Al Jaddaf or Rashid Yachts & Marina?
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 2,777 in Rashid Yachts & Marina, about 28% less (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026).
Higher gross yield
Al Jaddaf shows a gross yield of 5.68% against 4.25% in Rashid Yachts & Marina (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 Rashid Yachts & Marina average AED 112,776 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 1,800,000 at Fior 2 in Rashid Yachts & Marina.
Closer to Downtown Dubai
Al Jaddaf is about 12 minutes from Downtown Dubai by car, against about 20 minutes from Rashid Yachts & Marina.
Side by side
| Measure | Al Jaddaf | Rashid Yachts & Marina |
|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Price per sq ft | AED 1,995Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 2,484 sales | AED 2,777Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 496 sales |
| Gross rental yield | 5.68%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 2,484 sales | 4.25%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 496 sales |
| Average annual rent | AED 84,273Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 8,861 contracts | AED 112,776Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 135 contracts |
| Developments we list | 11 | 8 |
| Lowest developer price | AED 679,000Azizi Leily | AED 1,800,000Fior 2 |
| Drive to Dubai International Airport | about 15 minutes | about 15 minutes |
| Drive to Downtown Dubai | about 12 minutes | about 20 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
Rashid Yachts & Marina
- Fior 2Emaar PropertiesAED 1,800,000
- Baystar by VidaEmaar PropertiesAED 2,105,888
- Sera 2Emaar PropertiesAED 2,112,888
- Fior 1Emaar PropertiesAED 2,200,000
- AureaEmaar PropertiesAED 2,310,888
- Pier PointEmaar PropertiesAED 3,193,888
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
Rashid Yachts & Marina
Emaar's marina community at the old Port Rashid, between Bur Dubai and the Gulf. Low- and mid-rise apartments around a superyacht marina, with the QE2 moored alongside.
Who it suits
- Buyers who want marina and sea views near old Dubai
- Boat owners
- Investors comfortable with a long build-out
- Second-home buyers who prefer low-rise to high-rise
In its favour
- Marina with 400 wet berths and capacity for yachts up to 100 metres (Emaar)
- Low- and mid-rise buildings, so more homes keep an open view
- Emaar as single master developer
Worth weighing
- Long build-out: Fior 1 is not due until July 2030, and construction will continue around completed buildings until then
- No metro station in the community; Bayut's guide puts the nearest Green Line stations about 10 minutes away
Al Jaddaf or Rashid Yachts & Marina: quick answers
Is Al Jaddaf or Rashid Yachts & Marina cheaper per square foot?
Al Jaddaf is cheaper on the published figures: AED 1,995 per sq ft against AED 2,777 in Rashid Yachts & Marina (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 Rashid Yachts & Marina?
Al Jaddaf, on the published figures: a gross yield of 5.68% against 4.25% in Rashid Yachts & Marina (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 Rashid Yachts & Marina?
New tenancy contracts average AED 84,273 a year in Al Jaddaf and AED 112,776 in Rashid Yachts & Marina (Property Finder, from registered tenancy contracts, 12 months to 12 November 2026). Both averages mix small and large homes.
Which is closer to Dubai International Airport, Al Jaddaf or Rashid Yachts & Marina?
Both are about 15 minutes from Dubai International Airport by car. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Which is closer to Downtown Dubai, Al Jaddaf or Rashid Yachts & Marina?
Al Jaddaf, at about 12 minutes by car against about 20 minutes from Rashid Yachts & Marina. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Can foreigners buy property in Al Jaddaf and Rashid Yachts & Marina?
Al Jaddaf is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Rashid Yachts & Marina 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 Rashid Yachts & Marina?
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 Rashid Yachts & Marina: Fior 2 from AED 1,800,000, Baystar by Vida from AED 2,105,888, Sera 2 from AED 2,112,888 and Fior 1 from AED 2,200,000.
More area comparisons
- Al Jaddaf vs Business Bay
- Al Jaddaf vs Downtown Dubai
- Al Jaddaf vs Dubai Creek Harbour
- Al Jaddaf vs Meydan
- Al Jaddaf vs Dubai Design District
- Al Jaddaf vs Ras Al Khor
- Al Jaddaf vs Sobha Hartland II
- Al Jaddaf vs DAMAC Lagoons
- Al Jaddaf vs Downtown Jebel Ali
- Al Jaddaf vs Dubai Hills Estate
- Al Jaddaf vs Jumeirah Golf Estates
- Al Jaddaf vs Jumeirah Lake Towers
Not sure which area fits?
Tell us your budget, your timing and whether you will live there or let it, and we will set the two areas against each other for you.
- Current price list and availability, direct from the developer
- No fee to you on off-plan purchases: the developer pays us
- One salaried adviser, not on commission, from first call to handover
