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A low-density coastal community between Abu Dhabi and Dubai offering beachfront and canal-side homes by the Gulf.
Overview
Al Jurf is a coastal master community in Ghantoot, located on the Sahel Al Emarat coastline about halfway between Abu Dhabi and Dubai. It is developed by IMKAN Properties, part of Abu Dhabi Capital Group. The community covers about 3.8M sq. m. and has 1.6 km of Arabian Gulf beachfront and a canal that adds around 9 km of waterfront. Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Road (E11) gives the community direct road links to both cities.
The Al Jurf master plan is arranged in three districts. Al Jurf Gardens is the residential heart of the community. Jiwar Al Qasr is planned as the town centre, holding boutique hotels and a health clinic. Marsa Al Jurf is the marina district. The low-density layout keeps large areas of native landscape, green corridors and nature reserves between the homes. The architecture draws on regional heritage, using courtyards, majlis spaces and natural stone.
Al Jurf villas range from 2 to 7 bedrooms, and many include private gardens, pools or direct beach access. Townhouses, canal-front apartments and branded residences add more choice. Al Jurf plots are also sold across several tiers, so buyers can build a custom home on a generous footprint by the sea.
Daily life centres on the beach, the marinas and wellness. The master plan includes mosques, a private school, retail outlets, restaurants, parks and community centres. Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club and the theme parks of Dubai Parks and Resorts are a short drive away.
Buyers searching for Al Jurf villas for sale can choose between off-plan launches, plots and branded homes, with prices ranging from AED 1.1M to more than AED 24.5M. The mix suits families, second-home buyers and investors looking for a coastal address between the UAE’s two largest cities.
Investment case
Al Jurf is midway between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, within 25 to 35 minutes of two international airports.
Gulf beachfront, canal frontage and preserved ghaf forests create low-density living away from the city.
Buyers of any nationality can own villas, apartments and land plots outright.
Partnerships with global luxury and wellness brands add design prestige and resale appeal.
Early buyers stand to gain as marinas, wellness facilities and a planned museum are delivered in phases.
Most launches start from 10% on booking, and the balance is spread across construction and handover.
Community
Al Jurf has a calm, resort-style character suited to families, second-home owners and professionals who want privacy by the sea. Walking trails and cycling routes connect the residential clusters to the beach, the canal and green corridors. The main highway towards both cities is reached directly from the community.
Two marinas offer private berths for residents who enjoy boating and life on the water.
Stretches of private Gulf beachfront give residents quiet sandy shores away from public crowds.
A long canal runs through the community and gives canal-side homes direct water views.
This planned town centre will bring boutique hotels, shops and a health clinic to the community.
A large central park offers residents open lawns, play areas and sports facilities.
The region’s first SHA wellness clinic offers residents medical, nutrition and wellbeing programmes.
Nearby
Just 17 minutes away, this club hosts polo matches, equestrian events and a weekend family atmosphere.
This beachside resort is a 22-minute drive and offers sports facilities, dining and sea views.
Families can reach Legoland Dubai in about 25 minutes, where rides and models are built for young children.
Dubai’s second international airport is 25 minutes from Al Jurf, serving passengers from Dubai South.
Ibn Battuta Mall is 30 minutes away and offers themed shopping courts, a cinema and dining.
Abu Dhabi’s main airport is about 35 minutes from the community along the E11.
Daily life
Al Jurf’s master plan sets aside land for a private school, so families will eventually have education inside the community. Until then, nearby Al Samha and Al Rahba serve younger students, and Dubai’s international schools are reachable along the E11.
A health clinic is planned within Jiwar Al Qasr, and SHA Wellness Clinic offers residents preventive and diagnostic care. For emergencies and wider specialties, government and private hospitals are found along the road towards Abu Dhabi.
Retail outlets and a supermarket are part of Al Jurf’s master plan. For larger weekly shops, residents use grocers in nearby Ghantoot and Al Samha.
Al Jurf connects directly to Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Road (E11), the main coastal highway between Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Residents can drive south-west towards Zayed International Airport and central Abu Dhabi, or north-east towards Al Maktoum International Airport, Palm Jebel Ali and Dubai Marina. Taxis and ride-hailing apps such as Careem and Uber operate in the area.
Starting prices
Starting prices by unit type as published by the developers active in the area. Individual units vary by floor, view and finish; the project pages carry the detail.
| Unit | Starting from |
|---|---|
| - | AED 1,100,000 |
| Unit | Starting from |
|---|---|
| 2-Bedroom | AED 2,100,000 |
| 3-Bedroom | AED 2,300,000 |
| 4-Bedroom | AED 3,300,000 |
| 5-Bedroom | AED 6,600,000 |
| 7-Bedroom | AED 24,500,000 |
| Unit | Starting from |
|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | AED 1,500,000 |
| 2-Bedroom | AED 2,400,000 |
| 3-Bedroom | AED 3,500,000 |
Getting around
Al Jurf is located in Ghantoot on Abu Dhabi’s northern coast, close to the border with Dubai. It forms part of the Sahel Al Emarat coastline between the two cities and borders the Al Ghadeer community inland.
Drive times are the developer’s typical figures in light traffic.
FAQ
Al Jurf is located in Ghantoot on Abu Dhabi’s northern coast, about halfway between Abu Dhabi and Dubai. It faces the Arabian Gulf on one side and borders Al Ghadeer inland. The community lies along Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Road (E11), so residents can reach either city in about 45 minutes.
IMKAN Properties, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Capital Group, is the master developer of Al Jurf.
Al Jurf villas for sale start from about AED 2.1M for a 2-bedroom home. 4-bedroom villas start from around AED 3.3M and 5-bedroom villas from AED 6.6M.
Yes. Al Jurf is the main development on the Sahel Al Emarat coastline, the stretch of shore between Abu Dhabi and Dubai that IMKAN is developing as an AED 15B coastal destination.
Al Jurf Gardens is the first residential district of Al Jurf. It offers 2 to 7-bedroom villas, semi-detached homes and plots around a central park, a private beach and a marina.
Yes. IMKAN sells Al Jurf plots in tiers including Signature, Superior, Premium and Lifestyle, so buyers can design and build their own villa.
Yes. Buyers who purchase property worth AED 2M or more in Al Jurf can apply for the 10-year UAE Golden Visa, subject to government requirements.
Yes. Property values in Al Jurf have grown 5% to 15% a year. New phases, branded residences and land plots keep investor demand steady, and rental yields of 6% to 9% add income once homes are handed over.
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