Ready building · Tecom Investments
J8, Al Safouh First
Highlights
J8 at a glance
About J8
J8 is a residential building in Al Safouh First, Dubai, developed by Tecom Investments. It holds about 92 units: 1-bedroom apartments, 2-bedroom apartments, 3-bedroom apartments.
The building was completed in 2016 and has been in use for about 10 years. 9 units changed hands in the last 12 months, registered with the Dubai Land Department. Recent sales went through at a median of AED 1,493 per sq ft.
J8 is one of 10 buildings in Al Safouh First: 5 are complete and 4 are still being built.
In a nutshell
- A residential ready building
- Located in Al Safouh First, Dubai
- Developed by Tecom Investments
- Completed in Q4 2016
- Unit types: 1 Bed, 2 Beds, 3 Beds
- Sizes from 800 to 2,030 sq ft
- Service charge from AED 17.97 per sq ft
- Dubai Internet City metro station 0.8 km away
- Status
- Ready
- Developer
- Tecom Investments
- Location
- Al Safouh First, Dubai
- Completed
- Q4 2016
- Unit types
- 1 Bed, 2 Beds, 3 Beds
- Prices from
- AED 745.0K
- Median price per sq ft
- AED 1,493
- Median gross yield
- 7.0%
- Service charge
- AED 17.97 per sq ft (2026)
- Nearest metro
- Dubai Internet City, 0.8 km
Building details
Inside J8
Properties in J8
1-bedroom apartments in J8
There are about 56 of these in J8, from 800 to 920 sq ft. They have recently sold for a median of AED 1.3M, or AED 1,580 per sq ft. Owners who resold made a median 11% over what they paid.
2-bedroom apartments in J8
There are about 32 of these in J8, from 1,140 to 1,450 sq ft. They have recently sold for a median of AED 1.6M, or AED 1,270 per sq ft.
3-bedroom apartments in J8
There are about 4 of these in J8, from 1,570 to 2,030 sq ft. None has sold recently enough to quote a price.
| Unit type | Units | Size | Median price | Median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | 56 | 800 sqft74.3 sqmt – 920 sqft85.5 sqmt | AED 1.3M | AED 95K |
| 2 Beds | 32 | 1,140 sqft105.9 sqmt – 1,450 sqft134.7 sqmt | AED 1.6M | AED 132K |
| 3 Beds | 4 | 1,570 sqft145.9 sqmt – 2,030 sqft188.6 sqmt | No recent sales | – |
Sale trends in J8
Median sale price
AED 1.3M
Median per sq ft
AED 1,493
Median gross yield
7.0%
Price ranges from the most recent registered sales, by unit type:
- 1-bedroom apartments: AED 1.2M to AED 1.4M (815 to 911 sq ft), across 18 sales
- 2-bedroom apartments: AED 1.6M to AED 1.7M (1,196 to 1,400 sq ft), across 2 sales
Rental trends in J8
1-bedroom homes in J8 were let for AED 70.0K to AED 105.0K a year across 3 recent contracts, with a median of AED 95.0K.
