Madinat Dubai Almelaheyah vs Zaabeel First: Which Costs More?

Zaabeel First runs 6% above Madinat Dubai Almelaheyah on median AED/sqm (27,909 AED/sqm in Madinat Dubai Almelaheyah against 29,828 AED/sqm in Zaabeel First). That gap is widest for Apartment — 2 Bed, where Zaabeel First runs 8% above Madinat Dubai Almelaheyah. 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, Madinat Dubai Almelaheyah is anchored by ADCB Metro Station metro, Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, 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.