Buying · Arjan

Villa vs Apartment in Arjan

Which asset type makes more sense in Arjan for living and for returns.

Price per sqft

AED 1,200 per sqft

1-bed rent

AED 62,000/yr

Gross yield

8–9%

Short-let occupancy

68%

Returns

Apartments in Arjan yield more per dirham; villas and townhouses appreciate more steadily and attract longer, more stable tenancies. Villa service charges are usually lower per sqft but total maintenance is higher.

Lifestyle

Space, garden and privacy against amenity, view and lock-up-and-leave convenience. Families near Butterfly Garden lean villa; investors and singles lean apartment.

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

Which is better to rent out in Arjan?

Apartments for yield and short-let flexibility; villas for long, low-churn family tenancies.

Are there villas in Arjan?

Availability varies by community — tell us your budget and we'll send what is genuinely on market.