Al Jaddaf vs Meydan

Al Jaddaf9 projectsMeydan10 projectsMed. yield7.0% vs 6.5%Entry fromAED 720K vs AED 480KMed. AED/sqft480 vs 752

Al Jaddaf and Meydan are two off-plan submarkets in Dubai. Al Jaddaf has 9 active off-plan projects in our catalogue; Meydan has 10. Al Jaddaf shows a higher median estimated yield (7.0%) than Meydan (6.5%).

Entry prices: Al Jaddaf from AED 720K, Meydan from AED 480K. Median price-per-sqft: Al Jaddaf AED 480, Meydan AED 752. Top developers in Al Jaddaf: Azizi Developments, Ellington, Binghatti Developers. In Meydan: Azizi Developments, Ellington. Use the side-by-side breakdown below to compare yields, prices, payment plans and amenities before shortlisting.

Al Jaddaf vs Meydan: at a glance

  • Cheaper entryWinner MeydanAED 480K vs AED 720K (33% cheaper).
  • Higher yieldWinner Al Jaddaf7.0% vs 6.5% median est. (+0.5 pp).
  • Earlier handoverWinner Al JaddafQ2 2026 vs Q1 2027 (nearest handover).

Meydan wins on cheaper entry; Al Jaddaf wins on higher yield, earlier handover.

Developers building in both Al Jaddaf and Meydan

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 JaddafMeydan
Azizi Developments4 projects (from AED 720K)9 projects (from AED 480K)
Ellington3 projects (from AED 1.0M)1 project (from AED 2.0M)
MetricAl JaddafMeydan
Active off-plan projects910
Median est. yield7.0%6.5%
Top est. yield7.0%6.5%
Price rangeAED 720K – AED 6.4MAED 480K – AED 7.6M
Median price/sqftAED 480AED 752
Median appreciation to handover6%6%
Handover spreadQ2 2026 – Q4 2028Q1 2027 – Q2 2028
Top developersAzizi Developments, Ellington, Binghatti DevelopersAzizi Developments, Ellington
Distinct developers32
Top amenitiesGymnasium, Indoor Swimming Pool, Landscaped GardensGymnasium, Landscaped Gardens, Children's Play Area
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 Meydan 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
Meydan
Azizi Developments
Azizi Riviera 49
Meydan · Dubai
6.5% yield+5% apprec.Q1 2027
AED 1.61M+
Meydan
Azizi Developments
Azizi Riviera 53
Meydan · Dubai
6.5% yield+5% apprec.Q1 2027
AED 510K+ Hot
Meydan
Azizi Developments
Azizi Riviera 54
Meydan · Dubai
6.5% yield+6% apprec.Q2 2027
AED 660K+ Hot
Meydan
Azizi Developments
Azizi Riviera 55
Meydan · Dubai
6.5% yield+5% apprec.Q1 2027
AED 1.24M+
Meydan
Azizi Developments
Azizi Riviera 58
Meydan · Dubai
6.5% yield+6% apprec.Q2 2027
AED 1.20M+ Hot
Meydan
Azizi Developments
Azizi Riviera 60
Meydan · Dubai
6.5% yield+5% apprec.Q1 2027
AED 1.20M+

Compare Al Jaddaf vs Meydan 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 Meydan?
Meydan 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 Meydan cheaper to buy off-plan?
Entry pricing in Al Jaddaf starts from around AED 720K, versus AED 480K in Meydan — Meydan is cheaper to enter.
What's the price-per-sqft difference between Al Jaddaf and Meydan?
Al Jaddaf is cheaper per square foot (AED 480/sqft) than Meydan (AED 752/sqft).
Which has the higher rental yield, Al Jaddaf or Meydan?
Al Jaddaf shows a higher median estimated gross rental yield (7.0%) than Meydan (6.5%). 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?
Median expected appreciation to handover is comparable: 6% in Al Jaddaf versus 6% in Meydan.
When do off-plan projects in Al Jaddaf and Meydan hand over?
Al Jaddaf handovers run from Q2 2026 to Q4 2028; Meydan handovers run from Q1 2027 to Q2 2028.
Which developers are most active in Al Jaddaf versus Meydan?
Most active in Al Jaddaf: Azizi Developments, Ellington, Binghatti Developers. Most active in Meydan: Azizi Developments, Ellington.
Which developers build in both Al Jaddaf and Meydan?
Azizi Developments, Ellington currently have active off-plan projects in both Al Jaddaf and Meydan. 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 Meydan?
Al Jaddaf leads on median estimated rental yield (7.0% vs 6.5%); expected appreciation to handover is comparable (6% 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.