Al Jaddaf vs Palm Jebel Ali

Al Jaddaf9 projectsPalm Jebel Ali23 projectsMed. yield7.0% vs 7.0%Entry fromAED 720K vs AED 2.5MMed. AED/sqft480 vs 2170

Al Jaddaf and Palm Jebel Ali are two off-plan submarkets in Dubai. Al Jaddaf has 9 active off-plan projects in our catalogue; Palm Jebel Ali has 23. Median estimated rental yields are similar at 7.0% and 7.0% respectively.

Entry prices: Al Jaddaf from AED 720K, Palm Jebel Ali from AED 2.5M. Median price-per-sqft: Al Jaddaf AED 480, Palm Jebel Ali AED 2170. Top developers in Al Jaddaf: Azizi Developments, Ellington, Binghatti Developers. In Palm Jebel Ali: Nakheel. Use the side-by-side breakdown below to compare yields, prices, payment plans and amenities before shortlisting.

Al Jaddaf vs Palm Jebel Ali: at a glance

  • Cheaper entryWinner Al JaddafAED 720K vs AED 2.5M (71% cheaper).
  • Higher yieldTieWithin 0.2 pp: 7.0% vs 7.0% median.
  • More projectsWinner Palm Jebel Ali23 vs 9 active off-plan projects.
  • Earlier handoverWinner Al JaddafQ2 2026 vs Q3 2027 (nearest handover).

Al Jaddaf wins on cheaper entry, earlier handover; Palm Jebel Ali wins on more projects.

MetricAl JaddafPalm Jebel Ali
Active off-plan projects923
Median est. yield7.0%7.0%
Top est. yield7.0%7.0%
Price rangeAED 720K – AED 6.4MAED 2.5M – AED 42M
Median price/sqftAED 480AED 2170
Median appreciation to handover6%10%
Handover spreadQ2 2026 – Q4 2028Q3 2027 – Q4 2029
Top developersAzizi Developments, Ellington, Binghatti DevelopersNakheel
Distinct developers31
Top amenitiesGymnasium, Indoor Swimming Pool, Landscaped GardensIndoor Swimming Pool, Landscaped Gardens, Children's Play Area
Configurations offeredstudios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bedstudios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed, 5-bed, 6-bed, 7-bed, 8-bed
Browse by area: All Al Jaddaf projects, all Palm Jebel Ali 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
Palm Jebel Ali
Nakheel
Crystal Springs Villa
Palm Jebel Ali · Dubai
7% yield+10% apprec.Q4 2028
AED 18.10M+ Hot
Palm Jebel Ali
Nakheel
Palm Central Private Residences
Palm Jebel Ali · Dubai
7% yield+13% apprec.Q3 2029
AED 2.50M+ Hot
Palm Jebel Ali
Nakheel
Palm Jebel Ali Frond B
Palm Jebel Ali · Dubai
7% yield+7% apprec.Q1 2028
AED 18.10M+
Palm Jebel Ali
Nakheel
Palm Jebel Ali Frond D
Palm Jebel Ali · Dubai
7% yield+7% apprec.Q1 2028
AED 18.10M+
Palm Jebel Ali
Nakheel
Palm Jebel Ali Frond E
Palm Jebel Ali · Dubai
7% yield+7% apprec.Q1 2028
AED 22.90M+
Palm Jebel Ali
Nakheel
Palm Jebel Ali Frond F
Palm Jebel Ali · Dubai
7% yield+7% apprec.Q1 2028
AED 18.10M+

Frequently asked questions

Which area has more off-plan projects, Al Jaddaf or Palm Jebel Ali?
Palm Jebel Ali has more active off-plan projects (23) than Al Jaddaf (9). Counts are pulled from our live Dubai off-plan catalogue.
Is Al Jaddaf or Palm Jebel Ali cheaper to buy off-plan?
Entry pricing in Al Jaddaf starts from around AED 720K, versus AED 2.5M in Palm Jebel Ali — Al Jaddaf is cheaper to enter.
What's the price-per-sqft difference between Al Jaddaf and Palm Jebel Ali?
Al Jaddaf is cheaper per square foot (AED 480/sqft) than Palm Jebel Ali (AED 2170/sqft).
Which has the higher rental yield, Al Jaddaf or Palm Jebel Ali?
Median estimated rental yields are similar: 7.0% in Al Jaddaf versus 7.0% in Palm Jebel Ali. 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?
Palm Jebel Ali shows a higher median expected appreciation to handover (10%) than Al Jaddaf (6%).
When do off-plan projects in Al Jaddaf and Palm Jebel Ali hand over?
Al Jaddaf handovers run from Q2 2026 to Q4 2028; Palm Jebel Ali handovers run from Q3 2027 to Q4 2029.
Which developers are most active in Al Jaddaf versus Palm Jebel Ali?
Most active in Al Jaddaf: Azizi Developments, Ellington, Binghatti Developers. Most active in Palm Jebel Ali: Nakheel.
Which is better for investment, Al Jaddaf or Palm Jebel Ali?
On rental yield the two are close (7.0% vs 7.0% median est.); Palm Jebel Ali 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.