Arjan or Dubai Science Park?
Side by side on published prices, yields, new developments and drive times.
Pictured: Binghatti Hillcrest by Binghatti
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 Arjan is AED 819,999 at Binghatti Hillcrest, against AED 853,000 at Binghatti Hillviews in Dubai Science Park.
Closer to Dubai International Airport
Arjan is about 25 minutes from Dubai International Airport by car, against about 28 minutes from Dubai Science Park.
Side by side
| Measure | Arjan | Dubai Science Park |
|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Developments we list | 1 | 2 |
| Lowest developer price | AED 819,999Binghatti Hillcrest | AED 853,000Binghatti Hillviews |
| Drive to Dubai International Airport | about 25 minutes | about 28 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
Dubai Science Park
- Binghatti HillviewsBinghattiAED 853,000
- Binghatti HillsBinghattiAED 3,077,646
What each area is like
Arjan
A Dubai Properties district in Dubailand at the junction of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and Umm Suqeim Street, mostly studio to three-bedroom apartments, beside Dubai Miracle Garden.
Who it suits
- Investors buying studios and one-bedroom flats to rent
- Tenants looking for affordable rents near Al Barsha
- Families using schools in Al Barsha South
- Residents who drive to Dubai Internet City, Downtown Dubai or Business Bay
In its favour
- At the junction of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) and Umm Suqeim Street (D63) (Bayut)
- Dubai Miracle Garden about four minutes away (Property Finder), with Dubai Butterfly Garden alongside
- Schools nearby include Safa Community School, Dubai Heights Academy and, in Al Barsha South, Brighton College and Repton (Bayut)
Worth weighing
- A large pipeline: Property Finder listed 54 projects on 12 November 2026, mostly apartments of similar sizes competing for the same tenants
- Few villas or townhouses; Bayut gives the limited number of villas as the main drawback
Dubai Science Park
A TECOM business district for science and research companies in Al Barsha South, with a residential side of low- and mid-rise apartment buildings off Umm Suqeim Street.
Who it suits
- People working in Dubai Science Park and Al Barsha South
- Investors buying studios and one-bedroom flats
- Families using schools in Al Barsha South
- Buyers who prefer a smaller pipeline than Arjan or JVC
In its favour
- Business district with more than 350 companies and over 3,600 employees (Wikipedia)
- On Umm Suqeim Street (D63), with Al Khail Road and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road close by (Bayut)
- Mall of the Emirates metro station about 10 minutes by car (Bayut)
Worth weighing
- No metro station in the district; residents rely on cars, taxis or RTA buses such as the F25, F30 and F36
- Some areas are still under construction (Bayut)
Arjan or Dubai Science Park: quick answers
Which is closer to Dubai International Airport, Arjan or Dubai Science Park?
Arjan, at about 25 minutes by car against about 28 minutes from Dubai Science Park. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Can foreigners buy property in Arjan and Dubai Science Park?
Arjan is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Dubai Science 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 Arjan and Dubai Science Park?
In Arjan: Binghatti Hillcrest from AED 819,999. In Dubai Science Park: Binghatti Hillviews from AED 853,000 and Binghatti Hills from AED 3,077,646.
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