Al Kifaf vs Sama Al Jadaf
Both areas compared on price, entry level, liquidity and off-plan share, using 765 sales recorded by the Dubai Land Department between 1 Jan 2026 and 31 Jul 2026.
| Metric | Al Kifaf | Sama Al Jadaf |
|---|---|---|
| Median price / sqft | AED 2,177 | AED 2,201 |
| Median sale price | AED 2.75M | AED 1.26M |
| Entry level (p25) | AED 2.29M | AED 840K |
| Upper range (p75) | AED 3.38M | AED 1.51M |
| Recorded sales | 158 | 607 |
| Off-plan share | 65% | 100% |
What the data shows
Priced within a few percent of each other
At AED 2,177 and AED 2,201 per square foot, these two sit within 1% 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
Sama Al Jadaf recorded 607 sales in the period against 158 in Al Kifaf — 3.8× 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 Sama Al Jadaf are off-plan, against 65% in Al Kifaf. In Sama Al Jadaf you are largely buying forward from developers with payment plans; in Al Kifaf 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 1 B/R in Sama Al Jadaf. 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; Sama Al Jadaf records Al Jadaf 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 2,177Sama Al Jadaf
AED 2,201What sells in each
Al Kifaf
Sama Al Jadaf
Better for what
No overall winner — it depends what you are buying for
AED 2,177 per square foot, and a typical sale around AED 2.75M.
607 recorded sales in the period — more comparables and more active buyers.
100% off-plan, so more choice on payment plans and more stock arriving.
35% of sales are completed property you can occupy or let immediately.
Common questions
Is Al Kifaf more expensive than Sama Al Jadaf?
Sama Al Jadaf is more expensive. Al Kifaf has a median of AED 2,177 per square foot against AED 2,201 in Sama Al Jadaf, based on 765 recorded sales.
Which has more property sales, Al Kifaf or Sama Al Jadaf?
Sama Al Jadaf recorded more sales — 607 against 158 in the period 1 Jan 2026 to 31 Jul 2026.
Is Al Kifaf or Sama Al Jadaf better for off-plan?
Sama Al Jadaf has the higher off-plan share, at 100% of recorded sales against 65%.