Downtown Jebel Ali or Dubailand Residence Complex?
Side by side on published prices, yields, new developments and drive times.
Pictured: Samana Downtown One by Samana Developers
Where each one leads
Drawn only from published figures and the developments we list, each with its source.
Lower price per sq ft
Dubailand Residence Complex averages AED 1,387 per sq ft against AED 1,624 in Downtown Jebel Ali, about 15% less (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026).
Higher gross yield
Downtown Jebel Ali shows a gross yield of 9.24% against 8.71% in Dubailand Residence Complex (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 Downtown Jebel Ali average AED 57,873 a year against AED 55,759 in Dubailand Residence Complex (Property Finder, from registered tenancy contracts, 12 months to 12 November 2026).
Lower entry price
The lowest developer price we list in Downtown Jebel Ali is AED 572,000 at Azizi Lina, against AED 690,818 at Weybridge Gardens 4 in Dubailand Residence Complex.
Closer to Dubai International Airport
Dubailand Residence Complex is about 25 minutes from Dubai International Airport by car, against about 40 minutes from Downtown Jebel Ali.
Side by side
| Measure | Downtown Jebel Ali | Dubailand Residence Complex |
|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Price per sq ft | AED 1,624Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 2,931 sales | AED 1,387Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 6,234 sales |
| Gross rental yield | 9.24%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 2,931 sales | 8.71%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 6,234 sales |
| Average annual rent | AED 57,873Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 967 contracts | AED 55,759Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 8,631 contracts |
| Developments we list | 4 | 3 |
| Lowest developer price | AED 572,000Azizi Lina | AED 690,818Weybridge Gardens 4 |
| Drive to Dubai International Airport | about 40 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
Downtown Jebel Ali
- Azizi LinaAzizi DevelopmentsAED 572,000
- Azizi WaresAzizi DevelopmentsAED 619,000
- Samana Downtown OneSamana DevelopersAED 689,000
- Samana PortsideSamana DevelopersAED 1,099,000
Dubailand Residence Complex
- Weybridge Gardens 4LEOS DevelopmentsAED 690,818
- Weybridge Gardens 5LEOS DevelopmentsAED 723,935
- Samana Boulevard HeightsSamana DevelopersAED 770,000
What each area is like
Downtown Jebel Ali
A strip of mid-rise apartment plots along Sheikh Zayed Road beside Jebel Ali Free Zone, on the metro Red Line. Low entry prices and a wave of 2028 to 2029 launches from Samana, Imtiaz and Azizi.
Who it suits
- Investors seeking a low entry price close to Jebel Ali's employment zones
- Tenants and owner-occupiers who work in the free zone, port or Dubai Investments Park
- Buyers who want long, small-instalment payment plans
- Commuters between Dubai and Abu Dhabi
In its favour
- Directly on Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) and on the Dubai Metro Red Line
- Next to Jebel Ali Free Zone and port, a large and stable source of tenants
- About 15 minutes to Al Maktoum International Airport and Expo City on Bayut's figures
Worth weighing
- Industrial surroundings: the free zone, port traffic and heavy vehicles are part of daily life here
- About 40 minutes to Dubai International Airport and 30 minutes to Dubai Marina on Bayut's figures
Dubailand Residence Complex
A low-cost apartment district at the junction of Al Ain Road and Emirates Road, opposite Dubai Silicon Oasis. Entry prices are among Dubai's lowest; the area is still filling in.
Who it suits
- Budget-led investors
- Buyers priced out of JVC
- Staff working in Dubai Silicon Oasis or Academic City
- Buyers comfortable with an emerging district
In its favour
- Among the lowest entry prices for new freehold apartments in Dubai
- Direct access to Al Ain Road and Emirates Road; about 20 minutes to Downtown Dubai
- Next to Dubai Silicon Oasis, a source of tenants and of shopping at Silicon Central Mall
Worth weighing
- Very large pipeline: 102 new projects listed on Property Finder on 12 November 2026, mostly studios and one-bedroom flats that will complete between 2026 and 2030
- No master developer curating the district: streetscape, parking and building quality vary plot by plot
Downtown Jebel Ali or Dubailand Residence Complex: quick answers
Is Downtown Jebel Ali or Dubailand Residence Complex cheaper per square foot?
Dubailand Residence Complex is cheaper on the published figures: AED 1,387 per sq ft against AED 1,624 in Downtown Jebel Ali (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, Downtown Jebel Ali or Dubailand Residence Complex?
Downtown Jebel Ali, on the published figures: a gross yield of 9.24% against 8.71% in Dubailand Residence Complex (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 Downtown Jebel Ali and Dubailand Residence Complex?
New tenancy contracts average AED 57,873 a year in Downtown Jebel Ali and AED 55,759 in Dubailand Residence Complex (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, Downtown Jebel Ali or Dubailand Residence Complex?
Dubailand Residence Complex, at about 25 minutes by car against about 40 minutes from Downtown Jebel Ali. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Can foreigners buy property in Downtown Jebel Ali and Dubailand Residence Complex?
Downtown Jebel Ali is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Dubailand Residence Complex 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 Downtown Jebel Ali and Dubailand Residence Complex?
In Downtown Jebel Ali: Azizi Lina from AED 572,000, Azizi Wares from AED 619,000, Samana Downtown One from AED 689,000 and Samana Portside from AED 1,099,000. In Dubailand Residence Complex: Weybridge Gardens 4 from AED 690,818, Weybridge Gardens 5 from AED 723,935 and Samana Boulevard Heights from AED 770,000.
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