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A new urban centre in southern Dubai.

Downtown Jebel Ali

Downtown Jebel Ali is a new urban centre in southern Dubai, close to Jebel Ali Port and Al Maktoum Airport. It blends residential towers, offices and retail, with access to the Metro and Sheikh Zayed Road.

Downtown Jebel Ali Urban · Near port · New CBD
6.5–8%
Rental yield
1,000–1,500 AED
Average price per sqft
CONNECTIVITY

Where Downtown Jebel Ali sits.

Directly on SZR.

Drive times

Jebel Ali Port~5 min
Al Maktoum Airport~15 min
Dubai Marina~15 min

Metro & transport

Red Line · Operational
Nearest station today: Energy (Red Line)
Metro station a short drive away.

Major roads

Sheikh Zayed RoadE11
NEIGHBORHOOD LIFE

A full life — without leaving.

Education

  • JESS Jebel Ali
  • GEMS Wellington

Healthcare

  • Aster Hospital

Shopping

  • Ibn Battuta Mall (~10 min)

Leisure

  • Jebel Ali Beach

Landmarks

  • Jebel Ali Port
THE DATA

The numbers. No fluff.

Downtown Jebel Ali is <b>a new CBD in southern Dubai</b> — aimed at port and logistics workers plus expats employed in the south.

6.5–8%
Gross rental yield · city avg ~6.8%
1,000–1,500 AED/sqft
Current price · per sq.ft
14–18 AED per sqft AED/sqft
Service charge · per year
Avg. price per sq.ft · 2024–2026 ▲ +25% over 2 years
202420252026
1–2BR apartments6.5–8%
FIGURES INDICATIVE, NOT A GUARANTEE · AS OF 2026-05-26
IS IT RIGHT FOR YOU?

Who Downtown Jebel Ali suits best.

A strong fit if you're…
  • Buy-to-let investors letting to port and logistics workers
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1 PROJECT IN DOWNTOWN JEBEL ALI

What's available right now.

Live from the catalog — sorted cheapest first.

GOOD TO KNOW

Common questions about Downtown Jebel Ali.

What is the advantage?+

Access to the port plus the Metro and SZR.

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