Al Jaddaf or Ras Al Khor?
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 entry price
The lowest developer price we list in Al Jaddaf is AED 679,000 at Azizi Leily, against AED 1,830,000 at The Element at Sobha One in Ras Al Khor.
Closer to Dubai International Airport
Ras Al Khor is about 12 minutes from Dubai International Airport by car, against about 15 minutes from Al Jaddaf.
Side by side
| Measure | Al Jaddaf | Ras Al Khor |
|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Developments we list | 11 | 2 |
| Lowest developer price | AED 679,000Azizi Leily | AED 1,830,000The Element at Sobha One |
| Drive to Dubai International Airport | about 15 minutes | about 12 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.
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
Ras Al Khor
- The Element at Sobha OneSobha RealtyAED 1,830,000
- Golf Ridges at Sobha OneSobha RealtyAED 6,700,000
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
Ras Al Khor
The district around the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary and Ras Al Khor Road, where Sobha Realty is building Sobha One: five towers, a pitch-and-putt golf course and golf-facing duplexes.
Who it suits
- Investors wanting a central location below Downtown prices
- Professionals commuting to Business Bay, Downtown or the airport
- Golfers interested in the pitch-and-putt course and golf-facing duplexes
- Buyers who want a near-complete building from Sobha
In its favour
- About 12 minutes by car to Business Bay and Dubai International Airport (Sobha)
- 18-hole pitch-and-putt golf course inside Sobha One (Sobha)
- Next to the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary
Worth weighing
- Property Finder places the site in Ras Al Khor Industrial 1, and parts of the surroundings are still industrial
- Sobha One's five towers and The Element add a large number of apartments in one place
Al Jaddaf or Ras Al Khor: quick answers
Which is closer to Dubai International Airport, Al Jaddaf or Ras Al Khor?
Ras Al Khor, at about 12 minutes by car against about 15 minutes from Al Jaddaf. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Can foreigners buy property in Al Jaddaf and Ras Al Khor?
Al Jaddaf is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Ras Al Khor 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 Ras Al Khor?
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 Ras Al Khor: The Element at Sobha One from AED 1,830,000 and Golf Ridges at Sobha One from AED 6,700,000.
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 Rashid Yachts & Marina
- Al Jaddaf vs Dubai Design District
- 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?
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