Future Growth Intelligence · Dubai
Dubai Growth
Radar
Infrastructure · Development Plans · Emerging Zones
● Data updated through February 2026
Growth Potential:
High
Emerging
Medium
Stable
Dubai South
● High
Growth Score
94
96Infra
95Gov Plan
90Retail
Al Maktoum International Airport expansion — world's largest airport by 2030
Dubai 2040 Master Plan — designated urban growth centre
Expo City Dubai legacy development; ongoing mixed-use expansion
Etihad Rail terminus connecting Dubai to Abu Dhabi
Dubai Creek Harbour
● High
Growth Score
91
92Infra
93Gov Plan
88Retail
Metro Blue Line stations planned nearby — price boost of up to 25%
Dubai Creek Tower — world's tallest tower in development
Emaar master community — 6km waterfront promenade
Direct metro connectivity to Downtown Dubai planned
Palm Jebel Ali
● High
Growth Score
90
94Infra
92Gov Plan
84Retail
Nakheel reviving project with luxury frond villas — phased launch 2024–2026
Twice the size of Palm Jumeirah; 110km of beachline
Proximity to Al Maktoum International Airport expansion corridor
New Sheikh Zayed Road extensions providing direct access
Meydan / MBR City
● High
Growth Score
89
90Infra
91Gov Plan
86Retail
Azizi Riviera Mediterranean waterfront community — delivering 2025
Meydan One Mall — one of the world's largest malls under development
Ras Al Khor Road & Al Ain Road intersection upgrades in progress
Metro Blue Line planned station connection by 2029
Business Bay
● High
Growth Score
87
88Infra
86Gov Plan
87Retail
Burj Binghatti Jacob & Co Residences — world's tallest residential tower, 2026
Active metro Red Line station; canal waterfront upgrades
Dubai Water Canal extension enhancing lifestyle and connectivity
Record commercial office demand driving mixed-use growth
Jumeirah Village Circle
● High
Growth Score
85
86Infra
84Gov Plan
85Retail
Metro Blue Line — JVC station expected; 3.5–5.2% price uplift projected mid-2026
Circle Mall expansion + 3 new retail centres under construction
200+ residential towers in pipeline; high rental yield 7–9%
Al Khail Road and Hessa Street widening projects completed
Downtown Dubai
● Medium
Growth Score
80
82Infra
80Gov Plan
78Retail
Emaar expansion with new residential towers under construction
Dubai Mall Phase 2 extension adding 100+ new retail outlets
Mature market with strong capital preservation; stable 5–7% yield
Boulevard Crescent and Opera District ongoing regeneration
Al Furjan
● High
Growth Score
84
85Infra
84Gov Plan
83Retail
Metro Blue Line — Al Furjan station confirmed; up to 5.2% price uplift by mid-2026
Ibn Battuta Mall expansion phases ongoing
Discovery Gardens Road upgrade improving connectivity to Jebel Ali
Large villa and townhouse supply appealing to upgraders from JVC
Arjan / Dubai Science Park
● Emerging
Growth Score
82
83Infra
82Gov Plan
81Retail
Metro Blue Line Arjan station planned — 3.5–5.2% price boost projected
Miracle Garden and Butterfly Garden driving year-round tourist footfall
Dubai Science Park Free Zone expansion attracting biotech and pharma
Affordable off-plan launches with strong rental yield 7–8%
Dubai Hills Estate
● Medium
Growth Score
82
80Infra
84Gov Plan
82Retail
Dubai Hills Mall — 650,000 sqm operational since 2022; Phase 2 underway
Emaar master plan with golf course, hospital, and schools fully integrated
Strong villa demand; villas seeing 12–18% appreciation in 2025
New metro line connection under discussion in 2040 plan
Jumeirah Lake Towers
● Medium
Growth Score
75
76Infra
74Gov Plan
75Retail
Metro Red Line (DMCC) station — established connectivity
DMCC Free Zone expansion; record 1,000+ new companies registered in 2025
Lake promenade upgrades and F&B cluster development ongoing
Steady commercial demand supporting office rental values
