Meydan or Tilal Al Ghaf?
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 price per sq ft
Meydan averages AED 2,050 per sq ft against AED 2,278 in Tilal Al Ghaf, about 10% less (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026).
Higher gross yield
Meydan shows a gross yield of 7.04% 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 73,787 in Meydan (Property Finder, from registered tenancy contracts, 12 months to 12 November 2026).
Closer to Dubai International Airport
Meydan is about 20 minutes from Dubai International Airport by car, against about 30 minutes from Tilal Al Ghaf.
Side by side
| Measure | Meydan | Tilal Al Ghaf |
|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Price per sq ft | AED 2,050Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 1,818 sales | AED 2,278Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 357 sales |
| Gross rental yield | 7.04%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 1,818 sales | 5.19%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 357 sales |
| Average annual rent | AED 73,787Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 9,025 contracts | AED 322,515Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 1,350 contracts |
| Developments we list | 6 | 0 |
| Drive to Dubai International Airport | about 20 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
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
Tilal Al Ghaf
We do not list a development in Tilal Al Ghaf yet.
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
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
Meydan or Tilal Al Ghaf: quick answers
Is Meydan or Tilal Al Ghaf cheaper per square foot?
Meydan is cheaper on the published figures: AED 2,050 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, Meydan or Tilal Al Ghaf?
Meydan, on the published figures: a gross yield of 7.04% 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 Meydan and Tilal Al Ghaf?
New tenancy contracts average AED 73,787 a year in Meydan 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, Meydan or Tilal Al Ghaf?
Meydan, at about 20 minutes by car against about 30 minutes from Tilal Al Ghaf. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Can foreigners buy property in Meydan and Tilal Al Ghaf?
Meydan 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 Meydan and Tilal Al Ghaf?
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. We do not list a development in Tilal Al Ghaf yet.
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