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Alcove, Al Barsha South Fourth

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Alcove at a glance

About Alcove

Alcove is a mixed-use building in Al Barsha South Fourth, Dubai, developed by Grovy. It holds about 101 units: studios, 1-bedroom apartments, 2-bedroom apartments, commercial units.

The building was completed in 2018 and has been in use for about 8 years. 7 units changed hands in the last 12 months, registered with the Dubai Land Department. Recent sales went through at a median of AED 901 per sq ft.

Alcove is one of 488 buildings in Al Barsha South Fourth: 286 are complete and 150 are still being built.

In a nutshell

  • A mixed-use ready building
  • Located in Al Barsha South Fourth, Dubai
  • Developed by Grovy
  • Completed in Q2 2018
  • Unit types: Studio, 1 Bed, 2 Beds, Commercial
  • Sizes from 50 to 2,570 sq ft
  • Service charge from AED 12.05 per sq ft
  • Dubai Internet City metro station 6.2 km away
Status
Ready
Developer
Grovy
Location
Al Barsha South Fourth, Dubai
Completed
Q2 2018
Unit types
Studio, 1 Bed, 2 Beds, Commercial
Prices from
AED 492.0K
Median price per sq ft
AED 901
Median gross yield
8.1%
Service charge
AED 13.81 per sq ft (2021)
Nearest metro
Jumeirah Village Circle, 1.4 km

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Building details

Inside Alcove

Properties in Alcove

Studios in Alcove

There are about 10 of these in Alcove, from 440 to 490 sq ft. They have recently sold for a median of AED 550.0K, or AED 1,190 per sq ft. Owners who resold made a median 8% over what they paid.

1-bedroom apartments in Alcove

There are about 55 of these in Alcove, from 820 to 1,240 sq ft. They have recently sold for a median of AED 805.0K, or AED 910 per sq ft. Owners who resold made a median 8% over what they paid.

2-bedroom apartments in Alcove

There are about 15 of these in Alcove, from 1,280 to 2,570 sq ft. They have recently sold for a median of AED 1.4M, or AED 690 per sq ft. Owners who resold made a median 3% over what they paid.

Commercial units in Alcove

There are about 21 of these in Alcove, from 50 to 380 sq ft. None has sold recently enough to quote a price.

Unit types in Alcove with sizes, median prices and rents
Unit typeUnitsSizeMedian priceMedian rent
Studio10440 sqft40.9 sqmt – 490 sqft45.5 sqmtAED 550K–
1 Bed55820 sqft76.2 sqmt – 1,240 sqft115.2 sqmtAED 805KAED 55K
2 Beds151,280 sqft118.9 sqmt – 2,570 sqft238.8 sqmtAED 1.4M–
Commercial2150 sqft4.6 sqmt – 380 sqft35.3 sqmtNo recent sales–

Recent transactions in Alcove

  • Alcove

    Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC)

    AED 550K

    AED 1,185 /sqftAED 12,755 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    464 sqft43.1 sqmtStudioOwner22 Oct 2026

  • Alcove

    Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC)

    AED 790K

    AED 883 /sqftAED 9,505 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    895 sqft83.1 sqmt1 BedOwner12 Oct 2026

  • Alcove

    Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC)

    AED 1.4M

    AED 675 /sqftAED 7,266 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    1,999 sqft185.7 sqmt2 BedsOwner5 Aug 2026

  • Alcove

    Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC)

    AED 740K

    AED 873 /sqftAED 9,397 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    848 sqft78.8 sqmt1 BedOwner18 Jun 2026

  • Alcove

    Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC)

    AED 920K

    AED 948 /sqftAED 10,204 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    970 sqft90.1 sqmt1 BedOwner9 Apr 2026

  • Alcove

    Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC)

    AED 1.5M

    AED 704 /sqftAED 7,578 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    2,060 sqft191.4 sqmt2 BedsOwner27 Feb 2026

  • Alcove

    Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC)

    AED 820K

    AED 939 /sqftAED 10,107 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    873 sqft81.1 sqmt1 BedDeveloper16 Dec 2025

  • Alcove

    Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC)

    AED 810K

    AED 896 /sqftAED 9,644 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    904 sqft84 sqmt1 BedOwner4 Nov 2025