Yearly rents from recent registered contracts, by unit type:
- 1-bedroom apartments: AED 70.0K to AED 105.0K a year (823 to 911 sq ft), across 3 contracts
- 2-bedroom apartments: AED 132.0K a year (1,400 sq ft)
Recent transactions in J8
| LocationStatus and unit | PricePer sqftPer sqmt | SpecsSize and bedrooms | DateSold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| J8, Al Safouh FirstReadyApartment | AED 1,290,000AED 1,581 /sqftAED 17,018 /sqmt | 816 sqft75.8 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| J8, Al Safouh FirstReadyApartment | AED 1,675,000AED 1,196 /sqftAED 12,874 /sqmt | 1,400 sqft130.1 sqmt2 Beds | Owner |
| J8, Al Safouh FirstReadyApartment | AED 1,600,000AED 1,338 /sqftAED 14,402 /sqmt | 1,196 sqft111.1 sqmt2 Beds | Owner |
| J8, Al Safouh FirstReadyApartment | AED 1,200,000AED 1,413 /sqftAED 15,209 /sqmt | 849 sqft78.9 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| J8, Al Safouh FirstReadyApartment | AED 1,350,000AED 1,648 /sqftAED 17,739 /sqmt | 819 sqft76.1 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| J8, Al Safouh FirstReadyApartment | AED 1,350,000AED 1,566 /sqftAED 16,856 /sqmt | 862 sqft80.1 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| J8, Al Safouh FirstReadyApartment | AED 1,400,000AED 1,657 /sqftAED 17,836 /sqmt | 845 sqft78.5 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| J8, Al Safouh FirstReadyApartment | AED 1,280,000AED 1,522 /sqftAED 16,383 /sqmt | 841 sqft78.1 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| J8, Al Safouh FirstReadyApartment | AED 1,310,000AED 1,584 /sqftAED 17,050 /sqmt | 827 sqft76.8 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| J8, Al Safouh FirstReadyApartment | AED 1,210,000AED 1,476 /sqftAED 15,888 /sqmt | 820 sqft76.2 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| J8, Al Safouh FirstReadyApartment | AED 1,240,000AED 1,445 /sqftAED 15,554 /sqmt | 858 sqft79.7 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| J8, Al Safouh FirstReadyApartment | AED 1,300,000AED 1,540 /sqftAED 16,576 /sqmt | 844 sqft78.4 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| J8, Al Safouh FirstReadyApartment | AED 1,250,000AED 1,517 /sqftAED 16,329 /sqmt | 824 sqft76.6 sqmt1 Bed | Developer |
| J8, Al Safouh FirstReadyApartment | AED 1,250,000AED 1,510 /sqftAED 16,254 /sqmt | 828 sqft76.9 sqmt1 Bed | Developer |
| J8, Al Safouh FirstReadyApartment | AED 1,200,000AED 1,317 /sqftAED 14,176 /sqmt | 911 sqft84.6 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| J8, Al Safouh FirstReadyApartment | AED 1,200,000AED 1,405 /sqftAED 15,123 /sqmt | 854 sqft79.3 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| J8, Al Safouh FirstReadyApartment | AED 1,250,000AED 1,374 /sqftAED 14,790 /sqmt | 910 sqft84.5 sqmt1 Bed | Developer |
| J8, Al Safouh FirstReadyApartment | AED 1,250,000AED 1,519 /sqftAED 16,350 /sqmt | 823 sqft76.5 sqmt1 Bed | Developer |
| J8, Al Safouh FirstReadyApartment | AED 1,200,000AED 1,472 /sqftAED 15,844 /sqmt | 815 sqft75.7 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| J8, Al Safouh FirstReadyApartment | AED 1,200,000AED 1,429 /sqftAED 15,382 /sqmt | 840 sqft78 sqmt1 Bed | Developer |
J8
Al Safouh First
AED 1.3M
AED 1,581 /sqftAED 17,018 /sqmt
ReadyApartment816 sqft75.8 sqmt1 BedOwner28 Oct 2026J8
Al Safouh First
AED 1.7M
AED 1,196 /sqftAED 12,874 /sqmt
ReadyApartment1,400 sqft130.1 sqmt2 BedsOwner28 Sept 2026J8
Al Safouh First
