--- title: "Arjan vs Dubai Science Park" canonical: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/compare/areas/arjan-vs-dubai-science-park markdown: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/md/compare/areas/arjan-vs-dubai-science-park.md type: area-comparison description: "Arjan and Dubai Science Park compared on published prices, rental yields, new developments and drive times." last_verified: 2026-11-12 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." --- # Arjan or Dubai Science Park? ## Side by side | | [Arjan](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/arjan) | [Dubai Science Park](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-science-park) | | --- | --- | --- | | Emirate | Dubai | Dubai | | Tenure | freehold | freehold | | Developments we list | 1 | 2 | | 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. ## Where each one leads - **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. ## Developments in Arjan - [Binghatti Hillcrest](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/arjan/binghatti-hillcrest): Binghatti; Arjan, Dubai; under construction; handover Q4 2026; from AED 819,999 (as of 2026-11-12) ## Developments in Dubai Science Park - [Binghatti Hillviews](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-science-park/binghatti-hillviews): Binghatti; Dubai Science Park, Dubai; ready; handover Q4 2026; from AED 853,000 (as of 2026-11-12) - [Binghatti Hills](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-science-park/binghatti-hills): Binghatti; Dubai Science Park, Dubai; under construction; handover Q4 2026; from AED 3,077,646 (as of 2026-11-12) ## What Arjan is like > 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 Full guide: [Arjan](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/arjan) ## What Dubai Science Park is like > 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) Full guide: [Dubai Science Park](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-science-park) ## Questions and 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](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/arjan/binghatti-hillcrest) from AED 819,999. In Dubai Science Park: [Binghatti Hillviews](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-science-park/binghatti-hillviews) from AED 853,000 and [Binghatti Hills](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-science-park/binghatti-hills) from AED 3,077,646. --- Source page: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/compare/areas/arjan-vs-dubai-science-park. Published by UAE Property Agents, Omnia Capital Group. 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