  • Alcove

    Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC)

    AED 815K

    AED 911 /sqftAED 9,806 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    895 sqft83.1 sqmt1 BedDeveloper28 Oct 2025

  • Alcove

    Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC)

    AED 960K

    AED 811 /sqftAED 8,730 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    1,183 sqft109.9 sqmt1 BedDeveloper8 Oct 2025

  • Alcove

    Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC)

    AED 780K

    AED 856 /sqftAED 9,214 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    911 sqft84.6 sqmt1 BedOwner3 Sept 2025

  • Alcove

    Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC)

    AED 823.2K

    AED 920 /sqftAED 9,903 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    895 sqft83.1 sqmt1 BedDeveloper25 Aug 2025

  • Alcove

    Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC)

    AED 810K

    AED 930 /sqftAED 10,010 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    871 sqft80.9 sqmt1 BedDeveloper25 Aug 2025

  • Alcove

    Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC)

    AED 838K

    AED 869 /sqftAED 9,354 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    964 sqft89.6 sqmt1 BedOwner19 Aug 2025

  • Alcove

    Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC)

    AED 940K

    AED 960 /sqftAED 10,333 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    979 sqft91 sqmt1 BedDeveloper18 Aug 2025

  • Alcove

    Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC)

    AED 825K

    AED 906 /sqftAED 9,752 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    911 sqft84.6 sqmt1 BedDeveloper15 Jul 2025

  • Alcove

    Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC)

    AED 1.4M

    AED 652 /sqftAED 7,018 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    2,085 sqft193.7 sqmt2 BedsOwner20 Jun 2025

  • Alcove

    Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC)

    AED 525K

    AED 1,185 /sqftAED 12,755 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    443 sqft41.2 sqmtStudioDeveloper4 Jun 2025

  • Alcove

    Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC)

    AED 671.1K

    AED 737 /sqftAED 7,933 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    911 sqft84.6 sqmt1 BedOwner14 May 2025

  • Alcove

    Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC)

    AED 1.3M

    AED 984 /sqftAED 10,592 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    1,280 sqft118.9 sqmt2 BedsDeveloper13 May 2025

  • Alcove

    Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC)

    AED 55K/yr

    ApartmentNew contract
    911 sqft84.6 sqmt1 Bedto

Every sale in AlcoveEvery rent contract in Alcove

Service charges in Alcove

The 2021 service charge in Alcove is AED 13.81 per sq ft for homes, AED 12.05 per sq ft for shops. It is paid yearly by the owner, covers upkeep, security and shared areas, and is set by the building’s owners association and registered with the Dubai Land Department.

Service charges in Alcove
Unit typeRate per sq ftSizeYearly charge
1 Bed Apartment (2021)AED 13.81820 sqft76.2 sqmt – 1,240 sqft115.2 sqmtAED 11,324 – AED 17,124
2 Beds Apartment (2021)AED 13.811,280 sqft118.9 sqmt – 2,570 sqft238.8 sqmtAED 17,677 – AED 35,492
Retail (2021)AED 12.0550 sqft4.6 sqmt – 380 sqft35.3 sqmtAED 603 – AED 4,579
Studio Apartment (2021)AED 13.81440 sqft40.9 sqmt – 490 sqft45.5 sqmtAED 6,076 – AED 6,767

Source: Dubai Land Department service charge index. Rates are reviewed each year.

Nearby amenities

Around Alcove

Transportation near Alcove

The nearest Dubai Metro station from Alcove is Dubai Internet City (red line, 6.2 km, about 14 min drive), then Nakheel (red line, 6.4 km, about 15 min drive). Stations planned on new lines nearby include Jumeirah Village Circle (golden line, 1.4 km, about 5 min drive) and Dubai Miracle Garden (golden line, 3.5 km, about 9 min drive). Most residents will drive or take a taxi to the metro.

  • Jumeirah Village CircleGolden line · 1.4 km · about 5 min drive
  • Dubai Miracle GardenGolden line · 3.5 km · about 9 min drive
  • Hadaeq Mohammed Bin RashidGolden line · 4.2 km · about 10 min drive
  • Dubai Production CityGolden line · 4.5 km · about 11 min drive
  • Dubai Internet CityRed line · 6.2 km · about 14 min drive
  • NakheelRed line · 6.4 km · about 15 min drive

Shopping and groceries near Alcove

The closest is Arena Mall, 1.7 km from Alcove (about 5 min drive).

