Dubailand Residence Complex or The Valley by Emaar?
Side by side on published prices, yields, new developments and drive times.
Pictured: Weybridge Gardens 4 by LEOS Developments
Where each one leads
Drawn only from published figures and the developments we list, each with its source.
Lower price per sq ft
The Valley by Emaar averages AED 1,350 per sq ft against AED 1,387 in Dubailand Residence Complex, about 3% less (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026).
Higher gross yield
Dubailand Residence Complex shows a gross yield of 8.71% against 5.17% in The Valley by Emaar (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 The Valley by Emaar average AED 147,722 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 Dubailand Residence Complex is AED 690,818 at Weybridge Gardens 4, against AED 8,891,888 at Ovelle in The Valley by Emaar.
Closer to Downtown Dubai
Dubailand Residence Complex is about 20 minutes from Downtown Dubai by car, against about 25 minutes from The Valley by Emaar.
Side by side
| Measure | Dubailand Residence Complex | The Valley by Emaar |
|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Price per sq ft | AED 1,387Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 6,234 sales | AED 1,350Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 948 sales |
| Gross rental yield | 8.71%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 6,234 sales | 5.17%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 948 sales |
| Average annual rent | AED 55,759Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 8,631 contracts | AED 147,722Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 914 contracts |
| Developments we list | 3 | 1 |
| Lowest developer price | AED 690,818Weybridge Gardens 4 | AED 8,891,888Ovelle |
| Drive to Downtown Dubai | about 20 minutes | about 25 minutes |
| Drive to Dubai International Airport | about 25 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
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
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
The Valley by Emaar
Emaar's townhouse and villa community on the Dubai-Al Ain Road, about 25 minutes from Downtown Dubai. Early phases are complete; newer villa phases such as Ovelle and Avelia hand over towards 2029.
Who it suits
- Families who want a house and garden at a lower entry price than central villa districts
- Buyers who want to inspect a partly completed community before committing
- Households commuting towards Downtown Dubai or Academic City
- Upgraders within the community moving from a townhouse to a villa
In its favour
- Partly delivered: the first townhouse clusters (Eden, Nara, Talia) are listed as ready by Bayut
- 47,000 sq m Golden Beach, 25,000 sq m Sports Village and 13,000 sq m Kids Dale
- 24 phases listed by Emaar, from three-bedroom townhouses to five-bedroom villas
Worth weighing
- Car-dependent: there is no metro, and Emaar describes public transport as planned
- A long way from the beach, Dubai Marina and the Jebel Ali employment zones
Dubailand Residence Complex or The Valley by Emaar: quick answers
Is Dubailand Residence Complex or The Valley by Emaar cheaper per square foot?
The Valley by Emaar is cheaper on the published figures: AED 1,350 per sq ft against AED 1,387 in Dubailand Residence Complex (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, Dubailand Residence Complex or The Valley by Emaar?
Dubailand Residence Complex, on the published figures: a gross yield of 8.71% against 5.17% in The Valley by Emaar (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 Dubailand Residence Complex and The Valley by Emaar?
New tenancy contracts average AED 55,759 a year in Dubailand Residence Complex and AED 147,722 in The Valley by Emaar (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, Dubailand Residence Complex or The Valley by Emaar?
Dubailand Residence Complex, at about 20 minutes by car against about 25 minutes from The Valley by Emaar. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Which is closer to Dubai International Airport, Dubailand Residence Complex or The Valley by Emaar?
Both are about 25 minutes from Dubai International Airport by car. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Can foreigners buy property in Dubailand Residence Complex and The Valley by Emaar?
Dubailand Residence Complex is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. The Valley by Emaar 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 Dubailand Residence Complex and The Valley by Emaar?
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. In The Valley by Emaar: Ovelle from AED 8,891,888.
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