Dubailand Residence Complex or Jumeirah Village Circle?
Side by side on published prices, yields, new developments and drive times.
Pictured: Weybridge Gardens 4 by LEOS Developments
Where each one leads
Drawn only from published figures and the developments we list, each with its source.
Lower price per sq ft
Dubailand Residence Complex averages AED 1,387 per sq ft against AED 1,516 in Jumeirah Village Circle, about 9% less (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026).
Higher gross yield
Dubailand Residence Complex shows a gross yield of 8.71% against 7.51% in Jumeirah Village Circle (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026). Gross yield is before service charges and empty months.
Higher average rent
New tenancy contracts in Jumeirah Village Circle average AED 75,101 a year against AED 55,759 in Dubailand Residence Complex (Property Finder, from registered tenancy contracts, 12 months to 12 November 2026).
Lower entry price
The lowest developer price we list in Dubailand Residence Complex is AED 690,818 at Weybridge Gardens 4, against AED 1,100,000 at Serenz by Danube in Jumeirah Village Circle.
Closer to Downtown Dubai
Dubailand Residence Complex is about 20 minutes from Downtown Dubai by car, against about 22 minutes from Jumeirah Village Circle.
Side by side
| Measure | Dubailand Residence Complex | Jumeirah Village Circle |
|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Price per sq ft | AED 1,387Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 6,234 sales | AED 1,516Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 10,910 sales |
| Gross rental yield | 8.71%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 6,234 sales | 7.51%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 10,910 sales |
| Average annual rent | AED 55,759Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 8,631 contracts | AED 75,101Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 33,302 contracts |
| Developments we list | 3 | 4 |
| Lowest developer price | AED 690,818Weybridge Gardens 4 | AED 1,100,000Serenz by Danube |
| Drive to Downtown Dubai | about 20 minutes | about 22 minutes |
| Drive to Dubai International Airport | about 25 minutes | about 25 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. Property Finder’s figures are averages across home types, so they mix studios and large homes. Read 12 November 2026.
New developments in each
Dubailand Residence Complex
- Weybridge Gardens 4LEOS DevelopmentsAED 690,818
- Weybridge Gardens 5LEOS DevelopmentsAED 723,935
- Samana Boulevard HeightsSamana DevelopersAED 770,000
Jumeirah Village Circle
- Serenz by DanubeDanube PropertiesAED 1,100,000
- Binghatti EthereaBinghattiAED 1,199,999
- Binghatti AuroraBinghattiAED 1,474,999
- Binghatti RoyaleBinghattiAED 1,599,999
What each area is like
Dubailand Residence Complex
A low-cost apartment district at the junction of Al Ain Road and Emirates Road, opposite Dubai Silicon Oasis. Entry prices are among Dubai's lowest; the area is still filling in.
Who it suits
- Budget-led investors
- Buyers priced out of JVC
- Staff working in Dubai Silicon Oasis or Academic City
- Buyers comfortable with an emerging district
In its favour
- Among the lowest entry prices for new freehold apartments in Dubai
- Direct access to Al Ain Road and Emirates Road; about 20 minutes to Downtown Dubai
- Next to Dubai Silicon Oasis, a source of tenants and of shopping at Silicon Central Mall
Worth weighing
- Very large pipeline: 102 new projects listed on Property Finder on 12 November 2026, mostly studios and one-bedroom flats that will complete between 2026 and 2030
- No master developer curating the district: streetscape, parking and building quality vary plot by plot
Jumeirah Village Circle
Dubai's busiest mid-market apartment district, between Al Khail Road and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road. Low entry prices, hundreds of competing projects and no metro.
Who it suits
- Buyers with budgets under AED 1.5 million
- Investors seeking rental income from young professionals
- First-time buyers who need a central location
- Buyers who will compare several buildings carefully
In its favour
- Central position between two main highways: about 22 minutes to Downtown Dubai and 20 to Dubai Marina
- Among the lowest entry prices for freehold apartments in central new Dubai
- Established amenities: Circle Mall, more than 30 parks, schools and nurseries
Worth weighing
- Heavy supply of studios and one-bedroom flats: 238 new projects were listed on Property Finder on 12 November 2026, which limits rent and resale growth for generic units
- No metro station; the nearest are on the Route 2020 line at Al Furjan and Discovery Gardens
Dubailand Residence Complex or Jumeirah Village Circle: quick answers
Is Dubailand Residence Complex or Jumeirah Village Circle cheaper per square foot?
Dubailand Residence Complex is cheaper on the published figures: AED 1,387 per sq ft against AED 1,516 in Jumeirah Village Circle (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026). Averages move with the mix of homes sold, so compare like with like before relying on the gap.
Which has the higher rental yield, Dubailand Residence Complex or Jumeirah Village Circle?
Dubailand Residence Complex, on the published figures: a gross yield of 8.71% against 7.51% in Jumeirah Village Circle (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026). Gross yield is before service charges, empty months and fees, so the net return is lower.
What is the average rent in Dubailand Residence Complex and Jumeirah Village Circle?
New tenancy contracts average AED 55,759 a year in Dubailand Residence Complex and AED 75,101 in Jumeirah Village Circle (Property Finder, from registered tenancy contracts, 12 months to 12 November 2026). Both averages mix small and large homes.
Which is closer to Downtown Dubai, Dubailand Residence Complex or Jumeirah Village Circle?
Dubailand Residence Complex, at about 20 minutes by car against about 22 minutes from Jumeirah Village Circle. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Which is closer to Dubai International Airport, Dubailand Residence Complex or Jumeirah Village Circle?
Both are about 25 minutes from Dubai International Airport by car. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Can foreigners buy property in Dubailand Residence Complex and Jumeirah Village Circle?
Dubailand Residence Complex is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Jumeirah Village Circle 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 Dubailand Residence Complex and Jumeirah Village Circle?
In Dubailand Residence Complex: Weybridge Gardens 4 from AED 690,818, Weybridge Gardens 5 from AED 723,935 and Samana Boulevard Heights from AED 770,000. In Jumeirah Village Circle: Serenz by Danube from AED 1,100,000, Binghatti Etherea from AED 1,199,999, Binghatti Aurora from AED 1,474,999 and Binghatti Royale from AED 1,599,999.
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