Jumeirah Golf Estates

Jumeirah Golf Estates is a residential golf community set amidst two championship golf courses. It is one of the popular freehold areas in Dubai offering a mix of villas, townhouses and apartments. Spanning 1,119 hectares of lush green landscape, the development offers world-class amenities and attractive investment opportunities.

Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai is home to over 1,835 residences. The area comprises 16 communities built around the Fire and Earth golf courses, which host the DP World Tour Championship. The villas in Jumeirah Golf Estates are uniquely designed and arranged in clusters, offering a breathtaking backdrop while being part of a gated community. The natural landscape and numerous amenities, such as parks, playgrounds, and fitness centres, promote a family-friendly lifestyle.

• Residential golf destination in Dubai
• Located along Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311)
• Properties include villas, townhouses and apartments
• More than 1,835 homes
• One of the top golf communities in Dubai
• Home to two world-class golf courses: Earth and Fire

The Jumeirah Golf Estates location features the finest golf estates in the region. Moreover, with the extension of the Dubai Metro Red Line, it has become a prime residential address. Home to Jumeirah Golf Estate Station, today, JGE ranks among the top residential areas in Dubai near Route 2020. It is set within stunning landscaped grounds and represents a unique development of luxury villas, apartments and high-end townhouses. The residential aspect is dominated by expansive villas overlooking the lush greenery. Consequently, it is regarded as one of Dubai’s most beautiful villa communities, featuring 16 distinct clusters that provide a wide array of residences for rent and sale.

The gated estates are built around two prestigious golf courses, with two more under development. Moreover, five lakes, 1,100 hectares of lush greenery, massive landscaping and a sustainable environment, together make Jumeirah Golf Estates one of the most coveted greenest areas in Dubai. At the heart of the community is The Norman Clubhouse – the community country club. It is a focal point for the neighbourhood, with various dining facilities from around the world, a rooftop barbecue area, a swimming pool and more.

Jumeirah Golf Estates is home to a total of 16 unique communities overlooking Earth Course and Fire Course.

The Earth Course is inspired by Mediterranean architecture and has a total of 606 villas spread across six developments. The Fire course follows the theme of desert and its colours and features 438 residences spread across seven developments. The villas in this gated community come in 3-6 bedroom configurations and each property has a private garden.

The community is also home to 1 to 4-bedroom apartments and 2 to 4-bedroom townhouses.

With over 16 sub-communities in the area, it might be a challenge to choose the right home for you. Take a look at what Bayut users have been searching for to make up the top communities for renting in Jumeirah Golf Estates. You may also find valuable investment opportunities here.

Those looking for Jumeirah Golf Estate floor plans can browse through the floor plans available for popular communities in Jumeirah Golf Estates.

As for parking, the neighbourhood has ample spaces in the country club for visitors. For residents, there are dedicated spaces for parking in Jumeirah Golf Estates with each residential property. Also, one may find a few free spots on the street for limited hours.

In case you’re wondering how to get to Jumeirah Golf Estates, there are quite a few stations in closer proximity. From Downtown, it will take around 28 minutes to reach via E44. Well before the extension of the Dubai Metro route to different parts of the city, public transport in Jumeirah Golf Estates was limited and only a few bus stations were close by. Today, it is one of the residential areas, most sought-after for the convenience of transport.

Jumeirah Golf Estates Station

Located at the junction of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road E311 and D57, Jumeirah Golf Estates Station is the biggest underground metro station. It is one of the seven stations on Route 2020, geared to serve the communities of Jumeirah Golf Estates, Green Community, Production City and their surroundings. The station includes disabled parking, taxi drop-off points, bus stops and a few retail shops.

Jumeirah Golf Estates is a haven for those looking for a peaceful, familial setting. Residents will find that for the most part, they will have to venture out of the community for regular amenities.

Residents can get groceries from Spinneys within the vicinity. It also offers doorstep delivery services. There’s also a complete community centre for residents of Jumeirah Golf Estates.

Fairway The Marketplace

Fairway The Marketplace by Choitrams is a town centre, medium-sized supermarket and a go-to option for residents. Choithrams is a popular supermarket chain with many outlets throughout Dubai. It stocks a range of grocery items, also available for online delivery.

