Al Furjan

Al Furjan (also called Furjan) is a vibrant and popular residential area in Dubai, headed by master developer Nakheel Properties. Aimed to build a friendly villa community, Furjan is located near Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) neighbouring Jebel Ali Village.

The community boasts a shared network of pathways and residential amenities. Residents benefit from linked cycle routes running through Discovery Gardens, Garden View Villas (part of Jebel Ali) and Al Furjan, resulting in a 40 km cycle track for the communities. The property types range from over 4,000 apartments to houses, hotels and commercial spaces.

• Perfect for families looking for a close-knit community
• Two of the major highways in the UAE are directly accessible
• Neighbours Jebel Ali Village, Discovery Gardens and Green Community
• Features communal amenities such as swimming pools, gyms, parks and biking tracks
• Residential properties mainly include villas and townhouses with a few apartment buildings
• Home to Al Furjan Metro Station, one of the seven stations on the Route 2020, Dubai Metro’s extension

Al Furjan Dubai is a new gated community by Nakheel Properties. It provides a private and secure family living environment away from the busy central region. The two community centres – Al Furjan Pavillion and Al Furjan Club – feature a range of amenities such as swimming pools, sports courts, restaurants, cafes and retail outlets. This rapidly growing community is counted among the best areas for Indian ex-pats to rent properties in Dubai.

The Al Furjan area features a completely integrated community. Offering villas, apartments, and hotels from many of Dubai’s reputable developers. The inspired urban planning with distinctive and functional features accommodates every aspect of family living.

The area has gathered significant interest from investors with the initiation of the 2020 route on the Red Line of Dubai Metro. Al Furjan is one of the highest ROI communities near the EXPO 2020 site whether you’re looking to buy apartments or villas.

Amenities and the strategic location near public transport links make Al Furjan a popular choice among tenants and buyers alike. Furjan is one of the top places to rent apartments near Dubai metro stations. Yasmina Residence, Orchid by Azizi and Masakin Al Furjan are some popular projects under a 10 km radius of the metro station.

With a reasonable average price tag, Al Furjan marks a space among the affordable communities to buy villas in Dubai. The 3, 4 and 5-bed villas in Quortaj, Dubai Style and other sub-communities are ideal for investors on a budget.

The spotlight for Al Furjan has grown in recent years with new properties added to the portfolio and the introduction of the Expo 2020 metro route. Property buyers will also find the area to be often overlooked with spacious homes at affordable prices. There’s a wide range of property options for anyone looking for the best communities to invest in Al Furjan. If you are considering renting or buying a property in Al Furjan take a look below at the top five sub-communities based on user searches on Bayut’s property portal.

Al Furjan is a vibrant and ever-growing neighbourhood. There are many off-plan projects announced by different developers, residential projects mainly feature apartment complexes and villas.

People who prefer privacy can look for upcoming villa properties in Al Furjan such as Murooj Al Furjan by Nakheel Properties. The luxurious community will consist of 4 and 5-bedroom standalone villas amidst the clean and green neighbourhood. The property handovers are expected to get started in Q2, 2024.

People who like apartment living can go for GEMZ by Danube and PEARLZ by Danube. Both of these vertical accommodations are announced by Danube Properties. PEARLZ by Danube will have 14 floors and will feature studios and 1 to 3-bed flats. The property handover is expected in Q4, 2024. Interested ones can look for PEARLZ by Danube floor plans on Bayut.

GEMZ by Danube is comparatively a more lavish and expensive option consisting of studios, 1 to 3-bed units as well as 2 and 3-bed duplex apartments. Sky Deck on the 13th floor, swimming pool, high-class gym facility and outdoor cinema are some of the highlighted amenities offered by the developers. GEMZ by Danube has a completion date in Q1, 2025.

Interested tenants can browse Al Furjan floor plans and take a look at the floor plans of any community/building in the neighbourhood.

