Dubailand or The Valley by Emaar?
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 8,891,888 at Ovelle in The Valley by Emaar.
Closer to Downtown Dubai
Dubailand is about 20 minutes from Downtown Dubai by car, against about 25 minutes from The Valley by Emaar.
Side by side
| Measure | Dubailand | The Valley by Emaar |
|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Developments we list | 11 | 1 |
| Lowest developer price | AED 575,000Milan Heights | 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.
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
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
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 or The Valley by Emaar: quick answers
Which is closer to Downtown Dubai, Dubailand or The Valley by Emaar?
Dubailand, 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 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 and The Valley by Emaar?
Dubailand 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 and The Valley by Emaar?
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 The Valley by Emaar: Ovelle from AED 8,891,888.
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Not sure which area fits?
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