City of Arabia vs Meydan

City of Arabia10 projectsMeydan10 projectsMed. yield7.0% vs 6.5%Entry fromAED 560K vs AED 480KMed. AED/sqft382 vs 752

City of Arabia and Meydan are two off-plan submarkets in Dubai. City of Arabia has 10 active off-plan projects in our catalogue; Meydan has 10. City of Arabia shows a higher median estimated yield (7.0%) than Meydan (6.5%).

Entry prices: City of Arabia from AED 560K, Meydan from AED 480K. Median price-per-sqft: City of Arabia AED 382, Meydan AED 752. Top developers in City of Arabia: Azizi Developments. In Meydan: Azizi Developments, Ellington. Use the side-by-side breakdown below to compare yields, prices, payment plans and amenities before shortlisting.

City of Arabia vs Meydan: at a glance

  • Cheaper entryWinner MeydanAED 480K vs AED 560K (14% cheaper).
  • Higher yieldWinner City of Arabia7.0% vs 6.5% median est. (+0.5 pp).

Meydan wins on cheaper entry; City of Arabia wins on higher yield.

Developers building in both City of Arabia and Meydan

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.

MetricCity of ArabiaMeydan
Active off-plan projects1010
Median est. yield7.0%6.5%
Top est. yield7.0%6.5%
Price rangeAED 560K – AED 1.7MAED 480K – AED 7.6M
Median price/sqftAED 382AED 752
Median appreciation to handover4%6%
Handover spreadQ1 2027 – Q2 2028Q1 2027 – Q2 2028
Top developersAzizi DevelopmentsAzizi Developments, Ellington
Distinct developers12
Top amenitiesIndoor Swimming Pool, Landscaped Gardens, GymnasiumGymnasium, Landscaped Gardens, Children's Play Area
Configurations offeredstudios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bedstudios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed
Browse by area: All City of Arabia projects, all Meydan projects
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12 off-plan projects
City of Arabia
Azizi Developments
Azizi Milan 18
City of Arabia · Dubai
7% yield+4% apprec.Q2 2027
AED 700K+ Hot
City of Arabia
Azizi Developments
Azizi Milan 20
City of Arabia · Dubai
7% yield+4% apprec.Q2 2027
AED 591K+ Hot
City of Arabia
Azizi Developments
Azizi Milan
City of Arabia · Dubai
7% yield+8% apprec.Q2 2028
AED 560K+ Hot
City of Arabia
Azizi Developments
Azizi Milan 28
City of Arabia · Dubai
7% yield+4% apprec.Q2 2027
AED 652K+ Hot
City of Arabia
Azizi Developments
Azizi Milan 30
City of Arabia · Dubai
7% yield+4% apprec.Q2 2027
AED 592K+ Hot
City of Arabia
Azizi Developments
Azizi Milan 51
City of Arabia · Dubai
7% yield+4% apprec.Q1 2027
AED 586K+ Hot
Meydan
Azizi Developments
Azizi Riviera 49
Meydan · Dubai
6.5% yield+5% apprec.Q1 2027
AED 1.61M+
Meydan
Azizi Developments
Azizi Riviera 53
Meydan · Dubai
6.5% yield+5% apprec.Q1 2027
AED 510K+ Hot
Meydan
Azizi Developments
Azizi Riviera 54
Meydan · Dubai
6.5% yield+6% apprec.Q2 2027
AED 660K+ Hot
Meydan
Azizi Developments
Azizi Riviera 55
Meydan · Dubai
6.5% yield+5% apprec.Q1 2027
AED 1.24M+
Meydan
Azizi Developments
Azizi Riviera 58
Meydan · Dubai
6.5% yield+6% apprec.Q2 2027
AED 1.20M+ Hot
Meydan
Azizi Developments
Azizi Riviera 60
Meydan · Dubai
6.5% yield+5% apprec.Q1 2027
AED 1.20M+

Compare City of Arabia vs Meydan 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, City of Arabia or Meydan?
Both areas have 10 active off-plan projects on our catalogue. Counts are pulled from our live Dubai off-plan catalogue.
Is City of Arabia or Meydan cheaper to buy off-plan?
Entry pricing in City of Arabia starts from around AED 560K, versus AED 480K in Meydan — Meydan is cheaper to enter.
What's the price-per-sqft difference between City of Arabia and Meydan?
City of Arabia is cheaper per square foot (AED 382/sqft) than Meydan (AED 752/sqft).
Which has the higher rental yield, City of Arabia or Meydan?
City of Arabia shows a higher median estimated gross rental yield (7.0%) than Meydan (6.5%). 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?
Meydan shows a higher median expected appreciation to handover (6%) than City of Arabia (4%).
When do off-plan projects in City of Arabia and Meydan hand over?
City of Arabia handovers run from Q1 2027 to Q2 2028; Meydan handovers run from Q1 2027 to Q2 2028.
Which developers are most active in City of Arabia versus Meydan?
Most active in City of Arabia: Azizi Developments. Most active in Meydan: Azizi Developments, Ellington.
Which developers build in both City of Arabia and Meydan?
Azizi Developments currently have active off-plan projects in both City of Arabia and Meydan. 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, City of Arabia or Meydan?
City of Arabia leads on median estimated rental yield (7.0% vs 6.5%); Meydan shows stronger median expected appreciation to handover (6% vs 4%). Yield favours cash-flow investors, appreciation favours buy-and-hold; the better area depends on which lens matters more to your hold plan.