palacio right near Miracle Garden. When I visited in July, the roads were dead quiet. But I know Miracle Garden gets over a million visitors in the winter. Does the traffic choke the entry roundabouts on Friday evenings, or do residents have dedicated access lanes?
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3 days ago
Which specific buildings in Arjan are genuinely "chiller free" versus third-party billing?
I toured a 1-bed in Platinum One where the landlord promised it's chiller-free, but then I viewed a place in Resortz where the tenant said they pay a separate monthly bill to an independent cooling company. Which developers here actually cover the AC in the building service charges?
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Arjan's property mix is dominated by apartments in low-rise and mid-rise towers, most between five and twenty storeys. It's a freehold area developed by Dubai Properties Group, and it continues to attract new projects from developers like Danube, Vincitore, Binghatti, Samana, ORO24, and Damac. The overall character is modern, with landscaped common areas, pool decks, and ground-floor retail in many buildings.
Apartments range from compact studios of roughly 350 to 500 sq ft to three-bedroom units above 2,000 sq ft. The most active buildings include 48 Parkside, Binghatti Hillcrest, Marquis Galleria, Marquis Elegance, Arbor View, and Siraj Tower, alongside Danube's Skyz, Miraclz, Jewelz, Elz, and Resortz clusters.
Vincitore adds several low-rise blocks along Vincitore Boulevard, plus Vincitore Palacio and Benessere, while Samana's projects, including Park Views, Greens, Hills, Skyros, and Mykonos Signature, often build private plunge pools into individual units.
ORO24's Torino and Kyoto buildings, Elevate by Prescott and the Lincoln Park series by Damac round out the ready stock, while off-plan launches such as Ashley Hills, The Central Downtown, Bond Enclave, and Marquis One keep expanding the supply.
Most towers provide a pool, gym, children's play area, covered parking, and 24-hour security. Studios for sale in Arjan typically start around AED 310,000, while studios for rent in Arjan range from AED 38,000 to AED 50,000 yearly, and 3-bedroom apartments for sale in Arjan can reach above AED 2 million.
Prices for apartments for rent in Arjan and apartments for sale in Arjan start lower than those in neighboring Motor City and Jumeirah Village Circle for comparable layouts, which makes it a budget-friendly entry point, and next to Al Furjan or Dubai Sports City, it generally offers newer building stock at a similar or slightly lower per-square-foot rate.
Arjan suits young professionals, couples, and small families after affordable apartment living in a calm community with essentials nearby. Dubai Miracle Garden and Dubai Butterfly Garden are within walking distance of many buildings, and supermarkets, cafes, and restaurants are well represented.
Arjan draws investors thanks to its relatively low entry prices, with studios starting around AED 310,000 and a median sale price near AED 1.1 million. Rental demand is steady, with studios from about AED 43,000 to AED 50,000 a year and 1-bedroom apartments for rent in Arjan ranging from around AED 59,000 to AED 72,000, depending on the building, which can produce healthy gross yields for the area. Returns vary by building and unit type, so it's worth comparing specific listings and doing your own due diligence before committing.
Yes. Arjan is a freehold community, so property can be owned outright by residents and overseas buyers. It was developed by Dubai Properties Group as part of the larger Dubailand master plan and launched in 2006.
Arjan doesn't have its own metro station. The nearest options, including Mall of the Emirates Metro Station, are roughly a fifteen-minute drive away. RTA bus stops are scattered throughout the community with routes connecting to the metro, but having your own car is recommended for daily commuting.
Dhruv Global School sits within Arjan itself, while Safa Community School (UK/IB, KHDA Outstanding) is within walking distance of several towers on the western edge. Nord Anglia International School and Australian International School are both a short drive away. The most common curriculum in the area is UK-based, with average annual fees around AED 69,000.
Arjan and Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) come up together a lot, since both offer affordable apartment living in mid-rise buildings. Arjan is generally more compact and quieter, with Dubai Miracle Garden and Dubai Butterfly Garden as distinctive landmarks. JVC is larger, has more completed retail and a wider variety of building types, and tends to see a bit more traffic.
Arjan takes its name from the wild almond tree native to the Arabian Peninsula. The community is part of Dubailand and sits at the intersection of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) and Umm Suqeim Road (D63), north of Motor City.
Arjan borders the Dubai Autodrome, and some residents in the buildings closest to the circuit, such as Siraj Tower, report hearing engine noise during race events. Most buildings further into the community are buffered by distance and double-glazed windows, keeping day-to-day noise low.
