What is Phase 2 of Jumeirah Golf Estates?

JGE Handbook, Article 4

Published 3 May 2026 by Benjamin Baker

Phase 2 of Jumeirah Golf Estates, marketed as the The Next Chapter, is a 4.68 million square metre Wasl Properties expansion announced in May 2025. It will deliver 12,345 new homes across six districts, a third championship golf course, the first Mandarin Oriental golf resort globally, an Etihad Rail passenger station, and integration with two Dubai Metro lines. The first three named sub-communities (Pinewood, Ashwood, Cedarwood) are in active sales. Completion runs from 2026 through 2030 and beyond.

The 60-second answer

Phase 2 of Jumeirah Golf Estates, called The Next Chapter, is a 4.68 million square metre Wasl Properties expansion launched in May 2025. The masterplan covers six lifestyle districts and will deliver 12,345 new homes for over 51,700 future residents. It includes a third 18-hole golf course, Dubai's largest tennis stadium (5,000 seats), an equestrian village, the first Mandarin Oriental golf resort globally, and an Etihad Rail passenger station. The first three named sub-communities (Pinewood Estate Homes, Ashwood Estates, Cedarwood Estates) are currently selling. More sub-community releases are expected as Wasl rolls out the masterplan.

The Wasl The Next Chapter in numbers

The headline figures, drawn from Wasl Properties' May 2025 launch announcement:

• 4.68 million square metres of land
• 12,345 new residential units in total
• 51,700 future residents
• Six distinct lifestyle districts
• 780 villas
• 62 ultra-luxury hilltop mansions
• 97 branded residences (Mandarin Oriental)
• 752 estate homes
• 10,654 apartments
• 18-hole new championship golf course (the third at JGE)
• 5,000 seats in the planned tennis stadium (Dubai's largest)
• 1.5 million square metres of parks and open green space
• 15 km of equestrian trails
• 48,000 square metres of retail and food and beverage
• 122,000 square metres for the Central Park alone
• 46,000 square metres for the planned international academy

The masterplan increases JGE's residential capacity multiple times over the original Phase 1 community.

How Phase 2 came about

After the original Phase 1 master plan completed by 2018, Jumeirah Golf Estates entered a stable mature phase. Land remained available within the original master community envelope but was undeveloped.

Wasl Asset Management Group, the government-owned real estate group, has operated JGE day-to-day for years through its Dubai Golf and community management subsidiaries. Wasl is one of Dubai's largest government-linked developers, with a portfolio of more than 60,000 residential and commercial units, 1,000-plus buildings, 5,500 land plots, and four freehold master developments. Wasl was established by the Dubai Real Estate Corporation in 2008 to oversee state assets and grow the real estate portfolio.

On 14 May 2025, Wasl Properties (the group's residential arm) unveiled The Next Chapter masterplan at an event at Mandarin Oriental Jumeira. The launch positioned Phase 2 as a generational expansion aligned with the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan rather than an incremental addition. The masterplan is located within Me'aisem First, directly to the west of the existing Phase 1 community.

The six lifestyle districts

The Wasl masterplan organises the development into six distinct districts:

Central Park District. Anchored by a 122,000 square metre central park with landscaped spaces, family zones, and pedestrian-friendly paths. Predominantly mid-rise apartment buildings with park-facing layouts. The largest unit count of any district.

Village District. Higher-density housing with townhouse rows and over 50 mid-rise apartment blocks. Approximately 4.9 million square feet of land area. Designed as the everyday residential heart of the community.

Town Centre and Grand Lake District. Roughly 20 mid-rise residential buildings surrounding a community mall, with a small percentage of units designated for retail and hospitality use. The commercial and social anchor of Phase 2.

Golf Course North. Villa community wrapping the new third championship golf course on its northern routing. Larger plots, premium villa product, course views.

Golf Course South. Villa community wrapping the new third championship golf course on its southern routing. Companion to Golf Course North with similar villa product calibration.

Equestrian Village. Located on the south and east corners of the development. Houses the dedicated equestrian centre, riding arenas, training facilities, stabling, and the 15 km of equestrian trails. A unique-in-Dubai community design organised around horse country living.

A complete map and per-district deep-dive guide is forthcoming as Cluster 3 of the Handbook ships.

The product mix

The 12,345 new units break down across distinct product types:

• Apartments (10,654 units). The largest single product category. Spread across Central Park, Village, and Town Centre districts. Park, lake, golf, and town centre views available depending on location.
• Estate Homes (752 units). Premium villa product. Larger plots than standard villas. Released in early launch tranches (Pinewood and Ashwood are estate-home releases).
• Villas (780 units). Standard villa product across Phase 2, mostly concentrated in Golf Course North and South districts.
• Branded Residences (97 units). Mandarin Oriental branded villas, three to six bedrooms, with private access to hotel amenities. Part of the Mandarin Oriental Jumeirah Golf Estates resort.
• Hilltop Mansions (62 units). Ultra-luxury residences positioned on elevated plots with panoramic views. The smallest unit count in the masterplan, the most exclusive product type.

