What is Phase 1 of Jumeirah Golf Estates?

JGE Handbook, Article 3

Published 3 May 2026 by Benjamin Baker

Phase 1 of Jumeirah Golf Estates is the original master plan, designed by Leisurecorp and built between 2007 and 2018. It contains roughly 2,000 villas across 10 villa sub-communities, three townhouse clusters, the Al Andalus apartment community, and the Jouri Hills villa addition by Arada. All Phase 1 communities sit on the original two championship golf course routings.

The 60-second answer

Phase 1 of Jumeirah Golf Estates is the original 2007-2018 master plan covering roughly 2,000 villas across 10 villa sub-communities, three townhouse clusters, an apartment community (Al Andalus), and the Jouri Hills villa addition. All Phase 1 communities sit on the Fire and Earth golf course routings. Construction began in 2007. Phase 1 is now fully delivered.

How Phase 1 was built

Phase 1 was launched by Leisurecorp, then a Dubai World subsidiary, in 2007. The opening of Phase 1 in 2009 coincided with the launch of the Earth Course and the inaugural DP World Tour Championship.

After Dubai's property restructuring through 2010-2012, the Phase 1 build-out transferred to Jumeirah Golf Estates LLC under the Investment Corporation of Dubai. Most Phase 1 villa communities were delivered between 2009 and 2014. The final residential additions, including the townhouse cluster and Jouri Hills, completed by 2018.

By 2018 the original master plan was effectively complete. There has been no further Phase 1 development since. The Phase 2 expansion under Wasl Properties is structurally separate and operates on its own master plan and timeline. See What is Phase 2 of Jumeirah Golf Estates? for the Phase 2 detail.

The 10 Phase 1 villa sub-communities

Each Phase 1 villa community has its own design language and plot sizing. All 10 villa communities sit at the upper tier of JGE Phase 1 pricing. The full list:

Whispering Pines. Large plots, substantial villas, premium golf course views. Predominantly 5-7 bedroom homes.

Sienna Lakes. Lake-fronted villas built around a central water feature. Popular with families.

Lime Tree Valley. Established villa community with mature landscaping.

Olive Point. Boutique cluster, smaller in volume than other communities. Scarcity supports value.

Sanctuary Falls. Villa community with water-feature theming. Among the larger plot sizes in Phase 1.

Sundials. Sun-themed naming and architecture.

Wildflower. Established villa community, family-oriented.

Flame Tree Ridge. Elevated plots with course views.

Orange Lake. Compact community oriented around a central lake.

Sienna Views. Sister community to Sienna Lakes, focused on view-driven plots.

A dedicated deep-dive guide on each sub-community is forthcoming as Cluster 2 of the Handbook ships.

The three Phase 1 townhouse clusters

JGE Phase 1 also contains three connected townhouse developments:

Jumeirah Luxury. The flagship townhouse community within Phase 1. Mix of 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units with high-end specifications. Smaller plots than the villa communities but priced at premium townhouse levels.

Redwood Park. A more recent townhouse addition with a contemporary architectural style. 3-4 bedroom units. Popular with younger families entering JGE at a lower price point than villas.

Jasmine Lane. Boutique townhouse cluster, smaller in volume. 3-bedroom units predominantly.

The townhouses sit at the mid tier of JGE Phase 1 pricing, between Al Andalus apartments at the entry level and the villa communities at the upper tier.

Al Andalus, the Phase 1 apartment community

Al Andalus is the Phase 1 apartment and townhouse community. It is structurally different from the villa communities. The apartments are mid-rise, organised around courtyards in a Spanish-Andalusian architectural theme. Al Andalus also contains a smaller townhouse component within the same architectural envelope.

Al Andalus is the entry-level option in JGE Phase 1. Apartments are accessible at price points well below the townhouse or villa tiers. Al Andalus is popular with first-time JGE buyers and tenants who want JGE access without townhouse or villa-level commitment.

Jouri Hills, the Arada addition

Jouri Hills is a 294-villa community developed by Arada within the Phase 1 envelope. It launched in 2021 and is currently in delivery phase. Although it sits within the JGE master community, it is structurally separate from the original Leisurecorp/JGE LLC build-out.

Jouri Hills villa designs differ from the established Phase 1 architectural vocabulary. The community has its own developer, sales process, and handover timeline. Buyers should treat Jouri Hills as related but distinct from the rest of Phase 1.

How Phase 1 sits on the golf courses

The two Phase 1 villa community clusters wrap the Fire and Earth course routings.

Earth Course-side communities: Whispering Pines, Sanctuary Falls, Sundials, Wildflower, Sienna Views (most of the upper-tier pricing concentrates here, driven by Earth Course views and proximity to the DP World Tour Championship event infrastructure).

Fire Course-side communities: Flame Tree Ridge, Orange Lake, Lime Tree Valley, Olive Point, Sienna Lakes (varied pricing tiers, generally less course-view premium than Earth-side).

