Living in Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai

Monthly rent in AED (د.إ). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Within AffordWhere's Dubai dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about د.إ4,600/month — roughly 37% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 10 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run د.إ5,800 - د.إ7,500/month and three-bedrooms د.إ7,900 - د.إ11,300/month on second-hand contracts. At 25 minutes to the center by bus, it sits farther out than most Dubai areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the affordable, families, parks tags, it may suit families and longer-term renters who want space.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see International City. For a shorter commute, see Downtown Dubai.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps Yas Park as nearby green space and west zone as the nearest supermarket around the Jumeirah Village Circle reference point. A pharmacy is also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a handful of cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

How much is rent in Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Jumeirah Village Circle costs د.إ4,000 - د.إ5,200/month (second-hand contract) or د.إ3,300 - د.إ4,600/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from د.إ5,800 - د.إ7,500/month, and a 3-bedroom from د.إ7,900 - د.إ11,300/month.

Is Jumeirah Village Circle safe for expats?

Jumeirah Village Circle has a safety rating of 4/5 (Safe) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.

How long is the commute from Jumeirah Village Circle to Dubai center?

The commute from Jumeirah Village Circle to Dubai city center takes approximately 25 minutes by bus.

What is Jumeirah Village Circle like to live in?

Affordable community with parks. Popular with families, quieter suburban feel. In our data it is tagged as affordable, families, parks.