EYFS and Montessori, 6 months+Ladybird Nursery, Jumeirah Village Circle
Purpose built 48,000 sqft setting running the British EYFS framework within a Montessori environment.
The district Dubai knows as Jumeirah Village Circle: dense apartment blocks between two motorways, rented far more often than bought.



Al Barsha South Fourth is the Dubai Land Department name for Jumeirah Village Circle, a master-planned district by Nakheel laid out in rings across roughly 560 hectares between Al Khail Road and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road. It mixes apartment blocks with townhouses and a smaller number of villas, wrapped around landscaped parks and a single community mall. It suits renters and first-time buyers who want floor space at a price the coastal districts no longer offer, and investors buying for yield rather than for a view.
Circle Mall sits inside the district rather than on a motorway, so a supermarket run, a cinema and a pharmacy are a short drive from most blocks.
Nakheel has delivered 33 parks distributed through the rings, so green space is walking distance from most residential streets.
Al Khail Road sits on one side and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road on the other, which puts Downtown, Media City and the airport on direct routes.
The RTA upgrade doubled the street's capacity from 4,000 to 8,000 vehicles an hour, with Jumeirah Village Circle among the areas served.
Circle Mall's roof carries a pool, tennis courts and a 75,000 sqft gym with padel courts, open to residents on membership.
The same district holds studios, family townhouses and villas, so households can move up or down without leaving the area.





Walk the area before you visit it.
What gets bought here, and how much of it is new build rather than resale.
The towers people actually buy in, ranked by how many homes have changed hands.
What each size of home sells and rents for, and which way the price per sqft is heading.
| Type | Avg price | Avg / sqft |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 586K | 1,380 |
| 1 Bed | AED 891K | 1,123 |
| 2 Beds | AED 1.38M | 1,045 |
| 3 Beds | AED 1.98M | 1,074 |
| 4 Beds | AED 2.66M | 1,183 |
| 5 Beds | AED 2.40M | 861 |
| Type | Avg rent | Deals |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 51K | 41,710 |
| 1 Bed | AED 67K | 83,840 |
| 2 Beds | AED 90K | 31,267 |
| 3 Beds | AED 124K | 7,354 |
| 4 Beds | AED 144K | 4,702 |
| 5 Beds | AED 154K | 750 |
AED/sqft
| Type | Avg price | Avg rent / yr | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 586K | AED 51K | 8.8% |
| 1 Bed | AED 891K | AED 67K | 7.5% |
| 2 Beds | AED 1.38M | AED 90K | 6.6% |
| 3 Beds | AED 1.98M | AED 124K | 6.3% |
| 4 Beds | AED 2.66M | AED 144K | 5.4% |
| 5 Beds | AED 2.40M | AED 154K | 6.4% |
Gross yield = average annual rent ÷ average sale price.
Every sale and tenancy registered here, newest first.
AED 460,000
AED 600,000
AED 600,000
AED 771,941
AED 785,360
AED 811,450
AED 1,491,600
AED 987,370
The data displayed is based on information gathered from DLD, following a thorough cleanup to exclude any outliers and exceptions. As a result, the displayed values may differ from those available on the DLD website.
AED/yr 10,754
AED/yr 92,000
AED/yr 58,000
AED/yr 51,634
AED/yr 62,800
AED/yr 58,000
AED/yr 70,000
AED/yr 120,000
The data displayed is based on information gathered from DLD, following a thorough cleanup to exclude any outliers and exceptions. As a result, the displayed values may differ from those available on the DLD website.
Developments currently building or launching in the area.
| Project | Developer | Status | Handover |
|---|---|---|---|
| German Supreme Tower 2 | Pyamod International | OTHER | 2013 |
| Gardenia1 & 2 | Memon Investments | PENDING | 2022 |
| Luxury Family Residence | Kappa Acca Real Estate Development | ACTIVE | 2023 |
| North Forty Three Serviced Residences | North Forty Three Real Estate Development | ACTIVE | 2024 |
| Elegance by Chaimaa Holding | Deval Real Estate Development | ACTIVE | 2024 |
| Samana Miami | Samana Developers | ACTIVE | 2024 |
| Dusit Princess Rijas | Aces Property Development | ACTIVE | 2024 |
| RA1N Residence | Object One | ACTIVE | 2025 |
Where it sits, and how to get around.
Early-years options in and around the area.
EYFS and Montessori, 6 months+Purpose built 48,000 sqft setting running the British EYFS framework within a Montessori environment.
EYFS, 45 days+EYFS based programme taking children from 45 days, with a nursery bus that runs within the district.
EYFS, 6 weeks to 6 yearsKHDA regulated setting in the middle of the district following the British Early Years Foundation Stage.
Montessori and EYFS, 4 months+Boutique Montessori setting in the Seasons cluster, combining play based learning with the EYFS curriculum.
EYFSKHDA approved centre near the Hessa Street entrance, working in small groups on the British EYFS curriculum.
Rated schools in and around the area, from KHDA inspection data.

