Al Wasl vs Palm Jabal Ali
Both areas compared on price, entry level, liquidity and off-plan share, using 833 sales recorded by the Dubai Land Department between 1 Jan 2026 and 31 Jul 2026.
| Metric | Al Wasl | Palm Jabal Ali |
|---|---|---|
| Median price / sqft | AED 3,335 | AED 3,488 |
| Median sale price | AED 3.40M | AED 4.45M |
| Entry level (p25) | AED 2.68M | AED 2.85M |
| Upper range (p75) | AED 5.10M | AED 7.64M |
| Recorded sales | 645 | 188 |
| Off-plan share | 96% | 100% |
What the data shows
Priced within a few percent of each other
At AED 3,335 and AED 3,488 per square foot, these two sit within 5% 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 Wasl recorded 645 sales in the period against 188 in Palm Jabal Ali — 3.4× the turnover. Higher volume usually means a faster, more predictable exit, though it also means more competing stock when you come to sell.
Both are dominated by off-plan
Off-plan accounts for 96% and 100% of sales respectively. Both are supply-heavy: expect competing inventory arriving at handover in each.
Different stock
The most commonly sold unit in Al Wasl is 1 B/R, against 2 B/R in Palm Jabal Ali. That usually signals a different resident profile — and a different rental pool if you are buying to let.
Only one has a metro station on record
Al Wasl records Buj Khalifa Dubai Mall Metro Station against 4% of its sales. No station is recorded for Palm Jabal Ali, which in practice tends to mean car-dependent.
Price per square foot by month
Al Wasl
AED 3,335Palm Jabal Ali
AED 3,488What sells in each
Al Wasl
Palm Jabal Ali
Better for what
No overall winner — it depends what you are buying for
AED 3,335 per square foot, and a typical sale around AED 3.40M.
645 recorded sales in the period — more comparables and more active buyers.
100% off-plan, so more choice on payment plans and more stock arriving.
4% of sales are completed property you can occupy or let immediately.
Common questions
Is Al Wasl more expensive than Palm Jabal Ali?
Palm Jabal Ali is more expensive. Al Wasl has a median of AED 3,335 per square foot against AED 3,488 in Palm Jabal Ali, based on 833 recorded sales.
Which has more property sales, Al Wasl or Palm Jabal Ali?
Al Wasl recorded more sales — 645 against 188 in the period 1 Jan 2026 to 31 Jul 2026.
Is Al Wasl or Palm Jabal Ali better for off-plan?
Palm Jabal Ali has the higher off-plan share, at 100% of recorded sales against 96%.