Al Furjan is a rapidly maturing residential community on the Expo Metro Line — one of the few affordable freehold zones in Dubai with direct metro access. The community spans 5.6 sq km adjacent to Discovery Gardens and Ibn Battuta Mall. Since the Route 2020 Expo Metro Line opened in 2021, Al Furjan has seen consistent price and rental appreciation driven by the improved connectivity to the rest of Dubai.
Why Invest in Al Furjan?
Al Furjan’s tenant base is mixed: young professionals who take the metro to DIFC or Media City, and families who appreciate the community’s townhouse stock and school proximity. Yields averaging 8.2% on 1-bedroom units make it competitive with JVC while offering the metro-connectivity premium that JVC lacks.
“Al Furjan is the only affordable community in Dubai with direct metro access. That infrastructure advantage compounds every year as the Expo Line’s ridership grows.”— Roman Daneghyan, Constant Real Estate
Price & Yield Overview
| Building | Price range | Type | Gross yield |
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| Azizi Berton | AED 600K—1.3M | Studio—2BR | 8.4% |
| Masakin Al Furjan | AED 1.8M—3M | 2–4BR | 6.8% |
| Chaimaa Premiere | AED 620K—1.4M | Studio—1BR | 8.3% |
| Danube Elitz | AED 680K—1.5M | Studio—1BR | 8.1% |
| Avenue Residence 5 | AED 750K—1.6M | Studio—2BR | 8.2% |
| Al Furjan West (Nakheel) | AED 2.2M—4M | 3―4BR | 6.2% |
Gross yield = annual rent ÷ purchase price × 100. Data from Property Finder and DLD transaction records, Q1–Q2 2025.
Top 6 Buildings & Projects in Al Furjan
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Azizi Berton Affordable metro-adjacent
Price range Type Gross yield AED 600K—1.3M Studio—2BR 8.4% Direct 5-minute walk to Al Furjan Metro station. Studios and 1BR units achieve above-community-average rents because of the metro premium.
Best metro-connected yield entry in Al Furjan. Post-2020 stock. The metro premium will strengthen further as Expo Line ridership grows.
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Masakin Al Furjan Family-scale townhouses
Price range Type Gross yield AED 1.8M—3M 2–4BR 6.8% Townhouse community with community centre, pool, and garden. Family tenant profile with above-average lease renewal rates.
Below-apartment yields but high stability. The nearest townhouse community to the metro station in Al Furjan.
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Chaimaa Premiere Mid-rise boutique
Price range Type Gross yield AED 620K—1.4M Studio—1BR 8.3% Consistent management, compact units, and above-average yields in the north Al Furjan cluster.
One of Al Furjan’s most reliably tenanted buildings. Investors consistently report below-14-day vacancy on re-lettings.
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Danube Elitz Elitz lifestyle tower
Price range Type Gross yield AED 680K—1.5M Studio—1BR 8.1% Danube’s branded tower with 1% monthly payment plan availability. Rooftop pool and gym. Modern finishes above the Al Furjan average.
Best new-stock entry in Al Furjan. The 1% monthly payment plan makes it accessible for off-plan buyers with limited upfront capital.
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Avenue Residence 5 Newest Al Furjan delivery
Price range Type Gross yield AED 750K—1.6M Studio—2BR 8.2% 2024-completed tower with contemporary finishes. The newest stock premium is real in Al Furjan’s mid-2010s-dominated building inventory.
Best for investors who want post-2023 stock in Al Furjan to avoid the older building risk premium on service charges and maintenance.
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Al Furjan West (Nakheel) Master developer townhouses
Price range Type Gross yield AED 2.2M—4M 3―4BR 6.2% Nakheel-developed townhouses at the highest price point in Al Furjan. Well-maintained common areas, pool, sports courts.
Best-maintained townhouse community in Al Furjan due to Nakheel’s master developer oversight.
Gross Yield by Building — Al Furjan 2025
Gross yield (%) by building — Al Furjan, 2025
Buying Tips for Al Furjan
- The Al Furjan Metro station (Route 2020 / Expo Line) is the community’s defining advantage. Buildings within 10 minutes’ walk consistently outperform those that require a taxi.
- Ibn Battuta Mall adjacency is a secondary tenant draw. Units within 15 minutes’ walk of the mall achieve marginally better rents.
- Al Furjan is still developing — check the completion status of nearby infrastructure before buying. Communities with unfinished neighboring plots are slower to appreciate.
