Dubai Islands and Meydan are two off-plan submarkets in Dubai. Dubai Islands has 18 active off-plan projects in our catalogue; Meydan has 10. Dubai Islands shows a higher median estimated yield (7.0%) than Meydan (6.5%).
Entry prices: Dubai Islands from AED 1.1M, Meydan from AED 480K. Median price-per-sqft: Dubai Islands AED 585, Meydan AED 752. Top developers in Dubai Islands: Ellington, Samana Developers, Nakheel. In Meydan: Azizi Developments, Ellington. Use the side-by-side breakdown below to compare yields, prices, payment plans and amenities before shortlisting.
| Metric | Dubai Islands | Meydan |
|---|---|---|
| Active off-plan projects | 18 | 10 |
| Median est. yield | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| Top est. yield | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| Price range | AED 1.1M – AED 22M | AED 480K – AED 7.6M |
| Median price/sqft | AED 585 | AED 752 |
| Median appreciation to handover | 10% | 6% |
| Handover spread | Q4 2026 – Q4 2031 | Q1 2027 – Q2 2028 |
| Top developers | Ellington, Samana Developers, Nakheel | Azizi Developments, Ellington |
| Distinct developers | 5 | 2 |
| Top amenities | Children's Play Area, CCTV Security, Gymnasium | Gymnasium, Landscaped Gardens, Children's Play Area |
| Configurations offered | studios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed | studios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed |