Living · Arjan

Cost of Living in Arjan

A realistic monthly budget for living in Arjan — rent, bills, transport, schooling and groceries.

Price per sqft

AED 1,200 per sqft

1-bed rent

AED 62,000/yr

Gross yield

8–9%

Short-let occupancy

68%

Monthly budget

A one-bedroom in Arjan averages AED 5,167 a month. Add AED 400–900 DEWA and chiller, AED 300–400 internet, and AED 1,500–2,500 groceries per person. Parking is usually included in the tower.

Getting around

Dubai Miracle Garden and Butterfly Garden are the anchors of daily life here. Salik tolls run AED 4 per gate, and a compact car rental sits around AED 1,800–2,400 monthly if you skip ownership.

Arjan at a glance

Arjan is an affordable Dubailand pocket next to Miracle Garden with fast-rising rents. Buying sits at AED 1,200 per sqft — roughly AED 936,000 for a standard one-bedroom — while long-term tenants pay about AED 62,000 a year. Hosted as a licensed holiday home, the same unit averages AED 357 a night at 68% occupancy, around AED 88,607 gross. Owners on our managed programme average AED 122,278 — a 38% uplift.

Frequently asked questions

Is Arjan expensive to live in?

Relative to Dubai's average, Arjan sits in line with its 8–9% yield profile — rent of AED 5,167 a month for a one-bed is the main driver.

Do I need a car in Arjan?

Not necessarily — Dubai Miracle Garden and everyday retail are close, though a car helps outside the immediate community.