Al Jaddaf vs City of Arabia

Al Jaddaf9 projectsCity of Arabia10 projectsMed. yield7.0% vs 7.0%Entry fromAED 720K vs AED 560KMed. AED/sqft480 vs 382

Al Jaddaf and City of Arabia are two off-plan submarkets in Dubai. Al Jaddaf has 9 active off-plan projects in our catalogue; City of Arabia has 10. Median estimated rental yields are similar at 7.0% and 7.0% respectively.

Entry prices: Al Jaddaf from AED 720K, City of Arabia from AED 560K. Median price-per-sqft: Al Jaddaf AED 480, City of Arabia AED 382. Top developers in Al Jaddaf: Azizi Developments, Ellington, Binghatti Developers. In City of Arabia: Azizi Developments. Use the side-by-side breakdown below to compare yields, prices, payment plans and amenities before shortlisting.

Al Jaddaf vs City of Arabia: at a glance

  • Cheaper entryWinner City of ArabiaAED 560K vs AED 720K (22% cheaper).
  • Higher yieldTieWithin 0.2 pp: 7.0% vs 7.0% median.
  • Earlier handoverWinner Al JaddafQ2 2026 vs Q1 2027 (nearest handover).

City of Arabia wins on cheaper entry; Al Jaddaf wins on earlier handover.

Developers building in both Al Jaddaf and City of Arabia

1 developer currently have active off-plan inventory in both submarkets — the cleanest brands to compare the two areas at portfolio level, since the same developer's build quality, payment plan and finish are held constant across the choice.

DeveloperAl JaddafCity of Arabia
Azizi Developments4 projects (from AED 720K)10 projects (from AED 560K)
MetricAl JaddafCity of Arabia
Active off-plan projects910
Median est. yield7.0%7.0%
Top est. yield7.0%7.0%
Price rangeAED 720K – AED 6.4MAED 560K – AED 1.7M
Median price/sqftAED 480AED 382
Median appreciation to handover6%4%
Handover spreadQ2 2026 – Q4 2028Q1 2027 – Q2 2028
Top developersAzizi Developments, Ellington, Binghatti DevelopersAzizi Developments
Distinct developers31
Top amenitiesGymnasium, Indoor Swimming Pool, Landscaped GardensIndoor Swimming Pool, Landscaped Gardens, Gymnasium
Configurations offeredstudios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bedstudios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed
Browse by area: All Al Jaddaf projects, all City of Arabia projects
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12 off-plan projects
Al Jaddaf
Ellington
Al Jadaf Water front
Al Jaddaf · Dubai
7% yield+20% apprec.TBA
Price on request Hot
Al Jaddaf
Ellington
Art Bay East
Al Jaddaf · Dubai
7% yield+4% apprec.Q3 2026
AED 1.00M+
Al Jaddaf
Ellington
Art Bay West
Al Jaddaf · Dubai
7% yield+4% apprec.Q3 2026
AED 1.98M+
Al Jaddaf
Azizi Developments
Azizi David
Al Jaddaf · Dubai
7% yield+6% apprec.Q4 2027
AED 826K+ Hot
Al Jaddaf
Azizi Developments
Azizi Jaddaf Beach Oasis
Al Jaddaf · Dubai
7% yield+10% apprec.Q4 2028
AED 720K+ Hot
Al Jaddaf
Azizi Developments
Azizi Leily
Al Jaddaf · Dubai
7% yield+10% apprec.Q3 2028
AED 828K+ Hot
City of Arabia
Azizi Developments
Azizi Milan 18
City of Arabia · Dubai
7% yield+4% apprec.Q2 2027
AED 700K+ Hot
City of Arabia
Azizi Developments
Azizi Milan 20
City of Arabia · Dubai
7% yield+4% apprec.Q2 2027
AED 591K+ Hot
City of Arabia
Azizi Developments
Azizi Milan
City of Arabia · Dubai
7% yield+8% apprec.Q2 2028
AED 560K+ Hot
City of Arabia
Azizi Developments
Azizi Milan 28
City of Arabia · Dubai
7% yield+4% apprec.Q2 2027
AED 652K+ Hot
City of Arabia
Azizi Developments
Azizi Milan 30
City of Arabia · Dubai
7% yield+4% apprec.Q2 2027
AED 592K+ Hot
City of Arabia
Azizi Developments
Azizi Milan 51
City of Arabia · Dubai
7% yield+4% apprec.Q1 2027
AED 586K+ Hot

Compare Al Jaddaf vs City of Arabia by bedroom

Buyers usually start from a specific bedroom count. These deep links go straight to each side's slice page with live project counts and entry prices, so you can compare a like-for-like configuration rather than a whole-area average.

Frequently asked questions

Which area has more off-plan projects, Al Jaddaf or City of Arabia?
City of Arabia has more active off-plan projects (10) than Al Jaddaf (9). Counts are pulled from our live Dubai off-plan catalogue.
Is Al Jaddaf or City of Arabia cheaper to buy off-plan?
Entry pricing in Al Jaddaf starts from around AED 720K, versus AED 560K in City of Arabia — City of Arabia is cheaper to enter.
What's the price-per-sqft difference between Al Jaddaf and City of Arabia?
City of Arabia is cheaper per square foot (AED 382/sqft) than Al Jaddaf (AED 480/sqft).
Which has the higher rental yield, Al Jaddaf or City of Arabia?
Median estimated rental yields are similar: 7.0% in Al Jaddaf versus 7.0% in City of Arabia. Yields are derived from current advertised rentals against projected handover pricing and should be treated as an estimate.
Which area has more upside between launch and handover?
Al Jaddaf shows a higher median expected appreciation to handover (6%) than City of Arabia (4%).
When do off-plan projects in Al Jaddaf and City of Arabia hand over?
Al Jaddaf handovers run from Q2 2026 to Q4 2028; City of Arabia handovers run from Q1 2027 to Q2 2028.
Which developers are most active in Al Jaddaf versus City of Arabia?
Most active in Al Jaddaf: Azizi Developments, Ellington, Binghatti Developers. Most active in City of Arabia: Azizi Developments.
Which developers build in both Al Jaddaf and City of Arabia?
Azizi Developments currently have active off-plan projects in both Al Jaddaf and City of Arabia. Picking a brand that operates in both submarkets makes the area choice a like-for-like decision because build quality, finish and payment-plan structure are held constant across the two options.
Which is better for investment, Al Jaddaf or City of Arabia?
On rental yield the two are close (7.0% vs 7.0% median est.); Al Jaddaf shows stronger median expected appreciation to handover (6% vs 4%). Yield favours cash-flow investors, appreciation favours buy-and-hold; the better area depends on which lens matters more to your hold plan.