Al Jaddaf vs Dubai Islands

Al Jaddaf9 projectsDubai Islands18 projectsMed. yield7.0% vs 7.0%Entry fromAED 720K vs AED 1.1MMed. AED/sqft480 vs 585

Al Jaddaf and Dubai Islands are two off-plan submarkets in Dubai. Al Jaddaf has 9 active off-plan projects in our catalogue; Dubai Islands has 18. Median estimated rental yields are similar at 7.0% and 7.0% respectively.

Entry prices: Al Jaddaf from AED 720K, Dubai Islands from AED 1.1M. Median price-per-sqft: Al Jaddaf AED 480, Dubai Islands AED 585. Top developers in Al Jaddaf: Azizi Developments, Ellington, Binghatti Developers. In Dubai Islands: Ellington, Samana Developers, Nakheel. Use the side-by-side breakdown below to compare yields, prices, payment plans and amenities before shortlisting.

Al Jaddaf vs Dubai Islands: at a glance

  • Cheaper entryWinner Al JaddafAED 720K vs AED 1.1M (32% cheaper).
  • Higher yieldTieWithin 0.2 pp: 7.0% vs 7.0% median.
  • More projectsWinner Dubai Islands18 vs 9 active off-plan projects.
  • Earlier handoverWinner Al JaddafQ2 2026 vs Q4 2026 (nearest handover).

Al Jaddaf wins on cheaper entry, earlier handover; Dubai Islands wins on more projects.

Developers building in both Al Jaddaf and Dubai Islands

2 developers 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 JaddafDubai Islands
Ellington3 projects (from AED 1.0M)7 projects (from AED 1.7M)
Azizi Developments4 projects (from AED 720K)1 project (from AED 1.1M)
MetricAl JaddafDubai Islands
Active off-plan projects918
Median est. yield7.0%7.0%
Top est. yield7.0%7.0%
Price rangeAED 720K – AED 6.4MAED 1.1M – AED 22M
Median price/sqftAED 480AED 585
Median appreciation to handover6%10%
Handover spreadQ2 2026 – Q4 2028Q4 2026 – Q4 2031
Top developersAzizi Developments, Ellington, Binghatti DevelopersEllington, Samana Developers, Nakheel
Distinct developers35
Top amenitiesGymnasium, Indoor Swimming Pool, Landscaped GardensChildren's Play Area, CCTV Security, Gymnasium
Configurations offeredstudios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bedstudios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed
Browse by area: All Al Jaddaf projects, all Dubai Islands 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
Dubai Islands
Azizi Developments
Azizi Wasl
Dubai Islands · Dubai
7% yield+7% apprec.Q1 2028
AED 1.06M+
Dubai Islands
Nakheel
Bay Grove Residences Phase 4 By Nakheel
Dubai Islands · Dubai
7% yield+10% apprec.Q3 2028
AED 2.00M+ Hot
Dubai Islands
Nakheel
Beach Residences Dubai Islands
Dubai Islands · Dubai
7% yield+4% apprec.Q1 2027
AED 2.60M+
Dubai Islands
AYS Property Development
Breva by AYS Developers
Dubai Islands · Dubai
7% yield+4% apprec.Q4 2026
AED 1.97M+ Hot
Dubai Islands
Ellington
Ellington Sands
Dubai Islands · Dubai
7% yield+10% apprec.Q4 2028
AED 1.70M+ Hot
Dubai Islands
Ellington
Meriva Gardens
Dubai Islands · Dubai
7% yield+16% apprec.Q2 2030
AED 2.70M+ Hot

Compare Al Jaddaf vs Dubai Islands 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 Dubai Islands?
Dubai Islands has more active off-plan projects (18) than Al Jaddaf (9). Counts are pulled from our live Dubai off-plan catalogue.
Is Al Jaddaf or Dubai Islands cheaper to buy off-plan?
Entry pricing in Al Jaddaf starts from around AED 720K, versus AED 1.1M in Dubai Islands — Al Jaddaf is cheaper to enter.
What's the price-per-sqft difference between Al Jaddaf and Dubai Islands?
Al Jaddaf is cheaper per square foot (AED 480/sqft) than Dubai Islands (AED 585/sqft).
Which has the higher rental yield, Al Jaddaf or Dubai Islands?
Median estimated rental yields are similar: 7.0% in Al Jaddaf versus 7.0% in Dubai Islands. 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?
Dubai Islands shows a higher median expected appreciation to handover (10%) than Al Jaddaf (6%).
When do off-plan projects in Al Jaddaf and Dubai Islands hand over?
Al Jaddaf handovers run from Q2 2026 to Q4 2028; Dubai Islands handovers run from Q4 2026 to Q4 2031.
Which developers are most active in Al Jaddaf versus Dubai Islands?
Most active in Al Jaddaf: Azizi Developments, Ellington, Binghatti Developers. Most active in Dubai Islands: Ellington, Samana Developers, Nakheel.
Which developers build in both Al Jaddaf and Dubai Islands?
Ellington currently have active off-plan projects in both Al Jaddaf and Dubai Islands. 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 Dubai Islands?
On rental yield the two are close (7.0% vs 7.0% median est.); Dubai Islands shows stronger median expected appreciation to handover (10% vs 6%). Yield favours cash-flow investors, appreciation favours buy-and-hold; the better area depends on which lens matters more to your hold plan.