Buyers select Phase 2 product based on lifestyle, plot size, view orientation, and price tier rather than just sub-community.

The three named sub-communities currently selling

Within the broader masterplan, Wasl has released three named sub-communities into active sales as of May 2026. More named releases are expected as the masterplan rolls out across the six districts.

Pinewood Estate Homes. The townhouse and estate home release of Phase 2. Predominantly 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units. Pinewood is positioned as the entry point into Phase 2 ownership, with starting prices in the AED 6 million range. The first launch tranche sold quickly through 2025 and into early 2026.

Ashwood Estates. The mid-tier villa community release. Predominantly 4-bedroom to 6-bedroom villa units with private plots. Ashwood is positioned as the family-villa option within the active releases, with starting prices in the AED 11-12 million range.

Cedarwood Estates. The newest named release, announced in April 2026. Cedarwood is the next tranche of villa product within the Wasl masterplan, with starting prices in the AED 12 million range and upper plots scaling toward AED 18 million. Cedarwood villa configurations refine the Pinewood and Ashwood patterns based on early buyer feedback.

Additional sub-community releases are expected as Wasl rolls out the rest of the 12,345 unit programme. Buyers monitoring Phase 2 should expect new tranches across apartments (the largest unmet product category), villas at Golf Course North and South, branded residences at Mandarin Oriental, and the rare hilltop mansions over the next 12 to 24 months.

Phase 2 as Dubai's transport super-hub

Phase 2 sits at the centre of what is becoming one of Dubai's most significant multi-modal transport interchanges. Recent reporting (The National, April 2026) called Jumeirah Golf Estates "from suburb to super-hub" precisely because of the convergence of three rail and four road networks at the same site.

Etihad Rail main passenger station. The UAE's national passenger rail network launches in 2026 with 11 stations across all seven emirates. Dubai's only Etihad Rail station is being built inside the Phase 2 development, connected by footbridge to the existing Metro station. Trains run at 200 km/h. Abu Dhabi to Dubai journey time is approximately 57 minutes. The 2030 ridership target across the network is 36 million passengers per year.

Existing Dubai Metro Red Line (Route 2020). The Jumeirah Golf Estates Metro Station opened in 2021 as part of the Route 2020 extension. Currently operates as the second-to-last stop on the Red Line before Expo 2020 / Al Maktoum Airport. Phase 2 sits adjacent to the existing station with direct walkable access.

Future Dubai Metro Gold Line. Announced 22 April 2026 as the largest transport project in Dubai's history at AED 34 billion. The 42 km Gold Line runs from Al Ghubaiba in Bur Dubai to Jumeirah Golf Estates as its terminus, with 18 stations. The Gold Line interchanges with the existing Red Line at Business Bay and at Jumeirah Golf Estates. Opening date 2032.

Four major road networks. Direct access to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311), Al Yalayis Street / Jebel Ali Al-Hibab Road (D57), Al Khail Road / Al Fay Road (E44), and Al Jamayel Street (D59).

Al Maktoum International Airport. Approximately 12 minutes by car. Positioned as Dubai's primary aviation hub by 2030.

The transport convergence at Phase 2 is not incidental to the masterplan. It is structural to Wasl's value proposition. Residents of Phase 2 will have direct walking access to the national rail network plus two Metro lines plus four major roadways.

The Mandarin Oriental partnership

In September 2025 Mandarin Oriental announced its first dedicated golf resort globally would open at JGE Phase 2 in 2030.

Mandarin Oriental Jumeirah Golf Estates is the group's third Dubai property (alongside Mandarin Oriental Jumeira and Mandarin Oriental Downtown, the latter opening late 2025). It is the first time Mandarin Oriental has built a dedicated golf resort anywhere in the world.

The property covers:

• 121 rooms and suites
• 97 branded residences (3 to 6 bedrooms, the same units that count toward the 12,345 unit total)
• 5,000 square metres of spa space
• A 7,000 square metre equestrian centre and clubhouse with indoor and outdoor arenas, training facilities, and stabling
• Six dining venues including two at the Golf Club and a Halfway Hut on the course
• Ballroom and outdoor event venues

The Mandarin Oriental brand anchor positions Phase 2 at the top of Dubai's hospitality and branded-residence segment, alongside developments such as One&Only, Bvlgari, Four Seasons, and Atlantis-branded residences elsewhere in the city.

