Al Jaddaf (Jaddaf Waterfront)
ZoneIQ Score · Preview · 4 of 6 factorsWeak on today's numbers. In Al Jaddaf, the median home sold for AED 1.67M (AED 1,887/sqft, +10.2% in 12 months) across 743 sales in the 12 months to Oct 2026. Median rent is AED 85,000 a year: 5.16% gross yield, 3.78% net (estimated). 257 new units are due within 24 months.
Source: DLD open data · Information, not financial advice. Not an official DLD product.
Net yield of 3.78%, against a Dubai median of 4.60%.
Net yield of 3.78% is below the Dubai median of 4.60%.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 743 sales, 1,384 rent contracts
- Period
- 12 months to 22 October 2026
- How
- Rent minus service charge and 5% for vacancy and management, divided by price plus 6% buying costs.
- Leaves out
- Mortgage interest and tax in your home country.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 743 sales, 1,384 rent contracts
- Period
- 12 months to 22 October 2026
- How
- Median rent divided by median price.
- Leaves out
- Every cost of owning and buying.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD registered sales
- Sample
- 743 sales
- Period
- 12 months to 22 October 2026
- How
- Median of the registered records, so half were above it.
- Leaves out
- Listings and asking prices.
Evidence
- Source
- Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 1,384 rent contracts
- Period
- 12 months to 22 October 2026
- How
- Median of the registered records, so half were above it.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD registered sales
- Sample
- 743 sales
- Period
- 12 months to 22 October 2026
- How
- A count of registered records.
Price per sqft, 5 years
Why 39
Preview score from 4 of 6 factors. The other factors need data we are still adding.
How the score worksPrices by unit type
Check a deal hereConverted at European Central Bank reference rates of 26 October 2026, through the dirham's fixed US dollar rate (3.6725). Indicative only: your bank's rate will differ.
| Unit | Ready price | Price / sqft | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 990K | 1,938 | 38 |
| 1 bed | AED 1.24M | 1,872 | 304 |
| 2 bedGolden Visa level | AED 2.31M | 1,921 | 295 |
| 3 bedGolden Visa level | AED 3.43M | 1,788 | 33 |
Median ready prices and DLD sales in the last 12 months.
Rents and yields by unit type
Yield by unit type| Unit | Rent / yr | Gross | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 58K | 5.84% | 4.43% |
| 1 bed | AED 70K | 5.65% | 4.15% |
| 2 bed | AED 96K | 4.16% | 3.10% |
| 3 bed | AED 160K | 4.67% | 3.40% |
Median annual rent from Ejari contracts in the last 12 months. Net yield is after service charge and buying costs.
Rent increase calculator Net vs gross yield, explainedGolden Visa and property, explained
New supply, next 24 months
257 unitsHandovers peak in 2027 Q3. 563 more units in projects are past their planned date.
Developers with projects here
- Binghatti Developers: 563 units in 2 projects
Who Al Jaddaf suits, on the numbers
- Lower budgets: a studio has a median ready price of AED 990,000.
- Golden Visa buyers: median ready prices for 2-bedroom homes, 3-bedroom homes are at the AED 2M level.
- Buyers watching prices: price per sqft rose 10.2% in 12 months. Past change, not a forecast.
- Off-plan buyers: 84% of sales are off-plan, across 3 projects under construction.
Rules applied to the data above. Not advice.
Off-plan here
Off-planBuildings and projects in Al Jaddaf
| Project | Developer | Status | Median price | Price / sqft | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binghatti Moonlight | Binghatti Developers | 19% | AED 1.69M | 1,927 | 258 |
| Binghatti Twilight | Binghatti Developers | 55% | AED 1.82M | 1,806 | 129 |
| Montage | Key Mavens Montage Real Estate Development | 40% | AED 1.35M | 1,865 | 107 |
Living in Al Jaddaf
- Metro stations (within 1.5 km)
- Creek (about 600 m), Al Jadaf (about 700 m)
- Supermarkets (within 1.0 km)
- 1
- Named parks (within 1.0 km)
- 0
- Beach (within 1.0 km)
- No
Source: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), map data of 15 July 2026. Counts within 1.0 km of the area's centre point; distances are approximate. OSM is volunteer data and can miss places.
Nearby areas compared
Compare with other areas| Area | Net yield | Price / sqft |
|---|---|---|
| Al Jaddaf | 3.78% | 1,887 |
| Sama Al Jadaf, Al Jaddaf | – | 2,185 |
| Dubai Health Care City Phase 2 | 4.65% | 2,039 |
| Dubai Creek Harbour | 4.20% | 2,564 |
| Festival City | 4.36% | 1,427 |
| Sobha Hartland | 4.77% | 2,037 |
| Wasl 1 | 4.31% | 2,200 |
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What happened to AED 1M
AED 1,000,000 of Al Jaddaf homes bought at the median price per sqft, valued at today's median. Price change only, before rent and costs.
| Al Jaddaf | Dubai overall | |
|---|---|---|
| Bought in 2016 → 2026 to date | AED 1.29M | AED 1.66M |
| Bought in 2019 → 2026 to date | AED 1.70M | AED 1.69M |
| Bought in 2021 → 2026 to date | AED 2.06M | AED 1.61M |
Questions investors ask
Is Al Jaddaf a good investment?
ZoneIQ does not give advice, but the numbers are these. Estimated net yield is 3.78%, against a Dubai median of 4.60%. Price per sqft changed +10.2% in 12 months. There were 743 sales in 12 months, and 257 new units are due within 24 months.
Is Al Jaddaf freehold?
Yes, on DLD's register: 7,238 of 7,238 registered units in Al Jaddaf are marked freehold. Source: DLD, Registered Freehold Real Estate Units, 13 October 2026. Rules can differ by plot, and in free zones by the zone authority, so check the title deed of a specific unit before you buy.
What is the average rent in Al Jaddaf?
The median rent in Al Jaddaf is AED 85,000 a year, from 1,384 Ejari contracts in the last 12 months. By unit type: studios AED 57,795, 1-bedroom homes AED 70,000, 2-bedroom homes AED 95,900.
How much is a 1-bedroom home in Al Jaddaf?
The median ready price is AED 1.24M (AED 1,872 per sqft, about 802 sqft), from 304 DLD sales in the last 12 months.
What is the rental yield in Al Jaddaf?
The median gross rental yield in Al Jaddaf is 5.16%, from 1,384 Ejari contracts and DLD sales in the last 12 months. After service charges and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 3.78%.
Which unit type earns the highest yield in Al Jaddaf?
Studio show the highest estimated net yield at 4.43%, with a median ready price of AED 990,000 and a median rent of AED 57,795 a year.
Have property prices gone up in Al Jaddaf?
The median price per sqft changed +10.2% in the 12 months to Oct 2026, to AED 1,887. This is past change, not a forecast.
Where is Al Jaddaf in Dubai?
In the DLD project registry, Al Jaddaf projects sit in the Al Jadaf land area. The closest areas covered on ZoneIQ are Dubai Health Care City Phase 2 and Dubai Creek Harbour.
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Sources: DLD sales (743 in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (1,384), DLD project registry, via Dubai Data. Data through 22 October 2026. Service charges: DLD Service Charge Index (Mollak) where shown, otherwise a Dubai-wide estimate. Source · Freehold: DLD, Registered Freehold Real Estate Units, 13 October 2026, Data Dubai · ZoneIQ gives information, not financial or investment advice. Figures are medians and estimates. Check any unit yourself before you commit.