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Oxford Cove by Iman Developers

Location: Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), Dubai

Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) is a well-established, family-oriented residential development by Nakheel, known for its suburban atmosphere and strong community appeal. Home to over 100,000 residents, JVC blends low-rise neighbourhood living with comprehensive amenities and excellent connectivity, making it one of Dubai's most reliable mid-market residential communities.

Strategically located between Al Khail Road (E44) and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311), JVC offers seamless access to major Dubai destinations. The community features over 30 landscaped parks, schools, nurseries, fitness studios, and daily-use retail that create consistent year-round footfall for ground-floor commercial spaces.

JVC's primary catchment area within 5 km holds 150,000 residents growing at 2.5% annually, drawing a mid-income demographic of 70% expatriates (35% Indian, 20% Pakistani, 15% Arab) and 60% young families aged 25-45. This established residential base creates reliable demand for convenience-driven retail, particularly cafés, grocery outlets, beauty and wellness concepts, and everyday essentials.

The area is anchored by Circle Mall, which houses over 200 outlets, including 100 retail stores and 40 dining venues, plus major supermarkets including Spinneys and Nesto Hypermarket. The mall maintains 93% occupancy and attracts 6,000 daily visitors, rising to 10,000 on weekends, demonstrating the strength of JVC's retail market.

JVC's retail landscape benefits from steady year-round performance driven by school runs, resident commuting flows, lunchtime catchment, and evening community footfall—all-day activations that support essential retail operators.

Strategic Travel Times Across the City:

10 minutes — Global Village, IMG Worlds of Adventure
12 minutes — Dubai Marina
15 minutes — Palm Jumeirah, Jumeirah Beach
20 minutes — Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, Downtown / Business Bay
25 minutes — Dubai International Airport (DXB)
25 minutes — Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)

Retail operators benefit from a location that maintains all-day activations—morning school runs, resident commuting flows, lunchtime catchment from nearby offices, and evening community footfall.

Project Overview

Nature Shaped Luxury by Iman Developers

Iman Developers is a fast-growing real estate company based in Dubai, established in 2016. Known for its consistent delivery and high-quality finishes, Iman specializes in residential properties across popular communities such as Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC). The company blends modern design with smart living features, creating homes that cater to both lifestyle buyers and investors.

Oxford Cove marks Iman's 12th development in JVC, continuing the legacy of the Oxford series with a distinctive nature-inspired curved architecture that reflects light, openness, and flowing organic forms. The project embodies Iman's design philosophy of combining individuality with community in a tranquil setting.

Iman Developers has built a solid portfolio of low-rise residential buildings with premium amenities and competitive pricing. Key projects include Oxford Residence, Oxford 212, Oxford Boulevard, and Oxford Gardens. The developer has demonstrated a proven delivery record with all projects delivered on or ahead of schedule.

Key Details About the Developer:

Established 2016 with rapid portfolio expansion across JVC, Arjan, and Dubai Hills
12 completed and ongoing projects in JVC establishing deep community expertise
Consistent on-time or early delivery minimizing off-plan investment risk
Signature Oxford series known for hotel-style lobbies, rooftop amenities, and smart home integration
Strong rental demand from young professionals and families seeking mid-market quality
Flexible payment plans typically offering 50/50 or 60/40 construction-linked structures

Building Configuration

***The building configuration outlined below reflects standard design practices observed across Iman Developers' recent JVC projects, combined with confirmed Oxford Cove design elements. Final specifications will be confirmed upon official release by the developer.

Ground Floor: Six retail units with direct main road access and high visibility frontage
Upper Floors: 247 residential apartments (studios, 1-bedroom, 1-bed with study, 2-bedroom, 2-bed with study, 2-bed duplex with private pool)
Design Language: Nature-shaped curved architecture with soft, flowing forms inspired by cove aesthetics
Amenity Levels: Expected G+P+5 configuration with comprehensive resort-style amenities
Parking: One dedicated parking space per retail unit, plus resident basement/podium parking

This configuration ensures continuous foot traffic from 247 residential units plus visitor circulation, providing retail operators with a built-in captive audience and daily community activity.

