Al Safouh Second vs Zaabeel First: Which Costs More?

Zaabeel First runs 8% above Al Safouh Second on median AED/sqm (27,543 AED/sqm in Al Safouh Second against 29,828 AED/sqm in Zaabeel First). That gap is widest for Apartment — 3 Bed+, where Al Safouh Second runs 23% above Zaabeel First. 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 Safouh Second is anchored by Al Sufouh metro, Mall of the Emirates, Burj Al Arab, while Zaabeel First is anchored by Al Jafiliya 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.