Very good1.7 km

Outstanding1.8 km

Good1.8 km

Outstanding2.3 km

Acceptable2.3 km

Acceptable2.4 km
Higher-education institutions within reach.
Branch campusUK branch campus in Dubai Knowledge Park with more than 5,600 students and specialist labs and studios.
Branch campusScottish university campus of 218,000 sqft in Dubai Knowledge Park, strongest in engineering and business.
Branch campusAustralian university established in the UAE since 1993, on a 200,000 sqft campus in Dubai Knowledge Park.
Private universityUS style campus at Al Sufouh covering business, engineering, architecture, design and communication.
Branch campusA 700,000 sqft campus in Dubai International Academic City, with residential and sports facilities on site.
Healthcare facilities serving the area.
Licensed facilities within 3 km, from the Dubai Health Authority register.
60 of the licensed facilities within 3 km, nearest first. Scroll for more.
Malls, supermarkets and everyday retail.
MallThe district's own mall, 532,000 sqft of shops, cafés, a cinema and a gym, with parking under the building.
SupermarketFull size supermarket anchoring the mall, the usual choice for a weekly shop without leaving the district.
HypermarketHypermarket in the same building, cheaper on bulk groceries and open late for top-up shopping.
SupermarketNeighbourhood branch in District 10 for daily basics, close enough to most blocks to walk in the cooler months.
MallThe nearest large mall, with around 900 stores, a 24 screen cinema complex and department stores.
Where to eat, from everyday spots to somewhere worth booking.
Sourdough pizzaLong-fermented Roman style bases and a short menu, run as a neighbourhood counter with delivery across the district.
ThaiSmall family run Thai kitchen on a side street, known for curries and mango sticky rice rather than for the room.
Indo-ChineseEveryday Indo-Chinese cooking, open late seven days a week and one of the district's longer standing independents.
North IndianNorth Indian grills, biryani and chaat served around the clock, useful for late shifts and large groups.
Irish pubIrish pub covering the whole Circle Mall roof, with live music most nights and screens for sport.
Latin AmericanLatin American plates and cocktails on the 29th floor of the hotel, the closest thing here to a destination dinner.
All-day internationalBreakfast through dinner in a hotel dining room with an outdoor terrace used for barbecues and themed evenings.
Street foodGlobal street food and street art inside the FIVE hotel, loud in the evenings and quiet enough at lunch.
Leisure, landmarks and the way people spend a weekend here.
CinemaFive screens with recliner seating inside the district, so a film does not mean a drive to a larger mall.
Seasonal gardenFlower displays across 72,000 sqm, open from late September to the end of May and closed through the summer.
FamilyTen climate controlled domes holding thousands of butterflies, open year round and useful in peak summer.
Indoor snowIndoor ski slope and snow park inside Mall of the Emirates, with runs, a halfpipe and a penguin enclosure.
The sand and sea within easy reach.
Free entryLong open stretch at Umm Suqeim with a lit running track, showers, volleyball courts and food trucks.
Public beachFree municipal beach with lifeguards, showers and changing cabins, and one of the designated night swimming stretches.
Public beachServiced beach backed by shops and restaurants, the easiest option when the visit is as much about lunch.
Free entryMunicipal stretch along Jumeirah with showers, toilets and lifeguard cover, refurbished by Dubai Municipality.
Supermarkets, parks and green spaces.
GymA 75,000 sqft club across the mall's top floor with strength halls, studios, climbing and two padel courts.
Pool and courtsCommunity club on the mall roof with an outdoor pool, sundeck and tennis courts overlooking the main park.
ParkFree municipal park with a 1.5km rubberised running loop around the pond, plus courts and shaded play areas.
GolfChampionship course in Dubai Sports City, the nearest full length golf to the district and open to visitors.
Mosques, churches and temples serving the area.
MosqueContemporary Andalusian style mosque for around 300 worshippers beside the mall, with a dedicated women's area.
GurdwaraOne of the largest gurdwaras outside India, at Jebel Ali Village, open daily with a community langar.
ChurchLarge parish church at Jebel Ali serving one of the biggest Catholic congregations in the Gulf.
TempleTemple in the Jebel Ali worship village holding 16 deities, open daily with online booking recommended.
What it's like day to day, and who it suits best.
The population here skews towards working couples, sharers and young families rather than long-settled households, which is what a district built almost entirely of rented apartments produces. The week is car-shaped. Nurseries, gyms and a supermarket sit inside the rings, but the school run, the office and anything on the coast all involve driving out through one of the same few junctions, and the difference between leaving at 07:15 and 07:45 is measured in tens of minutes rather than a few.
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