Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC)

"Happy With Our Choice"

Positives:   Choitrams. View. Clean.

We have been living in Block B for 6 months now and we are happy with our choice. We like that there is choitrams supermarket down below the building. 2 pharmacies and another supermarket deliver for free to our building Lots of play areas are available in the area around to take the kids. It is easy to walk around the building Maintainance is good and fast Finishing is good Spacious rooms and kitchen Lovely view Very nice pool for kids and another one for adults Quite place Easy access from khail and hessa street Highly recommended.

"Fortunato 1 Bed "

Positives:   Buliding Facilites.

Negatives:   AC, Water pressure and construction.

When we first viewed the apt a year ago we fell in love with the overall look and feel of the apt, the story space in the kitchen and living, the finishing and the facilities in the building. A few months after moving in though we realized there were a few problems such as the AC - it went bust about 4-5x times during my 1 year stay. The first 3 times the landlord was able to fix it pretty quickly but the last time it took us about 5 days to fix and unfortunately this all happened during the span of June-August. The water pressure also was very low and the hot waters runs out 5 minutes into any shower which proved disastrous. The last and final factor that convinced us we need to move was the construction sites that sprung up literally across from living room and bedroom windows. The noise was just too much to handle on week days and weekends The only saving glory of this apartment was honestly the pool and the lovely security staff that worked there. The pool and overall setting were amazing and we def spent a lot of weekends just lounging on it and the staff were always extremely helpful and sweet regardless of the time.

"Oudah Tower 1 Bed "

Positives:   Finishing and Layout of Apt.

Negatives:   Little Kitchen Cabinets & Balcony is in Bedroom not Living Room.

I have only been living in the building for about a week but so far everything has been working great. The overall apartment is spacious, light and airy. The living room is large and has very nice french windows that look out onto Emirates Road so there isn't much noise that comes from that. The bedroom even though when viewing looks slightly oddly shaped - it's actually much bigger than you would expect. The closet space is quite large and can fit a good amount of clothes and this is coming from a 27 year old girl who's in love with clothes! Another plus is the finishing on the apt and the overall complex itself. The bathrooms are very nicely decorated and the materials used are top quality. The pool, gym and spa area seem very clean and nice. I have yet to try but the comforting fact is that you have a choice of a sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi. The only downfalls though are the below - As someone previously living in St 2 - the entrance in and out was easier. The streets are St1 are not marked with stop signs or some barely have any signs at all so it makes slightly dangerous to drive -The kitchen has little cabinet space which is kind of restricting -The plugs for the TV in the living room are concentrated in one area so it's restricting -The main bathroom is slightly tight on counter space but that can be managed with a few accessories - just depends on how much that is important.

"Amazing Building! "

Positives:   Pool, internal communal areas.

Negatives:   Construction in the master community.

This is one of the finest properties we have stayed in during our tenure in Dubai. We lived here between Dec 2013 to November 2016. The community is evolving. You can expect it to be one of the finest living spaces in a couple of years. Our building Sandoval gardens was a fine specimen of German quality. The fit and finish and the maintains and upkeep is noteworthy. Very good building with excellent amenties.

"Grand Chateau Rating"

Positives:   Size - large apartments.

Negatives:   Neighbors.

"Great Location, Terrible Landlord"

Positives:   Location, Layout, Pool, Birds Chirping in the Morning, Safe for Single Ladies.

Negatives:   Maintenance and AC Issues, Bad Landlord and Real Estate Agent, Paper Thin Walls.

I lived in my tiny 400sq'ft studio apartment for three years. In those three years I only used the pool once (though it was really lovely) mainly because the apartments overlook it and I didn't want to be looked at :) Another thing I think it important to note is that my apartment was next the the elevator, which is fine but I could hear every single person walking past, especially those neighbours who would allow their children to run up and down the corridors screaming at 2am everyday when I had to wake up at 7 for work. (Besides those terrible neighbours all the others were ok, but I could still hear everyone walking up and down like the walls were paper thin :( ) The main reason I am writing this is to warn others that the building is not being properly maintained especially when in regards to the Air Conditioning. Towards the end of my tenure there I was paying from my own pocket to get it repaired 2-3 times a month in the heat of the summer. The landlord and real estate agent to this day haven't paid me back even though I logged a complaint with the DLD. If only I didn't have to deal with a horrible agent and landlord who wouldn't pay for the maintenance, and if the paper walls weren't so thin I would've never moved out. I loved the layout of the apartment (it was triangular rather than square shaped and had a tiny room for the washing machine.) and initially wanted to purchase it and told the agent twice but don't know why they never followed up with the opportunity !

