Dubailand Residence Complex or Villanova?
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
Dubailand Residence Complex averages AED 1,387 per sq ft against AED 1,462 in Villanova, about 5% 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 5.56% in Villanova (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 Villanova average AED 163,621 a year against AED 55,759 in Dubailand Residence Complex (Property Finder, from registered tenancy contracts, 12 months to 12 November 2026).
Side by side
| Measure | Dubailand Residence Complex | Villanova |
|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Price per sq ft | AED 1,387Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 6,234 sales | AED 1,462Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 381 sales |
| Gross rental yield | 8.71%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 6,234 sales | 5.56%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 381 sales |
| Average annual rent | AED 55,759Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 8,631 contracts | AED 163,621Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 1,836 contracts |
| Developments we list | 3 | 0 |
| Drive to Dubai Outlet Mall | about 15 minutes | about 15 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
Villanova
We do not list a development in Villanova yet.
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
Villanova
Dubai Properties' Mediterranean-style townhouse and villa community on Emirates Road in Dubailand: mostly complete, family-oriented and priced below the better-known villa suburbs.
Who it suits
- Families wanting a townhouse under about AED 3.5 million
- Owner-occupiers more than short-term investors
- Buyers who want to inspect a finished community first
- Residents working in Academic City or Silicon Oasis
In its favour
- Largely complete: finished clusters, parks and pools can be inspected before buying
- Backed by Dubai Properties, part of Dubai Holding
- Townhouses from AED 2.69 million in the current phase (Property Finder, November 2026)
Worth weighing
- Outer location: no metro, limited buses and few restaurants or cafes close by
- La Tilia is the only phase with developer stock, so choice of new homes is narrow and other purchases are resale
Dubailand Residence Complex or Villanova: quick answers
Is Dubailand Residence Complex or Villanova cheaper per square foot?
Dubailand Residence Complex is cheaper on the published figures: AED 1,387 per sq ft against AED 1,462 in Villanova (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 Villanova?
Dubailand Residence Complex, on the published figures: a gross yield of 8.71% against 5.56% in Villanova (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 Villanova?
New tenancy contracts average AED 55,759 a year in Dubailand Residence Complex and AED 163,621 in Villanova (Property Finder, from registered tenancy contracts, 12 months to 12 November 2026). Both averages mix small and large homes.
Which is closer to Dubai Outlet Mall, Dubailand Residence Complex or Villanova?
Both are about 15 minutes from Dubai Outlet Mall by car. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Can foreigners buy property in Dubailand Residence Complex and Villanova?
Dubailand Residence Complex is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Villanova 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 Villanova?
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. We do not list a development in Villanova yet.
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