Bukadra vs Dubai Land

Bukadra15 projectsDubai Land49 projectsMed. yield7.0% vs 7.0%Entry fromAED 1.3M vs AED 595KMed. AED/sqft997 vs 602

Bukadra and Dubai Land are two off-plan submarkets in Dubai. Bukadra has 15 active off-plan projects in our catalogue; Dubai Land has 49. Median estimated rental yields are similar at 7.0% and 7.0% respectively.

Entry prices: Bukadra from AED 1.3M, Dubai Land from AED 595K. Median price-per-sqft: Bukadra AED 997, Dubai Land AED 602. Top developers in Bukadra: Sobha Realty. 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.

Bukadra vs Dubai Land: at a glance

  • Cheaper entryWinner Dubai LandAED 595K vs AED 1.3M (53% cheaper).
  • Higher yieldTieWithin 0.2 pp: 7.0% vs 7.0% median.
  • More projectsWinner Dubai Land49 vs 15 active off-plan projects.
  • Earlier handoverWinner BukadraQ1 2027 vs Q3 2027 (nearest handover).

Dubai Land wins on cheaper entry, more projects; Bukadra wins on earlier handover.

Developers building in both Bukadra 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.

DeveloperBukadraDubai Land
Sobha Realty15 Sobha Realty projects in Bukadra (from AED 1.3M)4 Sobha Realty projects in Dubai Land (from AED 4.0M)
MetricBukadraDubai Land
Active off-plan projects1549
Median est. yield7.0%7.0%
Top est. yield7.0%7.0%
Price rangeAED 1.3M – AED 8.5MAED 595K – AED 24M
Median price/sqftAED 997AED 602
Median appreciation to handover10%11%
Handover spreadQ1 2027 – Q2 2030Q3 2027 – Q4 2031
Top developersSobha RealtyDamac Properties, Samana Developers, Sobha Realty
Distinct developers15
Top amenitiesChildren's Play Area, Landscaped Gardens, GymnasiumChildren's Play Area, Gymnasium, Landscaped Gardens
Configurations offered1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bedstudios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed, 5-bed, 6-bed, 7-bed
Browse by area: All Bukadra projects, all Dubai Land projects
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12 off-plan projects
Bukadra
Sobha Realty
310 Riverside Crescent
Bukadra · Dubai
7% yield+8% apprec.Q2 2028
AED 1.50M+
Bukadra
Sobha Realty
320 Riverside Crescent
Bukadra · Dubai
7% yield+5% apprec.Q3 2027
AED 1.60M+
Bukadra
Sobha Realty
330 Riverside Crescent
Bukadra · Dubai
7% yield+4% apprec.Q2 2027
AED 1.60M+
Bukadra
Sobha Realty
350 Riverside Crescent
Bukadra · Dubai
7% yield+4% apprec.Q1 2027
AED 1.50M+
Bukadra
Sobha Realty
360 Riverside Crescent
Bukadra · Dubai
7% yield+6% apprec.Q4 2027
AED 1.50M+
Bukadra
Sobha Realty
Green Vistas
Bukadra · Dubai
7% yield+10% apprec.Q4 2028
AED 1.70M+
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

Compare Bukadra vs Dubai Land 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, Bukadra or Dubai Land?
Dubai Land has more active off-plan projects (49) than Bukadra (15). Counts are pulled from our live Dubai off-plan catalogue.
Is Bukadra or Dubai Land cheaper to buy off-plan?
Entry pricing in Bukadra starts from around AED 1.3M, versus AED 595K in Dubai Land — Dubai Land is cheaper to enter.
What's the price-per-sqft difference between Bukadra and Dubai Land?
Dubai Land is cheaper per square foot (AED 602/sqft) than Bukadra (AED 997/sqft).
Which has the higher rental yield, Bukadra or Dubai Land?
Median estimated rental yields are similar: 7.0% in Bukadra versus 7.0% in Dubai Land. 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: 10% in Bukadra versus 11% in Dubai Land.
When do off-plan projects in Bukadra and Dubai Land hand over?
Bukadra handovers run from Q1 2027 to Q2 2030; Dubai Land handovers run from Q3 2027 to Q4 2031.
Which developers are most active in Bukadra versus Dubai Land?
Most active in Bukadra: Sobha Realty. Most active in Dubai Land: Damac Properties, Samana Developers, Sobha Realty.
Which developers build in both Bukadra and Dubai Land?
Sobha Realty currently have active off-plan projects in both Bukadra 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, Bukadra or Dubai Land?
On rental yield the two are close (7.0% vs 7.0% median est.); expected appreciation to handover is comparable (10% 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.