Dubai Land vs Jumeirah Islands

Dubai Land49 projectsJumeirah Islands5 projectsMed. yield7.0% vs 7.0%Entry fromAED 595K vs AED 2.0MMed. AED/sqft602 vs 356

Dubai Land and Jumeirah Islands are two off-plan submarkets in Dubai. Dubai Land has 49 active off-plan projects in our catalogue; Jumeirah Islands has 5. Median estimated rental yields are similar at 7.0% and 7.0% respectively.

Entry prices: Dubai Land from AED 595K, Jumeirah Islands from AED 2.0M. Median price-per-sqft: Dubai Land AED 602, Jumeirah Islands AED 356. Top developers in Dubai Land: Damac Properties, Samana Developers, Sobha Realty. In Jumeirah Islands: Ellington. Use the side-by-side breakdown below to compare yields, prices, payment plans and amenities before shortlisting.

Dubai Land vs Jumeirah Islands: at a glance

  • Cheaper entryWinner Dubai LandAED 595K vs AED 2.0M (70% cheaper).
  • Higher yieldTieWithin 0.2 pp: 7.0% vs 7.0% median.
  • More projectsWinner Dubai Land49 vs 5 active off-plan projects.
  • Earlier handoverWinner Dubai LandQ3 2027 vs Q4 2028 (nearest handover).

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

MetricDubai LandJumeirah Islands
Active off-plan projects495
Median est. yield7.0%7.0%
Top est. yield7.0%7.0%
Price rangeAED 595K – AED 24MAED 2.0M – AED 4.1M
Median price/sqftAED 602AED 356
Median appreciation to handover11%14%
Handover spreadQ3 2027 – Q4 2031Q4 2028 – Q4 2029
Top developersDamac Properties, Samana Developers, Sobha RealtyEllington
Distinct developers51
Top amenitiesChildren's Play Area, Gymnasium, Landscaped GardensIndoor Swimming Pool, Landscaped Gardens, CCTV Security
Configurations offeredstudios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed, 5-bed, 6-bed, 7-bed1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed
Browse by area: All Dubai Land projects, all Jumeirah Islands projects
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11 off-plan projects
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
Jumeirah Islands
Ellington
Altiera Heights
Jumeirah Islands · Dubai
7% yield+10% apprec.Q4 2028
AED 2.00M+ Hot
Jumeirah Islands
Ellington
Eltiera Views 2
Jumeirah Islands · Dubai
7% yield+14% apprec.Q4 2029
AED 2.13M+ Hot
Jumeirah Islands
Ellington
Eltiera Views 3
Jumeirah Islands · Dubai
7% yield+14% apprec.Q4 2029
Price on request Hot
Jumeirah Islands
Ellington
Eltiera Views 4
Jumeirah Islands · Dubai
7% yield+14% apprec.Q4 2029
Price on request Hot
Jumeirah Islands
Ellington
Eltiera Views
Jumeirah Islands · Dubai
7% yield+14% apprec.Q4 2029
AED 2.20M+ Hot

Compare Dubai Land vs Jumeirah Islands by bedroom

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Frequently asked questions

Which area has more off-plan projects, Dubai Land or Jumeirah Islands?
Dubai Land has more active off-plan projects (49) than Jumeirah Islands (5). Counts are pulled from our live Dubai off-plan catalogue.
Is Dubai Land or Jumeirah Islands cheaper to buy off-plan?
Entry pricing in Dubai Land starts from around AED 595K, versus AED 2.0M in Jumeirah Islands — Dubai Land is cheaper to enter.
What's the price-per-sqft difference between Dubai Land and Jumeirah Islands?
Jumeirah Islands is cheaper per square foot (AED 356/sqft) than Dubai Land (AED 602/sqft).
Which has the higher rental yield, Dubai Land or Jumeirah Islands?
Median estimated rental yields are similar: 7.0% in Dubai Land versus 7.0% in Jumeirah Islands. 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?
Jumeirah Islands shows a higher median expected appreciation to handover (14%) than Dubai Land (11%).
When do off-plan projects in Dubai Land and Jumeirah Islands hand over?
Dubai Land handovers run from Q3 2027 to Q4 2031; Jumeirah Islands handovers run from Q4 2028 to Q4 2029.
Which developers are most active in Dubai Land versus Jumeirah Islands?
Most active in Dubai Land: Damac Properties, Samana Developers, Sobha Realty. Most active in Jumeirah Islands: Ellington.
Which is better for investment, Dubai Land or Jumeirah Islands?
On rental yield the two are close (7.0% vs 7.0% median est.); Jumeirah Islands shows stronger median expected appreciation to handover (14% 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.