Dubai market evidence
Al Yelayiss 2 vs Jabal Ali First: Which Costs More?
A side-by-side comparison of Al Yelayiss 2 and Jabal Ali First property prices from the historical DLD transaction record, broken down by property type.
The numbers for Al Yelayiss 2 and Jabal Ali First
| Metric | Al Yelayiss 2 | Jabal Ali First |
|---|---|---|
| Median AED/sqm | 10,643 AED/sqm | 10,744 AED/sqm |
| Median price | AED 1.2M | AED 1.3M |
| Sampled transactions | 19,163 | 48,240 |
| P25–P75 range | 8,287 AED/sqm – 13,325 AED/sqm | 7,778 AED/sqm – 13,906 AED/sqm |
| Apartment share | 82% | 85% |
What the price gap means
Jabal Ali First runs 1% above Al Yelayiss 2 on median AED/sqm (10,643 AED/sqm in Al Yelayiss 2 against 10,744 AED/sqm in Jabal Ali First). That gap is widest for Villa / Townhouse, where Jabal Ali First runs 24% above Al Yelayiss 2. 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 Yelayiss 2 is anchored by Dubai Cycling Course, while Jabal Ali First is anchored by ENERGY Metro Station metro, Ibn-e-Battuta Mall, Expo 2020 Site.
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.
Price by property type
| Property type | Al Yelayiss 2 tx | Al Yelayiss 2 AED/sqm | Jabal Ali First tx | Jabal Ali First AED/sqm | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment — Studio | 122 | 15,166 AED/sqm | 1,547 | 13,896 AED/sqm | +9% |
| Apartment — 1 Bed | 1,028 | 13,610 AED/sqm | 2,568 | 13,778 AED/sqm | -1% |
| Apartment — 2 Bed | 1,404 | 12,985 AED/sqm | 2,131 | 13,426 AED/sqm | -3% |
| Apartment — 3 Bed+ | 262 | 11,875 AED/sqm | 426 | 13,101 AED/sqm | -9% |
| Villa / Townhouse | 608 | 11,183 AED/sqm | 432 | 14,727 AED/sqm | -24% |
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