Jumeirah Golf Estates or The Heights Country Club & Wellness?
Side by side on published prices, yields, new developments and drive times.
Pictured: D Villas by Dar Global
Where each one leads
Drawn only from published figures and the developments we list, each with its source.
Lower price per sq ft
The Heights Country Club & Wellness averages AED 1,491 per sq ft against AED 2,179 in Jumeirah Golf Estates, about 32% less (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026).
Lower entry price
The lowest developer price we list in The Heights Country Club & Wellness is AED 6,000,000 at Serro, against AED 6,142,650 at D Villas in Jumeirah Golf Estates.
Closer to Al Maktoum International Airport
The Heights Country Club & Wellness is about 10 minutes from Al Maktoum International Airport by car, against about 15 minutes from Jumeirah Golf Estates.
Side by side
| Measure | Jumeirah Golf Estates | The Heights Country Club & Wellness |
|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Price per sq ft | AED 2,179Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 622 sales | AED 1,491Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 952 sales |
| Developments we list | 1 | 3 |
| Lowest developer price | AED 6,142,650D Villas | AED 6,000,000Serro |
| Drive to Al Maktoum International Airport | about 15 minutes | about 10 minutes |
| Drive to Downtown Dubai | about 30 minutes | about 30 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
The Heights Country Club & Wellness
- SerroEmaar PropertiesAED 6,000,000
- Serro 2Emaar PropertiesAED 6,000,000
- SalvaEmaar PropertiesAED 6,762,888
What each area is like
Jumeirah Golf Estates
Gated golf community on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road with two championship courses and its own metro station, now being extended by Wasl with a large second phase.
Who it suits
- Golfers and families wanting a gated villa estate
- Buyers with budgets above AED 5 million
- Owner-occupiers planning a long hold
- Buyers who want a villa near a metro station
In its favour
- Two championship courses: Earth, host of the DP World Tour Championship, and Fire
- Gated estate with mature landscaping and a completed first phase to inspect
- Own station on the Route 2020 metro line
Worth weighing
- The Next Chapter plans 12,345 new residences, more than 10,000 of them apartments: the low-density character of the original estate will change and construction will continue for years
- Few shops or restaurants inside the gates; the nearest mall is about 15 minutes away
The Heights Country Club & Wellness
Emaar's wellness-themed villa community at the junction of Emirates Road (E611) and Expo Road (E77), about 10 minutes from Expo City and Al Maktoum airport. Off-plan, from about AED 6 million.
Who it suits
- Families planning a move in 2030 or later
- Buyers who want a detached villa with large shared grounds
- People working at Expo City, Dubai South or Jebel Ali
- Buyers who prefer a single established master developer
In its favour
- 7.5 million sq m master plan by Emaar at the E611 and E77 junction
- Wellness centre, clubhouse, lake promenade and beach planned as the community's core
- Ten minutes to Expo City Dubai and Al Maktoum International Airport by Emaar's figures
Worth weighing
- Handover targets are distant: Property Finder lists July 2030 for Salva, and later phases will follow
- Thirty minutes to Downtown Dubai by Emaar's own figure, and no rail link is mentioned in its material
Jumeirah Golf Estates or The Heights Country Club & Wellness: quick answers
Is Jumeirah Golf Estates or The Heights Country Club & Wellness cheaper per square foot?
The Heights Country Club & Wellness is cheaper on the published figures: AED 1,491 per sq ft against AED 2,179 in Jumeirah Golf Estates (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 is closer to Al Maktoum International Airport, Jumeirah Golf Estates or The Heights Country Club & Wellness?
The Heights Country Club & Wellness, at about 10 minutes by car against about 15 minutes from Jumeirah Golf Estates. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Which is closer to Downtown Dubai, Jumeirah Golf Estates or The Heights Country Club & Wellness?
Both are about 30 minutes from Downtown Dubai by car. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Can foreigners buy property in Jumeirah Golf Estates and The Heights Country Club & Wellness?
Jumeirah Golf Estates is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. The Heights Country Club & Wellness is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Sales in Dubai are registered with the DLD.
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