Dubailand or Dubailand Residence Complex?
Side by side on published prices, yields, new developments and drive times.
Pictured: Azizi Milan 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 Dubailand is AED 575,000 at Milan Heights, against AED 690,818 at Weybridge Gardens 4 in Dubailand Residence Complex.
Closer to Dubai Outlet Mall
Dubailand is about 8 minutes from Dubai Outlet Mall by car, against about 15 minutes from Dubailand Residence Complex.
Side by side
| Measure | Dubailand | Dubailand Residence Complex |
|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Developments we list | 11 | 3 |
| Lowest developer price | AED 575,000Milan Heights | AED 690,818Weybridge Gardens 4 |
| Drive to Dubai Outlet Mall | about 8 minutes | about 15 minutes |
| Drive to Downtown Dubai | about 20 minutes | about 20 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.
New developments in each
Dubailand
- Milan HeightsAzizi DevelopmentsAED 575,000
- Azizi MilanAzizi DevelopmentsAED 624,000
- Laguna ResidenceOne DevelopmentAED 700,000
- Arancia YardsBeyond DevelopmentsAED 1,100,000
- Belgravia GardensEllington PropertiesAED 1,300,000
- Rise by AthlonAldarAED 1,703,363
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
The large inland district along Al Ain Road and Emirates Road, home to many villa communities. Sobha Realty's Elwood villas sit here, beside its newer Sobha Sanctuary master community.
Who it suits
- Families wanting a large villa with a garden
- Buyers who prefer green, low-density communities
- Long-term owner-occupiers rather than short-term traders
In its favour
- Large villa plots in landscaped, low-density communities
- Direct access to Al Ain Road (E66)
- About 20 minutes to Downtown Dubai from Sobha Elwood (Sobha)
Worth weighing
- Car-dependent: all of Sobha's published journey times are by road
- Schools, shops and healthcare in the newer communities are mostly still planned
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
Dubailand or Dubailand Residence Complex: quick answers
Which is closer to Dubai Outlet Mall, Dubailand or Dubailand Residence Complex?
Dubailand, at about 8 minutes by car against about 15 minutes from Dubailand Residence Complex. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Which is closer to Downtown Dubai, Dubailand or Dubailand Residence Complex?
Both are about 20 minutes from Downtown Dubai by car. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Can foreigners buy property in Dubailand and Dubailand Residence Complex?
Dubailand 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 Dubailand and Dubailand Residence Complex?
In Dubailand: Milan Heights from AED 575,000, Azizi Milan from AED 624,000, Laguna Residence from AED 700,000 and Arancia Yards from AED 1,100,000. 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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