Off plan property in Jumeirah Islands
Jumeirah Islands, known for its established luxury villa community is also seeing some interesting off-plan property opportunities, particularly in specific pockets or with new phases of development. While the original Jumeirah Islands villas are largely built and resold, newer projects and expansions offer a chance to buy into this prestigious location. Best off-plan developments in Jumeirah Islands are given below:
Serenia District West (also referred to as Serenia District West Residence or The West Residence at Serenia District). This project, by Palma Holding, is offering apartments with anticipated handover dates around Q4 2028. It provides a mix of 1 to 3-bedroom units, with payment plans typically around 60/40. These apartments are positioned as a refined community living within Jumeirah Heights, part of the wider Jumeirah Islands area.
Altiera Heights by Ellington Properties. Also expected to handover around Q4 2028, this development in Jumeirah Islands offers 1 to 4-bedroom units with payment plans like 20/50/30. It’s described as a striking new dimension of upscale living across 40 floors.
Average Property Prices In Jumeirah Islands
Jumeirah Islands is a highly sought-after, luxurious community in Dubai and its property prices reflect its premium status, particularly for its signature villas. The market has seen significant appreciation, especially for villas.
Here’s a breakdown of average property prices in Jumeirah Islands, based on recent data from late 2024 and early 2025:
Villas:
Average Price per Square Foot: Around AED 2,025 - AED 2,452. This figure has seen substantial annual growth, with some reports indicating increases of over 20-40% year-on-year for villas in Jumeirah Islands.
Average Sale Price: The average price for a villa in Jumeirah Islands is approximately AED 20,865,172. However, individual prices can vary widely based on size, plot, view (especially lakefront or skyline views), level of upgrade and specific cluster.
Price Range: You’ll find villas starting from around AED 16-20 million for well-maintained or standard units, going up to AED 30-40+ million for fully upgraded, prime lakefront, or Mansion properties. Some recent transactions show villas selling for as high as AED 46 million.
Growth: Jumeirah Islands has been a top performer in villa capital value growth, with some reports showing an astounding 41.5% annual growth in 2025.
Townhouses:
Average Sale Price: Townhouses in Jumeirah Islands, often part of “Jumeirah Islands Townhouses” sub-community, have an average price of around AED 7,139,218.
Price Range: Currently, listed townhouses are generally in the range of AED 6.5 million to AED 7.7 million, depending on their features, views and upgrades.
Apartments :
While Jumeirah Islands is primarily a villa community, newer off-plan apartment developments like Serenia District West and Altiera Heights are introducing apartment living to the area (within the Jumeirah Heights section of the broader Jumeirah Islands area).
Average Price per Square Foot: For apartments in Jumeirah Islands, the average price per sqft is around AED 2,275.
Average Sale Price: The average sale price for apartments is approximately AED 6,379,165, though this is heavily influenced by the new, larger, luxury units coming to market.
Starting Prices for Off-Plan Apartments: Units in developments like Serenia District West typically start from around AED 1.9 million for 1-bedroom apartments, with 2-bedroom units going up to AED 3-4 million and 3-bedroom units reaching around AED 7.3 million.
Average ROI in Jumeirah Islands
Jumeirah Islands is a prime luxury residential community in Dubai and while it offers a highly desirable lifestyle, its Return on Investment (ROI), particularly for villas, is generally moderate compared to some high-yield apartment areas in Dubai. This is typical for ultra-luxury, established communities where capital appreciation, rather than immediate high rental yield, is often the primary driver for investors.
Here’s a breakdown of average ROI in Jumeirah Islands:
For Villas:
Average ROI: Recent data suggests the average ROI for villas in Jumeirah Islands is around 4.63% to 5.15%. Some reports indicate a broader range of 5-10% per annum.
For Apartments (Newer Developments like Serenia District West, Altiera Heights):
As Jumeirah Islands is predominantly a villa community, apartment data specifically for “Jumeirah Islands” is limited to these newer, off-plan projects within the broader area (e.g., Jumeirah Heights).
Generally, apartments in Dubai tend to offer higher rental yields than villas. For the wider Dubai market, average apartment rental yields are around 6-7%, with some studios and 1-bedroom apartments in high-demand areas reaching 8% or more.