Retail Overview

**Total Retail Units:**6
Sizes: From 600 sq. ft. to 1,200 sq. ft.
Unit Configuration:
- F&B Retail (Units 2, 3, 4, 5): Suitable for cafés, restaurants, bakeries, juice bars
- Dry Retail (Units 1 & 6): Ideal for services, wellness, grocery, or convenience concepts
Starting Price:From AED 3,000 PSF ***CONTACT US FOR EARLY ACCESS AND SPECIALLY NEGOTIATED RATES
Payment Plan: 50/50 construction-linked plan
Completion Date: Q1 2029
Parking: One dedicated parking space per retail unit
Access & Visibility: Direct access from the main road with excellent exposure and frontage

Ideal Uses:

Given the unit sizes, Oxford Cove's nature-inspired premium positioning, and JVC's family-oriented demographic, these retail spaces are well-suited for:

Specialty café or artisan bakery — F&B units perfectly positioned for breakfast, lunch, and evening traffic from 247 units
Healthy fast-casual concept — Smoothie bar, acai bowls, salad concepts aligned with wellness-focused residents
Premium grooming salon — Ladies' salon, barbershop, or unisex concept serving building and surrounding community
Boutique fitness studio — Pilates, yoga, barre, or personal training aligned with health-conscious JVC demographic
Pediatric or family clinic — Medical, dental, or physiotherapy serving family-heavy catchment
Organic grocery or gourmet market — Specialty foods, European imports, health-focused provisions
Children's enrichment center — Montessori, tutoring, music, or art classes for JVC's young families
Pet grooming or pet services — Underserved category in many JVC pockets with strong demand

These categories align with JVC's mid-income demographic of 70% expatriates and 60% young families aged 25-45, plus the project's premium "Nature Shaped Luxury" positioning and curved architectural aesthetic.

Retail Positioning & Strengths

Direct main road access with high visibility: Ground-level frontage ensures maximum exposure to vehicular and pedestrian traffic from primary JVC circulation routes
Captive residential audience: 247 apartments in the building provide an immediate customer base for daily-use retail and services
Strategic unit mix: 4 F&B-designated units and 2 dry retail units create a complementary tenant ecosystem and minimize direct competition
One parking per unit: Dedicated parking enhances customer convenience and supports service-based retail operations
Premium project positioning: "Nature Shaped Luxury" branding and curved architectural design elevate retail environment beyond standard JVC offerings
Iman's 12th JVC project: Developer's deep community presence ensures strong brand recognition and resident trust
Strong JVC retail fundamentals: Circle Mall maintains 93% occupancy with 6,000 daily visitors (10,000 on weekends), demonstrating robust community retail demand
Growing catchment: JVC's 5 km catchment of 150,000 residents is growing at 2.5% annually, ensuring an expanding customer base
Mid-income spending power: Median annual household income of AED 180,000 supports per capita retail spending of USD 14,500 yearly
Year-round performance: Residential-driven retail in JVC outperforms tourist-dependent or seasonal locations with consistent monthly demand

Design & Finishes

***The design elements referenced below combine developer-confirmed Oxford Cove features with standard elements from Iman Developers' established architectural approach. Final specifications for Oxford Cove will be determined solely by the developer's official documentation.

