Dubai market evidence
Al Dhagaya vs Madinat Dubai Almelaheyah: Which Costs More?
A side-by-side comparison of Al Dhagaya and Madinat Dubai Almelaheyah property prices from the historical DLD transaction record, broken down by property type.
The numbers for Al Dhagaya and Madinat Dubai Almelaheyah
| Metric | Al Dhagaya | Madinat Dubai Almelaheyah |
|---|---|---|
| Median AED/sqm | 26,599 AED/sqm | 27,909 AED/sqm |
| Median price | AED 4.0M | AED 2.3M |
| Sampled transactions | 330 | 14,304 |
| P25–P75 range | 12,203 AED/sqm – 43,585 AED/sqm | 22,877 AED/sqm – 32,875 AED/sqm |
| Apartment share | 0% | 99% |
What the price gap means
Madinat Dubai Almelaheyah runs 5% above Al Dhagaya on median AED/sqm (26,599 AED/sqm in Al Dhagaya against 27,909 AED/sqm in Madinat Dubai Almelaheyah). There is not enough sampled data on both sides to break the gap down by property type.
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 Dhagaya is anchored by Al Ras Metro Station metro, Dubai Mall, Dubai International Airport, while Madinat Dubai Almelaheyah is anchored by ADCB Metro Station metro, Dubai Mall, 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.
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