Meydan or Ras Al Khor?
Side by side on published prices, yields, new developments and drive times.
Pictured: Riviera Beachfront 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 Meydan is AED 1,219,000 at Azizi Riviera, against AED 1,830,000 at The Element at Sobha One in Ras Al Khor.
Closer to Dubai International Airport
Ras Al Khor is about 12 minutes from Dubai International Airport by car, against about 20 minutes from Meydan.
Side by side
| Measure | Meydan | Ras Al Khor |
|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Developments we list | 6 | 2 |
| Lowest developer price | AED 1,219,000Azizi Riviera | AED 1,830,000The Element at Sobha One |
| Drive to Dubai International Airport | about 20 minutes | about 12 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
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
Ras Al Khor
- The Element at Sobha OneSobha RealtyAED 1,830,000
- Golf Ridges at Sobha OneSobha RealtyAED 6,700,000
What each area is like
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
Ras Al Khor
The district around the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary and Ras Al Khor Road, where Sobha Realty is building Sobha One: five towers, a pitch-and-putt golf course and golf-facing duplexes.
Who it suits
- Investors wanting a central location below Downtown prices
- Professionals commuting to Business Bay, Downtown or the airport
- Golfers interested in the pitch-and-putt course and golf-facing duplexes
- Buyers who want a near-complete building from Sobha
In its favour
- About 12 minutes by car to Business Bay and Dubai International Airport (Sobha)
- 18-hole pitch-and-putt golf course inside Sobha One (Sobha)
- Next to the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary
Worth weighing
- Property Finder places the site in Ras Al Khor Industrial 1, and parts of the surroundings are still industrial
- Sobha One's five towers and The Element add a large number of apartments in one place
Meydan or Ras Al Khor: quick answers
Which is closer to Dubai International Airport, Meydan or Ras Al Khor?
Ras Al Khor, at about 12 minutes by car against about 20 minutes from Meydan. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Can foreigners buy property in Meydan and Ras Al Khor?
Meydan is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Ras Al Khor 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 Meydan and Ras Al Khor?
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. In Ras Al Khor: The Element at Sobha One from AED 1,830,000 and Golf Ridges at Sobha One from AED 6,700,000.
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Not sure which area fits?
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