About Al Furjan
Al Furjan is a residential community in the Jebel Ali District developed by Nakheel. It offers a wide range of modern villas and apartments at reasonable prices. The peaceful neighborhood is a popular choice thanks to its amazing facilities and prime location.
‘Al Furjan’ means a ‘collection of homes’ or ‘small village’, which is an accurate description of the community. It consists of thoughtfully organized collections of homes that create a pleasant and friendly atmosphere for its people.
The area has a well-planned layout of walkable streets and landscaped areas that foster a strong sense of community.
Lifestyle in Al Furjan
If you’re looking for a calm, walkable, family-friendly community with easy access to major areas and public transportation, then Al Furjan is for you.
You will regularly find people jogging, cycling, or walking their pets, and families strolling through the green walkways or entertaining their kids at the playgrounds available.
A little known fact about Al Furjan is that it has lots of green areas, particularly around the villas and townhouses, and on the road leading to Al Furjan Pavilion. No matter where you live, these areas are easily accessible and anyone can go for a scenic walk or bike ride there.
Moreover, it's a convenient location to live in thanks to the wide range of amenities available, and its proximity to Ibn Battuta Mall. It also has its metro station, making transportation easy.
Head over to Al Furjan Pavilion community mall for your daily needs, Al Furjan Club to play some sports, or Ibn Battuta Mall for a shopping spree.
All in all, Al Furjan is extremely well-serviced, with a mall, restaurants, schools, and sports facilities all located in the district.
Al Furjan Location
Al Furjan is located in the Jebel Ali area, next to Discovery Gardens, The Gardens, Jebel Ali Village, and Ibn Battuta Mall. It’s near Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311) and Al Yalayis Street (D57).
Other nearby communities include Dubai Investment Park (DIP), Jumeirah Golf Estates, and Jumeirah Park.
Transportation in Al Furjan
Al Furjan Metro Station is located on the Expo 2020 route on the red line of the Dubai Metro. There are also multiple bus stops around the area.
Other metro stations near Al Furjan are Discovery Gardens, Jebel Ali Metro Station, and Ibn Battuta Metro Station.
Properties in Al Furjan
Properties in Al Furjan consist of apartments, villas, and townhouses available for rent and sale. While Nakheel developed the community itself, most of the apartment buildings were developed by Azizi Developments, who has a large presence in Al Furjan.
However, other developers have left their mark on the area as well. There are buildings by Danube Properties, Ghreiwati Properties, Imtiaz Developments, and more.
Apartments in Al Furjan, Dubai
The apartments for rent in Al Furjan are popular due to their reasonable prices, proximity to metro stations, and chiller-free status. Many people looking for chiller-free apartments in Dubai choose to rent here.
Apartments in the area range from studios to 3-bedroom units, with plenty of furnished apartments for rent in Al Furjan.
One of the most popular developments for renting and buying apartments in Al Furjan is Masakin Al Furjan, a gated community developed by Nakheel.
It comprises seven low-rise buildings and 335 homes, connected by a community park with BBQ and kids’ play areas. Al Furjan Metro station is within walking distance.
Other popular buildings in Al Furjan include Roy Mediterranean by Azizi, Candace Acacia, and Murano Residences.
Those looking for apartments near Al Furjan metro station can consider Masakin Al Furjan, Orchid by Azizi, Azizi Tulip Residence, and Pearlz by Danube.
Villas and Townhouses in Al Furjan
The villas and townhouses belong to master planned subcommunities like Murooj Al Furjan, Dubai Style, and Quortaj Al Furjan.
Most of the houses in Al Furjan are built in Quortaj (Islamic/Mediterranean architecture), Al Hejaz (inspired by traditional Arabic architecture), and Dubai (traditional local) styles. Although there are some homes featuring contemporary architecture.
Villas range from 3 to 6-bedroom configurations, and townhouses mostly come with 3 or 4 bedrooms. The villa and townhouse communities are surrounded by trees and walking paths, creating a suburban atmosphere that makes you feel truly at home.
