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Jumeirah Village Circle or Tilal Al Ghaf?

Side by side on published prices, yields, new developments and drive times.

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Pictured: Serenz by Danube by Danube Properties

Where each one leads

Drawn only from published figures and the developments we list, each with its source.

  • Lower price per sq ft

    Jumeirah Village Circle averages AED 1,516 per sq ft against AED 2,278 in Tilal Al Ghaf, about 33% less (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026).

  • Higher gross yield

    Jumeirah Village Circle shows a gross yield of 7.51% against 5.19% in Tilal Al Ghaf (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 Tilal Al Ghaf average AED 322,515 a year against AED 75,101 in Jumeirah Village Circle (Property Finder, from registered tenancy contracts, 12 months to 12 November 2026).

  • Closer to Dubai International Airport

    Jumeirah Village Circle is about 25 minutes from Dubai International Airport by car, against about 30 minutes from Tilal Al Ghaf.

Side by side

Jumeirah Village Circle and Tilal Al Ghaf compared
MeasureJumeirah Village CircleTilal Al Ghaf
EmirateDubaiDubai
TenureFreeholdFreehold
Price per sq ftAED 1,516Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 10,910 salesAED 2,278Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 357 sales
Gross rental yield7.51%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 10,910 sales5.19%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 357 sales
Average annual rentAED 75,101Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 33,302 contractsAED 322,515Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 1,350 contracts
Developments we list40
Drive to Dubai International Airportabout 25 minutesabout 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

Jumeirah Village Circle

All developments in Jumeirah Village Circle

Tilal Al Ghaf

We do not list a development in Tilal Al Ghaf yet.

What each area is like

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
Area guide: Jumeirah Village Circle

Tilal Al Ghaf

Majid Al Futtaim's lagoon-centred villa community off Hessa Street, near Dubai Sports City. Largely sold through, so most buying today is resale.

Who it suits

  • Families wanting villas with a school on site
  • Buyers who value a finished master plan
  • Resale purchasers of completed homes
  • High-budget buyers of waterfront mansions

In its favour

  • Planned for more than 6,500 freehold homes around a 70,000 sq m swimmable lagoon
  • 18 km of walking trails and 11 km of cycling track, according to the developer
  • The Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai operates inside the community

Worth weighing

  • No developer stock was listed on Property Finder on 12 November 2026: purchases are resale, with resale pricing and the 4% Dubai Land Department transfer fee payable in full
  • Later phases (Plagette 32, Amara, Serenity Mansions, Bo Monde) are still under construction, so parts of the site will see building work for some time
Area guide: Tilal Al Ghaf

Jumeirah Village Circle or Tilal Al Ghaf: quick answers

Is Jumeirah Village Circle or Tilal Al Ghaf cheaper per square foot?

Jumeirah Village Circle is cheaper on the published figures: AED 1,516 per sq ft against AED 2,278 in Tilal Al Ghaf (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, Jumeirah Village Circle or Tilal Al Ghaf?

Jumeirah Village Circle, on the published figures: a gross yield of 7.51% against 5.19% in Tilal Al Ghaf (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 Jumeirah Village Circle and Tilal Al Ghaf?

New tenancy contracts average AED 75,101 a year in Jumeirah Village Circle and AED 322,515 in Tilal Al Ghaf (Property Finder, from registered tenancy contracts, 12 months to 12 November 2026). Both averages mix small and large homes.

Which is closer to Dubai International Airport, Jumeirah Village Circle or Tilal Al Ghaf?

Jumeirah Village Circle, at about 25 minutes by car against about 30 minutes from Tilal Al Ghaf. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.

Can foreigners buy property in Jumeirah Village Circle and Tilal Al Ghaf?

Jumeirah Village Circle is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Tilal Al Ghaf 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 Jumeirah Village Circle and Tilal Al Ghaf?

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. We do not list a development in Tilal Al Ghaf yet.

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