As we examine Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) and Dubai South, the Dubai Land Department's data over the past 12 months shows distinct characteristics in apartment sales. In Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), the average price for ready stock was AED 1,243 across 4,557 sales, achieving a gross yield of approximately 10.3%. Meanwhile, Dubai South saw an average of AED 1,016 over 937 sales with a yield of around 8.5%. Off-plan sales comprised 65% of the total in Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) and 94% in Dubai South.
The demand for ready properties varies by bedroom type. In Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), the highest demand was for 1 Bedroom units (2,542 sales), followed by Studios (1,260 sales). In contrast, Dubai South saw more interest in 1 Bedroom (323 sales) and 2 Bedroom units (308 sales). The most lucrative ready yield in Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) was for 3 Bedroom units at 10.7%, while in Dubai South, Studios led with a 9.0% yield, followed by 3 Bedroom units at 6.1%.
Off-plan sales added 8,503 transactions in Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) and 13,696 in Dubai South, though these do not currently contribute to rental yields. The off-plan price per square foot (PSF) was +24% higher than ready properties in Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) and +64% in Dubai South. During the same period, the Dubai Land Department recorded 3,175 mortgage registrations in Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) and 1,284 in Dubai South. For a typical 80% LTV over 25 years, the monthly payment for an average ready 1-bedroom is approximately AED 4,447 in Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) (AED 1,026,000) and AED 3,155 in Dubai South (AED 728,000), though this is not a formal quote.
When considering buyer profiles, we see two distinct fits. For those seeking immediate rental income, Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) offers a strong overall yield of 10.3%, with 3 Bedroom units providing a 10.7% yield. In Dubai South, Studio units offer a 9.0% yield, with 3 Bedroom units at 6.1%. For buyers focused on future handover, Dubai South presents a higher off-plan share at {{PERCENT_4%}} compared to {{PERCENT_3%}} in Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), though this comes with a PSF premium of +24% in Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) and +64% in Dubai South.
Side by side
| Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) | Dubai South | |
|---|---|---|
| Ready apartments (12m) | 4,557 | 937 |
| Average ready price | AED 1,023,000 | AED 884,000 |
| Ready PSF | AED 1,243 | AED 1,016 |
| Gross yield (ready) | 10.3% | 8.5% |
| Off-plan apartments | 8,503 | 13,696 |
| Off-plan share | 65% | 94% |
| Average off-plan price | AED 1,092,000 | AED 1,149,000 |
| Off-plan PSF | AED 1,542 | AED 1,670 |
| Off-plan PSF vs ready | +24% | +64% |
| Mortgage registrations | 3,175 | 1,284 |
Apartment sales (studio–6 bedroom and penthouse) from Dubai Land Department · 12 complete months to August 2026. PSF is sale price ÷ internal area. Mortgage registrations are a separate DLD series (new charge plus refinance), not the cash-versus-loan share of the sales above. Yield is indicative gross rent ÷ ready price.
Ready sales by bedroom
| Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) | Dubai South | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit type | Sales | Avg price | Avg PSF | Sales | Avg price | Avg PSF |
| Studio | 1,260 | AED 628,000 | AED 1,418 | 256 | AED 470,000 | AED 1,127 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2,542 | AED 1,026,000 | AED 1,238 | 323 | AED 728,000 | AED 999 |
| 2 Bedroom | 657 | AED 1,561,000 | AED 1,140 | 308 | AED 1,219,000 | AED 1,027 |
| 3 Bedroom | 90 | AED 2,274,000 | AED 1,352 | 50 | AED 1,948,000 | AED 907 |
| 4 Bedroom | 7 | AED 4,063,000 | AED 928 | — | — | — |
| Penthouse | 1 | AED 2,032,000 | AED 869 | — | — | — |
Ready gross yield by bedroom
| Unit type | Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) | Dubai South |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | — | 9.0% |
| 1 Bedroom | — | — |
| 2 Bedroom | — | — |
| 3 Bedroom | 10.7% | 6.1% |
Indicative gross yield: 12-month average annual rent ÷ ready sale price. Bedrooms with fewer than 20 ready sales on both sides are omitted. Outside the 2–12% quality band we show —. Off-plan has no current rental yield.
Off-plan sales by bedroom
| Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) | Dubai South | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit type | Sales | Avg price | Avg PSF | Sales | Avg price | Avg PSF |
| Studio | 3,030 | AED 739,000 | AED 1,811 | 6,167 | AED 649,000 | AED 1,760 |
| 1 Bedroom | 4,417 | AED 1,159,000 | AED 1,508 | 4,590 | AED 1,221,000 | AED 1,618 |
| 2 Bedroom | 960 | AED 1,770,000 | AED 1,390 | 2,567 | AED 1,975,000 | AED 1,672 |
| 3 Bedroom | 95 | AED 2,341,000 | AED 1,401 | 368 | AED 2,797,000 | AED 1,617 |
| 4 Bedroom | 1 | AED 3,834,000 | AED 650 | 4 | AED 7,676,000 | AED 2,009 |
Villa sales
| Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) | Dubai South | |
|---|---|---|
| Villa sales | 198 | 1,071 |
Shown only where DLD recorded villa sales in the window.
Ready mortgage registrations by bedroom
| Unit type | Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) | Dubai South |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 425 | 90 |
| 1 Bedroom | 1,657 | 189 |
| 2 Bedroom | 606 | 201 |
| 3 Bedroom | 112 | 69 |
| 4 Bedroom | 4 | 1 |
| Penthouse | 3 | 0 |
Ready apartment mortgage registrations in the same window. A bedroom can show more registrations than sales (refinance of older stock).
Example: a 1-bedroom on a mortgage
On the average ready 1-bedroom — Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) AED 1,026,000, Dubai South AED 728,000 — a 80% mortgage over 25 years at an illustrative 4.25% rate is about AED 4,447 per month in Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) and AED 3,155 in Dubai South. This is not a quote. Your rate and instalment depend on your file and lender.
Ready vs off-plan mix
Share of apartment sales · 12 complete months to August 2026. Off-plan has no current rental yield.
Ready sales by bedroom
Ready apartment sales · 12 complete months to August 2026.
Ready gross yield by bedroom
Indicative gross yield (annual rent ÷ ready price) · as of August 2026. Thin bedrooms omitted.
Ready sales vs mortgage registrations
Each point is a bedroom · 12 complete months to August 2026. Registrations are a separate DLD series (new charge plus refinance).
What this means for your mortgage
Our analysis doesn't favor a single winner based on ready sale volumes. Instead, the key distinction lies in the mix and off-plan premium. Dubai South has a higher off-plan share at 94% compared to 65% in Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), with buyers paying +24% more per square foot off-plan in Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) and +64% in Dubai South. For those seeking current income, we recommend focusing on ready bedrooms that offer strong yields (Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC): 3 Bedroom 10.7%; Dubai South: Studio 9.0%, 3 Bedroom 6.1%). For those interested in future handover, it's crucial to size the file using our tools rather than today's rent. Begin with our mortgage eligibility calculator. See also TruValue valuation (AED 599; AED 299 with partner coupon).
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