"Nice Looks/ Bad Maintenance"

Positives:   Pet friendly.

Negatives:   AC, leaks, parking.

Features of this building: If you hate cold temperatures, well this is the building you are looking for! there is NO AC 24/7, 365 days a year! AC has been broken and no one from the management wants to do anything about it! Rainforest Apartment. When it rains outside, it rains inside. Nothing has been done about this except for some few cosmetic patch ups to hide water marks in the ceiling. It rained twice in Dubai this year so far, and it has flooded twice inside our apartment. You can use the water from the leaks to scrub the floors, just add soap. High Security. The morning shift security guard is always working out at the apartment gym. So he can scare away would-be intruders with his muscles.

"Manhattan Tower C"

Positives:   Space - quiet.

Negatives:   Public transport, driving everywhere.

If you like to stay in a quiet and calm place, and don't mind driving 15-20 minutes (at least) to go to places, then this place is for you. Lack of public transport causing issues for my spouse as she can't drive in UAE yet. Maintenance can be a bit hassle but overall finishing and quality of infrastructure is good. If there was a metro or frequent buses, I wouldn't consider moving out of JVC as I personally like to stay in a quiet place.

"Don't Be Fooled By The Looks Of This Building"

Positives:   Nothing.

Negatives:   AC does not work, low quality.

Cappadocia building looks quite nice....but don't be fooled....the quality of the building is awful....there is NO Central AC for over 18 months now and the developers have washed their hands saying that this is now the owner's problem not theirs so don't expect the AC to be fixed anytime soon... The swimming pool...don't even know where to start...it has been demolished twice already and rebuild from the ground up, but it continues to leak....talking about pools, if someone is considering buying or renting any of the 2 penthouse apartments that have their own private pools on the rooftop, think again....they are also leaking and often need to be emptied , so owners/tenants cannot enjoy it...word of caution to whoever ends up renting/buying the flats just below the rooftop pools...as said before, they leak, and guess where all that water ends up? In your bedrooms :-( Management is probably the worst I have ever seen in Dubai, nothing ever gets done and the rare occasions in which they complete something, it's of very poor quality. As far as neighbours are concerned it's difficult to say whether they are good or bad, people seem to move out every so often that there is no time to make acquaintance ...all I know is that people are self entitled and think it's ok to park anywhere, even when they don't have a parking space allocated... Overall, a terrible place to live...strongly discourage anyone considering moving in....remember , no AC, leaking swimming pools, etc.

"Manhattan Rating"

Positives:   Quiet and decent area to live in.

Negatives:   Taking too much time to finish the community development.

"My Flat + JVC Community "

Positives:   Pet friendly, lots of parks to walk, close the city.

Negatives:   Construction noise, slow actions from management.

The flat is very spacious. The finishing is quite good. I live at the 4th floor, I can feel the heat from the roof during summer which is really bad in this country. The security guys of the building are very nice and friendly. However the management should take into consideration tenant's complaints/suggestions. They action very slowly (handle of the door in the parking was left on the floor for 3 weeks). The gym is poor, it should have more variety and advanced equipment. Since there are plenty of parks in JVC and lots of dogs, they should do at least 1 park for dogs, where we can keep them off leash without people complaining.

"Tuscan Residences"

Positives:   The space in the house. Very spacious apartment and the American kitchen style.

Negatives:   Nothing really..maybe a more equipped gym.

Am the one who found the apartment listing online and urged my better half to go have a look and he loved it. Though the current balcony is a construction view of upcoming apartments in the area, we still can view the Marina area from a far. We have a running park in the neighborhood. That's a plus!

"Too Bad, Could Be Much Better "

Positives:   Our terrace.

Negatives:   Read above.

