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 | 13,439 AED/sqm | 13,840 AED/sqm |
| Median price | AED 1.2M | AED 1.3M |
| Sampled transactions | 7,892 | 20,808 |
| P25–P75 range | 11,955 AED/sqm – 15,624 AED/sqm | 11,429 AED/sqm – 16,650 AED/sqm |
| Apartment share | 85% | 88% |
What the price gap means
Jabal Ali First runs 3% above Al Yelayiss 2 on median AED/sqm (13,439 AED/sqm in Al Yelayiss 2 against 13,840 AED/sqm in Jabal Ali First). That gap is widest for Villa / Townhouse, where Jabal Ali First runs 21% 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 Harbour Tower metro, Marina Mall, Sports City Swimming Academy.
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 Yelayiss 2 tx | Al Yelayiss 2 AED/sqm | Jabal Ali First tx | Jabal Ali First AED/sqm | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment — Studio | 61 | 16,378 AED/sqm | 1,376 | 14,368 AED/sqm | +14% |
| Apartment — 1 Bed | 879 | 13,896 AED/sqm | 2,489 | 14,017 AED/sqm | -1% |
| Apartment — 2 Bed | 1,149 | 13,397 AED/sqm | 2,041 | 13,577 AED/sqm | -1% |
| Apartment — 3 Bed+ | 247 | 12,230 AED/sqm | 420 | 13,054 AED/sqm | -6% |
| Villa / Townhouse | 423 | 12,505 AED/sqm | 303 | 15,750 AED/sqm | -21% |
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