Al Hebiah Fifth vs Jaddaf Waterfront
Both areas compared on price, entry level, liquidity and off-plan share, using 1,818 sales recorded by the Dubai Land Department between 1 Jan 2026 and 31 Jul 2026.
| Metric | Al Hebiah Fifth | Jaddaf Waterfront |
|---|---|---|
| Median price / sqft | AED 1,845 | AED 1,887 |
| Median sale price | AED 1.19M | AED 1.78M |
| Entry level (p25) | AED 736K | AED 1.29M |
| Upper range (p75) | AED 1.40M | AED 2.08M |
| Recorded sales | 1,572 | 246 |
| Off-plan share | 100% | 72% |
What the data shows
Priced within a few percent of each other
At AED 1,845 and AED 1,887 per square foot, these two sit within 2% of each other. Price is unlikely to be the deciding factor — the split below on unit mix and off-plan share will matter more.
One is far more liquid
Al Hebiah Fifth recorded 1,572 sales in the period against 246 in Jaddaf Waterfront — 6.4× the turnover. Higher volume usually means a faster, more predictable exit, though it also means more competing stock when you come to sell.
One is a construction market, the other a resale market
100% of sales in Al Hebiah Fifth are off-plan, against 72% in Jaddaf Waterfront. In Al Hebiah Fifth you are largely buying forward from developers with payment plans; in Jaddaf Waterfront you are mostly buying an existing home from an existing owner. Those are different transactions with different risks.
Different stock
The most commonly sold unit in Al Hebiah Fifth is Studio, against 2 B/R in Jaddaf Waterfront. That usually signals a different resident profile — and a different rental pool if you are buying to let.
Price per square foot by month
Al Hebiah Fifth
AED 1,845Jaddaf Waterfront
AED 1,887What sells in each
Al Hebiah Fifth
Jaddaf Waterfront
Better for what
No overall winner — it depends what you are buying for
AED 1,845 per square foot, and a typical sale around AED 1.19M.
1,572 recorded sales in the period — more comparables and more active buyers.
100% off-plan, so more choice on payment plans and more stock arriving.
28% of sales are completed property you can occupy or let immediately.
Common questions
Is Al Hebiah Fifth more expensive than Jaddaf Waterfront?
Jaddaf Waterfront is more expensive. Al Hebiah Fifth has a median of AED 1,845 per square foot against AED 1,887 in Jaddaf Waterfront, based on 1,818 recorded sales.
Which has more property sales, Al Hebiah Fifth or Jaddaf Waterfront?
Al Hebiah Fifth recorded more sales — 1,572 against 246 in the period 1 Jan 2026 to 31 Jul 2026.
Is Al Hebiah Fifth or Jaddaf Waterfront better for off-plan?
Al Hebiah Fifth has the higher off-plan share, at 100% of recorded sales against 72%.