Dubai market evidence
Al Barshaa South Second vs Al Yelayiss 1: Which Costs More?
A side-by-side comparison of Al Barshaa South Second and Al Yelayiss 1 property prices from the historical DLD transaction record, broken down by property type.
The numbers for Al Barshaa South Second and Al Yelayiss 1
| Metric | Al Barshaa South Second | Al Yelayiss 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Median AED/sqm | 17,145 AED/sqm | 16,899 AED/sqm |
| Median price | AED 1.1M | AED 2.8M |
| Sampled transactions | 9,123 | 10,851 |
| P25–P75 range | 15,342 AED/sqm – 19,912 AED/sqm | 14,860 AED/sqm – 19,121 AED/sqm |
| Apartment share | 99% | 0% |
What the price gap means
Al Barshaa South Second runs 1% above Al Yelayiss 1 on median AED/sqm (17,145 AED/sqm in Al Barshaa South Second against 16,899 AED/sqm in Al Yelayiss 1). That gap is widest for Villa / Townhouse, where Al Yelayiss 1 runs 15% 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 First Abu Dhabi Bank Metro Station metro, Mall of the Emirates, Motor City, while Al Yelayiss 1 is anchored by Dubai Cycling Course.
This is sales transaction evidence only and ends 2026-08-13. 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 Yelayiss 1 tx | Al Yelayiss 1 AED/sqm | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villa / Townhouse | 29 | 16,202 AED/sqm | 1,538 | 19,069 AED/sqm | -15% |
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