ABOUT JEBEL ALI FIRST
Jebel Ali First, also written as Jabal Ali First, is an established mixed-use area in southwestern Dubai, positioned along Sheikh Zayed Road (E11). Dubai Land Department records identify Jebel Ali Village as the former name of the administrative area now known as Jabal Ali First. The area sits close to Jebel Ali’s major employment, logistics, retail and residential hubs, including JAFZA, Jebel Ali Port, Discovery Gardens, Al Furjan and Ibn Battuta Mall.
The wider Jebel Ali district is a major coastal and industrial centre. Jebel Ali Port is the largest port in the Middle East and a major regional trade gateway, while Palm Jebel Ali is a separate large-scale coastal development within the wider Jebel Ali area. Therefore, these landmarks are important to the location's overall identity but should not be treated as residential components of Jabal Ali First itself.
IN A NUTSHELL
- Located in southwestern Dubai along Sheikh Zayed Road (E11)
- DLD administrative name: Jabal Ali First
- Former DLD name: Jebel Ali Village
- Residential character led by villas and townhouses, particularly around the redeveloped Jebel Ali Village
- Wider area includes apartments, mixed-use developments and commercial properties
- Around 5 minutes from Discovery Gardens Metro Station
- Around 9–10 minutes from Ibn Battuta Mall
- Close to Jebel Ali Port, JAFZA, Festival Plaza and the Churches Complex
COMMUNITY OVERVIEW
Jabal Ali First has evolved alongside Jebel Ali's transformation from a largely industrial and port-focused location into a mixed-use district with established residential communities. The residential heart associated with the area is Jebel Ali Village, whose original homes were replaced by a new low-density development by Nakheel. In August 2026, handover began for 892 new homes, with the completed community planned for approximately 5,500 residents.
Jebel Ali Village introduces landscaped parks, pedestrian-friendly streets, walking and cycling routes, sports facilities, children's play areas, swimming pools and community spaces. The wider Jabal Ali First area also benefits from its proximity to JAFZA and Jebel Ali Port, making road connectivity and access to employment centres an important part of daily life.
PROPERTIES IN JEBEL ALI FIRST
The residential market associated with Jabal Ali First includes apartments, villas, townhouses and some land and mixed-use properties. Jebel Ali Village is the most prominent villa-led component, offering 3 and 4-bedroom townhouses alongside 4 and 5-bedroom villas. The new community covers roughly 800,000 sq. m and is planned around landscaped areas, recreation facilities and community amenities.
Other residential options include established villa clusters such as Garden View Villas and newer apartment developments within the broader Jabal Ali First area. Garden View Villas forms part of the Jebel Ali Village/The Gardens residential fabric and comprises low-rise villas.
RENTAL TRENDS IN JEBEL ALI FIRST
Apartments:
- Studio: AED 42,000/year
- 1-bedroom: AED 62,000/year
- 2-bedroom: AED 83,000/year
- 3-bedroom: AED 146,000/year
- 4-bedroom: AED 240,000/year
Villas:
- 3-bedroom: AED 190,000/year
- 4-bedroom: AED 240,000/year
Townhouses:
- 3-bedroom townhouses: AED 200,000–210,000/year
- 4-bedroom townhouses: AED 230,000–300,000/year
SALES TRENDS IN JEBEL ALI FIRST
Apartments:
- Studio: average AED 570,000
- 1-bedroom: average AED 1.32 million
- 2-bedroom: average AED 1.89 million
- 3-bedroom: average AED 2.50 million
- 4-bedroom: average AED 4.10 million
Villas:
- 3-bedroom: AED 3.55 million average for ready homes
- 4-bedroom: AED 4.00 million average for ready homes
Townhouses:
- 3-bedroom: recent transactions around AED 4.0 million–AED 4.5 million
- 4-bedroom: recent transactions around AED 4.3 million–AED 6.2 million
POPULAR BUILDINGS & DEVELOPMENTS IN JEBEL ALI FIRST
- Jebel Ali Village
- Jebel Ali Village Townhouses – Phases 1, 2 and 3
- Jebel Ali Village Villas
- Garden View Villas
TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING SPACES IN JEBEL ALI FIRST
Jabal Ali First benefits from direct access to Sheikh Zayed Road (E11), with Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) and Yalayis Street providing additional connections. The location allows residents to travel towards Dubai Marina, JLT, JAFZA, Expo City Dubai and other western and southern districts without relying exclusively on local roads. Parking is generally convenient, particularly in the villa and townhouse communities. New Jebel Ali Village townhouses provide two covered parking spaces, while villas have private or covered parking depending on the layout.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEAR JEBEL ALI FIRST
Discovery Gardens Metro Station on the Dubai Metro Red Line is approximately 5 minutes by car from Jebel Ali Village. Ibn Battuta Metro Station is about 2.2 km away, while The Gardens Metro Station is approximately 3.2 km away. Energy Metro Station is around 3.3 km from the community. Bus stops are also available around Jebel Ali Gardens and Discovery Gardens, including stops within roughly 500–1,000 metres of parts of Jebel Ali Village. Residents can also use feeder connections to nearby Metro stations.
