Azizi Developments vs Meraas

Azizi Developments43 projectsMeraas18 projectsMed. yield7.0% vs 7.0%Entry fromAED 480K vs AED 1.8M

Azizi Developments and Meraas are two of the largest off-plan developers active in the UAE today. In our current catalogue, Azizi Developments has 43 active off-plan projects and Meraas has 18. Median estimated rental yields are similar at 7.0% and 7.0% respectively.

Entry prices: Azizi Developments from AED 480K, Meraas from AED 1.8M. Azizi Developments concentrates inventory in City of Arabia, Meydan, Dubai South; Meraas in City Walk, Dubai Land, Dubai Design District. Configurations: Azizi Developments offers studios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed, 5-bed, 6-bed, 7-bed, 8-bed; Meraas offers 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed, 5-bed, 6-bed, 7-bed. Use the side-by-side breakdown below to compare yields, payment plans, areas covered and active project counts before shortlisting.

Azizi Developments vs Meraas: at a glance

  • Cheaper entryWinner Azizi DevelopmentsAED 480K vs AED 1.8M (73% cheaper).
  • Higher yieldTieWithin 0.2 pp: 7.0% vs 7.0% median.
  • More projectsWinner Azizi Developments43 vs 18 active off-plan projects.
  • Earlier handoverWinner Azizi DevelopmentsQ2 2026 vs Q1 2027 (nearest handover).
  • Wider area coverageWinner Azizi DevelopmentsActive in 10 vs 7 UAE areas.

Azizi Developments wins on cheaper entry, more projects, earlier handover, wider area coverage.

Where Azizi Developments and Meraas compete head-to-head

1 shared submarket where both developers have active off-plan inventory today — the cleanest places to compare the two side by side at unit level.

AreaAzizi DevelopmentsMeraas
Sheikh Zayed Road1 project
7.0% yield · from AED 9.3M
1 project
7.0% yield · from AED 3.5M
MetricAzizi DevelopmentsMeraas
Active off-plan projects4318
Median est. yield7.0%7.0%
Top est. yield8.5%7.0%
Price rangeAED 480K – AED 45MAED 1.8M – AED 111M
Median price/sqftAED 408AED 561
Median appreciation to handover6%12%
Handover spreadQ2 2026 – Q3 2030Q1 2027 – Q3 2030
Top areasCity of Arabia, Meydan, Dubai SouthCity Walk, Dubai Land, Dubai Design District
Top payment plans10/40/50, 10/50/40, 10/20/7020/55/25, 20/40/40, 10/55/35
Configurations offeredstudios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed, 5-bed, 6-bed, 7-bed, 8-bed1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed, 5-bed, 6-bed, 7-bed
Browse by developer: All Azizi Developments projects, all Meraas projects
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12 off-plan projects
Downtown Jebel Ali
Azizi Developments
Azizi Abraham
Downtown Jebel Ali · Dubai
7% yield+5% apprec.Q2 2027
AED 661K+ Hot
Al Furjan
Azizi Developments
Azizi Amir
Al Furjan · Dubai
7.5% yield+4% apprec.Q2 2027
AED 1.27M+ Hot
Downtown Jebel Ali
Azizi Developments
Azizi Arian
Downtown Jebel Ali · Dubai
7% yield+7% apprec.Q1 2028
Price on request
Jebel Ali
Azizi Developments
Azizi Aura Phase 2
Jebel Ali · Dubai
7% yield+4% apprec.Q4 2026
AED 564K+
Al Jaddaf
Azizi Developments
Azizi David
Al Jaddaf · Dubai
7% yield+6% apprec.Q4 2027
AED 826K+ Hot
Jebel Ali
Azizi Developments
Azizi Gabriel
Jebel Ali · Dubai
7% yield+10% apprec.Q4 2028
AED 564K+ Hot
Dubai Design District
Meraas Holding
Atelis
Dubai Design District · Dubai
7% yield+13% apprec.Q3 2029
AED 2.10M+ Hot
City Walk
Meraas Holding
City Walk Crestlane 3
City Walk · Dubai
7% yield+10% apprec.Q4 2028
AED 2.60M+ Hot
City Walk
Meraas Holding
City Walk Crestlane
City Walk · Dubai
7% yield+12% apprec.Q2 2029
AED 2.62M+ Hot
City Walk
Meraas Holding
City Walk Crestlane Phase 5
City Walk · Dubai
7% yield+16% apprec.Q2 2030
AED 2.80M+ Hot
City Walk
Meraas Holding
City Walk Phase 3 By Meraas
City Walk · Dubai
7% yield+12% apprec.Q2 2029
AED 2.50M+
Dubai Design District
Meraas Holding
Design Quarter
Dubai Design District · Dubai
7% yield+4% apprec.Q1 2027
AED 1.75M+

Frequently asked questions

Which developer has more off-plan projects in the UAE, Azizi Developments or Meraas?
Azizi Developments has more active off-plan projects (43) than Meraas (18). Project counts are tracked from our live catalogue of UAE off-plan inventory.
Which is cheaper to buy off-plan, Azizi Developments or Meraas?
Azizi Developments is currently cheaper to enter, with prices from AED 480K versus AED 1.8M for Meraas.
Which developer offers higher rental yields, Azizi Developments or Meraas?
Median estimated rental yields are similar: 7.0% for Azizi Developments and 7.0% for Meraas. Yields are derived from current advertised rentals against projected handover pricing and should be treated as an estimate.
Where do Azizi Developments and Meraas compete head-to-head?
Both developers currently have active off-plan inventory in 1 shared area: Sheikh Zayed Road. These submarkets are the easiest places to compare the two side by side at unit level.
What payment plans do Azizi Developments and Meraas typically offer?
Most common Azizi Developments plans in our catalogue: 10/40/50; 10/50/40. Most common Meraas plans: 20/55/25; 20/40/40. Individual project terms vary — check each project page for the exact instalment schedule.
When do Azizi Developments and Meraas projects hand over?
Azizi Developments handovers run from Q2 2026 to Q3 2030; Meraas handovers run from Q1 2027 to Q3 2030.
Which developer has better capital appreciation potential, Azizi Developments or Meraas?
Meraas shows higher median projected capital appreciation to handover (12%) than Azizi Developments (6%). Appreciation is estimated from advertised handover prices against current entry prices — treat it as a soft signal, not a guarantee.
Which developer is a better fit for me, Azizi Developments or Meraas?
The right answer depends on what you optimise for. Yield hunters get similar median yields either way. First-time buyers on a budget get more room with Azizi Developments on entry pricing. Long-hold investors who want optionality get the wider inventory pick with Azizi Developments. Use the side-by-side breakdown above to weigh the trade-offs against your own priorities.
How many bedroom configurations do Azizi Developments and Meraas offer, and which is better for family units?
Azizi Developments offers studios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed, 5-bed, 6-bed, 7-bed, 8-bed in our current catalogue. Meraas offers 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed, 5-bed, 6-bed, 7-bed. Azizi Developments goes up to 8-bedroom units versus 7-bedroom for Meraas, which matters if you're shopping for a larger family home.