AED 1.6M
AED 1,338 /sqftAED 14,402 /sqmt
ReadyApartment1,196 sqft111.1 sqmt2 BedsOwner26 Jun 2026J8
Al Safouh First
AED 1.2M
AED 1,413 /sqftAED 15,209 /sqmt
ReadyApartment849 sqft78.9 sqmt1 BedOwner2 Jun 2026J8
Al Safouh First
AED 1.4M
AED 1,648 /sqftAED 17,739 /sqmt
ReadyApartment819 sqft76.1 sqmt1 BedOwner6 Mar 2026J8
Al Safouh First
AED 1.4M
AED 1,566 /sqftAED 16,856 /sqmt
ReadyApartment862 sqft80.1 sqmt1 BedOwner2 Mar 2026J8
Al Safouh First
AED 1.4M
AED 1,657 /sqftAED 17,836 /sqmt
ReadyApartment845 sqft78.5 sqmt1 BedOwner23 Dec 2025J8
Al Safouh First
AED 1.3M
AED 1,522 /sqftAED 16,383 /sqmt
ReadyApartment841 sqft78.1 sqmt1 BedOwner8 Dec 2025J8
Al Safouh First
AED 1.3M
AED 1,584 /sqftAED 17,050 /sqmt
ReadyApartment827 sqft76.8 sqmt1 BedOwner26 Nov 2025J8
Al Safouh First
AED 1.2M
AED 1,476 /sqftAED 15,888 /sqmt
ReadyApartment820 sqft76.2 sqmt1 BedOwner23 Oct 2025J8
Al Safouh First
AED 1.2M
AED 1,445 /sqftAED 15,554 /sqmt
ReadyApartment858 sqft79.7 sqmt1 BedOwner9 Sept 2025J8
Al Safouh First
AED 1.3M
AED 1,540 /sqftAED 16,576 /sqmt
ReadyApartment844 sqft78.4 sqmt1 BedOwner3 Jun 2025J8
Al Safouh First
AED 1.3M
AED 1,517 /sqftAED 16,329 /sqmt
ReadyApartment824 sqft76.6 sqmt1 BedDeveloper23 Apr 2025J8
Al Safouh First
AED 1.3M
AED 1,510 /sqftAED 16,254 /sqmt
ReadyApartment828 sqft76.9 sqmt1 BedDeveloper13 Mar 2025J8
Al Safouh First
AED 1.2M
AED 1,317 /sqftAED 14,176 /sqmt
ReadyApartment911 sqft84.6 sqmt1 BedOwner3 Mar 2025J8
Al Safouh First
AED 1.2M
AED 1,405 /sqftAED 15,123 /sqmt
ReadyApartment854 sqft79.3 sqmt1 BedOwner27 Feb 2025J8
Al Safouh First
AED 1.3M
AED 1,374 /sqftAED 14,790 /sqmt
ReadyApartment910 sqft84.5 sqmt1 BedDeveloper24 Feb 2025J8
Al Safouh First
AED 1.3M
AED 1,519 /sqftAED 16,350 /sqmt
ReadyApartment823 sqft76.5 sqmt1 BedDeveloper21 Feb 2025J8
Al Safouh First
AED 1.2M
AED 1,472 /sqftAED 15,844 /sqmt
ReadyApartment815 sqft75.7 sqmt1 BedOwner22 Jan 2025J8
Al Safouh First
AED 1.2M
AED 1,429 /sqftAED 15,382 /sqmt
ReadyApartment840 sqft78 sqmt1 BedDeveloper10 Jan 2025
| LocationContract and unit | Annual rentAED a year | SpecsSize and bedrooms | Contract dateStart – End |
|---|---|---|---|
| J8, Al Safouh FirstApartmentNew contract | AED 105,000 | 858 sqft79.7 sqmt1 Bed | to |
| J8, Al Safouh FirstApartmentNew contract | AED 70,000 | 911 sqft84.6 sqmt1 Bed | to |
| J8, Al Safouh FirstApartmentRenewal | AED 95,000 | 823 sqft76.5 sqmt1 Bed | to |
| J8, Al Safouh FirstApartmentNew contract | AED 132,000 | 1,400 sqft130.1 sqmt2 Beds | to |
J8
Al Safouh First
AED 105K/yr
ApartmentNew contract858 sqft79.7 sqmt1 BedtoJ8
Al Safouh First
AED 70K/yr
ApartmentNew contract911 sqft84.6 sqmt1 BedtoJ8
Al Safouh First
AED 95K/yr
ApartmentRenewal823 sqft76.5 sqmt1 BedtoJ8
Al Safouh First
AED 132K/yr
ApartmentNew contract1,400 sqft130.1 sqmt2 Bedsto
Service charges in J8
The 2026 service charge in J8 is AED 17.97 per sq ft for homes. 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.
| Unit type | Rate per sq ft | Size | Yearly charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed Apartment (2026) | AED 17.97 | 800 sqft74.3 sqmt – 920 sqft85.5 sqmt | AED 14,376 – AED 16,532 |
| 2 Beds Apartment (2026) | AED 17.97 | 1,140 sqft105.9 sqmt – 1,450 sqft134.7 sqmt | AED 20,486 – AED 26,057 |
| 3 Beds Apartment (2026) | AED 17.97 | 1,570 sqft145.9 sqmt – 2,030 sqft188.6 sqmt | AED 28,213 – AED 36,479 |
Source: Dubai Land Department service charge index. Rates are reviewed each year.