The townhouse clusters and Al Andalus sit on the inner ring closer to the JGE Community Centre and Clubhouse, with limited direct course views.

A complete community map is forthcoming as Cluster 1 Article 7 of the Handbook.

Pricing patterns across Phase 1

Phase 1 has reached pricing maturity. The community is structured into three broad pricing tiers as of mid-2026:

• Upper tier (villas), AED 15M to 60M. All 10 Phase 1 villa sub-communities (Whispering Pines, Sienna Lakes, Lime Tree Valley, Olive Point, Sanctuary Falls, Sundials, Wildflower, Flame Tree Ridge, Orange Lake, Sienna Views). Plot, view, condition, and timing drive variance within the range. The very top of the range (AED 50M+) is reserved for exceptional plots, often in Whispering Pines, Sanctuary Falls, or one-off Sienna Views positions.
• Mid tier (townhouses + Jouri Hills + Redwood Park + Al Andalus townhouses), AED 3M to 13M. Jumeirah Luxury, Redwood Park, Jasmine Lane, Jouri Hills, and the townhouse component of Al Andalus all sit in this range. Newer or more recently-handed-over units (Redwood Park, Jouri Hills) trade higher within the range. Older townhouses trade in the middle to lower portion.
• Entry tier (Al Andalus apartments), AED 1M to 5M. Apartments at Al Andalus are the entry point to JGE.

These ranges reflect transaction patterns through 2024-2026, drawn from REIDIN community filter data and direct market observation. Specific deal pricing varies by plot, view, condition, and timing. Issue 1 of this publication contains the Q1 2026 transaction breakdown (see Issue 1).

Pricing has appreciated meaningfully since 2020. JGE Phase 1 villa values today are well above their 2020-2021 levels, with the strongest appreciation in Whispering Pines, Sanctuary Falls, and the larger-plot positions in Sienna Views.

Frequently asked questions about Phase 1

When was Phase 1 of JGE built?

Phase 1 was launched by Leisurecorp in 2007 and opened in 2009. Most villa communities were delivered between 2009 and 2014. The final townhouse and addition communities completed by 2018. Phase 1 is now fully built out.

How many villas are in JGE Phase 1?

Phase 1 contains roughly 2,000 villas across 10 villa sub-communities, plus approximately 600-800 townhouses across three clusters and Al Andalus, plus 294 villas at Jouri Hills. The total Phase 1 residential count is in the range of 3,000-3,500 units.

Which is the most expensive Phase 1 community?

All 10 Phase 1 villa sub-communities sit in the upper tier (AED 15M to 60M). Whispering Pines, Sanctuary Falls, and Sienna Views typically achieve the higher end of the range, driven by plot size, position, and Earth Course views. The very top of the range (AED 50M+) is reserved for exceptional plots in those communities.

What is the cheapest way to buy in JGE Phase 1?

Al Andalus apartments are the entry-level option, accessible from AED 1 million for smaller units. Townhouses (Jumeirah Luxury, Redwood Park, Jasmine Lane) plus Jouri Hills mid-tier units sit in the AED 3M to 13M range. Phase 1 villas start from approximately AED 15 million.

Is Phase 1 still being built?

The original Leisurecorp/JGE LLC Phase 1 master plan is fully complete. Jouri Hills (the Arada-developed villa community within the Phase 1 envelope) is still in delivery phase as of 2026. No further Phase 1 development is planned. All new JGE construction sits in Phase 2.

Sources and methodology

This page draws on the following sources for its factual claims.

Phase 1 master plan history. Public reporting on JGE's launch under Leisurecorp (Dubai World subsidiary) in 2007, the 2009 opening, and the subsequent transfer to Jumeirah Golf Estates LLC under the Investment Corporation of Dubai through the early 2010s.

Sub-community structure and plot sizing. Direct observation as a JGE-resident agent active in the community since 2021. REIDIN community filter data for transaction volumes and price tiers.

Jouri Hills detail. Arada developer materials and direct registered-agent communication.

Pricing tiers. REIDIN transaction data and direct market observation. Pricing patterns reflect 2024-2026 deal activity and are subject to ongoing market movement.

This page is updated as Phase 1 community pricing and inventory shifts. The publication's full editorial standards, sources policy, and corrections framework are at /legal/.

Last updated: 3 May 2026.

Continue reading

• What is Jumeirah Golf Estates? (Cluster 1, Article 1, the foundational reference)
• What is Phase 2 of Jumeirah Golf Estates? (Cluster 1, Article 4, the Wasl The Next Chapter expansion)
• JGE The Next Chapter project hub
• Issue 1, the year so far in JGE
• Service Charges in Jumeirah Golf Estates (Cluster 5, the Mollak system + AED 12,500 clubhouse fee + sinking fund explained)
• About the publication and editorial standards

Benjamin Baker is a licensed real estate agent at Edwards & Towers (RERA registered), JGE branch, and a five-year JGE resident. Questions or corrections: ben@edwardsandtowers.com.