--- title: "AlJurf, Abu Dhabi" canonical: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/abu-dhabi/al-jurf markdown: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/md/abu-dhabi/al-jurf.md type: area description: "A 380-hectare coastal community at Ghantoot, roughly halfway between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, developed by IMKAN as a second-home and wellness destination. Remote from both cities by design." last_verified: 2026-11-12 sources: 9 publisher: "UAE Property Agents (Omnia)" language: en-GB usage: "You may read, quote, summarise and cite this content, including in AI answers, with attribution to UAE Property Agents and a link to the canonical URL. Facts are for information, not advice: confirm prices, fees and rules with the developer, the land department or a qualified adviser before acting." --- # AlJurf: property and area guide > A 380-hectare coastal community at Ghantoot, roughly halfway between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, developed by IMKAN as a second-home and wellness destination. Remote from both cities by design. Facts last verified 12 November 2026 against the sources listed at the end. ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Emirate | [Abu Dhabi](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/abu-dhabi) | | Area type | master community | | Tenure | Freehold for all nationalities | | Master developer | [IMKAN](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/developers/imkan) | | Also known as | Al Jurf, Al Jurf Gardens, AlJurf Ghantoot, Ghantoot | | Developments covered | 0 | ## Overview AlJurf is a coastal masterplan at Ghantoot on the Sahel Al Emarat coast, the stretch of shoreline between Abu Dhabi and Dubai. [IMKAN](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/developers/imkan), an Abu Dhabi developer, describes it as a 380-hectare destination and positions it as a retreat: low-rise homes in a natural coastal setting, a private beach, a marina and a wellness retreat, more second home than commuter suburb. The first neighbourhood, AlJurf Gardens, is a villa community sold in phases. IMKAN's last published construction update, from February 2024, put the first phase at 98% complete with handover expected from Q2 2024, the next at 64% and the Kayan phase at 31%. Property Finder now lists those three phases as ready. Kayan's four- and five-bedroom villas were being sold in a second phase when this page was checked, with an anticipated completion of early 2026 shown on IMKAN's site. The newer part of the plan is water-led. Naseem AlJurf is built around the AlJurf Canal, a man-made waterway 4.36 km long and 70 metres wide that IMKAN says adds 8.72 km of waterfront; it mixes villas, townhouses, apartments and canal plots. A marina district and a town centre called Jiwar AlQasr are planned, and IMKAN has launched SHA Residences Emirates, homes tied to SHA Wellness Clinic, a wellness group with clinics in Spain and Mexico that IMKAN says will soon open in the UAE. The location is the deciding factor. IMKAN gives drive times of 25 minutes to Yas Island, 30 minutes to both Zayed International Airport and Al Maktoum International Airport, and 45 minutes to Saadiyat Island or Dubai International Airport. That suits people who split life between the two cities or want a coastal second home. It does not suit anyone who needs a short daily commute, a metro or a wide choice of schools nearby. 'Al Jurf, Ghantoot' is on the list of Abu Dhabi investment zones published in 2019, so foreign nationals can own freehold here. ## Who it suits - Second-home buyers who want a quiet coastal setting - Households with members working in both Abu Dhabi and Dubai - Buyers interested in wellness-resort living at SHA - Boat owners attracted by the planned marina and canal ## Highlights - Designated investment zone ('Al Jurf, Ghantoot'): freehold for foreign nationals - 380-hectare coastal masterplan with a private beach and marina (IMKAN) - 4.36 km canal adding 8.72 km of waterfront at Naseem AlJurf - Early villa phases of AlJurf Gardens are completed - About 30 minutes to both Zayed International and Al Maktoum International airports (IMKAN) - SHA Residences Emirates launched, tied to the SHA Wellness Clinic brand ## Considerations - Distance: listings put Abu Dhabi city centre about 50 minutes away and Dubai about 45 minutes. Plan on driving everywhere - IMKAN publishes little hard data. Prices, unit counts and handover dates for current phases are mostly not on its website, and its online construction update dates from February 2024 - The resale and rental market is small and seasonal compared with Yas Island or Saadiyat - The marina, canal district and town centre are still to be delivered, so the amenity base today is thin - A single developer controls the whole community and its service charges - Property Finder flags current IMKAN releases here as possibly sold out; availability needs checking directly ## Drive times - Yas Island: about 25 minutes - Zayed International Airport: about 30 minutes - Al Maktoum International Airport: about 30 minutes - Saadiyat Island: about 45 minutes - Dubai International Airport: about 45 minutes ## Developments in AlJurf No developments in this area are currently published on the site. ## Nearby areas - [Yas Island](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/abu-dhabi/yas-island) - [Zayed City](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/abu-dhabi/zayed-city) - [Masdar City](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/abu-dhabi/masdar-city) ## Questions and answers ### Where is AlJurf? AlJurf is at Ghantoot in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, on the coast roughly halfway between Abu Dhabi city and Dubai. IMKAN quotes 25 minutes by car to Yas Island and 30 minutes to either Zayed International Airport or Al Maktoum International Airport. ### Can foreigners buy property at AlJurf? Yes. 'Al Jurf, Ghantoot' appears on the list of designated investment zones published when Abu Dhabi opened freehold ownership to foreigners in 2019. Purchases are registered in Abu Dhabi, not Dubai, even though the site is close to the Dubai border. ### Is AlJurf finished? Partly. The first villa phases of AlJurf Gardens are listed as ready on Property Finder. The canal neighbourhood (Naseem AlJurf), the marina, the town centre and SHA Residences Emirates are at earlier stages, and IMKAN has not published a completion date for the whole masterplan. ### Who is the developer of AlJurf? [IMKAN](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/developers/imkan), an Abu Dhabi-based developer that is also developing the Makers District on Al Reem Island and built Nudra on Saadiyat Island. ### What are property prices in AlJurf per square foot? Published figures for AlJurf: AED 1,583 per sq ft for all homes (average advertised price per sq ft; Bayut, from advertised asking prices, October 2026). Averages move with the mix of homes sold, and asking prices usually sit above prices paid. Compare areas in our [price per sq ft table](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/data/area-prices). ## Sources Facts on this page were last checked against these sources on 12 November 2026. - [IMKAN: AlJurf](https://imkan.ae/projects/aljurf) - [IMKAN: Naseem AlJurf](https://imkan.ae/projects/aljurf/naseem-aljurf) - [IMKAN: AlJurf construction update](https://imkan.ae/projects/aljurf/construction-update) - [IMKAN: Kayan at AlJurf](https://imkan.ae/projects/aljurf/kayan) - [IMKAN: SHA Residences Emirates](https://imkan.ae/projects/sha-emirates) - [Property Finder: new projects in Ghantoot](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/new-projects/lp/abu-dhabi/ghantoot) - [The National: designated investment zones in Abu Dhabi (April 2019)](https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/property/where-foreign-investors-can-now-buy-freehold-property-in-abu-dhabi-1.851941) - [Property Finder: Qasr Al Jurf 3B (drive times)](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/new-projects/imkan/qasr-al-jurf-3b) - [IMKAN: projects](https://imkan.ae/projects) --- Source page: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/abu-dhabi/al-jurf. 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