Nearby amenities
Around J8
Transportation near J8
The nearest Dubai Metro station from J8 is Dubai Internet City (red line, 0.8 km, about 10 min walk), then Sharaf DG (red line, 1.5 km, about 5 min drive). Stations planned on new lines nearby include Al Sufuoh (orange line, 1.3 km, about 5 min drive) and Knowledge Village (orange line, 1.7 km, about 5 min drive).
- Dubai Internet CityRed line · 0.8 km · about 10 min walk
- Al SufuohOrange line · 1.3 km · about 5 min drive
- Sharaf DGRed line · 1.5 km · about 5 min drive
- Knowledge VillageOrange line · 1.7 km · about 5 min drive
- Palm JumeirahOrange line · 2.5 km · about 7 min drive
- Mall of the EmiratesRed line · 2.5 km · about 7 min drive
Shopping and groceries near J8
The closest is Mall of The Emirates, 2.6 km from J8 (about 7 min drive).
- Mall of The EmiratesShopping Mall · 2.6 km · about 7 min drive
- Lulu Hypermarket / Al Barsha (Behind Mall of Emirates)Supermarket · 3.1 km · about 8 min drive
- Limited retail along Shoreline ApartmentsShopping Mall · 3.3 km · about 9 min drive
- Spinneys / Emaar Towers, Dubai MarinaSupermarket · 3.8 km · about 10 min drive
- Souk Al BaharShopping Mall · 4 km · about 10 min drive
Restaurants and hotels near J8
The closest is Fraser Suites Dubai, 0.2 km from J8 (about 2 min walk).
- Fraser Suites DubaiHotel · 0.2 km · about 2 min walk
- Auris First Central Hotel SuitesHotel · 0.2 km · about 2 min walk
- Media Rotana Barsha - DubaiHotel · 0.8 km · about 10 min walk
- Comfort Inn Hotel ApartmentsHotel · 0.9 km · about 11 min walk
- Auris Metro Central Hotel ApartmentsHotel · 1 km · about 12 min walk
Hospitals and clinics near J8
The closest is Saudi German Hospital, 1.4 km from J8 (about 5 min drive).
- Saudi German HospitalHospital · 1.4 km · about 5 min drive
- Mediclinic - Al SufouhHospital · 1.9 km · about 6 min drive
- Holistic Healing Medical CentreHospital · 3.6 km · about 9 min drive
- Dr Marc Mueller VIP ClinicHospital · 4.3 km · about 11 min drive
- Cosmesurge & Emirates HospitalHospital · 4.5 km · about 11 min drive
Parks and leisure near J8
The closest is JBR Beach, 5.6 km from J8 (about 13 min drive).
- JBR BeachPark · 5.6 km · about 13 min drive
Schools near J8
The nearest is GEMS Dubai American Academy - Dubai Branch, 0.5 km away. Ratings are the KHDA's latest inspection grades.
- GEMS Dubai American Academy - Dubai BranchAmerican - International Baccalaureate · KHDA: Outstanding · 0.5 km
- The International School of ChoueifatSABIS (UK/US) · KHDA: Acceptable · 0.7 km
- GEMS Wellington International School - Dubai BranchUK - UK/IB - International Baccalaureate (1 · KHDA: Outstanding · 0.7 km
- Dubai CollegeUK · KHDA: Outstanding · 0.9 km
- American School DubaiAmerican · KHDA: Good · 1 km
- Al Arqm Private SchoolMinistry of Education · KHDA: Acceptable · 1.1 km
Other buildings in Al Safouh First
Al Safouh First has 10 buildings. A few others to compare J8 with:
Off-plan
Ready
Ready
Off-plan- Ready
Ready
Things to consider about J8
In its favour
- Dubai Internet City metro station is within walking distance.
- Owners who resold have made money: a median gain of up to 11%.
- A median gross yield of 7.0% 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.
Specialists
Brokers who know J8
These brokers handle sales and lettings in J8 and can tell you what is available now.
Muhammed Al Tayar
Property Advisor
Ahmad Injadat
Property Advisor
Jean Selwan
Property Advisor
Fadi Alkhatib
Sales Director
Ahmed Eltayeb Rashed Mekki Mohieldin
Senior Property Advisor
FAQs
J8: questions answered
Buying, selling or renting in J8?
A broker who works Al Safouh First will tell you what is available and what comparable homes went for.