Dubai market evidence
Al Barshaa South Second vs Al Jadaf: Which Costs More?
A side-by-side comparison of Al Barshaa South Second and Al Jadaf property prices from the historical DLD transaction record, broken down by property type.
The numbers for Al Barshaa South Second and Al Jadaf
| Metric | Al Barshaa South Second | Al Jadaf |
|---|---|---|
| Median AED/sqm | 16,365 AED/sqm | 17,041 AED/sqm |
| Median price | AED 1.0M | AED 1.3M |
| Sampled transactions | 11,362 | 12,425 |
| P25–P75 range | 13,348 AED/sqm – 19,055 AED/sqm | 12,698 AED/sqm – 21,540 AED/sqm |
| Apartment share | 99% | 98% |
What the price gap means
Al Jadaf runs 4% above Al Barshaa South Second on median AED/sqm (16,365 AED/sqm in Al Barshaa South Second against 17,041 AED/sqm in Al Jadaf). That gap is widest for Land plot, where Al Jadaf runs 48% above Al Barshaa South Second. The headline number is driven by that unit type rather than a uniform premium across the board.
Citywide medians mix property types unevenly, so a headline gap can reflect what is being sold rather than a like-for-like premium. The per-type table above compares only the property types with enough sampled sales in both areas.
Beyond price, Al Barshaa South Second is anchored by Dubai Internet City metro, Mall of the Emirates, Motor City, while Al Jadaf is anchored by Al Jadaf Metro Station metro, City Centre Mirdif, Burj Khalifa.
This is sales transaction evidence only and ends 2026-07-27. It covers sales, not rentals, and is market reference, not valuation or investment advice.
Price by property type
| Property type | Al Barshaa South Second tx | Al Barshaa South Second AED/sqm | Al Jadaf tx | Al Jadaf AED/sqm | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment — Studio | 1,564 | 19,484 AED/sqm | 695 | 22,345 AED/sqm | -13% |
| Apartment — 1 Bed | 1,366 | 16,244 AED/sqm | 1,050 | 18,562 AED/sqm | -12% |
| Apartment — 2 Bed | 479 | 14,936 AED/sqm | 498 | 19,780 AED/sqm | -24% |
| Apartment — 3 Bed+ | 32 | 14,655 AED/sqm | 162 | 17,336 AED/sqm | -15% |
| Land plot | 11 | 6,722 AED/sqm | 44 | 12,877 AED/sqm | -48% |
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