The Manor Hotel by JA is a 233-room 4-star hotel in Al Furjan. Each bedroom in the hotel is equipped with comfortably sized beds, a seating area, a workstation and a sleek industrial bathroom. The Manor Hotel is an ideal place to stay for guests who wish to remain close to Al Maktoum Airport and the JAFZA business district. Other hotels in Al Furjan are ECOS Dubai Hotel and Resivation.

Al Furjan is one of the best residential areas near Route 2020.

There are dedicated parking lots all across the neighbourhood, for the Al Furjan Pavillion Community Centre and the Al Furjan Clubhouse which has 300 parking spaces. Otherwise, buildings feature basement parking and street parking is used by visitors. Villas come with a dedicated parking garage.

Furjan is one of the best areas for non-drivers in Dubai. The Al Furjan Metro Station is located in the area, it lies on Route 2020 of the Dubai Metro. Other nearby stations include Discovery Gardens Metro Station, Ibn Battuta Metro Station and Jebel Ali Metro Station.

Those who prefer Dubai public transport can also board a bus or hire a taxi from nearby stations. There are many bus stops at short intervals within a 10-minute radius of the residential sub-communities.

Spinneys Al Furjan is a part of the Al Furjan Pavillion community mall. It is one of the branches of Spinneys supermarkets in Dubai. There are also the smaller W Fresh and West Zone supermarkets nearby to service the community, both of which offer home delivery. Nearby at the border of Discovery Gardens is a Carrefour Market and then Ibn Battuta Mall has the massive Carrefour Hypermarket for your main grocery needs.

The Al Furjan West Mosque is next to the Al Furjan West Pavillion. Alongside this, is the Al Furjan Mosque, also known as Al Yaqeen Mosque is located at the centre of the community. Meanwhile, one can also visit the Masjid Abdullah Ali Al-Chaafar in Discovery Gardens.

St. Gregorios Orthodox Church is the closest church to Al Furjan. It takes 10-minutes to reach the Jebel Ali church Complex n Jebel Ali Village which borders Al Furjan. One will find churches belonging to various sects of Christianity such as St. Mina Coptic Orthodox Church, Covenant Hope Church and Dubai Mar Thoma Parish Church.

Those looking for a temple near Al Furjan Dubai can head to Hindu Temple in Jebel Ali, a 10-minute drive away. Sikhs in Al Furjan can go to Guru Nanak Darbar which is a Sikh Gurudwara and one of the only facilities of its kind in the city.

The Arbor School in Al Furjan is the first sustainable school in the UAE. It offers a high standard of education based on the National Curriculum of England. Their educational vision is enriched with an ethical outlook focused on eco-literacy, sustainability and environmental justice.

One of the Chubby Cheeks Nursery branches in Dubai is located in Al Furjan. For younger children aged 18 months to 4 years old, there is the Jebel Ali Village Nursery located in Al Furjan South offering the British Curriculum – Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). It is one of the top nursery chains in Dubai.

Located nearby in Dubai Investments Park is the Lebanese Institute, The University of Balamand in Dubai. Offering a range of accredited undergraduate degrees based on the American model of higher education.

In 2013, the Russian-based Synergy University opened its Dubai campus in Jumeirah Lakes Towers. It is one of the top universities in Dubai offering several programs for bachelor’s and master’s degrees, most notably the MBA in Women’s Leadership which is the first of its kind in the Middle East. Synergy University is popular amongst business experts trying to expand their level of capability. All programs are licensed by KHDA – the local authority of Dubai.

Medicentres Al Furjan Pavilion is a primary care clinic in Al Furjan, open 7 days a week from 8 am to 8 pm, offering family medicine, paediatrics, physiotherapy, and dentistry. For specialized care, there is the Advanced Care Oncology Center located in Al Furjan South offers premium patient care. The nearest hospital is NMC Royal Hospital in Dubai Investments Park.

Al Furjan neighbours Discovery Gardens and Jebel Ali Village, it is close to The Gardens, Green Community and Jumeirah Park. Accessing Jebel Ali and Abu Dhabi will be easy for residents living in Al Furjan. Areas such as Dubai Investments Park, Sports City and Jumeirah Golf Estates are just a short drive away.

