Al Furjan Explained

Al Jad
الفرجان
Native Name:الفرجان
Native Name Lang:Arabic
Start Date:2008
Status:In progress
Pushpin Map:Dubai #United Arab Emirates
Pushpin Map Caption:Location within Dubai##Location within United Arab Emirates
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:City
Subdivision Type2:District
Area Total Ha:560
Population As Of:2021
Population Total:26,000

Al Furjan is an upscale residential community located in Jebel Ali, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.[1] It is developed primarily by Nakheel Properties, with a significant number of buildings constructed by Azizi Developments.[2] [3] [4] The community borders Jebel Ali Village and is situated near Ibn Battuta Mall, the Gardens, and the Expo 2020 site.[5] Residential units in Al Furjan are typically designed in three architectural styles: Al Hejaz (traditional Arabic), Dubai (local), and Quortaj (Islamic/Mediterranean).[6] [7]

In addition to developments by Nakheel and Azizi, Al Furjan also features buildings by other developers, including Al Jaziri Brothers, CPL Real Estate Development, Danube Properties,[8] [9] Deyaar Development,[10] Diamond Real Estate Developers,[11] Ghreiwati Properties, Invest Group Overseas,[12] Jag Development, MAG Property Development,[13] Meilenstein Real Estate Development,[14] Mira Developments,[15] [16] Samana Developers,[17] [18] Seen Real Estate Developers, and Wasl Properties.

History

The first phase of Al Furjan, focused on the East and South villages, was announced in September 2007. All 800 villas and terrace homes sold out within a week.[19] [20] Phase two targeted the North and West villages.[19] In June 2008, Nakheel awarded the first major construction contract—valued at AED 3 billion—to Arabtec Holding PJSC to build 1,400 homes.[21] [22] [23] A second contract was awarded to Al Shafar Transport and Contracting Company to construct villas and terraced homes.[22]

As of July 2021, the development remains in phase one.[19] Initially, the project was scheduled for completion in 2011 and was planned to include 4,000 residences, several hotels, restaurants, and retail outlets, ultimately housing up to 90,000 people.[22] Construction was halted in 2009,[24] but resumed by the end of the year for short-term projects, with Al Shafar being the first contractor to restart work.[25] [26] Arabtec suspended construction again in January 2010 due to unpaid arrears.[23]

Mohammed Rashed has served as the project director since its inception.[27]

Nakheel

Construction on Nakheel's core Al Furjan community began in 2009, with an original completion date set for 2011[28] and an estimated cost of US$1.5 billion.

Al Furjan by Nakheel is a villa sub-community and was the first area developed. Masakin Al Furjan is a low-rise, family-oriented community comprising seven blocks located in the South Village. Marooj Al Furjan, a villa community with 418 homes,[29] began construction in 2021 and is slated for completion in 2024.[30]

All 418 homes were sold as off-plan properties and sold out within four hours.[31] [32]

The Al Furjan Pavilion, located in Al Furjan South and built by Nakheel, opened in December 2016.[33] It includes a Spinneys supermarket,[5] a Medicentre clinic[34] a 300-space car park, a recreation center for members, and a variety of retail and dining outlets.[35]

Azizi

Although Nakheel is the main developer, Azizi Developments has a significant presence in Al Furjan. As of February 2021, Azizi had completed 18 residential buildings in the area. Their Yasamine, Feriouz, Orchid, Acacia, Tulip, Aster, Liatris, Freesia, Daisy, and Iris buildings all opened in 2017.[36] [37] [38] [39] [40]

The Roy-Mediterranean[41] and Montrell,[42] both serviced apartments buildings, were announced in 2016 and opened in 2018, featuring high-end units.[43] [44] The Samia, which includes a mosque and nursery, and the Ferista also opened in 2018.[45] [46] The Pearl and The Plaza opened in 2019, while The Farishta was completed in 2020.[47] The Shaista opened in early 2021,[48] and The Star, featuring nearly 500 apartments and 13 retail spaces, opened in mid-2021.[49] The Berton, which began construction in 2017 and was originally scheduled to open in 2019, is expected to be completed by the end of 2021.[50]

Education

At the time of its launch in 2007, two schools were planned for Al Furjan.[51]

The Arbor School opened in 2018, initially offering preschool through year six. It has since expanded year by year[52] and follows the National Curriculum for England. It is considered the first eco-school in the UAE.[53]

A branch of Jebel Ali Village Nursery, serving children aged 18 months to 4 years, is located in Al Furjan South.[54]

