Dubai Islands and Palm Jebel Ali are two off-plan submarkets in Dubai. Dubai Islands has 18 active off-plan projects in our catalogue; Palm Jebel Ali has 23. Median estimated rental yields are similar at 7.0% and 7.0% respectively.
Entry prices: Dubai Islands from AED 1.1M, Palm Jebel Ali from AED 2.5M. Median price-per-sqft: Dubai Islands AED 585, Palm Jebel Ali AED 2170. Top developers in Dubai Islands: Ellington, Samana Developers, Nakheel. In Palm Jebel Ali: Nakheel. Use the side-by-side breakdown below to compare yields, prices, payment plans and amenities before shortlisting.
| Metric | Dubai Islands | Palm Jebel Ali |
|---|---|---|
| Active off-plan projects | 18 | 23 |
| Median est. yield | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| Top est. yield | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| Price range | AED 1.1M – AED 22M | AED 2.5M – AED 42M |
| Median price/sqft | AED 585 | AED 2170 |
| Median appreciation to handover | 10% | 10% |
| Handover spread | Q4 2026 – Q4 2031 | Q3 2027 – Q4 2029 |
| Top developers | Ellington, Samana Developers, Nakheel | Nakheel |
| Distinct developers | 5 | 1 |
| Top amenities | Children's Play Area, CCTV Security, Gymnasium | Indoor Swimming Pool, 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, 5-bed, 6-bed, 7-bed, 8-bed |