Jumeirah Golf Estates or Rashid Yachts & Marina?
Side by side on published prices, yields, new developments and drive times.
Pictured: D Villas by Dar Global
Where each one leads
Drawn only from published figures and the developments we list, each with its source.
Lower price per sq ft
Jumeirah Golf Estates averages AED 2,179 per sq ft against AED 2,777 in Rashid Yachts & Marina, about 22% less (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026).
Higher gross yield
Jumeirah Golf Estates shows a gross yield of 6.52% against 4.25% in Rashid Yachts & Marina (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 Jumeirah Golf Estates average AED 425,146 a year against AED 112,776 in Rashid Yachts & Marina (Property Finder, from registered tenancy contracts, 12 months to 12 November 2026).
Lower entry price
The lowest developer price we list in Rashid Yachts & Marina is AED 1,800,000 at Fior 2, against AED 6,142,650 at D Villas in Jumeirah Golf Estates.
Closer to Downtown Dubai
Rashid Yachts & Marina is about 20 minutes from Downtown Dubai by car, against about 30 minutes from Jumeirah Golf Estates.
Side by side
| Measure | Jumeirah Golf Estates | Rashid Yachts & Marina |
|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Price per sq ft | AED 2,179Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 622 sales | AED 2,777Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 496 sales |
| Gross rental yield | 6.52%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 622 sales | 4.25%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 496 sales |
| Average annual rent | AED 425,146Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 801 contracts | AED 112,776Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 135 contracts |
| Developments we list | 1 | 8 |
| Lowest developer price | AED 6,142,650D Villas | AED 1,800,000Fior 2 |
| Drive to Downtown Dubai | about 30 minutes | about 20 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
Rashid Yachts & Marina
- Fior 2Emaar PropertiesAED 1,800,000
- Baystar by VidaEmaar PropertiesAED 2,105,888
- Sera 2Emaar PropertiesAED 2,112,888
- Fior 1Emaar PropertiesAED 2,200,000
- AureaEmaar PropertiesAED 2,310,888
- Pier PointEmaar PropertiesAED 3,193,888
What each area is like
Jumeirah Golf Estates
Gated golf community on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road with two championship courses and its own metro station, now being extended by Wasl with a large second phase.
Who it suits
- Golfers and families wanting a gated villa estate
- Buyers with budgets above AED 5 million
- Owner-occupiers planning a long hold
- Buyers who want a villa near a metro station
In its favour
- Two championship courses: Earth, host of the DP World Tour Championship, and Fire
- Gated estate with mature landscaping and a completed first phase to inspect
- Own station on the Route 2020 metro line
Worth weighing
- The Next Chapter plans 12,345 new residences, more than 10,000 of them apartments: the low-density character of the original estate will change and construction will continue for years
- Few shops or restaurants inside the gates; the nearest mall is about 15 minutes away
Rashid Yachts & Marina
Emaar's marina community at the old Port Rashid, between Bur Dubai and the Gulf. Low- and mid-rise apartments around a superyacht marina, with the QE2 moored alongside.
Who it suits
- Buyers who want marina and sea views near old Dubai
- Boat owners
- Investors comfortable with a long build-out
- Second-home buyers who prefer low-rise to high-rise
In its favour
- Marina with 400 wet berths and capacity for yachts up to 100 metres (Emaar)
- Low- and mid-rise buildings, so more homes keep an open view
- Emaar as single master developer
Worth weighing
- Long build-out: Fior 1 is not due until July 2030, and construction will continue around completed buildings until then
- No metro station in the community; Bayut's guide puts the nearest Green Line stations about 10 minutes away
Jumeirah Golf Estates or Rashid Yachts & Marina: quick answers
Is Jumeirah Golf Estates or Rashid Yachts & Marina cheaper per square foot?
Jumeirah Golf Estates is cheaper on the published figures: AED 2,179 per sq ft against AED 2,777 in Rashid Yachts & Marina (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, Jumeirah Golf Estates or Rashid Yachts & Marina?
Jumeirah Golf Estates, on the published figures: a gross yield of 6.52% against 4.25% in Rashid Yachts & Marina (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 Jumeirah Golf Estates and Rashid Yachts & Marina?
New tenancy contracts average AED 425,146 a year in Jumeirah Golf Estates and AED 112,776 in Rashid Yachts & Marina (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, Jumeirah Golf Estates or Rashid Yachts & Marina?
Rashid Yachts & Marina, at about 20 minutes by car against about 30 minutes from Jumeirah Golf Estates. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Can foreigners buy property in Jumeirah Golf Estates and Rashid Yachts & Marina?
Jumeirah Golf Estates is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Rashid Yachts & Marina 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 Jumeirah Golf Estates and Rashid Yachts & Marina?
In Jumeirah Golf Estates: D Villas from AED 6,142,650. In Rashid Yachts & Marina: Fior 2 from AED 1,800,000, Baystar by Vida from AED 2,105,888, Sera 2 from AED 2,112,888 and Fior 1 from AED 2,200,000.
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