*pool not chilled or heated, has at the moment 42*C ...so cant be used .....too bad *noise from the AC, loud vibrating and rattling in our apartment from the roof AC units *some strange building staff is hanging around and disturbing one while at the gym, or ringing at the door at 22.00 night time when kids are asleep to give us the gas bill.... *finishing of kitchen is horrible, cupboards are falling apart, gas stove is not possible to cook with, windows are not properly sealed so all the sand gets in the apartment....bathroom fixtures are of very cheap quality *our livingroom wall has some huge water spots reported it already several times but nothing happens too bad could be an amazing place ....

"Le Grand Chateau Rating"

"Seasons Community Review"

Positives:   Pet friendly.

Negatives:   Quality of construction.

I first moved in right after the handover. The building seemed nice enough and I had high hopes that more would be done around the area to make it more pleasant. Here I am 2 years later and have encountered nothing but problems. There are so many issues I don't know where to start, so here is a list: 1- The quality of the construction is terrible. I have had 2 blocked main holes due to building materials (tiles/ concrete). The air-conditioner needed a new part 5 months into my tenure at the apartment. Bathroom leaks and broken toilets you would think I took a hammer to the place. 2- Building maintenance refuses to work on anything inside the apartment. So I am constantly having to take time off work to sit and wait for external companies that never show up. 3- 45% of the homeowners have not paid their fees. Now the pool is dirty, as are the elevators and the common areas. 4- Like clockwork, the fire alarm goes off at least once every 2 weeks at all hours of the day. I actually learned to ignore it. SAD. 5- No soundproofing at all. and for some reason, tenants feel it is acceptable to have children running up and down the hall all hours of the day screaming. So no more. I will be moving out and could not be happier.

"Annoying"

Positives:   Clean.

Negatives:   The noise.

There are not enough parking spaces, so people park all over the place - you are only allowed one parking pass per apartment. Makes the place look messy and crowded. No sound insulation at all so you hear your neighbours kids screaming 3 doors down and anyone who has late night deliveries. Because it's cheap at the moment, you get a certain type living there which makes it quite unpleasant as they have no consideration for anyone. The gym has no view so is extremely depressing and not very enticing! The pool is tiny and is surrounded by apartments so you don't get much sun.

"The Village Circle Community "

Positives:   Neighbors, Apartment, Community.

Negatives:   No public transports.

I have moved to JVC two months now. It is my first home in Dubai and found that here, although it is a very new community the people are very closed to each other. They help each other and it makes me feel a lot like where I was born - nice and friendly neighbors, the feeling of living in a community and not in a Capital City with all its mess and traffic. It feels like you are outside the busy city of Dubai but still so close to everything. The building I am living in has got the most friendly securities and maintenance workers. They have literately help me in everything I needed so far and made me feel very secure and safe. I could not recommend better place to live. Of course it still feels like you are living in a desert as everything is quite under development. However, for what we have available until now - from shops, supermarkets. to pet shops, barbers and saloons everyone makes sure that you feel part of the community and not see you just as another client. If you do wish to live in a quietly, friendly, safe zone, with no traffic going on to the busy center of Dubai come live in JVC and make part of this community that is growing day by day and by the looks of it it will be a stunning place to live in.

"Happy"

Positives:   It's a home.

Negatives:   The lounge doesnt have a balcony.

I love my home, it's exactly what i wanted. Even though JVC is still a construction site, I really love the low-rise buildings and my apartment is quiet.

"Reality"

Reality is that we tenants in the most strategic place in Dubai (near malls, hotels, restaurants, schools, etc.) are very lucky to rent the place since 3 years ago. Why?, it's because we are being favored by the price rental increase calculations mandated by Dubai Land Department.

"JVC Manhattan"

Actually I was impressed by the building and the internal finishing, but it end up with noisy environment, 24/7 noisy generators and huge bedroom vs small living room.

"Biggest And Cleanest In JVC"

Positives:   The size of the units is the best in the whole development.

Negatives:   Construction never stops.

The Building is always clean and the developer always maintain the common areas with out fail. The apartments from studios to 2 bedrooms are spacious ranging from Sq.ft 700 for the studio, Sq.Ft 1,000 to Sq.Ft 1,100 for the 1 bed and Sq.Ft 1,400 to Sq.Ft 2,200 for the 2 beds Rents is high Studios are 55K, 1 bed are 70k and 2 beds are 100K There is no children play area and BBQ is banned. AC is split units and not a chiller. DEWA bill for a 1 bed will run from 800 to 1000 and 1000 to 1200 for a 2 bed No noise from neighbours as everything is very well insulated.