In 2021, Arcadia Education announced the opening of its third campus in Al Furjan, catering up to year eleven students.[55]

Religious buildings

Al Furjan West includes a mosque[1] situated adjacent to the Al Furjan West Pavilion.[56] Another mosque is located in Al Furjan South.[57] [58] There are currently no synagogues, temples, or churches within the community. Non-Muslim residents typically attend religious services in nearby Jebel Ali.[56]

Transport

Al Furjan is served by the Al Furjan Metro Station, which is part of the Dubai Metro's Route 2020 extension to the Red Line, developed for Expo 2020.[59] [60]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gated community living in Dubai: the pros and cons of Al Furjan. MyBayut. 2021-07-24.
  2. Web site: Race to the top: Azizi Developments in Al Furjan. Dey. Paromita. 2018-09-26. Construction Business News. 2021-07-24.
  3. Web site: Al Furjan . AreaGuides . Bayut . 26 May 2021 .
  4. Web site: Ritz Residence (Ritz Tower) Al Furjan by Danube Properties. Lookup.ae – Real Estate. Real Information. en. 2018-05-29. 2020-09-24. https://web.archive.org/web/20200924051749/https://lookup.ae/project-profile/962/ritz-residence-al-furjan. dead.
  5. Web site: People & Places: Al Furjan is a thriving community offering value for money. Nasir. Sarwat. 2019-09-19. Khaleej Times. 2021-07-24.
  6. Web site: Nakheel launch new style of homes at Al Furjan. 2008-05-04. Gulf News. 2021-07-24.
  7. Web site: Al Furjan is a hidden gem for investors. Zand. Shadi. Khaleej Times. 2016-08-30.
  8. Web site: Danube Properties hands over project Pearlz six months ahead of schedule. 29 May 2024. Gulf News. 1 October 2025.
  9. Web site: Danube Properties reaffirms commitment to real estate innovation, unveils SPARKLZ at IPS 2025. 16 April 2025. Zawya. Dubai, UAE. 1 October 2025.
  10. Web site: Deyaar announces AED 300mln real estate development in Al Furjan. 20 December 2022. Zawya. 1 October 2025.
  11. Web site: Sharjah Sustainable City engages University of Sharjah students in Sustainable Agriculture Workshop. 6 November 2024. ME Construction News. 1 October 2025.
  12. Web site: Invest Group signs a master agency agreement with Fäm Properties. 23 June 2025. Khaleej Times. 1 October 2025.
  13. Web site: MAG Development launches $2.2bn worth of residential projects. 9 September 2019. ME Construction News. Gavin. Davids. 1 October 2025.
  14. Web site: German developer reveals $327m foray into Dubai property market. 31 October 2018. Arabian Business. Sam. Bridge. 1 October 2025.
  15. Web site: Trussardi Residences offers Milanese lifestyle in Dubai. 4 October 2023. Gulf News. 1 October 2025.
  16. Web site: Trussardi Residences at Al Furjan, Dubai. miradevelopments.ae. 1 October 2025.
  17. Web site: Dubai-based Samana Developers launches new $59mn ‘California Project’ in Al Furjan. 31 July 2023. Arabian Business. 1 October 2025.
  18. Web site: Samana Developers launches AED215mln California Project in Al Furjan. 31 July 2023. Zawya. 1 October 2025.
  19. News: Al Furjan sells out in seven days. 2007-10-03. Arabian Business. 2021-07-24.
  20. Web site: Phase 1 Al Furjan. n.d.. Provident Estate. 2021-07-24.
  21. News: Arabtec collects US $816m Al Furjan. 2008-06-14. Construction Week Online. 2021-07-24.
  22. Web site: New deal for Al Furjan project. Giuffrida. Angela. 2008-06-30. N Business. 2021-07-24.
  23. News: Al Furjan restart still 'under review' – Arabtec CFO. Attwood. Ed. 2010-08-10. Arabian Business. 2021-07-24.
  24. Web site: Dubai suffers biggest house price slump. Collinson. Patrick. 2009-05-26. The Guardian. 2021-07-24.
  25. Web site: UPDATE 1-Dubai's Nakheel restarts Al Furjan project. Benham. Jason. 2010-09-22. Reuters. 2021-07-24.
  26. Web site: Nakheel revives Al Furjan development. 2010-09-23. Gulf News. 2021-07-24.