The two Al Furjan Pavilions, one on either side of the neighbourhood have their supermarkets, over 10 restaurants and 24 retail outlets each.

Apart from that, there is also the mammoth Ibn Battuta Mall, located in the neighbouring Discovery Gardens. This Dubai shopping mall is known for its unique architecture that is showcased all throughout the different courts, leading it to be the world’s largest themed shopping mall. Additionally, Ibn Battuta has much to offer, with more than 420 shops, 50 restaurants and a 21-screen cinema to keep the Furjan community entertained.

There are quite a few food and beverage outlets located in the Al Furjan Pavillion Centres, popular choices are Oregano – a casual dining Italian restaurant, Shanghai Station – Chinese fine dining and The Garden Restaurant – which serves International cuisines for breakfast and lunch. Discovery Garden is famed for being a haven for foodies, mainly due to the price point and variety of restaurants and cuisines; if you are looking for hidden gems you will know where to turn. For licensed ventures, Movenpick Ibn Battuta Gate will be your best bet, as all of their restaurants and lounges have a full bar available.

The closest beaches to the Al Furjan community are in Dubai Marina which is about 20-minutes away by car. There are multiple boardwalk restaurants and retail outlets to enjoy. In addition, there are also a playground and outdoor fitness amenities. You could also visit Al Sufouh Beach which is a little further at a 25-minute drive.

For a fun night out you could visit the newly opened and licensed Reel Cinemas at Jebel Ali Recreational Club, which is just a 10-minute drive away. Switch Bowling in Ibn Battuta is among the best bowling centres in Dubai. It is a good option for some family fun, it isn’t your typical bowling alley, with neon lights at every corner it is more of a glow-in-the-dark bowling experience.

If the summer heat is getting to you then you’re going to want to check out paddleboarding at the JA Jebel Ali Beach Hotel. It’s fun as well as a great workout for your core, if paddleboarding isn’t your thing, they’ve got many other water sports to try too. You can also go shooting and horse riding at the nearby clubs.

Apart from the main park located inside Masakin Al Furjan and the landscaped playgrounds spread out all over the neighbourhood, parks are currently being developed for the area. Otherwise, there are tons of parks nearby in The Gardens and Discovery Gardens districts that are easily accessible.

For the residents of the area, there is the Al Furjan Club which features a 25-metre temperature-controlled pool, children’s pool, sports court and a fully-equipped gym with four fitness studios.

The Al Furjan Pavillions have your lifestyle amenities covered, with multiple salons, pharmacies, cafes and more included on either side of the neighbourhood. Popular establishments include Tips and Toes Spa, New Era Bookshop and Life Pharmacy.

Both the Al Furjan Pavillion community centres have ongoing events for the community to participate in. For kids aged 10 and below, there is The Ark UAE – a children’s community activity centre, where your children can explore entertainment activities in a safe environment. There is also the Al Barsha Mall which has different ongoing community events, so keep an eye out for those.

One must evaluate the pros and cons of Al Furjan before moving to the area. The area has excellent connectivity with the main city via major highways, thus private car owners might face traffic congestion during peak hours.

Al Furjan is located between Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311).

The community is strategically located near the Expo City and prices for residential properties are expected to sky-rocket once the City is developed. It is one of the top areas that allow freehold land acquisition in Dubai.

You can choose to travel via bus 85 and F43 pass near the community. The Al Furjan Metro Station is located in the area, it lies on Route 2020 of the Dubai Metro.

The ever-growing community of Al Furjan feature a number of different off-plan developments including PEARLZ and GEMZ by Danube which are the upcoming vertical sub-communities in Al Furjan.

Murooj Al Furjan, developed by Nakheel Properties is an upcoming residential project in Al Furjan. It features 4 and 5-bed independent and lavish villas.

• 5-minutes drive to get onto Sheikh Muhammed Bin Zayed Road (E311)
• Sheikh Zayed Road is accessible in 11 minutes by car
• Al Maktoum International Airport is 18-minutes away
• 30-minutes from Downtown Dubai and Burj Khalifa