Investments & New Projects in Al Furjan
Al Furjan is a hotspot for investors due to its prime location close to the Expo 2020 site and Dubai Marina, the presence of Al Furjan metro station, and its plethora of amenities.
In 2021, 418 off-plan villas in Murooj Al Furjan completely sold out within four hours. In 2007, the 800 villas and terrace homes comprising the first phase of Al Furjan sold out within a week.
Due to the high demand for the area, many new projects in Al Furjan are currently being developed, which include villa communities and apartment buildings.
Murooj Al Furjan, Tilal Al Furjan, Avenue Residence 5, and Gemz by Danube are just some of the new projects in the community.
Murooj Al Furjan is a villa community developed by Nakheel, offering 4 and 5-bedroom villas surrounded by lush greenery. Handovers are expected in Q3 2024.
Tilal Al Furjan, also developed by Nakheel, consists of two gated communities featuring 4 and 5-bedroom villas. Handovers will begin in Q4 2024.
Avenue Residence 5 is a residential building by Nabni Development, (formerly Al Jaziri Group) featuring 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments. Handovers are due for Q2, 2025.
Gemz by Danube is a new residential tower by Danube Properties that will offer 270 apartments consisting of studios, 1, 2, and 3-bedroom units as well as duplexes. Handovers are expected in Q2 2025.
All of the new projects in Al Furjan reflect the community’s promising growth with lots of potential for high ROIs.
Services and Amenities
Supermarkets in Al Furjan, Dubai:
There are many small supermarkets dotted around the area, and Al Furjan Pavilion has a large Spinneys supermarket. Meanwhile, Carrefour is located in the Discovery Gardens Pavilion located a few minutes away. Some of the supermarkets in Al Furjan, Dubai include:
- West Zone Express Supermarket
- New W Mart Supermarket
- Fresh Leaves Supermarket
- Spinneys
- KP Mart
- Danat Al Furjan
Schools and Nurseries in Al Furjan, Dubai
Arcadia Global School
Curriculum: National Curriculum for England
The Arbor School Dubai
Curriculum: National Curriculum for England, with a focus on sustainability
Jebel Ali Village Nursery
Curriculum: EYFS Curriculum
Chubby Cheeks Nursery Furjan
Curriculum: EYFS Curriculum
Clinics in Al Furjan Dubai
Medicentres Al Furjan is located in Al Furjan Pavilion and specializes in pediatrics, dentistry, family medicine, and physiotherapy.
The Aesthetics Clinic is a beauty clinic that specializes in laser hair removal, skin and hair care, and fillers.
Malls in and near Al Furjan
Al Furjan Pavilion is a community mall located in the area. It has a Spinneys supermarket, beauty salon, pharmacies, and various shops and restaurants.
If you’re looking for a bigger mall, then Ibn Battuta is just a few minutes away. It has over 300 shops, Novo Cinemas, multiple restaurants, and activities like Sky Zone and Fun City.
Restaurants in Al Furjan
Al Furjan Pavilion has many restaurants such as Oregano, Paddock Restaurant, Papa Murphy’s, Yalla Guys, Bikanervala, Shanghai Station, and many more.
There are also plenty of restaurants in the neighboring Discovery Gardens Pavilion and Ibn Battuta Mall.
Hotels in Al Furjan Dubai
- The Manor by JA
- ECOS Dubai Hotel
- Resivation
Places of Worship
Al Furjan West Mosque, and Al Furjan Mosque, also known as Al Yaqeen Mosque, are located in the area. Masjid Abdullah Ali Al-Chaafar is in the neighboring Discovery Gardens.
Meanwhile, there are many churches in the neighboring Jebel Ali Village such as St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, St. Mina Coptic Orthodox Church, Mor Ignatius Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Cathedral Dubai, Christ Church Jebel Ali, Our Lady Of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, and more, to cater to different sects.
Hindu and Sikhism followers will find the Hindu Temple Dubai and Guru Nanak Darbar Gurudwara in Jebel Ali Village.
