Jumeirah Lake Towers or Tilal Al Ghaf?
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 2,278 in Tilal Al Ghaf, about 20% less (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026).
Higher gross yield
Jumeirah Lake Towers shows a gross yield of 6.67% against 5.19% in Tilal Al Ghaf (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 Tilal Al Ghaf average AED 322,515 a year against AED 96,473 in Jumeirah Lake Towers (Property Finder, from registered tenancy contracts, 12 months to 12 November 2026).
Closer to Dubai International Airport
Jumeirah Lake Towers is about 25 minutes from Dubai International Airport by car, against about 30 minutes from Tilal Al Ghaf.
Side by side
| Measure | Jumeirah Lake Towers | Tilal Al Ghaf |
|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Price per sq ft | AED 1,822Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 1,506 sales | AED 2,278Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 357 sales |
| Gross rental yield | 6.67%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 1,506 sales | 5.19%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 357 sales |
| Average annual rent | AED 96,473Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 9,189 contracts | AED 322,515Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 1,350 contracts |
| Developments we list | 1 | 0 |
| Drive to Dubai International Airport | about 25 minutes | about 30 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
Tilal Al Ghaf
We do not list a development in Tilal Al Ghaf yet.
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.
Tilal Al Ghaf
Majid Al Futtaim's lagoon-centred villa community off Hessa Street, near Dubai Sports City. Largely sold through, so most buying today is resale.
Who it suits
- Families wanting villas with a school on site
- Buyers who value a finished master plan
- Resale purchasers of completed homes
- High-budget buyers of waterfront mansions
In its favour
- Planned for more than 6,500 freehold homes around a 70,000 sq m swimmable lagoon
- 18 km of walking trails and 11 km of cycling track, according to the developer
- The Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai operates inside the community
Worth weighing
- No developer stock was listed on Property Finder on 12 November 2026: purchases are resale, with resale pricing and the 4% Dubai Land Department transfer fee payable in full
- Later phases (Plagette 32, Amara, Serenity Mansions, Bo Monde) are still under construction, so parts of the site will see building work for some time
Jumeirah Lake Towers or Tilal Al Ghaf: quick answers
Is Jumeirah Lake Towers or Tilal Al Ghaf cheaper per square foot?
Jumeirah Lake Towers is cheaper on the published figures: AED 1,822 per sq ft against AED 2,278 in Tilal Al Ghaf (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 Tilal Al Ghaf?
Jumeirah Lake Towers, on the published figures: a gross yield of 6.67% against 5.19% in Tilal Al Ghaf (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 Tilal Al Ghaf?
New tenancy contracts average AED 96,473 a year in Jumeirah Lake Towers and AED 322,515 in Tilal Al Ghaf (Property Finder, from registered tenancy contracts, 12 months to 12 November 2026). Both averages mix small and large homes.
Which is closer to Dubai International Airport, Jumeirah Lake Towers or Tilal Al Ghaf?
Jumeirah Lake Towers, at about 25 minutes by car against about 30 minutes from Tilal Al Ghaf. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Can foreigners buy property in Jumeirah Lake Towers and Tilal Al Ghaf?
Jumeirah Lake Towers is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Tilal Al Ghaf 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 Tilal Al Ghaf?
In Jumeirah Lake Towers: Diamondz by Danube from AED 1,100,000. We do not list a development in Tilal Al Ghaf yet.
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