  27. News: Nakheel seeks to capitalise on Dubai villa shortage. 2008-10-26. Construction Week Online. 2021-07-24.
  28. Web site: Al Furjan Development Construction Projects . Construction Week. 17 November 2008. 26 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20180530034710/http://www.constructionweekonline.com/projects-36-al_furjan_development/. 2018-05-30. dead.
  29. Nakheel Launches 418 New Homes At Al Furjan. 2021-05-20. Albawaba. 2021-07-24.
  30. Web site: Nakheel sells $218m of off-plan villas. Foreman. Colin. 2021-05-23. MEED. 2021-07-24.
  31. Web site: Al Furjan Villas . 2023-10-26 . Al Furjan Villas . en.
  32. News: Nakheel sells Murooj Al Furjan Phase 1 villas worth $217.8mn in record 4 hours. 2021-05-23. MEP Middle East. 2021-07-24.
  33. Web site: Have you been to the new community centre at Al Furjan?. Dhal. Sharmila. 2017-01-04. Gulf News. 2021-07-24.
  34. Web site: Medicentres Al Furjan Pavilion is Now Open!. 2017-04-19. Medicentres. 2021-07-24.
  35. News: Residents fury after crime spate at Nakheel's Al Furjan development. McGinley. Shane. 2014-01-29. Arabian Business. 2021-07-24.
  36. Web site: Azizi Developments inaugurates two new projects in Al-Furjan: Azizi Berton and Azizi Pearl. 2017-07-06. Arab News. 2021-07-24.
  37. Web site: Azizi Daisy. 2021-07-17. Propsearch.ae. 2021-07-24.
  38. Web site: Azizi Freesia. 2021-07-09. Propsearch.ae. 2021-07-24.
  39. Web site: Azizi Developments Completes And Delivers AED 460m Projects In Al Furjan In 20 Months. 2017-12-11. Azizi Developments. 2021-07-24.
  40. Web site: Azizi Tulip. 2021-06-27. Prop Search. 2021-07-24.
  41. Web site: Azizi Developments Launches The AED 350m "Roy-Mediterranean" Serviced Apartment Project. 2016-08-10. Azizi Developments. 2021-07-24.
  42. Web site: Azizi Developments gears up for launch of Montrell serviced apartments. Sell. George. 2016-07-29. Serviced Apartments News. 2021-07-24.
  43. Web site: Azizi Developments finishes $124mn worth of Al Furjan projects within 18 months. Chapman. Sophie. 2020-05-16. Construction Global. 2021-07-24.
  44. Web site: Al Furjan Area Guide. n.d.. Which School Advisor. 2021-07-24.
  45. Web site: Azizi Samia. n.d.. Property Shop Investment. 2021-07-24.
  46. Web site: Azizi Ferista by Azizi Developments in Jebel Ali Village. n.d.. Housing.com. 2021-07-24.
  47. News: Azizi completes work on 284-unit Farishta in Dubai's Al Furjan. 2020-02-26. Construction Week Online.
  48. News: Azizi Developments begins handover of Shaista in Al Furjan. 2021-03-10. Construction Week Online. 2021-07-24.
  49. News: Azizi completes 98% construction of Star in Al Furjan. Construction Week Online . 2021-05-27. Construction Weekly Online. 2021-07-24.
  50. Web site: Berton by Azizi. n.d.. Prop Search. 2021-07-24.
  51. Web site: Al Furjan project to embody. 2007-09-11. Gulf Weekly. 2021-07-24.
  52. Web site: Fees. n.d.. The Arbor School. 2021-07-24.
  53. Web site: THE NEW ECOLOGICAL SCHOOL IN DUBAI REVOLUTIONISING THE WAY KIDS UNDERSTAND THE ENVIRONMENT. 2018-03-01. Scene Arabia. 2021-07-24.
  54. Web site: Jebel Ali Village Nursery. n.d.. The School Show. 2021-07-24.
  55. Web site: Affordable Arcadia School to Open in Al Furjan. Mollon. Jenny. 2020-02-26. Which School Advisor. 2021-07-24.
  56. Web site: Al Furjan area guide. 2019. Ghreiwati Properties. 2021-07-24.
  57. News: Nakheel seeks contractor for Al Furjan mosque. Zendera. Yamurai. 2016-08-30. Construction Week Online. 2021-07-24.
  58. Web site: Al Furjan South Mosque Project. n.d.. Zawya. 2021-07-24.
  59. Web site: Al Furjan Metro Station . Dubai Online . 26 May 2021 .
  60. Web site: Dubai Metro's Route 2020 to begin operating from January 1, 2021. Nagraj. Aarti. 2020-12-20. Gulf Business. 2021-07-23.

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