171 Garden Heights in Jumeirah Garden City
JAD Global is developing 171 Garden Heights in Jumeirah Garden City, a planned residential area within the Al Satwa district of Dubai. Bookings opened in September 2024 and construction started the same month, so the project is already in the ground. Expected handover is December 2026.
Al Satwa: Central Dubai Without the Congestion
Al Satwa sits between Sheikh Zayed Road and Jumeirah Beach Road. That positions 171 Garden Heights roughly 10 to 15 minutes from Downtown Dubai, the DIFC, and Business Bay by car. Dubai Mall and City Walk are within similar range.
Jumeirah Garden City is a planned residential district built within Al Satwa. Compared to established inner-city neighbourhoods like Business Bay or Downtown, it offers a newer, less dense residential environment while remaining well inside the city's main commercial radius. For buyers who want proximity to Dubai's major hubs without the street-level density of those areas, the location makes a clear case.
Studios, One-Bedrooms, and Two-Bedrooms
The project offers apartments across three bedroom configurations: studios, one-bedrooms, and two-bedrooms. Within the one-bedroom category, six distinct layout types are on record: Type A1, A2, B, B1, B2, and C. That variety points to real differences in floor area and orientation across units sharing the same bedroom count. Buyers focusing on one-bedrooms should compare the specific layouts rather than treating the category as a single product.
Studios suit single occupants or buy-to-let investors looking for a compact, rentable unit in a central location. One-bedrooms cover the widest range of buyer and tenant profiles. Two-bedrooms work for small families, couples wanting a home office, or investors targeting a slightly higher rental bracket. The full configuration range, from studio to two-bedroom, means a single building addresses buyers across different budget levels and living requirements.
What the Amenities Signal
| Category | Amenities |
|---|---|
| Fitness and Leisure | Indoor Swimming Pool, Gymnasium, Golf Club and Clubhouse |
| Security and Infrastructure | CCTV Security, Covered Parking |
| Building Common Areas | Elegant Lobby |
Six amenities. The indoor pool, gym, and covered parking are baseline inclusions for a residential building in this type of development. The golf club and clubhouse is the exception. Including an on-site golf club and clubhouse alongside a gym and pool is an addition that goes beyond the standard residential package, and it points to a deliberate lifestyle positioning by JAD Global. The building targets residents who expect in-building social infrastructure beyond a standard fitness floor. For buyers comparing projects in Jumeirah Garden City, this is the amenity that sets 171 Garden Heights apart from more functional alternatives.
Handover: December 2026
Construction started in September 2024, with a target handover of 31 December 2026, giving a 27-month build window. From mid-2026, that completion date is roughly six months away. Buyers entering now face a limited off-plan risk period compared to projects still two or more years from completion.
Investors should plan for first rental income in early 2027, allowing time for fit-out and tenant placement after handover.
Entering at 20%
| Phase | Payment |
|---|---|
| Down payment | 20% |
| During construction | 40% |
| Handover | 40% |
The entry point is 20% down, in line with standard Dubai off-plan practice. The remaining balance divides equally: 40% spread across the construction phase and 40% due at handover in late 2026. There is no post-handover payment plan, so the full price is settled at key collection.
For an end-user, the 40-40 split between construction and handover keeps the commitment gradual through the build. For an investor, the absence of a post-handover plan means the asset is unencumbered at the point of rental entry.
The 40% handover tranche is the number buyers need to plan around. With completion roughly six months out, buyers using mortgage financing should already be in the approval process. Cash buyers face a clean, short schedule: 20% at entry, construction installments through the second half of 2026, and the final 40% at year end. The obligation ends at handover.