"Season"

Positives:   Quiet and calm.

Negatives:   No Public transport.

I live in a neighborhood called Jumeirah Village Circle, close to IMPZ in Dubai, UAE. It’s a quiet place and at first glance, it doesn’t seem like anything is going on there, perhaps that is right, you certainly need a car to live there since there are no means of public transport yet. On the bright side, my cluster is called Autumn Cluster and it has an amazing location which is near the exit. Secondly, as soon as you leave the area, you are directly on the highway that takes you toward Sharjah or Abu Dhabi. The place has 5 groceries, including an All Day and a Spinneys that’s opening soon. Additionally, my building has a gym, a sauna, a steam room, excellent security service and basement parking which is useful since the car can get dusty if parked outside. Since the view from my balcony is just sand, there is no excitement there, but if you’re like me, I love the serenity and unobtrusiveness. All in all, I like the place and I hope it remains quiet in the years to come.

"Village In The Desert"

Positives:   Large 1 bedroom, quiet community.

Negatives:   The early properties were never built with neighbours in mind. Paper thin walls that can hear pin drop next door.

JVC still has value for money but the road infrastructure still leaves much to be desired. Construction cranes still dot the skyline but rising from the desert sand are wonderful townhouses that still offer value for money if you snap them up quickly as this dusty suburb will surely be a sought after part of Dubai.

"Jumeirah Village - Emirates Garden"

Positives:   Safety, cleanliness and Maintance.

Negatives:   Noisy contruction sites.

Nice place to live in. I have stayed there for three years now, no issues in terms of security and cleanliness. Friendly neighbours. The only issue is that there are a few buildings coming up in the surrounding areas and the noise especially in the early mornings is horrible. Public transport should also be introduced soon.

"JVC Seasons Community Review"

Positives:   Quiet, clean and easy access.

Negatives:   Lack of public transport plus lack of knowledge of the area from taxis.

The community is a fairly new development in Jumeirah Village Circle, it is very clean and the possibilities in the area are endless e.g Bars & Restaurant possibilities. However due to the area being new, it does cause some difficulty with Taxi and food delivery drivers. All in all though, its a nice area and hopefully in the near future they will be able to build a metro system that will then give better public transport to the area as a car is required to live in this area.

"Imperial Residence - JVT"

Positives:   The community facilities and building location.

Negatives:   Not much shops nearby.

Imperial Residence is a brand new building located in JVT. As been developed by Tameer the building finish standards is really good one of the best in the area. The tower is also easy access from both AL Khail & MBZ roads. And very close to upcoming new city center.

"It Would Have Been So Much Nicer If...."

Positives:   Quiet, size ofthe house, vicinity to shopping, hospital and schools.

Negatives:   No community, no swimming pool, no greenery around.

The Mirabella complexes were once a very famous and exciting project in JVC. Unfortunately, the area of JVC is not entirely finished, and all the plans for parks, playgrounds, supermarket, swimming pools and fountains have not been finished or even started after 2009.... And it does not look like it will ever get there.... Otherwise, it is very conveniently located area, right off the Al Khail Rd and adjacent to Hessa St and near to Sheikh Zayed Rd. Approx 20 kms drive to Dubai Marina and/or JBR, 10 mins drive away from Mall of the Emirates or 10 mins to Motor City - for good shopping. There are 5 major international schools (JSS, GEMS, Nord Anglia) in the vicinity of 10-15mins drive as well as two major hospitals (Saudi German and Al Zahra).

"Imperial Residence JVT "

Positives:   My terrace, gym and pool.

Negatives:   Noise from Al Khail Road.

I moved into Imperial Residence in November 2014 - the apartment is spacious and I have an amazing terrace but being on the 1st floor it is a little noisy, but the value for money wise it is great. The finish is excellent with all brand new white goods and the room sizes are very big. The building has a brand new gym and pool and the security guards are excellent. The towers are pretty empty - judging by the number of car parking spaces! We have a Milestone supermarket opposite which is very handy - it also has a great café! I would recommend this building as excellent value for money!

"Not A Bad Place At All"

Positives:   Peacefulness & Satisfaction.

Negatives:   No traffic signals which causes accidents because people drive recklessly.