Confirmed Oxford Cove Features:

Nature-shaped curved architecture with flowing, organic forms
Contemporary design with soft forms inspired by the calm and privacy of a cove
Light and openness emphasis throughout building design
Timeless living aesthetic with curated amenities

Expected Elements (Based on Iman JVC Portfolio):

Modern minimalist exterior lines with premium façade materials
Hotel-style double-height lobby design
Biophilic-inspired landscaping and communal areas
Smart home integrations for residential components
High-quality finishes consistent with the Oxford series standards
Anticipated outdoor seating zones for suitable F&B retail concepts
Consistent visual language between retail and residential fronts

Views & Exposure

Main road frontage: Direct visibility and access from the primary JVC circulation route
High vehicular exposure: Positioned on the main road ensures maximum daily traffic exposure
Pedestrian-oriented ground level: Walkable for building residents and the surrounding JVC community
Street-facing retail design: Ground-floor placement with clear sightlines from approaching vehicles and pedestrians
Community integration: Positioned within JVC's established retail corridor network with access to 150,000+ catchment population

Investment Highlights

Pre-Launch Pricing Opportunity:

Oxford Cove's retail pricing from AED 3,000 PSF positions the opportunity competitively within JVC's retail market, where annual rents range from AED 120-180 per sq ft, supporting 7-8% investment returns.

Strong Retail Fundamentals:

JVC's retail market demonstrates exceptional stability:

Circle Mall maintains 93% occupancy, matching Dubai's 2025 retail average of 92%
Neighborhood retail density remains low at 10 stores per sq km, positioning ground-floor units as convenient local hubs
Essential retail focus benefits from JVC's car-dependent lifestyle and daily-use shopping patterns
Rental yields in JVC range between 6-8% for apartments, with ground-floor retail typically commanding premium yields

Developer Track Record:

12th Iman project in JVC ensures deep market knowledge and community recognition
Proven delivery record with all projects completed on or ahead of schedule
50/50 payment plan minimizes upfront capital requirement while securing pre-launch pricing

Q1 2029 Completion Timeline:

Aligned with JVC's ongoing infrastructure momentum and 15% annual population growth, ensuring delivery into a mature, high-occupancy community with expanding retail demand.

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Set your own assumptions and see how Oxford Cove Retail behaves as a cash purchase, the same purchase mortgaged, or a capital-only resale.

Purchase

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Time to handover

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Holding & income

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Rent growth

0% holds rent flat. It may be negative.

Vacancy allowance

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Maintenance & management

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Service charge

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Acquisition costs

DLD transfer fee

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Agency fee

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Conveyancing, trustee & admin

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Exit

Holding period

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Handover: The date the unit is handed over, set in quarters from purchase. Gross rent, the vacancy allowance, maintenance and management, and the service charge all start there and not before — an unbuilt unit cannot be let and is not billed. The year handover falls in gets the exact fraction it is entitled to, not a rounded whole year. Capital growth is not treated this way: it compounds from today across the whole hold, because an off-plan unit can be sold before it completes. Where the holding period ends before handover, there is no operating income anywhere in the schedule and the whole return is capital movement less costs.
Gross yield: Gross annual rent ÷ purchase price. Before every cost. Where handover is in the future this is a stabilised full year from handover — a rate on the price, not a figure reduced by the construction period. The schedule shows what each year actually books.
Net yield: (Rent collected after the vacancy allowance − maintenance and management − service charge) ÷ purchase price. Stabilised on the same basis as the gross yield.
Rent growth: Compound annual movement in gross rent, applied from handover and stepping at each anniversary of it, which is when a tenancy renews. It may be negative. It does not touch the service charge, which is held flat in nominal terms.
ROI: Total profit over the whole hold ÷ total cash invested (price + all acquisition costs). Unlevered. Not an annual rate.
ROE: Total profit over the whole hold ÷ equity contributed (deposit + all acquisition and finance costs), after debt service. Levered. Not an annual rate.
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IRR: The annualised rate that discounts the dated cash-flow schedule above to a net present value of zero, solved numerically. Where the schedule has no sign change, or the solver does not converge on a single meaningful rate, we print “—” rather than substitute a simpler annualised-return figure.

An illustrative model, not a forecast, a valuation, an offer or investment advice. Every figure is generated from the assumptions on this page — some yours, the rest stated defaults, not promises. Rents, service charges, fees, vacancy, handover dates, financing terms and sale prices vary by unit and over time; past prices are not a guide to future prices. Returns are not guaranteed and capital is at risk.

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