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

## Side by side

| | [Al Jaddaf](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/al-jaddaf) | [Wasl Gate](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/wasl-gate) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 1,550, [Property Finder](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/transactions/buy/dubai/wasl-gate), 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 | 7.21%, [Property Finder](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/transactions/buy/dubai/wasl-gate), 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 99,381, [Property Finder](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/transactions/rent/dubai/wasl-gate), 12 months to 12 November 2026 |
| Developments we list | 11 | 0 |
| Drive to Dubai International Airport | about 15 minutes | about 26 minutes |
| Drive to Downtown Dubai | about 12 minutes | about 25 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**: Wasl Gate averages AED 1,550 per sq ft against AED 1,995 in Al Jaddaf, about 22% less (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026).
- **Higher gross yield**: Wasl Gate shows a gross yield of 7.21% 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 Wasl Gate average AED 99,381 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 26 minutes from Wasl Gate.

## 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 Wasl Gate

No developments in Wasl Gate 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 Wasl Gate is like

> Wasl's freehold master community beside Sheikh Zayed Road in Jebel Ali, next to Festival Plaza and Energy metro station, with apartments launching from AED 550,000.

Who it suits: Buyers who want metro access on a mid-market budget; People working in Jebel Ali or Expo City; Investors targeting tenants in south Dubai; Buyers who prefer a large, established developer.

In its favour:

- Energy metro station about three minutes away by car, on the Red Line
- Festival Plaza mall, with IKEA, inside the community
- Master developer Wasl is one of Dubai's largest property groups


Worth weighing:

- Twenty new projects were listed on 12 November 2026, with handovers bunched between late 2027 and 2029: expect strong competition for tenants and resale buyers as they complete
- About 25 minutes from Downtown Dubai; the appeal depends on the southern employment hubs rather than central Dubai


Full guide: [Wasl Gate](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/wasl-gate)

## Questions and answers

### Is Al Jaddaf or Wasl Gate cheaper per square foot?

Wasl Gate is cheaper on the published figures: AED 1,550 per sq ft against AED 1,995 in Al Jaddaf (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 Wasl Gate?

Wasl Gate, on the published figures: a gross yield of 7.21% 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 Wasl Gate?

New tenancy contracts average AED 84,273 a year in Al Jaddaf and AED 99,381 in Wasl Gate (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 Wasl Gate?

Al Jaddaf, at about 15 minutes by car against about 26 minutes from Wasl Gate. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.

### Which is closer to Downtown Dubai, Al Jaddaf or Wasl Gate?

Al Jaddaf, at about 12 minutes by car against about 25 minutes from Wasl Gate. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.

### Can foreigners buy property in Al Jaddaf and Wasl Gate?

Al Jaddaf is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Wasl Gate 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 Wasl Gate?

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 Wasl Gate yet.


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