Dubai Land vs Nad Al Sheba

Dubai Land49 projectsNad Al Sheba10 projectsMed. yield7.0% vs 7.0%Entry fromAED 595K vs AED 1.3MMed. AED/sqft602 vs 971

Dubai Land and Nad Al Sheba are two off-plan submarkets in Dubai. Dubai Land has 49 active off-plan projects in our catalogue; Nad Al Sheba has 10. Median estimated rental yields are similar at 7.0% and 7.0% respectively.

Entry prices: Dubai Land from AED 595K, Nad Al Sheba from AED 1.3M. Median price-per-sqft: Dubai Land AED 602, Nad Al Sheba AED 971. Top developers in Dubai Land: Damac Properties, Samana Developers, Sobha Realty. In Nad Al Sheba: Binghatti Developers, Meraas Holding, Sobha Realty. Use the side-by-side breakdown below to compare yields, prices, payment plans and amenities before shortlisting.

Dubai Land vs Nad Al Sheba: at a glance

  • Cheaper entryWinner Dubai LandAED 595K vs AED 1.3M (54% cheaper).
  • Higher yieldTieWithin 0.2 pp: 7.0% vs 7.0% median.
  • More projectsWinner Dubai Land49 vs 10 active off-plan projects.

Dubai Land wins on cheaper entry, more projects.

Developers building in both Dubai Land and Nad Al Sheba

3 developers 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.

DeveloperDubai LandNad Al Sheba
Binghatti Developers2 projects (from AED 595K)7 projects (from AED 1.3M)
Meraas Holding4 projects (from AED 6.1M)2 projects (from AED 9.5M)
Sobha Realty4 projects (from AED 4.0M)1 project (from AED 4.0M)
MetricDubai LandNad Al Sheba
Active off-plan projects4910
Median est. yield7.0%7.0%
Top est. yield7.0%7.0%
Price rangeAED 595K – AED 24MAED 1.3M – AED 23M
Median price/sqftAED 602AED 971
Median appreciation to handover11%8%
Handover spreadQ3 2027 – Q4 2031Q3 2027 – Q3 2029
Top developersDamac Properties, Samana Developers, Sobha RealtyBinghatti Developers, Meraas Holding, Sobha Realty
Distinct developers53
Top amenitiesChildren's Play Area, Gymnasium, Landscaped GardensGymnasium, Indoor Swimming Pool, Landscaped Gardens
Configurations offeredstudios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed, 5-bed, 6-bed, 7-bedstudios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed, 5-bed, 6-bed, 7-bed
Browse by area: All Dubai Land projects, all Nad Al Sheba projects
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12 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
Nad Al Sheba
Binghatti Developers
Binghatti Maybach
Nad Al Sheba · Dubai
7% yield+7% apprec.Q4 2027
AED 1.30M+ Hot
Nad Al Sheba
Binghatti Developers
Binghatti Vision Iconic
Nad Al Sheba · Dubai
7% yield+10% apprec.Q3 2028
AED 2.60M+ Hot
Nad Al Sheba
Binghatti Developers
Maybach 6
Nad Al Sheba · Dubai
7% yield+5% apprec.Q3 2027
AED 1.30M+ Hot
Nad Al Sheba
Binghatti Developers
Maybach Ultimate Luxury
Nad Al Sheba · Dubai
7% yield+5% apprec.Q3 2027
AED 1.30M+ Hot
Nad Al Sheba
Binghatti Developers
Mercedes Benz AMG Vision
Nad Al Sheba · Dubai
7% yield+8% apprec.Q2 2028
AED 1.30M+ Hot
Nad Al Sheba
Binghatti Developers
Mercedes Benz Places | Binghatti City
Nad Al Sheba · Dubai
7% yield+7% apprec.Q1 2028
AED 1.35M+ Hot

Compare Dubai Land vs Nad Al Sheba 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, Dubai Land or Nad Al Sheba?
Dubai Land has more active off-plan projects (49) than Nad Al Sheba (10). Counts are pulled from our live Dubai off-plan catalogue.
Is Dubai Land or Nad Al Sheba cheaper to buy off-plan?
Entry pricing in Dubai Land starts from around AED 595K, versus AED 1.3M in Nad Al Sheba — Dubai Land is cheaper to enter.
What's the price-per-sqft difference between Dubai Land and Nad Al Sheba?
Dubai Land is cheaper per square foot (AED 602/sqft) than Nad Al Sheba (AED 971/sqft).
Which has the higher rental yield, Dubai Land or Nad Al Sheba?
Median estimated rental yields are similar: 7.0% in Dubai Land versus 7.0% in Nad Al Sheba. 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?
Dubai Land shows a higher median expected appreciation to handover (11%) than Nad Al Sheba (8%).
When do off-plan projects in Dubai Land and Nad Al Sheba hand over?
Dubai Land handovers run from Q3 2027 to Q4 2031; Nad Al Sheba handovers run from Q3 2027 to Q3 2029.
Which developers are most active in Dubai Land versus Nad Al Sheba?
Most active in Dubai Land: Damac Properties, Samana Developers, Sobha Realty. Most active in Nad Al Sheba: Binghatti Developers, Meraas Holding, Sobha Realty.
Which developers build in both Dubai Land and Nad Al Sheba?
Sobha Realty currently have active off-plan projects in both Dubai Land and Nad Al Sheba. 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, Dubai Land or Nad Al Sheba?
On rental yield the two are close (7.0% vs 7.0% median est.); Dubai Land shows stronger median expected appreciation to handover (11% vs 8%). Yield favours cash-flow investors, appreciation favours buy-and-hold; the better area depends on which lens matters more to your hold plan.