For larger grocery hauls you can venture down to City Centre Me’siam in the neighbouring community of Dubai Production City. The establishment has a massive Carrefour Hypermarket. There are other smaller supermarket chains and grocery stores throughout the neighbouring Production City and Sports City as well.

There is a mosque in Jumeirah Golf Estate, as a part of Al Andalus recently constructed. It has spacious parking available and in Ramadan, they host an iftar tent for 300 people. There is another mosque located on the border of Jumeirah Golf Estate and Production City but that is further away and outside of the neighbourhood.

The International Nepalese Community Church 25-minute drive away in Jebel Ali is the nearest option for the Christian community in the area. If you’d rather head to St Mary’s Catholic Church in Oud Mehta, that would be a 30-minute long drive.

Moreover, those looking to visit a temple can find Gurunanak Darbar Sikh Gurudwara on Sheikh Zayed Road, E11. It is a 19-minute drive away from Jebel Ali Village. To reach other temples in Bur Dubai, you may have to prepare for a 25 to 30-minute long drive depending on traffic.

A campus of Dibber Nurseries is part of the community. Situated near Orange Lake, the nursery follows the Norwegian curriculum and an interactive learning approach for young learners. Nearby nurseries include The Wonder Years Nursery and one of the best nurseries in Jumeirah, Jumeirah International Nursery. Both are within a 20-minute radius and follow the British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) syllabus. Chubby Cheeks Nurseries in Dubai are also quite popular and noteworthy. You can find a branch close by, in Green Community.

For slightly older children, one can consider Victory Heights Primary School in Sports City. It offers the UK curriculum up to Year 6. This institute would be a short drive away from Jumeirah Golf Estates. Further, notable high school options include GEMS United School, also in Sports City. It follows the American education module up to Year 12.

As for higher education, interested students can head to the University of Balamand in Dubai Investment Park reachable in 20 minutes by car. It offers the American educational system and has a long-standing reputation and legacy from its main campus in Lebanon. Moreover, the educational institutes in Knowledge Village are 30 minutes away. Top-rated options there include The American University of Dubai, University of Bradford, University of Wollongong and many more.

NMC Royal Hospital in Dubai Investment Park is the closest hospital. There is also a GMC Clinic in the neighbouring Greens Community. Otherwise, there are the Medicentres nearby in Motor City and next door in Sports City, you’ll find a Your Health Clinic.

Jumeirah Golf Estates directly neighbours Dubai Sports City and Dubai Production City. The Sports City community offers many leisure amenities for residents to enjoy and partake in. Further north, there is the master project of Nakheel, Jumeirah Village Triangle (JVT). Other close neighbours of the neighbourhood include Green Community Village and Dubai Investment Park (DIP).

Neighbours IMPZ, Sports City and Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC)

Apart from The Clubhouse which has a retail aspect to it, there is no mall inside of Jumeirah Golf Estates Dubai.

The nearest option would be City Centre Me’aisem, which is 15 minutes away from Production City. This Majid Al Futtaim mall is aimed to be a community-oriented lifestyle destination. It offers a range of popular retail and dining options as well as practical utilities such as pharmacies, banking services and more.

The crown jewel of the area is the Country Club, which offers many world-class dining options, each establishment has a panoramic terrace overlooking the golf courses. The Flame Tree Restaurant & Grill offers an extensive dinner menu alongside their speciality theme nights throughout the week. You can view the 18th hole of the Fire Course from its terrace. If just watching golf isn’t your thing then you can head to The Sports Bar, which displays multiple sports across the multiple TV screens throughout the restaurant. Also serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Fresca Delicatessen & Cafe offers a more laid-back, relaxed experience with its healthy dining options. This will be your go-to place for juices, salads and other sweet treats.

Neighbouring districts such as Production City and Sports City have a variety of restaurants at different price points which will be delivered to Jumeirah Golf Estates. More restaurants will be popping up when the community centre for the Al Andalus district is completed.

Sadly there is no beach in Jumeirah Golf Estates. The best option would be the beaches in JBR, or Dubai Marina, a 30-minute drive away. Both of these are well-maintained beaches and offer facilities for the entire family to enjoy. Besides water surfing, there’s a lot to do at The Beach JBR.

