--- title: "Aljada vs Maryam Island" canonical: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/compare/areas/aljada-vs-maryam-island markdown: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/md/compare/areas/aljada-vs-maryam-island.md type: area-comparison description: "Aljada and Maryam Island 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." --- # Aljada or Maryam Island? ## Side by side | | [Aljada](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/sharjah/aljada) | [Maryam Island](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/sharjah/maryam-island) | | --- | --- | --- | | Emirate | Sharjah | Sharjah | | Tenure | freehold | freehold | | Price per sq ft | AED 1,117, [Bayut](https://www.bayut.com/property-market-analysis/index/sale/properties/sharjah/aljada/), October 2026 | AED 1,088, [Bayut](https://www.bayut.com/property-market-analysis/index/sale/properties/sharjah/al-khan/maryam-island/), October 2026 | | Drive to Dubai International Airport | about 25 minutes | about 21 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**: Maryam Island averages AED 1,088 per sq ft against AED 1,117 in Aljada, about 3% less (Bayut, from advertised asking prices, October 2026). - **Closer to Dubai International Airport**: Maryam Island is about 21 minutes from Dubai International Airport by car, against about 25 minutes from Aljada. ## Developments in Aljada No developments in Aljada are currently listed. ## Developments in Maryam Island No developments in Maryam Island are currently listed. ## What Aljada is like > Arada's 24 million sq ft mixed-use community in Sharjah, planned for more than 25,000 homes, with about 20,000 people already living there. Suits first-time buyers and landlords on a budget. Who it suits: First-time buyers; Buy-to-let investors on a budget; University staff and students; Families wanting schools on site. In its favour: - About 20,000 residents already, with completed phases to inspect. - Arada states that buyers of all nationalities can purchase freehold in its Sharjah communities. - Schools, a sports complex and Madar Mall are part of the plan, with Madar due by end-2028. Worth weighing: - More than 25,000 homes are planned and Arada launches new blocks every few months, which weighs on resale prices in earlier phases. - Savills reported average Sharjah apartment asking prices down 8.2% year on year in Q2 2026 as apartment supply grew. Full guide: [Aljada](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/sharjah/aljada) ## What Maryam Island is like > Eagle Hills' mid-rise waterfront district on the Al Khan coast of Sharjah city. Mostly completed apartment buildings, with a few still under construction. Suits buyers who want the sea and a city address. Who it suits: Buyers wanting a sea-facing flat in Sharjah; Residents working in north Dubai; Landlords targeting long lets. In its favour: - Sea-front apartments in central Sharjah. - Largely built: most buildings are ready and occupied. - About 21 minutes from Dubai International Airport on Property Finder's figures. Worth weighing: - Confirm the tenure. Property Finder lists freehold; the developer's site does not say, and older resale units may carry a different title. - Savills reported average Sharjah apartment asking prices down 8.2% year on year in Q2 2026, with new supply concentrated in waterfront and mixed-use communities. Full guide: [Maryam Island](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/sharjah/maryam-island) ## Questions and answers ### Is Aljada or Maryam Island cheaper per square foot? Maryam Island is cheaper on the published figures: AED 1,088 per sq ft against AED 1,117 in Aljada (Bayut, from advertised asking prices, October 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, Aljada or Maryam Island? Maryam Island, at about 21 minutes by car against about 25 minutes from Aljada. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. ### Can foreigners buy property in Aljada and Maryam Island? Aljada is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Maryam Island is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Sales in Sharjah are registered with the SRERD. --- Source page: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/compare/areas/aljada-vs-maryam-island. Published by UAE Property Agents, Omnia Capital Group. 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