Jumeirah Lake Towers or Meydan?
Side by side on published prices, yields, new developments and drive times.
Pictured: Diamondz by Danube by Danube Properties
Where each one leads
Drawn only from published figures and the developments we list, each with its source.
Lower price per sq ft
Jumeirah Lake Towers averages AED 1,822 per sq ft against AED 2,050 in Meydan, about 11% less (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026).
Higher gross yield
Meydan shows a gross yield of 7.04% against 6.67% in Jumeirah Lake Towers (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 Lake Towers average AED 96,473 a year against AED 73,787 in Meydan (Property Finder, from registered tenancy contracts, 12 months to 12 November 2026).
Lower entry price
The lowest developer price we list in Jumeirah Lake Towers is AED 1,100,000 at Diamondz by Danube, against AED 1,219,000 at Azizi Riviera in Meydan.
Closer to Downtown Dubai
Meydan is about 16 minutes from Downtown Dubai by car, against about 20 minutes from Jumeirah Lake Towers.
Side by side
| Measure | Jumeirah Lake Towers | Meydan |
|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Price per sq ft | AED 1,822Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 1,506 sales | AED 2,050Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 1,818 sales |
| Gross rental yield | 6.67%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 1,506 sales | 7.04%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 1,818 sales |
| Average annual rent | AED 96,473Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 9,189 contracts | AED 73,787Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 9,025 contracts |
| Developments we list | 1 | 6 |
| Lowest developer price | AED 1,100,000Diamondz by Danube | AED 1,219,000Azizi Riviera |
| Drive to Downtown Dubai | about 20 minutes | about 16 minutes |
| Drive to Dubai International Airport | about 25 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
Jumeirah Lake Towers
- Diamondz by DanubeDanube PropertiesAED 1,100,000
Meydan
- Azizi RivieraAzizi DevelopmentsAED 1,219,000
- Riviera BeachfrontAzizi DevelopmentsAED 1,258,500
- Everly PlaceEllington PropertiesAED 1,940,000
- Riviera RêveAzizi DevelopmentsAED 2,357,355
- KnightsbridgeLEOS DevelopmentsAED 7,940,000
- Knightsbridge 2LEOS DevelopmentsAED 13,800,000
What each area is like
Jumeirah Lake Towers
A mature, mixed-use tower district across Sheikh Zayed Road from Dubai Marina, run by DMCC, with two metro stations, mid-market prices and a small number of new launches.
Who it suits
- Buy-to-let investors
- First-time buyers in Dubai
- Professionals working in DMCC, Media City or Internet City
- Buyers wanting metro access
In its favour
- Two Red Line metro stations (DMCC and Sobha Realty)
- Established community with lakes, a central park and dog parks
- Mid-market entry point: median asking price AED 1.76 million on Property Finder, 12 November 2026
Worth weighing
- Most towers date from 2006 to 2012 and vary in build quality and upkeep. Tamweel Tower was gutted by fire in 2012 and took until 2016 to repair; check cladding and maintenance records on any resale.
- New towers such as Diamondz add more than a thousand small apartments to a district that already has a large rental stock, much of it studios and one-bedrooms.
Meydan
The large development zone around Meydan Racecourse, south of Downtown Dubai. Lagoon-side apartments, villas and dozens of new towers from many developers, with little public transport.
Who it suits
- Investors buying smaller apartments below Business Bay prices
- Families looking at villas near the city centre
- Buyers who drive and want quick access to Al Khail Road
- Those comfortable with a district still under construction
In its favour
- About 16 minutes by car from Burj Khalifa and 20 from Dubai International Airport (Bayut area guide)
- Direct access to Al Khail Road and Ras Al Khor Road
- Lower apartment entry prices than Downtown Dubai or Business Bay
Worth weighing
- Very large pipeline: 73 new and off-plan projects on Property Finder in November 2026, many from smaller developers whose delivery record needs checking one by one
- Limited public transport and no metro station in the area today
Jumeirah Lake Towers or Meydan: quick answers
Is Jumeirah Lake Towers or Meydan cheaper per square foot?
Jumeirah Lake Towers is cheaper on the published figures: AED 1,822 per sq ft against AED 2,050 in Meydan (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 Lake Towers or Meydan?
Meydan, on the published figures: a gross yield of 7.04% against 6.67% in Jumeirah Lake Towers (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 Lake Towers and Meydan?
New tenancy contracts average AED 96,473 a year in Jumeirah Lake Towers and AED 73,787 in Meydan (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 Lake Towers or Meydan?
Meydan, at about 16 minutes by car against about 20 minutes from Jumeirah Lake Towers. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Which is closer to Dubai International Airport, Jumeirah Lake Towers or Meydan?
Meydan, at about 20 minutes by car against about 25 minutes from Jumeirah Lake Towers. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Can foreigners buy property in Jumeirah Lake Towers and Meydan?
Jumeirah Lake Towers is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Meydan 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 Lake Towers and Meydan?
In Jumeirah Lake Towers: Diamondz by Danube from AED 1,100,000. In Meydan: Azizi Riviera from AED 1,219,000, Riviera Beachfront from AED 1,258,500, Everly Place from AED 1,940,000 and Riviera Rêve from AED 2,357,355.
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