For sports enthusiasts, living in Jumeirah Golf Estates will be a treat. Jumeirah Golf Estates is one of the top ecotourism destinations in Dubai. The JGE Golf Academy offers many activities for guests to enjoy. It is home to the Middle East’s only European Tour Performance Institute (ETPI), a state-of-the-art performance-enhancing facility designed to improve the ability of all golfers, regardless of their skill level. As part of the country club, there is also a tennis centre that aims to build a tennis community for residents and non-residents alike. There are many tennis and golf tournaments, events and social activities held throughout the year.

While golf is an integral part of the community, there are other activities to enjoy in the area. You have neighbouring Sports City, which is a one-stop shop for most sports, whether you want to learn, watch or play. It is also home to the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, designed for international cricket tournaments but doubles as a training ground. Cricket fans looking to try their hand at the sport should head to the International Cricket Council Academy.

Fun places nearby to visit would be Global Village, where you get to experience many different cultural pavilions. You can even pick up touristy souvenirs from the worldwide pavillions, eat out and try different cuisines, or hop onto one of their mini theme park rides. Global Village is a seasonal attraction, open normally in the cooler months.

There is also IMG Worlds of Adventure, the world’s largest indoor theme park. It has rides featuring your favourite characters from Cartoon Network and Marvel Studios. Both of these activities are 20 minutes away from Jumeirah Golf Estates and easily reachable through Sheikh Zayed Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street – D54.

To live in Jumeirah Golf Estates you don’t have to be golfers, instead, you can relax, appreciate the greenery and take a look at the other amenities. There are jogging, walking and cycling tracks that link through all of the community parks, lakes and nature strips. The Country Club also has impressive facilities, with an outdoor pool, a kids’ play area, a billiards table, as well as a fantastic fitness studio and tennis academy.

However, this can’t be ignored that Jumeirah Golf Estates is home to a few of the best golf courses in Dubai. Two are already operational while the other two are under construction.

Fire Course

Fire Course has a natural desert landscape. Designed by Greg Norman, it is an 18-hole 72-par golf course, fit for any large-scale tournament.

Earth Course

The design of Earth Course is inspired by the parklands of Northern America and Europe. This 18-hole championship course hosts the DP World Tour Tournaments.

For relaxing treatments, one can head to salons and spas nearby. Tips and Toes Spa is in City Centre Me’aisem, Reflections Spa in Dubai Sports City and Caractere by Dani which has separate side-by-side options for both ladies and gents. Otherwise, you can also head to the various options in Jumeirah Village Circle, a 15-minute drive away.

You can’t mention events in Jumeirah Golf Estates without talking about the DP World Tour Championship. It is the last leg of the European Tour Race to Dubai and takes place on the Earth course. The event is highly anticipated for the residents of Jumeirah Golf Estates Dubai.

The golf club which also has the country club attached is the central community hub, its many luxury amenities make it a resident favourite. There are also many seasonal events mainly aimed at children such as Halloween parties, Christmas fairs, and movie and quiz nights.

There will be another community centre opening on the north side of Jumeirah Golf Estates, that will be for the Al Andalus community and will feature many more retail, hospitality and food and beverage options.

For residents, there is a Facebook group called “Jumeirah Golf Estates Residents” which discusses all facilities and issues within the community, they also have occasional meetups to bring a more communal vibe to the neighbourhood.

Despite being centrally located in “New Dubai” Jumeirah Golf Estates is slightly far away from the city leading you to venture to the close by communities for any other needs not covered by the amenities within the area.

Jumeirah Golf Estate is a luxury golf community owned by Istithmar.

The length of Jumeirah Golf Estates is 7,480 yards.

There are several bus stops located in Dubai Production City that are serviced by F34 and F38 routes.

Residents can also find Jumeirah Golf Estates Station on Route 2020. It serves the communities of Jumeirah Golf Estates, Green Community and Production City.

Jouri Hills Dubai, Redwood Park and Sanctuary Falls are a few off-plan communities under construction in Jumeirah Golf Estates to name a few.

• Al Maktoum International Airport and the Expo 2020 site are 15 minutes away
• 5 minutes drive to get onto Sheikh Muhammed Bin Zayed Road
• 30 minutes from Downtown Dubai and Burj Khalifa
• 20 minutes away from Global Village and IMG Worlds of Adventure
• Dubai Marina is accessible via E44 within 19 minutes by car