Academic City / Silicon Oasis
● Emerging
Growth Score
79
80Infra
80Gov Plan
77Retail
Metro Blue Line — Academic City station confirmed; among 14 planned stations
Dubai Integrated Economic Zones expansion driving tech demand
DIAC & DAFZA free zones attracting 1,000s of companies annually
New retail complex planned adjacent to Academic City metro station
Al Jaddaf
● Emerging
Growth Score
81
82Infra
82Gov Plan
79Retail
Active metro station; identified in 2040 Master Plan as rapid expansion zone
Dubai Culture District waterfront development — cultural & hospitality cluster
Direct Dubai Healthcare City proximity; medical tourism demand rising
Multiple luxury hotel brands under construction 2025–2026
Expo City Dubai
● High
Growth Score
88
90Infra
90Gov Plan
84Retail
Route 2020 metro line operational — EXPO station direct access
Government-backed smart city transition — 25,000 residents planned by 2026
100+ global companies and organisations established HQs on site
Siemens, DP World, and UN agencies anchoring commercial demand
Jumeirah Golf Estates
● Medium
Growth Score
74
75Infra
73Gov Plan
74Retail
Metro Route 2020 — JGE station operational since 2021
DP World arena and Entertainment hub nearby driving lifestyle demand
Fire & Earth championship golf courses; limited luxury villa supply
Proximity to Al Maktoum Airport boosting long-term capital value
Dubai Marina
● Stable
Growth Score
72
74Infra
70Gov Plan
72Retail
Metro Red Line + Marina Tram — dual transit access established
Marina Walk expansion and waterfront dining upgrades 2025
Mature market; consistent 5–7% rental yields and capital stability
Glydways autonomous pods — Bluewaters connection route planned
Deira / Bur Dubai
● Emerging
Growth Score
77
78Infra
80Gov Plan
73Retail
Dubai 2040 Plan: Heritage preservation + urban regeneration priority zone
Deira Islands — Nakheel Phase 1 residential handovers underway
Gold Souk Metro station + planned Blue Line interchange near Deira
Affordable entry point; gentrification wave beginning in 2025
Town Square Dubai
● Emerging
Growth Score
76
77Infra
76Gov Plan
75Retail
Town Square Mall (Nshama) — 450 retail outlets operational 2025
Al Qudra Road and Emirates Road upgrade improving access
3,000+ units delivering through 2025–2026; community maturing rapidly
Large green park network — 2.5 million sqft parks among UAE's largest
DAMAC Hills 2 / Akoya
● Emerging
Growth Score
74
73Infra
75Gov Plan
74Retail
Ongoing DAMAC phased handovers — over 4,500 villas delivered by 2025
Jebel Ali – Lehbab Road upgrade reducing commute to 25 min from Downtown
Amenity hub expansion with water park, sports courts, and retail zone
Budget-friendly villas attracting end-user demand from growing workforce
Al Barsha
● Stable
Growth Score
70
71Infra
69Gov Plan
70Retail
Mall of the Emirates — major expansion plan announced 2025
Metro Red Line station; established transport infrastructure
Consistent rental demand from professionals and families; 5–6% yield
Al Barsha South new mixed-use developments delivering 2025
Jumeirah / Umm Suqeim
● Stable
Growth Score
71
72Infra
72Gov Plan
69Retail
New Umm Suqeim bridge — RTA project reducing congestion significantly
La Mer and Jumeirah Beach expansion with new F&B and retail corridors
Villa market appreciating 15–20% in 2025; scarce land premium intact
Heritage district alongside modernisation adds lifestyle premium
International City
● Emerging
Growth Score
71
70Infra
72Gov Plan
71Retail
Dragon Mart Phase 3 expansion adding 200+ new retail outlets
Warsan Lake eco-project and road widening on Dubai–Al Ain Road
Highest rental yields in Dubai: 9–11% for studios and 1-beds
New residential phases by Nakheel under development 2025