Al Jaddaf or Jumeirah Golf Estates?
Side by side on published prices, yields, new developments and drive times.
Pictured: Azizi Creek Views IV by Azizi Developments
Where each one leads
Drawn only from published figures and the developments we list, each with its source.
Lower price per sq ft
Al Jaddaf averages AED 1,995 per sq ft against AED 2,179 in Jumeirah Golf Estates, about 8% less (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026).
Higher gross yield
Jumeirah Golf Estates shows a gross yield of 6.52% against 5.68% in Al Jaddaf (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026). Gross yield is before service charges and empty months.
Higher average rent
New tenancy contracts in Jumeirah Golf Estates average AED 425,146 a year against AED 84,273 in Al Jaddaf (Property Finder, from registered tenancy contracts, 12 months to 12 November 2026).
Lower entry price
The lowest developer price we list in Al Jaddaf is AED 679,000 at Azizi Leily, against AED 6,142,650 at D Villas in Jumeirah Golf Estates.
Closer to Downtown Dubai
Al Jaddaf is about 12 minutes from Downtown Dubai by car, against about 30 minutes from Jumeirah Golf Estates.
Side by side
| Measure | Al Jaddaf | Jumeirah Golf Estates |
|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Price per sq ft | AED 1,995Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 2,484 sales | AED 2,179Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 622 sales |
| Gross rental yield | 5.68%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 2,484 sales | 6.52%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 622 sales |
| Average annual rent | AED 84,273Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 8,861 contracts | AED 425,146Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 801 contracts |
| Developments we list | 11 | 1 |
| Lowest developer price | AED 679,000Azizi Leily | AED 6,142,650D Villas |
| Drive to Downtown Dubai | about 12 minutes | about 30 minutes |
Each figure is shown as its publisher states it, with the period it covers. A row appears only where both areas have a figure. Property Finder’s figures are averages across home types, so they mix studios and large homes. Read 12 November 2026.
New developments in each
Al Jaddaf
- Azizi LeilyAzizi DevelopmentsAED 679,000
- Azizi Jaddaf Beach OasisAzizi DevelopmentsAED 720,000
- Binghatti SpectreBinghattiAED 774,999
- Binghatti StarfallBinghattiAED 827,999
- Binghatti StarlightBinghattiAED 881,000
- Azizi AliyahAzizi DevelopmentsAED 1,137,555
What each area is like
Al Jaddaf
A creekside district between Dubai Healthcare City and Business Bay, on the Green Line metro. Mid-rise apartment blocks at lower prices than neighbouring central districts.
Who it suits
- Yield-focused investors buying studios and one-beds
- Budget-conscious buyers wanting a central location
- Staff at Dubai Healthcare City and the airport
- Tenants who rely on the metro
In its favour
- Green Line metro at Al Jadaf and Creek stations; Creek is the planned Blue Line interchange
- About 15 minutes from Dubai International Airport and 12 from Dubai Mall (Bayut area guide)
- Lower entry prices than Business Bay, Downtown or Creek Harbour
Worth weighing
- Supply is heavy and concentrated in small units from a few developers, so new buildings compete directly for the same tenants
- Shipyards and dry docks still operate on part of the waterfront, and with 34 projects listed, building work on neighbouring plots is likely for years
Jumeirah Golf Estates
Gated golf community on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road with two championship courses and its own metro station, now being extended by Wasl with a large second phase.
Who it suits
- Golfers and families wanting a gated villa estate
- Buyers with budgets above AED 5 million
- Owner-occupiers planning a long hold
- Buyers who want a villa near a metro station
In its favour
- Two championship courses: Earth, host of the DP World Tour Championship, and Fire
- Gated estate with mature landscaping and a completed first phase to inspect
- Own station on the Route 2020 metro line
Worth weighing
- The Next Chapter plans 12,345 new residences, more than 10,000 of them apartments: the low-density character of the original estate will change and construction will continue for years
- Few shops or restaurants inside the gates; the nearest mall is about 15 minutes away
Al Jaddaf or Jumeirah Golf Estates: quick answers
Is Al Jaddaf or Jumeirah Golf Estates cheaper per square foot?
Al Jaddaf is cheaper on the published figures: AED 1,995 per sq ft against AED 2,179 in Jumeirah Golf Estates (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026). Averages move with the mix of homes sold, so compare like with like before relying on the gap.
Which has the higher rental yield, Al Jaddaf or Jumeirah Golf Estates?
Jumeirah Golf Estates, on the published figures: a gross yield of 6.52% against 5.68% in Al Jaddaf (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026). Gross yield is before service charges, empty months and fees, so the net return is lower.
What is the average rent in Al Jaddaf and Jumeirah Golf Estates?
New tenancy contracts average AED 84,273 a year in Al Jaddaf and AED 425,146 in Jumeirah Golf Estates (Property Finder, from registered tenancy contracts, 12 months to 12 November 2026). Both averages mix small and large homes.
Which is closer to Downtown Dubai, Al Jaddaf or Jumeirah Golf Estates?
Al Jaddaf, at about 12 minutes by car against about 30 minutes from Jumeirah Golf Estates. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Can foreigners buy property in Al Jaddaf and Jumeirah Golf Estates?
Al Jaddaf is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Jumeirah Golf Estates is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Sales in Dubai are registered with the DLD.
Which new developments can I buy in Al Jaddaf and Jumeirah Golf Estates?
In Al Jaddaf: Azizi Leily from AED 679,000, Azizi Jaddaf Beach Oasis from AED 720,000, Binghatti Spectre from AED 774,999 and Binghatti Starfall from AED 827,999. In Jumeirah Golf Estates: D Villas from AED 6,142,650.
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