Dubai market evidence
Al Raffa vs Al Yelayiss 2: Which Costs More?
A side-by-side comparison of Al Raffa and Al Yelayiss 2 property prices from the historical DLD transaction record, broken down by property type.
The numbers for Al Raffa and Al Yelayiss 2
| Metric | Al Raffa | Al Yelayiss 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Median AED/sqm | 10,764 AED/sqm | 10,643 AED/sqm |
| Median price | AED 5.2M | AED 1.2M |
| Sampled transactions | 443 | 19,163 |
| P25–P75 range | 5,920 AED/sqm – 17,135 AED/sqm | 8,287 AED/sqm – 13,325 AED/sqm |
| Apartment share | 0% | 82% |
What the price gap means
Al Raffa runs 1% above Al Yelayiss 2 on median AED/sqm (10,764 AED/sqm in Al Raffa against 10,643 AED/sqm in Al Yelayiss 2). 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 is anchored by ADCB Metro Station metro, Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, while Al Yelayiss 2 is anchored by Dubai Cycling Course.
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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