The amenity stack

Beyond the Mandarin Oriental, golf, and tennis infrastructure, Phase 2 is designed as a self-contained lifestyle community. Headline amenities:

• The third championship golf course. 18-hole, designed to operate alongside the existing Fire and Earth courses.
• 5,000-seat tennis stadium. Dubai's largest tennis venue, designed for tournament hosting.
• Multi-purpose sports complex with fitness facilities, indoor and outdoor courts, and recreational programming.
• Equestrian centre with show jumping focus. World-class training arenas, premium stables, and 15 km of equestrian trails.
• Central Park (122,000 sqm) with landscaped spaces, family zones, and walking paths.
• 48,000 square metres of retail and food and beverage spread across the masterplan.
• International academy on a 46,000 square metre plot. Plus a nursery and multiple mosques integrated within residential clusters.
• Healthcare facilities and civic amenities designed for everyday convenience.
• Dedicated cycling lanes and shaded promenades throughout the community.

The amenity stack is positioned to differentiate Phase 2 from Phase 1, which is golf-anchored without equestrian, tennis stadium, or extensive retail. Phase 2 is a more amenity-rich, multi-sport master community.

Phase 2 timing and delivery

Phase 2 deliveries are phased across the six districts and run from 2026 through 2030 and beyond. Key milestones:

• 2026: Pinewood Estate Homes early handovers begin. Etihad Rail passenger service launches. JGE Phase 2 transport hub starts coming online.
• 2027-2028: Ashwood Estates handovers. Phase 2 amenities continue rolling out.
• 2028 and beyond: Cedarwood Estates handovers. Continued masterplan delivery across the remaining districts.
• 2030: Mandarin Oriental Jumeirah Golf Estates opens. Mandarin Oriental branded residences hand over.
• 2032: Dubai Metro Gold Line opens. JGE confirmed as the line's terminus and a major Red Line plus Gold Line interchange.

Specific handover dates within each sub-community window are subject to construction progress and Wasl's developer announcements.

How Phase 2 compares to Phase 1

Phase 1 is mature, pricing has settled, and almost all transactions are resale. Phase 2 is new-build, pricing reflects launch tranches, and almost all transactions are off-plan with developer payment plans.

Phase 1 is golf-anchored. Phase 2 adds equestrian, tennis stadium, branded residences, and retail infrastructure on top of golf.

Phase 1 villa pricing runs from AED 15 million to 60 million across mature sub-communities (see What is Phase 1 of JGE?). Phase 2 villa pricing starts from AED 6 million for entry-tier Pinewood townhouses, AED 11 to 12 million for Ashwood and Cedarwood villas, with the upper end of the active releases scaling toward AED 18 million. The Mandarin Oriental branded residences and the hilltop mansions, when released, are expected to extend Phase 2 pricing well above the current active range.

The structural difference is not just pricing. It is product mix. Phase 1 is mostly villas plus a small townhouse and apartment cluster. Phase 2 includes 10,654 apartments, 752 estate homes, 780 villas, 97 branded residences, and 62 hilltop mansions. Phase 2 is a small city. Phase 1 is a large villa community.

Phase 2 pricing tiers (active releases)

Active Phase 2 starting prices as of May 2026, drawn from Wasl developer pricing and direct registered-agent observation:

• Pinewood Estate Homes (townhouses): starting from approximately AED 6.1 million for entry 3-bedroom unit
• Ashwood Estates (villas): starting from approximately AED 11.8 million for entry villa
• Cedarwood Estates (villas): starting from approximately AED 12.2 million for entry villa, with upper plots scaling toward AED 18 million

The above ranges cover the three currently named sub-communities. The unreleased product types (apartments at scale, additional villa tranches, Mandarin Oriental branded residences, hilltop mansions) will price separately as Wasl announces them. Apartment pricing in particular will likely set Phase 2's true entry point given the 10,654 apartment unit count.

Plot variance, view, configuration, and launch tranche timing all drive pricing variance within each sub-community. Buyers entering Phase 2 today are entering off-plan purchases with a developer payment plan tied to construction milestones.

How to register interest in Phase 2

Phase 2 registrations of interest are managed through the Wasl Properties sales process and through registered Wasl agents. The publication's JGE The Next Chapter project hub carries up-to-date Phase 2 information and is the lead-capture page for Phase 2 enquiries.

Buyers interested in specific sub-communities (Pinewood, Ashwood, Cedarwood) or anticipating future releases (apartments, branded residences, hilltop mansions) should expect a phased registration process with launch tranche access, payment plan options tied to construction milestones, and developer-direct contracts with Wasl.

Frequently asked questions about Phase 2

What is The Next Chapter at Jumeirah Golf Estates?

