Al Marjan Island vs Palm Jebel Ali

Al Marjan Island5 projectsPalm Jebel Ali23 projectsMed. yield8.0% vs 7.0%Entry fromAED 1.8M vs AED 2.5MMed. AED/sqft379 vs 2170

Al Marjan Island and Palm Jebel Ali are two off-plan submarkets in Dubai. Al Marjan Island has 5 active off-plan projects in our catalogue; Palm Jebel Ali has 23. Al Marjan Island shows a higher median estimated yield (8.0%) than Palm Jebel Ali (7.0%).

Entry prices: Al Marjan Island from AED 1.8M, Palm Jebel Ali from AED 2.5M. Median price-per-sqft: Al Marjan Island AED 379, Palm Jebel Ali AED 2170. Top developers in Al Marjan Island: Ellington, Emaar Properties, Damac Properties. In Palm Jebel Ali: Nakheel. Use the side-by-side breakdown below to compare yields, prices, payment plans and amenities before shortlisting.

Al Marjan Island vs Palm Jebel Ali: at a glance

  • Cheaper entryWinner Al Marjan IslandAED 1.8M vs AED 2.5M (28% cheaper).
  • Higher yieldWinner Al Marjan Island8.0% vs 7.0% median est. (+1.0 pp).
  • More projectsWinner Palm Jebel Ali23 vs 5 active off-plan projects.
  • Earlier handoverWinner Palm Jebel AliQ3 2027 vs Q4 2027 (nearest handover).

Al Marjan Island wins on cheaper entry, higher yield; Palm Jebel Ali wins on more projects, earlier handover.

MetricAl Marjan IslandPalm Jebel Ali
Active off-plan projects523
Median est. yield8.0%7.0%
Top est. yield8.0%7.0%
Price rangeAED 1.8M – AED 5.3MAED 2.5M – AED 42M
Median price/sqftAED 379AED 2170
Median appreciation to handover11%10%
Handover spreadQ4 2027 – Q3 2028Q3 2027 – Q4 2029
Top developersEllington, Emaar Properties, Damac PropertiesNakheel
Distinct developers31
Top amenitiesChildren's Play Area, Indoor Swimming Pool, GymnasiumIndoor Swimming Pool, Landscaped Gardens, Children's Play Area
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, 8-bed
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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
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 Marjan Island or Palm Jebel Ali?
Palm Jebel Ali has more active off-plan projects (23) than Al Marjan Island (5). Counts are pulled from our live Dubai off-plan catalogue.
Is Al Marjan Island or Palm Jebel Ali cheaper to buy off-plan?
Entry pricing in Al Marjan Island starts from around AED 1.8M, versus AED 2.5M in Palm Jebel Ali — Al Marjan Island is cheaper to enter.
What's the price-per-sqft difference between Al Marjan Island and Palm Jebel Ali?
Al Marjan Island is cheaper per square foot (AED 379/sqft) than Palm Jebel Ali (AED 2170/sqft).
Which has the higher rental yield, Al Marjan Island or Palm Jebel Ali?
Al Marjan Island shows a higher median estimated gross rental yield (8.0%) than Palm Jebel Ali (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 10% in Palm Jebel Ali.
When do off-plan projects in Al Marjan Island and Palm Jebel Ali hand over?
Al Marjan Island handovers run from Q4 2027 to Q3 2028; Palm Jebel Ali handovers run from Q3 2027 to Q4 2029.
Which developers are most active in Al Marjan Island versus Palm Jebel Ali?
Most active in Al Marjan Island: Ellington, Emaar Properties, Damac Properties. Most active in Palm Jebel Ali: Nakheel.
Which is better for investment, Al Marjan Island or Palm Jebel Ali?
Al Marjan Island leads on median estimated rental yield (8.0% vs 7.0%); expected appreciation to handover is comparable (11% vs 10%). Yield favours cash-flow investors, appreciation favours buy-and-hold; the better area depends on which lens matters more to your hold plan.