Al Jaddaf vs Umm Al Quwain Marina

Al Jaddaf9 projectsUmm Al Quwain Marina21 projectsMed. yield7.0% vs 7.0%Entry fromAED 720K vs AED 1.1MMed. AED/sqft480 vs 911

Al Jaddaf and Umm Al Quwain Marina are two off-plan submarkets in Dubai. Al Jaddaf has 9 active off-plan projects in our catalogue; Umm Al Quwain Marina has 21. Median estimated rental yields are similar at 7.0% and 7.0% respectively.

Entry prices: Al Jaddaf from AED 720K, Umm Al Quwain Marina from AED 1.1M. Median price-per-sqft: Al Jaddaf AED 480, Umm Al Quwain Marina AED 911. Top developers in Al Jaddaf: Azizi Developments, Ellington, Binghatti Developers. In Umm Al Quwain Marina: Sobha Realty. Use the side-by-side breakdown below to compare yields, prices, payment plans and amenities before shortlisting.

Al Jaddaf vs Umm Al Quwain Marina: at a glance

  • Cheaper entryWinner Al JaddafAED 720K vs AED 1.1M (35% cheaper).
  • Higher yieldTieWithin 0.2 pp: 7.0% vs 7.0% median.
  • More projectsWinner Umm Al Quwain Marina21 vs 9 active off-plan projects.
  • Earlier handoverWinner Al JaddafQ2 2026 vs Q4 2027 (nearest handover).

Al Jaddaf wins on cheaper entry, earlier handover; Umm Al Quwain Marina wins on more projects.

MetricAl JaddafUmm Al Quwain Marina
Active off-plan projects921
Median est. yield7.0%7.0%
Top est. yield7.0%7.0%
Price rangeAED 720K – AED 6.4MAED 1.1M – AED 27M
Median price/sqftAED 480AED 911
Median appreciation to handover6%10%
Handover spreadQ2 2026 – Q4 2028Q4 2027 – Q3 2030
Top developersAzizi Developments, Ellington, Binghatti DevelopersSobha Realty
Distinct developers31
Top amenitiesGymnasium, Indoor Swimming Pool, Landscaped GardensGymnasium, Children's Play Area, Landscaped Gardens
Configurations offeredstudios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bedstudios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed, 5-bed, 6-bed
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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
Umm Al Quwain Marina
Sobha Realty
AquaCrest
Umm Al Quwain Marina · Dubai
7% yield+12% apprec.Q2 2029
AED 1.17M+ Hot
Umm Al Quwain Marina
Sobha Realty
Aquamarine Beach Residences
Umm Al Quwain Marina · Dubai
7% yield+8% apprec.Q2 2028
AED 1.18M+
Umm Al Quwain Marina
Sobha Realty
Bayfront Marina Residences
Umm Al Quwain Marina · Dubai
7% yield+13% apprec.Q3 2029
AED 1.33M+ Hot
Umm Al Quwain Marina
Sobha Realty
Bayside Marina Residences
Umm Al Quwain Marina · Dubai
7% yield+11% apprec.Q1 2029
AED 1.49M+
Umm Al Quwain Marina
Sobha Realty
Canalside Marina Residences
Umm Al Quwain Marina · Dubai
7% yield+15% apprec.Q4 2029
AED 1.34M+ Hot
Umm Al Quwain Marina
Sobha Realty
Capeside Marina Residences
Umm Al Quwain Marina · Dubai
7% yield+16% apprec.Q2 2030
AED 1.98M+ Hot

Compare Al Jaddaf vs Umm Al Quwain Marina by bedroom

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Frequently asked questions

Which area has more off-plan projects, Al Jaddaf or Umm Al Quwain Marina?
Umm Al Quwain Marina has more active off-plan projects (21) than Al Jaddaf (9). Counts are pulled from our live Dubai off-plan catalogue.
Is Al Jaddaf or Umm Al Quwain Marina cheaper to buy off-plan?
Entry pricing in Al Jaddaf starts from around AED 720K, versus AED 1.1M in Umm Al Quwain Marina — Al Jaddaf is cheaper to enter.
What's the price-per-sqft difference between Al Jaddaf and Umm Al Quwain Marina?
Al Jaddaf is cheaper per square foot (AED 480/sqft) than Umm Al Quwain Marina (AED 911/sqft).
Which has the higher rental yield, Al Jaddaf or Umm Al Quwain Marina?
Median estimated rental yields are similar: 7.0% in Al Jaddaf versus 7.0% in Umm Al Quwain Marina. 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?
Umm Al Quwain Marina shows a higher median expected appreciation to handover (10%) than Al Jaddaf (6%).
When do off-plan projects in Al Jaddaf and Umm Al Quwain Marina hand over?
Al Jaddaf handovers run from Q2 2026 to Q4 2028; Umm Al Quwain Marina handovers run from Q4 2027 to Q3 2030.
Which developers are most active in Al Jaddaf versus Umm Al Quwain Marina?
Most active in Al Jaddaf: Azizi Developments, Ellington, Binghatti Developers. Most active in Umm Al Quwain Marina: Sobha Realty.
Which is better for investment, Al Jaddaf or Umm Al Quwain Marina?
On rental yield the two are close (7.0% vs 7.0% median est.); Umm Al Quwain Marina 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.