Dubai market evidence
Al Jadaf vs Al Merkadh: Which Costs More?
A side-by-side comparison of Al Jadaf and Al Merkadh property prices from the historical DLD transaction record, broken down by property type.
The numbers for Al Jadaf and Al Merkadh
| Metric | Al Jadaf | Al Merkadh |
|---|---|---|
| Median AED/sqm | 19,835 AED/sqm | 20,753 AED/sqm |
| Median price | AED 1.3M | AED 1.3M |
| Sampled transactions | 6,593 | 17,539 |
| P25–P75 range | 16,619 AED/sqm – 23,013 AED/sqm | 18,212 AED/sqm – 23,299 AED/sqm |
| Apartment share | 98% | 96% |
What the price gap means
Al Merkadh runs 4% above Al Jadaf on median AED/sqm (19,835 AED/sqm in Al Jadaf against 20,753 AED/sqm in Al Merkadh). That gap is widest for Apartment — Studio, where Al Jadaf runs 16% above Al Merkadh. 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 Jadaf has no listed metro, mall, or landmark anchor in this dataset, while Al Merkadh is anchored by Creek Metro Station metro, Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai.
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 Jadaf tx | Al Jadaf AED/sqm | Al Merkadh tx | Al Merkadh AED/sqm | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment — Studio | 645 | 22,222 AED/sqm | 2,096 | 19,097 AED/sqm | +16% |
| Apartment — 1 Bed | 1,006 | 18,860 AED/sqm | 2,197 | 21,256 AED/sqm | -11% |
| Apartment — 2 Bed | 497 | 19,652 AED/sqm | 1,011 | 20,876 AED/sqm | -6% |
| Apartment — 3 Bed+ | 141 | 17,276 AED/sqm | 335 | 20,451 AED/sqm | -16% |
| Land plot | 42 | 18,299 AED/sqm | 162 | 18,021 AED/sqm | +2% |
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