The Next Chapter is the Wasl Properties marketing name for Phase 2 of Jumeirah Golf Estates. It is a 4.68 million square metre expansion announced in May 2025. The masterplan covers six lifestyle districts and will deliver 12,345 new homes for over 51,700 future residents, plus a third championship golf course, a 5,000-seat tennis stadium, an equestrian village, a Mandarin Oriental resort, and an Etihad Rail passenger station.

Who is the developer of JGE Phase 2?

Wasl Properties is the master developer of JGE Phase 2. Wasl Properties is the residential arm of Wasl Asset Management Group, the government-owned real estate group established by the Dubai Real Estate Corporation in 2008. Wasl Asset Management Group has operated JGE day-to-day for years through its Dubai Golf and community management subsidiaries. Wasl Properties unveiled The Next Chapter Phase 2 masterplan on 14 May 2025 at an event at Mandarin Oriental Jumeira.

What is the Etihad Rail station at JGE?

JGE Phase 2 contains Dubai's only Etihad Rail passenger station, one of just 11 stations across the entire UAE national rail network. Etihad Rail launches in 2026 with trains running at 200 km/h. Abu Dhabi to Dubai is approximately 57 minutes. The station sits next to the existing Jumeirah Golf Estates Metro Station, connected by footbridge.

What is the Mandarin Oriental at JGE?

Mandarin Oriental Jumeirah Golf Estates is the Mandarin Oriental Hotels Group's first dedicated golf resort globally and its third Dubai property. It opens in 2030 within Phase 2. The property comprises 121 rooms and suites, 97 branded residences (3-6 bedroom villas), a 5,000 square metre spa, a 7,000 square metre equestrian centre, and six dining venues.

How many homes are being built at JGE Phase 2?

The Wasl masterplan delivers 12,345 new units in total: 10,654 apartments, 780 villas, 752 estate homes, 97 Mandarin Oriental branded residences, and 62 hilltop mansions. The total future resident count exceeds 51,700.

How much does Phase 2 cost to buy into?

Pinewood Estate Homes townhouses start from approximately AED 6.1 million. Ashwood Estates villas start from approximately AED 11.8 million. Cedarwood Estates villas start from approximately AED 12.2 million, with upper-range plots scaling toward AED 18 million. Future apartment and Mandarin Oriental branded residence pricing has not yet been announced. All Phase 2 transactions are off-plan with developer payment plans tied to construction milestones.

When does Phase 2 deliver?

Pinewood handovers begin in 2026. Ashwood follows in the 2027-2028 window. Cedarwood handovers run from 2028 onwards. Mandarin Oriental Jumeirah Golf Estates opens in 2030. The full masterplan delivers in phases through 2030 and beyond. The Dubai Metro Gold Line, which terminates at JGE, opens in 2032.

Sources and methodology

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

Wasl The Next Chapter masterplan. Wasl Properties press release, "Jumeirah Golf Estates Unveils 'The Next Chapter' Masterplan," 14 May 2025 (https://www.wasl.ae/en/mediacentre/press-releases/jumeirah-golf-estates-unveils-next-chapter-masterplan-visionary-leap). Wasl developer launch materials and direct registered-agent communication.

Etihad Rail station and 2026 launch. Etihad Rail official announcement materials and reporting in The National (https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2025/05/15/etihad-rail-passenger-service-set-to-launch-in-2026/) and Gulf News.

Dubai Metro Red Line (Route 2020). Roads and Transport Authority materials. Jumeirah Golf Estates Metro Station opened 2021.

Dubai Metro Gold Line. Announced 22 April 2026 by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Reporting in Khaleej Times (https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/dubai-metro-gold-line-route-map-18-stations-new-interchanges-etihad-rail-link) and Time Out Dubai.

Mandarin Oriental Jumeirah Golf Estates. Mandarin Oriental press release, 23 September 2025 (https://press.mandarinoriental.com/?p=15254). Reporting in The National.

Active sub-community pricing. Wasl developer pricing as published in launch tranches plus direct deal observation through 2025 and 2026. REIDIN community filter data.

Disclosure. Benjamin Baker is a registered Wasl agent and earns developer-paid commission on buyer introductions to Phase 2. Editorial coverage of Phase 2 on this publication is independent of Wasl's commercial influence and is editorially driven, not paid placement. The /jge-next-chapter/ project hub serves as the publication's Phase 2 lead-capture page, with this disclosure published on the publication's editorial standards page.

This page is updated as Wasl releases new sub-community tranches and as Phase 2 milestones reach delivery. 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 1 of Jumeirah Golf Estates? (Cluster 1, Article 3, the original master plan)
• JGE The Next Chapter project hub (live Phase 2 information and registration of interest)
• 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. He is also a registered Wasl agent for Phase 2 of Jumeirah Golf Estates. Questions or corrections: ben@edwardsandtowers.com.