Al Marjan Island vs Dubai Land

Al Marjan Island5 projectsDubai Land49 projectsMed. yield8.0% vs 7.0%Entry fromAED 1.8M vs AED 595KMed. AED/sqft379 vs 602

Al Marjan Island and Dubai Land are two off-plan submarkets in Dubai. Al Marjan Island has 5 active off-plan projects in our catalogue; Dubai Land has 49. Al Marjan Island shows a higher median estimated yield (8.0%) than Dubai Land (7.0%).

Entry prices: Al Marjan Island from AED 1.8M, Dubai Land from AED 595K. Median price-per-sqft: Al Marjan Island AED 379, Dubai Land AED 602. Top developers in Al Marjan Island: Ellington, Emaar Properties, Damac Properties. In Dubai Land: Damac Properties, Samana Developers, Sobha Realty. Use the side-by-side breakdown below to compare yields, prices, payment plans and amenities before shortlisting.

Al Marjan Island vs Dubai Land: at a glance

  • Cheaper entryWinner Dubai LandAED 595K vs AED 1.8M (67% cheaper).
  • Higher yieldWinner Al Marjan Island8.0% vs 7.0% median est. (+1.0 pp).
  • More projectsWinner Dubai Land49 vs 5 active off-plan projects.
  • Earlier handoverWinner Dubai LandQ3 2027 vs Q4 2027 (nearest handover).

Dubai Land wins on cheaper entry, more projects, earlier handover; Al Marjan Island wins on higher yield.

Developers building in both Al Marjan Island and Dubai Land

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 Marjan IslandDubai Land
Damac Properties1 project31 projects (from AED 680K)
MetricAl Marjan IslandDubai Land
Active off-plan projects549
Median est. yield8.0%7.0%
Top est. yield8.0%7.0%
Price rangeAED 1.8M – AED 5.3MAED 595K – AED 24M
Median price/sqftAED 379AED 602
Median appreciation to handover11%11%
Handover spreadQ4 2027 – Q3 2028Q3 2027 – Q4 2031
Top developersEllington, Emaar Properties, Damac PropertiesDamac Properties, Samana Developers, Sobha Realty
Distinct developers35
Top amenitiesChildren's Play Area, Indoor Swimming Pool, GymnasiumChildren's Play Area, Gymnasium, Landscaped Gardens
Configurations offeredstudios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed, 5-bed, 6-bedstudios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed, 5-bed, 6-bed, 7-bed
Browse by area: All Al Marjan Island projects, all Dubai Land projects
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11 off-plan projects
Al Marjan Island
Emaar Properties
Address Residences Al Marjan Island
Al Marjan Island · Dubai
8% yield+11% apprec.Q1 2028
AED 1.80M+
Al Marjan Island
Ellington
Costa Mare
Al Marjan Island · Dubai
8% yield+14% apprec.Q3 2028
AED 2.78M+
Al Marjan Island
Damac Properties
Elite Beachside Luxury Living
Al Marjan Island · Dubai
8% yield+10% apprec.Q1 2028
Price on request
Al Marjan Island
Ellington
Playa Del Sol
Al Marjan Island · Dubai
8% yield+10% apprec.Q4 2027
AED 3.29M+
Al Marjan Island
Ellington
Playa Del Sol Phase 2 By Ellington
Al Marjan Island · Dubai
8% yield+30% apprec.TBA
Price on request Hot
Dubai Land
Damac Properties
Antigua
Dubai Land · Dubai
7% yield+15% apprec.Q4 2029
AED 2.75M+ Hot
Dubai Land
Damac Properties
Bahamas
Dubai Land · Dubai
7% yield+17% apprec.Q2 2030
AED 3.91M+ Hot
Dubai Land
Damac Properties
Bahamas Phase 2
Dubai Land · Dubai
7% yield+17% apprec.Q2 2030
AED 2.75M+ Hot
Dubai Land
Damac Properties
Bali Phase 2 at Damac Islands
Dubai Land · Dubai
7% yield+11% apprec.Q4 2028
AED 2.10M+ Hot
Dubai Land
Damac Properties
Bali Phase 4 at DAMAC Islands
Dubai Land · Dubai
7% yield+13% apprec.Q2 2029
AED 2.49M+ Hot
Dubai Land
Damac Properties
Barbados 2
Dubai Land · Dubai
7% yield+17% apprec.Q2 2030
AED 2.82M+ Hot

Frequently asked questions

Which area has more off-plan projects, Al Marjan Island or Dubai Land?
Dubai Land has more active off-plan projects (49) than Al Marjan Island (5). Counts are pulled from our live Dubai off-plan catalogue.
Is Al Marjan Island or Dubai Land cheaper to buy off-plan?
Entry pricing in Al Marjan Island starts from around AED 1.8M, versus AED 595K in Dubai Land — Dubai Land is cheaper to enter.
What's the price-per-sqft difference between Al Marjan Island and Dubai Land?
Al Marjan Island is cheaper per square foot (AED 379/sqft) than Dubai Land (AED 602/sqft).
Which has the higher rental yield, Al Marjan Island or Dubai Land?
Al Marjan Island shows a higher median estimated gross rental yield (8.0%) than Dubai Land (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?
Median expected appreciation to handover is comparable: 11% in Al Marjan Island versus 11% in Dubai Land.
When do off-plan projects in Al Marjan Island and Dubai Land hand over?
Al Marjan Island handovers run from Q4 2027 to Q3 2028; Dubai Land handovers run from Q3 2027 to Q4 2031.
Which developers are most active in Al Marjan Island versus Dubai Land?
Most active in Al Marjan Island: Ellington, Emaar Properties, Damac Properties. Most active in Dubai Land: Damac Properties, Samana Developers, Sobha Realty.
Which developers build in both Al Marjan Island and Dubai Land?
Damac Properties currently have active off-plan projects in both Al Marjan Island and Dubai Land. 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 Marjan Island or Dubai Land?
Al Marjan Island leads on median estimated rental yield (8.0% vs 7.0%); expected appreciation to handover is comparable (11% vs 11%). Yield favours cash-flow investors, appreciation favours buy-and-hold; the better area depends on which lens matters more to your hold plan.