The complete history of Jumeirah Golf Estates from the mid-2000s Leisurecorp launch through the Dubai World restructuring, the ICD era, the Wasl operational footprint, and the Wasl Properties The Next Chapter masterplan unveiled 14 May 2025.
By Benjamin Baker. Last updated 3 May 2026.
Phase 2 of Jumeirah Golf Estates, the Wasl The Next Chapter, is a 4.68 million sqm expansion delivering 12,345 homes across six districts, with an Etihad Rail station, a Mandarin Oriental resort, and three currently named sub-communities (Pinewood, Ashwood, Cedarwood) in active sales.
Phase 1 of Jumeirah Golf Estates is the original 2007-2018 master plan covering 10 villa sub-communities, three townhouse clusters, Al Andalus, and Jouri Hills. The complete reference guide.
Jumeirah Golf Estates is a 1,119-hectare master community in Dubai built around two championship golf courses. The complete reference guide to JGE Phase 1, Phase 2, communities, and history.
Issue 1
JGE sales doubled year-on-year in the first four months of 2026, driven overwhelmingly by Wasl Phase 2 launches. What the data shows, what it doesn't, and what it means for the year ahead.