--- title: "Al Jaddaf vs Jumeirah Golf Estates" canonical: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/compare/areas/al-jaddaf-vs-jumeirah-golf-estates markdown: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/md/compare/areas/al-jaddaf-vs-jumeirah-golf-estates.md type: area-comparison description: "Al Jaddaf and Jumeirah Golf Estates 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 Jumeirah Golf Estates? ## Side by side | | [Al Jaddaf](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/al-jaddaf) | [Jumeirah Golf Estates](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/jumeirah-golf-estates) | | --- | --- | --- | | 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 2,179, [Property Finder](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/transactions/buy/dubai/jumeirah-golf-estates), 12 months to 12 November 2026 | | Gross rental yield | 5.68%, [Property Finder](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/transactions/buy/dubai/al-jaddaf), 12 months to 12 November 2026 | 6.52%, [Property Finder](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/transactions/buy/dubai/jumeirah-golf-estates), 12 months to 12 November 2026 | | Average annual rent | AED 84,273, [Property Finder](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/transactions/rent/dubai/al-jaddaf), 12 months to 12 November 2026 | AED 425,146, [Property Finder](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/transactions/rent/dubai/jumeirah-golf-estates), 12 months to 12 November 2026 | | Developments we list | 11 | 1 | | Drive to Downtown Dubai | about 12 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. ## Where each one leads - **Lower price per sq ft**: Al Jaddaf averages AED 1,995 per sq ft against AED 2,179 in Jumeirah Golf Estates, about 8% less (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026). - **Higher gross yield**: Jumeirah Golf Estates shows a gross yield of 6.52% against 5.68% in Al Jaddaf (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 Golf Estates average AED 425,146 a year against AED 84,273 in Al Jaddaf (Property Finder, from registered tenancy contracts, 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 6,142,650 at D Villas in Jumeirah Golf Estates. - **Closer to Downtown Dubai**: Al Jaddaf is about 12 minutes from Downtown Dubai by car, against about 30 minutes from Jumeirah Golf Estates. ## 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 Jumeirah Golf Estates - [D Villas](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/jumeirah-golf-estates/d-villas): Dar Global; Jumeirah Golf Estates, Dubai; under construction; handover Q2 2028; from AED 6,142,650 (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 Jumeirah Golf Estates is like > Gated golf community on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road with two championship courses and its own metro station, now being extended by Wasl with a large second phase. Who it suits: Golfers and families wanting a gated villa estate; Buyers with budgets above AED 5 million; Owner-occupiers planning a long hold; Buyers who want a villa near a metro station. In its favour: - Two championship courses: Earth, host of the DP World Tour Championship, and Fire - Gated estate with mature landscaping and a completed first phase to inspect - Own station on the Route 2020 metro line Worth weighing: - The Next Chapter plans 12,345 new residences, more than 10,000 of them apartments: the low-density character of the original estate will change and construction will continue for years - Few shops or restaurants inside the gates; the nearest mall is about 15 minutes away Full guide: [Jumeirah Golf Estates](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/jumeirah-golf-estates) ## Questions and answers ### Is Al Jaddaf or Jumeirah Golf Estates cheaper per square foot? Al Jaddaf is cheaper on the published figures: AED 1,995 per sq ft against AED 2,179 in Jumeirah Golf Estates (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, Al Jaddaf or Jumeirah Golf Estates? Jumeirah Golf Estates, on the published figures: a gross yield of 6.52% against 5.68% in Al Jaddaf (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 Al Jaddaf and Jumeirah Golf Estates? New tenancy contracts average AED 84,273 a year in Al Jaddaf and AED 425,146 in Jumeirah Golf Estates (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, Al Jaddaf or Jumeirah Golf Estates? Al Jaddaf, at about 12 minutes by car against about 30 minutes from Jumeirah Golf Estates. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. ### Can foreigners buy property in Al Jaddaf and Jumeirah Golf Estates? Al Jaddaf is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Jumeirah Golf Estates 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 Jumeirah Golf Estates? 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 Jumeirah Golf Estates: [D Villas](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/jumeirah-golf-estates/d-villas) from AED 6,142,650. --- Source page: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/compare/areas/al-jaddaf-vs-jumeirah-golf-estates. Published by UAE Property Agents, Omnia Capital Group. 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. 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