Al Kifaf vs Meydan One
Both areas compared on price, entry level, liquidity and off-plan share, using 978 sales recorded by the Dubai Land Department between 1 Jan 2026 and 31 Jul 2026.
| Metric | Al Kifaf | Meydan One |
|---|---|---|
| Median price / sqft | AED 2,177 | AED 2,111 |
| Median sale price | AED 2.75M | AED 1.05M |
| Entry level (p25) | AED 2.29M | AED 735K |
| Upper range (p75) | AED 3.38M | AED 1.66M |
| Recorded sales | 158 | 820 |
| Off-plan share | 65% | 37% |
What the data shows
Priced within a few percent of each other
At AED 2,177 and AED 2,111 per square foot, these two sit within 3% 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
Meydan One recorded 820 sales in the period against 158 in Al Kifaf — 5.2× 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
65% of sales in Al Kifaf are off-plan, against 37% in Meydan One. In Al Kifaf you are largely buying forward from developers with payment plans; in Meydan One 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 Kifaf is 2 B/R, against Studio in Meydan One. That usually signals a different resident profile — and a different rental pool if you are buying to let.
Nearest metro
Al Kifaf records Al Jafiliya Metro Station on 100% of sales; Meydan One records Buj Khalifa Dubai Mall Metro Station on 100%. These are the stations most often logged against transactions, not measured walking distances.
Price per square foot by month
Al Kifaf
AED 2,177Meydan One
AED 2,111What sells in each
Al Kifaf
Meydan One
Better for what
No overall winner — it depends what you are buying for
AED 2,111 per square foot, and a typical sale around AED 1.05M.
820 recorded sales in the period — more comparables and more active buyers.
65% off-plan, so more choice on payment plans and more stock arriving.
63% of sales are completed property you can occupy or let immediately.
Common questions
Is Al Kifaf more expensive than Meydan One?
Al Kifaf is more expensive. Al Kifaf has a median of AED 2,177 per square foot against AED 2,111 in Meydan One, based on 978 recorded sales.
Which has more property sales, Al Kifaf or Meydan One?
Meydan One recorded more sales — 820 against 158 in the period 1 Jan 2026 to 31 Jul 2026.
Is Al Kifaf or Meydan One better for off-plan?
Al Kifaf has the higher off-plan share, at 65% of recorded sales against 37%.