Al Jaddaf or Wasl Gate?
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
Wasl Gate averages AED 1,550 per sq ft against AED 1,995 in Al Jaddaf, about 22% less (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026).
Higher gross yield
Wasl Gate shows a gross yield of 7.21% 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 Wasl Gate average AED 99,381 a year against AED 84,273 in Al Jaddaf (Property Finder, from registered tenancy contracts, 12 months to 12 November 2026).
Closer to Dubai International Airport
Al Jaddaf is about 15 minutes from Dubai International Airport by car, against about 26 minutes from Wasl Gate.
Side by side
| Measure | Al Jaddaf | Wasl Gate |
|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Price per sq ft | AED 1,995Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 2,484 sales | AED 1,550Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 1,947 sales |
| Gross rental yield | 5.68%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 2,484 sales | 7.21%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 1,947 sales |
| Average annual rent | AED 84,273Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 8,861 contracts | AED 99,381Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 499 contracts |
| Developments we list | 11 | 0 |
| Drive to Dubai International Airport | about 15 minutes | about 26 minutes |
| Drive to Downtown Dubai | about 12 minutes | about 25 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
Wasl Gate
We do not list a development in Wasl Gate yet.
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
Wasl Gate
Wasl's freehold master community beside Sheikh Zayed Road in Jebel Ali, next to Festival Plaza and Energy metro station, with apartments launching from AED 550,000.
Who it suits
- Buyers who want metro access on a mid-market budget
- People working in Jebel Ali or Expo City
- Investors targeting tenants in south Dubai
- Buyers who prefer a large, established developer
In its favour
- Energy metro station about three minutes away by car, on the Red Line
- Festival Plaza mall, with IKEA, inside the community
- Master developer Wasl is one of Dubai's largest property groups
Worth weighing
- Twenty new projects were listed on 12 November 2026, with handovers bunched between late 2027 and 2029: expect strong competition for tenants and resale buyers as they complete
- About 25 minutes from Downtown Dubai; the appeal depends on the southern employment hubs rather than central Dubai
Al Jaddaf or Wasl Gate: quick answers
Is Al Jaddaf or Wasl Gate cheaper per square foot?
Wasl Gate is cheaper on the published figures: AED 1,550 per sq ft against AED 1,995 in Al Jaddaf (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 Wasl Gate?
Wasl Gate, on the published figures: a gross yield of 7.21% 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 Wasl Gate?
New tenancy contracts average AED 84,273 a year in Al Jaddaf and AED 99,381 in Wasl Gate (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 Wasl Gate?
Al Jaddaf, at about 15 minutes by car against about 26 minutes from Wasl Gate. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Which is closer to Downtown Dubai, Al Jaddaf or Wasl Gate?
Al Jaddaf, at about 12 minutes by car against about 25 minutes from Wasl Gate. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Can foreigners buy property in Al Jaddaf and Wasl Gate?
Al Jaddaf is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Wasl Gate 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 Wasl Gate?
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. We do not list a development in Wasl Gate yet.
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