Al Furjan or Dubai Investments Park?
Side by side on published prices, yields, new developments and drive times.
Pictured: Orvessa Residences by BNW Developments
Where each one leads
Drawn only from published figures and the developments we list, each with its source.
Lower entry price
The lowest developer price we list in Al Furjan is AED 586,000 at Azizi Sikander, against AED 1,364,000 at DAMAC Riverside Views in Dubai Investments Park.
Closer to Al Maktoum International Airport
Dubai Investments Park is about 15 minutes from Al Maktoum International Airport by car, against about 20 minutes from Al Furjan.
Side by side
| Measure | Al Furjan | Dubai Investments Park |
|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Developments we list | 2 | 2 |
| Lowest developer price | AED 586,000Azizi Sikander | AED 1,364,000DAMAC Riverside Views |
| Drive to Al Maktoum International Airport | about 20 minutes | about 15 minutes |
Each figure is shown as its publisher states it, with the period it covers. A row appears only where both areas have a figure.
New developments in each
Al Furjan
- Azizi SikanderAzizi DevelopmentsAED 586,000
- Orvessa ResidencesBNW DevelopmentsAED 1,270,000
Dubai Investments Park
- DAMAC Riverside ViewsDAMAC PropertiesAED 1,364,000
- DAMAC RiversideDAMAC PropertiesAED 4,337,000
What each area is like
Al Furjan
A Nakheel community between Sheikh Zayed Road and Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, with villas, townhouses and low- to mid-rise apartments, its own metro station and a busy pipeline of new apartment buildings.
Who it suits
- Families wanting villas or townhouses with metro access
- Investors buying mid-priced apartments to let
- Commuters to Expo City and Jebel Ali
- Buyers priced out of Dubai Marina
In its favour
- Al Furjan station on the Route 2020 metro line, with a direct link to Expo City Dubai
- Between Sheikh Zayed Road and Mohammed Bin Zayed Road
- About 20 minutes by car to Al Maktoum International Airport (Bayut)
Worth weighing
- Heavy new supply: Property Finder listed 78 new and off-plan projects in November 2026, so new buildings compete for the same tenants
- Parts of the community are still under construction, as Bayut's guide notes
Dubai Investments Park
A 2,300 hectare mixed-use park in south-west Dubai, combining industrial and commercial land with residential pockets such as Green Community and newer villa launches in DIP 2, including DAMAC Riverside.
Who it suits
- Families who want a villa or townhouse near Expo City and Al Maktoum International Airport
- People working in Jebel Ali, Expo City or the park itself
- Tenants and buyers looking for lower-priced apartments with a metro link
- Off-plan buyers comparing DIP 2 launches with Dubai South and Expo City
In its favour
- Dubai Investment Park metro station on the Route 2020 branch, in DIP 1
- Expo City Dubai about 10 minutes and Al Maktoum International Airport under 15 minutes by car, on Property Finder's estimates
- Established residential areas, including the gated, lake-lined Green Community
Worth weighing
- DIP is first a business and industrial park; check what operates or is planned on neighbouring plots before choosing a home
- Several DIP 2 launches, including DAMAC Riverside and Grand Polo Club and Resort, are off-plan and will add supply to the same part of the park
Al Furjan or Dubai Investments Park: quick answers
Which is closer to Al Maktoum International Airport, Al Furjan or Dubai Investments Park?
Dubai Investments Park, at about 15 minutes by car against about 20 minutes from Al Furjan. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Can foreigners buy property in Al Furjan and Dubai Investments Park?
Al Furjan is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Dubai Investments Park is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Sales in Dubai are registered with the DLD.
Which new developments can I buy in Al Furjan and Dubai Investments Park?
In Al Furjan: Azizi Sikander from AED 586,000 and Orvessa Residences from AED 1,270,000. In Dubai Investments Park: DAMAC Riverside Views from AED 1,364,000 and DAMAC Riverside from AED 4,337,000.
More area comparisons
- Al Furjan vs Downtown Jebel Ali
- Al Furjan vs Expo City Dubai
- Al Furjan vs Jumeirah Golf Estates
- Downtown Jebel Ali vs Dubai Investments Park
- Dubai Industrial City vs Dubai Investments Park
- Dubai Investments Park vs Expo City Dubai
- Dubai Investments Park vs Grand Polo Club & Resort
- Dubai Investments Park vs Jumeirah Golf Estates
Not sure which area fits?
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