Al Jaddaf vs Dubai South

Al Jaddaf9 projectsDubai South19 projectsMed. yield7.0% vs 7.5%Entry fromAED 720K vs AED 560KMed. AED/sqft480 vs 1057

Al Jaddaf and Dubai South are two off-plan submarkets in Dubai. Al Jaddaf has 9 active off-plan projects in our catalogue; Dubai South has 19. Dubai South shows a higher median estimated yield (7.5%) than Al Jaddaf (7.0%).

Entry prices: Al Jaddaf from AED 720K, Dubai South from AED 560K. Median price-per-sqft: Al Jaddaf AED 480, Dubai South AED 1057. Top developers in Al Jaddaf: Azizi Developments, Ellington, Binghatti Developers. In Dubai South: Emaar Properties, Azizi Developments. Use the side-by-side breakdown below to compare yields, prices, payment plans and amenities before shortlisting.

Al Jaddaf vs Dubai South: at a glance

  • Cheaper entryWinner Dubai SouthAED 560K vs AED 720K (22% cheaper).
  • Higher yieldWinner Dubai South7.5% vs 7.0% median est. (+0.5 pp).
  • More projectsWinner Dubai South19 vs 9 active off-plan projects.

Dubai South wins on cheaper entry, higher yield, more projects.

Developers building in both Al Jaddaf and Dubai South

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 JaddafDubai South
Azizi Developments4 projects (from AED 720K)8 projects (from AED 560K)
MetricAl JaddafDubai South
Active off-plan projects919
Median est. yield7.0%7.5%
Top est. yield7.0%7.5%
Price rangeAED 720K – AED 6.4MAED 560K – AED 45M
Median price/sqftAED 480AED 1057
Median appreciation to handover6%14%
Handover spreadQ2 2026 – Q4 2028Q2 2026 – Q1 2030
Top developersAzizi Developments, Ellington, Binghatti DevelopersEmaar Properties, Azizi Developments
Distinct developers32
Top amenitiesGymnasium, Indoor Swimming Pool, Landscaped GardensGymnasium, Children's Play Area, Restaurants
Configurations offeredstudios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bedstudios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed, 6-bed, 7-bed, 8-bed
Browse by area: All Al Jaddaf projects, all Dubai South 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 South
Azizi Developments
Azizi Venice
Dubai South · Dubai
7.5% yield+5% apprec.Q4 2026
AED 747K+
Dubai South
Azizi Developments
Azizi Venice 12
Dubai South · Dubai
7.5% yield+7% apprec.Q3 2027
AED 650K+
Dubai South
Azizi Developments
Azizi Venice 13
Dubai South · Dubai
7.5% yield+7% apprec.Q3 2027
AED 670K+
Dubai South
Azizi Developments
Azizi Venice 14
Dubai South · Dubai
7.5% yield+5% apprec.Q2 2026
AED 785K+
Dubai South
Azizi Developments
Azizi Venice 15
Dubai South · Dubai
7.5% yield+6% apprec.Q2 2027
AED 560K+ Hot
Dubai South
Azizi Developments
Azizi Venice 16
Dubai South · Dubai
7.5% yield+6% apprec.Q2 2027
AED 640K+ Hot

Compare Al Jaddaf vs Dubai South 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 South?
Dubai South has more active off-plan projects (19) than Al Jaddaf (9). Counts are pulled from our live Dubai off-plan catalogue.
Is Al Jaddaf or Dubai South cheaper to buy off-plan?
Entry pricing in Al Jaddaf starts from around AED 720K, versus AED 560K in Dubai South — Dubai South is cheaper to enter.
What's the price-per-sqft difference between Al Jaddaf and Dubai South?
Al Jaddaf is cheaper per square foot (AED 480/sqft) than Dubai South (AED 1057/sqft).
Which has the higher rental yield, Al Jaddaf or Dubai South?
Dubai South shows a higher median estimated gross rental yield (7.5%) than Al Jaddaf (7.0%). 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 South shows a higher median expected appreciation to handover (14%) than Al Jaddaf (6%).
When do off-plan projects in Al Jaddaf and Dubai South hand over?
Al Jaddaf handovers run from Q2 2026 to Q4 2028; Dubai South handovers run from Q2 2026 to Q1 2030.
Which developers are most active in Al Jaddaf versus Dubai South?
Most active in Al Jaddaf: Azizi Developments, Ellington, Binghatti Developers. Most active in Dubai South: Emaar Properties, Azizi Developments.
Which developers build in both Al Jaddaf and Dubai South?
Azizi Developments currently have active off-plan projects in both Al Jaddaf and Dubai South. 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 South?
Dubai South leads on median estimated rental yield (7.5% vs 7.0%); Dubai South shows stronger median expected appreciation to handover (14% 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.