--- title: "Al Jaddaf vs Dubai Design District" canonical: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/compare/areas/al-jaddaf-vs-dubai-design-district markdown: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/md/compare/areas/al-jaddaf-vs-dubai-design-district.md type: area-comparison description: "Al Jaddaf and Dubai Design District compared on published prices, rental yields, new developments and drive times." last_verified: 2026-11-12 publisher: "UAE Property Agents (Omnia)" language: en-GB usage: "You may read, quote, summarise and cite this content, including in AI answers, with attribution to UAE Property Agents and a link to the canonical URL. Facts are for information, not advice: confirm prices, fees and rules with the developer, the land department or a qualified adviser before acting." --- # Al Jaddaf or Dubai Design District? ## Side by side | | [Al Jaddaf](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/al-jaddaf) | [Dubai Design District](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-design-district) | | --- | --- | --- | | Emirate | Dubai | Dubai | | Tenure | freehold | freehold | | Price per sq ft | AED 1,995, [Property Finder](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/transactions/buy/dubai/al-jaddaf), 12 months to 12 November 2026 | AED 3,129, [Property Finder](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/transactions/buy/dubai/dubai-design-district), 12 months to 12 November 2026 | | Developments we list | 11 | 2 | | Drive to Dubai International Airport | about 15 minutes | about 20 minutes | | Drive to Downtown Dubai | about 12 minutes | about 7 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. ## Where each one leads - **Lower price per sq ft**: Al Jaddaf averages AED 1,995 per sq ft against AED 3,129 in Dubai Design District, about 36% less (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026). - **Lower entry price**: The lowest developer price we list in Al Jaddaf is AED 679,000 at Azizi Leily, against AED 2,150,000 at Artistry One Residences in Dubai Design District. - **Closer to Dubai International Airport**: Al Jaddaf is about 15 minutes from Dubai International Airport by car, against about 20 minutes from Dubai Design District. ## Developments in Al Jaddaf - [Azizi Leily](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/al-jaddaf/azizi-leily): Azizi Developments; Al Jaddaf, Dubai; under construction; handover Q3 2028; from AED 679,000 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Azizi Jaddaf Beach Oasis](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/al-jaddaf/azizi-jaddaf-beach-oasis): Azizi Developments; Al Jaddaf, Dubai; launched; handover Q4 2028; from AED 720,000 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Binghatti Spectre](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/al-jaddaf/binghatti-spectre): Binghatti; Al Jaddaf, Dubai; launched; from AED 774,999 (as of 2026-11-12) - [Binghatti Starfall](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/al-jaddaf/binghatti-starfall): Binghatti; Al Jaddaf, Dubai; launched; handover Q3 2028; from AED 827,999 (as of 2026-11-12) - [Binghatti Starlight](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/al-jaddaf/binghatti-starlight): Binghatti; Al Jaddaf, Dubai; ready; handover Q1 2026; from AED 881,000 (as of 2026-11-12) - [Azizi Aliyah](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/al-jaddaf/azizi-aliyah): Azizi Developments; Al Jaddaf, Dubai; ready; handover Q4 2025; from AED 1,137,555 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Azizi Creek Views IV](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/al-jaddaf/azizi-creek-views-iv): Azizi Developments; Al Jaddaf, Dubai; under construction; handover Q4 2028; from AED 1,200,000 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Binghatti Wraith](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/al-jaddaf/binghatti-wraith): Binghatti; Al Jaddaf, Dubai; launched; handover Q4 2027; from AED 1,299,999 (as of 2026-11-12) - [Binghatti Cullinan](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/al-jaddaf/binghatti-cullinan): Binghatti; Al Jaddaf, Dubai; under construction; handover Q4 2027; from AED 1,399,999 (as of 2026-11-12) - [Azizi Creek Views III](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/al-jaddaf/azizi-creek-views-iii): Azizi Developments; Al Jaddaf, Dubai; under construction; handover Q3 2026; from AED 1,480,619 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Binghatti Ghost](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/al-jaddaf/binghatti-ghost): Binghatti; Al Jaddaf, Dubai; ready; handover Q1 2026; from AED 2,612,499 (as of 2026-11-12) ## Developments in Dubai Design District - [Artistry One Residences](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-design-district/artistry-one-residences): Select Group; Dubai Design District, Dubai; launched; handover 2029; from AED 2,150,000 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Artistry Two Residences](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-design-district/artistry-two-residences): Select Group; Dubai Design District, Dubai; launched; handover 2029; from AED 2,165,000 (as of 2026-11-13) ## What Al Jaddaf is like > A creekside district between Dubai Healthcare City and Business Bay, on the Green Line metro. Mid-rise apartment blocks at lower prices than neighbouring central districts. Who it suits: Yield-focused investors buying studios and one-beds; Budget-conscious buyers wanting a central location; Staff at Dubai Healthcare City and the airport; Tenants who rely on the metro. In its favour: - Green Line metro at Al Jadaf and Creek stations; Creek is the planned Blue Line interchange - About 15 minutes from Dubai International Airport and 12 from Dubai Mall (Bayut area guide) - Lower entry prices than Business Bay, Downtown or Creek Harbour Worth weighing: - Supply is heavy and concentrated in small units from a few developers, so new buildings compete directly for the same tenants - Shipyards and dry docks still operate on part of the waterfront, and with 34 projects listed, building work on neighbouring plots is likely for years Full guide: [Al Jaddaf](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/al-jaddaf) ## What Dubai Design District is like > The creative and fashion business district on the creek, east of Business Bay, now adding its first homes. A small number of Meraas waterfront towers, all still off-plan. Who it suits: Buyers who want a central waterfront flat with character; People working in design, fashion and media; Investors willing to wait until 2030 for a new district to mature; Owner-occupiers who dislike generic tower districts. In its favour: - Established creative district with offices, studios, restaurants and a full events calendar - Creek waterfront with views towards Burj Khalifa - About seven minutes by car from Downtown Dubai (Meraas) Worth weighing: - No completed homes yet, so there is no rental or resale record to judge by; the first building is due in 2027 and The Edit in 2030 - No metro station; the nearest Red Line stations are a 6 to 10 minute drive Full guide: [Dubai Design District](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-design-district) ## Questions and answers ### Is Al Jaddaf or Dubai Design District cheaper per square foot? Al Jaddaf is cheaper on the published figures: AED 1,995 per sq ft against AED 3,129 in Dubai Design District (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 is closer to Dubai International Airport, Al Jaddaf or Dubai Design District? Al Jaddaf, at about 15 minutes by car against about 20 minutes from Dubai Design District. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. ### Which is closer to Downtown Dubai, Al Jaddaf or Dubai Design District? Dubai Design District, at about 7 minutes by car against about 12 minutes from Al Jaddaf. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. ### Can foreigners buy property in Al Jaddaf and Dubai Design District? Al Jaddaf is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Dubai Design District 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 Al Jaddaf and Dubai Design District? In Al Jaddaf: [Azizi Leily](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/al-jaddaf/azizi-leily) from AED 679,000, [Azizi Jaddaf Beach Oasis](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/al-jaddaf/azizi-jaddaf-beach-oasis) from AED 720,000, [Binghatti Spectre](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/al-jaddaf/binghatti-spectre) from AED 774,999 and [Binghatti Starfall](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/al-jaddaf/binghatti-starfall) from AED 827,999. In Dubai Design District: [Artistry One Residences](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-design-district/artistry-one-residences) from AED 2,150,000 and [Artistry Two Residences](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-design-district/artistry-two-residences) from AED 2,165,000. --- Source page: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/compare/areas/al-jaddaf-vs-dubai-design-district. 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