Dubai market evidence
Al Raffa vs Al Yelayiss 1: Which Costs More?
A side-by-side comparison of Al Raffa and Al Yelayiss 1 property prices from the historical DLD transaction record, broken down by property type.
The numbers for Al Raffa and Al Yelayiss 1
| Metric | Al Raffa | Al Yelayiss 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Median AED/sqm | 17,047 AED/sqm | 16,899 AED/sqm |
| Median price | AED 16M | AED 2.8M |
| Sampled transactions | 34 | 10,851 |
| P25–P75 range | 10,344 AED/sqm – 22,121 AED/sqm | 14,860 AED/sqm – 19,121 AED/sqm |
| Apartment share | 0% | 0% |
What the price gap means
Al Raffa runs 1% above Al Yelayiss 1 on median AED/sqm (17,047 AED/sqm in Al Raffa against 16,899 AED/sqm in Al Yelayiss 1). 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 Raffa has no listed metro, mall, or landmark anchor in this dataset, 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.
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