If the rent rates wont shoot that high i would love to live at same place till forever.

"Nice Building"

Positives:   Finishing and layout.

Negatives:   Public transportation.

I love this building, very unique layout for apartments with floor to ceiling windows. Very nice balconies. Management team can do better providing care to pool area, but its nothing to stop me from liking this place. Finishing is premium compared to Tuscan residence where I first stayed.

"Emirates Gardens II"

Buildings are clean and well maintained. Neighbourhood is quite and friendly. Although it is still under construction which create some noises from time to time. The worst thing about this area is the mobile coverage, as Etisalat don’t have a good coverage at all but Du is somewhat acceptable.

"Alfa Residence"

Positives:   Flat layout.

Negatives:   View and traffic sounds.

Nice building with good building management. Spacious and nicely finished. Kitchen could have been finished better though. Unfortunately view is on main road towards cricket stadium which is just a little loud. Sound proof windows would help. Rental is a bit on high side but over all experience in the building is very good.

"Season Community Rating"

Positives:   No traffic area. Friendly neighbourhood.

"Horrible Maintenance"

Negatives:   Maintenance and service.

The apartment is spacious, but the finishing of it is horrible, and the maintenance of the entire building is a disaster. The common areas are always dirty and smelly, the elevator lights are always twitching, there has been no hot water in over 2 months now, and the windows have not been cleaned in over a year. I would not recommend this for anyone unless they are bachelors looking for a cheap place to stay.

"Manhattan Rating"

Positives:   The view.

Negatives:   The fire alarm.

"Need Plants And Green Trees In JVC !"

Positives:   No traffic, easy access to the roads.

Negatives:   No gardens and trees in the area.

Regarding the building where I live (Lavender 1, Emirates gardens 1, Jumeirah Village Circle) I would say: WHAT I DO NOT LIKE The quality of the bldg is very poor. The outdoor wall just next to my entrance door is almost falling. From humidity or most probably needs to change the pipes as the wall is connected with the kitchen. And this is going on for 2 years... Security is not doing their job at the best level.... Mostly I see them just chatting to each other or playing on their phones. For 2 weeks there is no light in the staircase. I look forward when they will start to plant some greens, even the new community parks still are full of sand... And planted palms in the community are dried... WHAT I LIKE ABOUT THE AREA 2.5 years ago when I moved leasing price was still reasonable. I like that in the area a lot of groceries, laundries and anything you need for daily life... Neighbors are very good and pets are always welcome in the area. No traffics and easy access to the roads. Spacious 1 bedroom apartment. (One of the biggest in Dubai I ever saw).

"Maintenance Is Horrible"

Positives:   No traffic inside JVC.

Negatives:   Building service, maintenance and finishing.

The facilities in Jumeirah Village Circle have yet to develop properly, but this is not the developer\'s fault. What is the developers fault is that the maintenance of the building is horrible. Since Day 1, there have been issues with the A/Cs, ventilation, electricity and smell. In addition, the workers of the building do nothing but clean cars for money.

"Reasonable Price For Good Location"

Positives:   Large balcony, neighbours and location.

Negatives:   Apartments are too small, gym not ready, gas (for cooking) still not provided.

As the building is pretty new and some apartments still under construction it is a little noisy at times, but this is just temporary. A big downside is the gym still not being ready (after nearly a year). Other than that I cannot complain: neighbours (mainly European and American) are super friendly, and fast access to the highway is provided which allows you to reach to all major landmarks, such as malls, etc. within only 20 minutes, however if you do not have a car there are no alternatives to get to the city.

"Tuscan 1 Bedroom"

Positives:   No traffic.

Negatives:   Neighbors that cook every day and leave the bloody door open despite 100 warnings!

Walls are seriously paper thin, you can hear clearly what your neighbors are talking about or doing. AC fresh-air intake units are not as per building-code standards and you can smell ALL of your various neighbors' cooking at any time from any side of your apartment.

"Not Bad After All"

Positives:   Value for Money.

Negatives:   Its still a construction yard!

Even though it seems to be far away and there are - inconveniently - only two exits/entrances, it still is quite easy to get to (once you figure it out). There are parks for kids now and more and more shops and restos opening. Looking forward to when the sidewalks and trees will be up and running.