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title: "Al Jaddaf vs Tilal Al Ghaf"
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description: "Al Jaddaf and Tilal Al Ghaf compared on published prices, rental yields, new developments and drive times."
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# Al Jaddaf or Tilal Al Ghaf?

## Side by side

| | [Al Jaddaf](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/al-jaddaf) | [Tilal Al Ghaf](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/tilal-al-ghaf) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 2,278, [Property Finder](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/transactions/buy/dubai/tilal-al-ghaf), 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 | 5.19%, [Property Finder](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/transactions/buy/dubai/tilal-al-ghaf), 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 322,515, [Property Finder](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/transactions/rent/dubai/tilal-al-ghaf), 12 months to 12 November 2026 |
| Developments we list | 11 | 0 |
| Drive to Dubai International Airport | about 15 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 2,278 in Tilal Al Ghaf, about 12% less (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026).
- **Higher gross yield**: Al Jaddaf shows a gross yield of 5.68% 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 84,273 in Al Jaddaf (Property Finder, from registered tenancy contracts, 12 months to 12 November 2026).
- **Closer to Dubai International Airport**: Al Jaddaf is about 15 minutes from Dubai International Airport by car, against about 30 minutes from Tilal Al Ghaf.

## 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 Tilal Al Ghaf

No developments in Tilal Al Ghaf are currently listed.

## 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 Tilal Al Ghaf is like

> 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


Full guide: [Tilal Al Ghaf](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/tilal-al-ghaf)

## Questions and answers

### Is Al Jaddaf or Tilal Al Ghaf cheaper per square foot?

Al Jaddaf is cheaper on the published figures: AED 1,995 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, Al Jaddaf or Tilal Al Ghaf?

Al Jaddaf, on the published figures: a gross yield of 5.68% 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 Al Jaddaf and Tilal Al Ghaf?

New tenancy contracts average AED 84,273 a year in Al Jaddaf 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, Al Jaddaf or Tilal Al Ghaf?

Al Jaddaf, at about 15 minutes by car against about 30 minutes from Tilal Al Ghaf. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.

### Can foreigners buy property in Al Jaddaf and Tilal Al Ghaf?

Al Jaddaf 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 Al Jaddaf and Tilal Al Ghaf?

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. We do not list a development in Tilal Al Ghaf yet.


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