--- title: "Dubai Science Park vs Jumeirah Village Circle" canonical: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/compare/areas/dubai-science-park-vs-jumeirah-village-circle markdown: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/md/compare/areas/dubai-science-park-vs-jumeirah-village-circle.md type: area-comparison description: "Dubai Science Park and Jumeirah Village Circle 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." --- # Dubai Science Park or Jumeirah Village Circle? ## Side by side | | [Dubai Science Park](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-science-park) | [Jumeirah Village Circle](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/jumeirah-village-circle) | | --- | --- | --- | | Emirate | Dubai | Dubai | | Tenure | freehold | freehold | | Developments we list | 2 | 4 | | Drive to Dubai International Airport | about 28 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. ## Where each one leads - **Lower entry price**: The lowest developer price we list in Dubai Science Park is AED 853,000 at Binghatti Hillviews, against AED 1,100,000 at Serenz by Danube in Jumeirah Village Circle. - **Closer to Dubai International Airport**: Jumeirah Village Circle is about 25 minutes from Dubai International Airport by car, against about 28 minutes from Dubai Science Park. ## 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) ## Developments in Jumeirah Village Circle - [Serenz by Danube](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/jumeirah-village-circle/serenz-by-danube): Danube Properties; Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai; launched; handover 2029; from AED 1,100,000 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Binghatti Etherea](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/jumeirah-village-circle/binghatti-etherea): Binghatti; Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai; under construction; handover Q1 2028; from AED 1,199,999 (as of 2026-11-12) - [Binghatti Aurora](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/jumeirah-village-circle/binghatti-aurora): Binghatti; Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai; ready; handover Q2 2025; from AED 1,474,999 (as of 2026-11-12) - [Binghatti Royale](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/jumeirah-village-circle/binghatti-royale): Binghatti; Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai; ready; handover Q4 2025; from AED 1,599,999 (as of 2026-11-12) ## 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) ## What Jumeirah Village Circle is like > 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 Full guide: [Jumeirah Village Circle](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/jumeirah-village-circle) ## Questions and answers ### Which is closer to Dubai International Airport, Dubai Science Park or Jumeirah Village Circle? Jumeirah Village Circle, 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 Dubai Science Park and Jumeirah Village Circle? Dubai Science Park 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 Dubai Science Park and Jumeirah Village Circle? 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. In Jumeirah Village Circle: [Serenz by Danube](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/jumeirah-village-circle/serenz-by-danube) from AED 1,100,000, [Binghatti Etherea](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/jumeirah-village-circle/binghatti-etherea) from AED 1,199,999, [Binghatti Aurora](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/jumeirah-village-circle/binghatti-aurora) from AED 1,474,999 and [Binghatti Royale](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/jumeirah-village-circle/binghatti-royale) from AED 1,599,999. --- Source page: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/compare/areas/dubai-science-park-vs-jumeirah-village-circle. Published by UAE Property Agents, Omnia Capital Group. 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.