  • Arena MallShopping Mall · 1.7 km · about 5 min drive
  • Uptown Motor CityShopping Mall · 3.7 km · about 9 min drive
  • Jumeirah Park Pavilion (Community Center)Shopping Mall · 5.6 km · about 13 min drive
  • Lulu Hypermarket / Al Barsha (Behind Mall of Emirates)Supermarket · 6.5 km · about 15 min drive
  • Mall of The EmiratesShopping Mall · 7 km · about 16 min drive

Restaurants and hotels near Alcove

The closest is Medlock Villas, 2.5 km from Alcove (about 7 min drive).

  • Medlock VillasHotel · 2.5 km · about 7 min drive
  • Gulf Oasis Hotel ApartmentsHotel · 5.4 km · about 13 min drive
  • Grand Belle Vue Hotel Apartment DubaiHotel · 5.4 km · about 13 min drive
  • Ramada Chelsea Al Barsha HotelHotel · 5.4 km · about 13 min drive
  • Comfort Inn Hotel ApartmentsHotel · 5.7 km · about 13 min drive

Hospitals and clinics near Alcove

The closest is Saudi German Hospital, 5.1 km from Alcove (about 12 min drive).

  • Saudi German HospitalHospital · 5.1 km · about 12 min drive
  • Mediclinic - Al SufouhHospital · 7 km · about 16 min drive
  • Armada Medical CentreHospital · 7 km · about 16 min drive
  • Dr Marc Mueller VIP ClinicHospital · 7.5 km · about 17 min drive
  • Cosmesurge & Emirates HospitalHospital · 7.8 km · about 18 min drive

Schools near Alcove

The nearest is JSS International School L.L.C, 1.3 km away. Ratings are the KHDA's latest inspection grades.

  • JSS International School L.L.CIndian · KHDA: Very good · 1.3 km
  • Nord Anglia International School L.L.CUK - UK/IB · KHDA: Outstanding · 1.5 km
  • Australian International School - Dubai L.L.CAustralian · KHDA: Good · 1.9 km
  • Sunmarke School FZEUK - International Baccalaureate (1 · KHDA: Very good · 2.3 km
  • LYCEE FRANCAIS JEAN MERMOZ SOUTH L.L.CFrench · KHDA: Not inspected yet · 2.4 km
  • Renaissance School L.L.CAmerican · KHDA: Acceptable · 2.4 km

Other buildings in Al Barsha South Fourth

Al Barsha South Fourth has 488 buildings. A few others to compare Alcove with:

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Things to consider about Alcove

In its favour

  • Owners who resold have made money: a median gain of up to 8%.
  • A median gross yield of 8.1% on recent sales.
  • Ready to move into or let, with no construction risk.
  • Several schools within 3 km.

Worth checking

  • Few sales each year, so a resale can take longer and prices move on a handful of deals.
  • The nearest running metro station is 6.2 km away, so a car helps.

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Brokers who know Alcove

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FAQs

Alcove: questions answered

Alcove was developed by Grovy in Al Barsha South Fourth.

Alcove is completed in Q2 2018.

Across its 20 most recent registered sales, Alcove sold for a median of AED 901 per sq ft and AED 821.6K per unit.

Recent yearly contracts in Alcove have a median rent of AED 55.0K.

The median gross yield on recently sold units in Alcove is 8.1%: the rent the unit earned over its purchase price, before costs.

The 2021 service charge for residential units in Alcove is AED 13.81 per sq ft a year, as registered with the Dubai Land Department.

Alcove has Studio (440 to 490 sq ft), 1 Bed (820 to 1,240 sq ft), 2 Beds (1,280 to 2,570 sq ft), Commercial (50 to 380 sq ft).

Jumeirah Village Circle is about 1.4 km from Alcove.

The nearest schools include JSS International School L.L.C (1.3 km), Nord Anglia International School L.L.C (1.5 km), Australian International School - Dubai L.L.C (1.9 km).

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