MOSQUES IN JEBEL ALI FIRST
Residents have convenient access to several mosques.
- Nakheel Masjid is around 1.1 km away
- Jabal Ali 1 Mosque is around 1.2 km away
- Discovery Gardens Mosque
- Abdulla Ali Al Shafar Mosque
- Omar Bin Abdulaziz Mosque.
OTHER PLACES OF WORSHIP NEAR JEBEL ALI FIRST
Jebel Ali is known for its multi-faith Churches Complex, which includes:
- St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
- Christ Church Jebel Ali
- Dubai Evangelical Church Centre
- St Mina Coptic Orthodox Church
- Mar Thoma Parish Church.
Guru Nanak Darbar and the Hindu Temple are also located in the same wider religious precinct. Several of these facilities are around 5 minutes from Jebel Ali Village according to Nakheel's location information.
NURSERIES AND SCHOOLS NEAR JEBEL ALI FIRST
Nurseries near Jebel Ali First:
- Jebel Ali Village Nursery in Discovery Gardens
- Little Diamond Nursery in The Gardens
Schools near Jebel Ali First:
- Al Ghaf Private School: approximately 550 metres
- Delhi Private School Dubai: approximately 795 metres
- The Winchester School: approximately 809 metres
- The Arbor School: approximately 2.5 km
- Arcadia Global School: approximately 3.6 km
- Dubai British School Jumeirah Park: approximately 4.4 km
CLINICS AND HOSPITALS NEAR JEBEL ALI FIRST
Healthcare facilities are concentrated around Jebel Ali Village, Discovery Gardens and the wider Jebel Ali district. Nearby options include:
- Lifeline Hospital
- Medcare Medical Centre
- Aster Medical Centre
- iCre Clinics
- NMC Royal Hospital in Dubai Investment Park
- Cedars Jebel Ali International Hospital
For day-to-day care, clinics in Discovery Gardens and around Ibn Battuta Mall are within a short drive. Cedars Jebel Ali International Hospital serves the wider Jebel Ali and surrounding catchment, including emergency care.
MALLS NEAR JEBEL ALI FIRST
- Ibn Battuta Mall is approximately 9–10 minutes away
- Dubai Festival Plaza is around 5 minutes from Jebel Ali Village
- The Outlet Village and Dubai Parks and Resorts are also accessible by road, making the wider Jebel Ali district convenient for shopping and family entertainment.
LEISURE ACTIVITIES AND NOTABLE LANDMARKS
Jebel Ali Village Recreation Club is a key leisure destination within the residential area, with sports and recreational facilities alongside dining. The surrounding community also provides swimming pools, sports courts, green trails and children's play areas. Notable destinations around the wider area include Jebel Ali Port, Jebel Ali Churches Complex, Ibn Battuta Mall, Festival Plaza, Jebel Ali Beach, Dubai Parks and Resorts and The Outlet Village. Jebel Ali Port remains a major regional maritime hub, while Palm Jebel Ali represents a separate large-scale coastal development within the wider Jebel Ali district.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
Residents of the newer Jebel Ali Village can use landscaped parks, pedestrian paths, cycling tracks, jogging routes, sports courts, children's play areas and community green spaces. The community also includes a pond, outdoor recreation areas and off-road mountain-bike trails. Jebel Ali Beach provides access to the coast, while Dubai Parks and Resorts offers larger-scale outdoor and family entertainment farther south. Palm Jebel Ali is also developing as a major future waterfront destination in the wider Jebel Ali area.
FITNESS & BEAUTY
Fitness facilities are increasingly integrated into the newer residential communities. Jebel Ali Village provides sports courts, cycling and walking routes, swimming pools and recreational facilities, while the planned community facilities include a clubhouse and gym. Jebel Ali Recreation Club provides additional sports and leisure facilities, while beauty salons, pharmacies and other personal-care services are available around Jebel Ali Village, Discovery Gardens and nearby retail centres.
FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS / REAL ESTATE OUTLOOK
- Jebel Ali Village expansion: Handover of 892 homes began in August 2026, bringing the new residential community into its occupation phase.
- Community facilities: Additional retail, a community centre, clubhouse, gym, padel courts and event lawns are planned as ongoing elements of Jebel Ali Village.
- Residential market expansion: New villa and townhouse stock is increasing the area's family-oriented residential supply, while apartment developments continue across the broader Jabal Ali First administrative area.
- Wider Jebel Ali transformation: Jebel Ali Port and JAFZA continue to anchor the area's commercial and logistics economy, while Palm Jebel Ali is progressing as a separate large-scale waterfront development.
THINGS TO CONSIDER
Jebel Ali First offers strong road connectivity and close access to major employment, retail and transport hubs, but residents should distinguish between the specific Jabal Ali First administrative area and the much larger Jebel Ali district when comparing properties. The residential environment is increasingly villa- and townhouse-led around Jebel Ali Village, while other parts of the administrative area contain apartments and commercial developments.
Buyers and tenants should therefore check the exact project location, transport access, property type and proximity to daily amenities rather than relying on the broader Jebel Ali name alone. The area is also positioned close to major industrial and port operations, which can be an important consideration for households seeking a quieter residential setting.
