Living on Jubail Island
Low-density villa living among protected mangroves, between Yas and Saadiyat, with more than 1,000 homes already handed over.
About Jubail Island
Jubail Island lies between Yas Island and Saadiyat Island, set within 40 million square metres of protected mangroves. LEAD Development builds it for Jubail Island Investment Company (JIIC), and only about 20% of the island is developed (WAM, April 2026).
Its six villages are Marfaa Al Jubail, Nad Al Dhabi, Seef Al Jubail, Souk Al Jubail, Ain Al Maha and Bada Al Jubail. Over 1,000 homes had been handed over by April 2026.
Your guide to Jubail Island
Buying in Jubail Island
- There is no verified area average price yet. Prices vary a lot between villages, so ask us for current offers and resale prices.
- Foreign buyers can own freehold in Abu Dhabi's investment zones under Law No. 13 of 2019. We confirm every unit's status on DARI before you pay anything.
- Budget for the one-off 2% ADREC registration fee. It is a purchase cost, not a yearly tax.
- In H1 2026, 61% of ready-home purchases in Abu Dhabi were paid in cash and 89% of sales value was off-plan (ADREC).
- Homes worth AED 2 million or more can qualify for the UAE 10-year Golden Visa, off-plan included. The authorities make the final decision.
Renting in Jubail Island
- A quiet, green setting for families, about 15 minutes from the airport (WAM).
- Since 2 June 2026, ADREC has frozen rent increases until further notice: renewals stay at 0%, and a new lease on a previously rented unit cannot go above its last registered Tawtheeq rent.
- Every lease is registered on Tawtheeq. Tenants also pay the 3% municipal housing fee on the annual rent.
Investing in Jubail Island
- Homes are still being handed over village by village, so resale and rental history is short. We share real transactions on request.
- Abu Dhabi recorded AED 70.4 billion in home sales in H1 2026, against AED 25.3 billion a year earlier. Repeat-sale prices rose 20% for apartments and 12% for villas (ADREC).
- Individuals' rental income from UAE property is outside UAE Corporate Tax (Cabinet Decision No. 49 of 2023), and there is no annual property tax.
- Keep the rent freeze in your numbers: rents on existing and re-let units cannot rise while it lasts.
Selling or letting in Jubail Island
- With over 1,000 homes handed over, Jubail now has a growing resale market. Ask us for a valuation.
- Repeat-sale prices rose 20% for apartments and 12% for villas year on year in H1 2026 (ADREC), so check today's value before you set a price.
- Most sales value now goes to off-plan launches, so a ready home has to stand out on price, condition and photos. We handle all of that for you.
Lifestyle and amenities
Nature
Jubail Mangrove Park, Abu Dhabi's first mangrove ecotourism destination.
Outdoors
More than 1.2 million sq m of parks and open space.
Daily needs
The Souk hub with a mosque, nursery, clinic, gym, supermarket and restaurants.
Getting around
Walking and cycling paths link the six villages.
Getting around
- Zayed International Airport · ~15 min*
- Yas Island · next door
- Saadiyat Island · next door
- Abu Dhabi city · via E12
Jubail Island FAQs
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- ADREC – Abu Dhabi Real Estate Market Report H1 2026 (press release, 18 Aug 2026)
- Khaleej Times – Abu Dhabi rent freeze guide (ADREC measure from 2 June 2026)
- WAM – Jubail Island delivers over 1,000 homes (21 April 2026)
- Gulf Construction – LEAD unveils The Souk, Jubail Island
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