Al Yelayiss 1 vs Jabal Ali First
Both areas compared on price, entry level, liquidity and off-plan share, using 5,208 sales recorded by the Dubai Land Department between 1 Jan 2026 and 31 Jul 2026.
| Metric | Al Yelayiss 1 | Jabal Ali First |
|---|---|---|
| Median price / sqft | AED 1,822 | AED 1,645 |
| Median sale price | AED 2.90M | AED 1.65M |
| Entry level (p25) | AED 2.82M | AED 1.09M |
| Upper range (p75) | AED 4.00M | AED 2.10M |
| Recorded sales | 3,252 | 1,956 |
| Off-plan share | 100% | 98% |
What the data shows
Priced within a few percent of each other
At AED 1,822 and AED 1,645 per square foot, these two sit within 11% of each other. Price is unlikely to be the deciding factor — the split below on unit mix and off-plan share will matter more.
Comparable turnover
3,252 sales against 1,956 — both areas trade actively enough that finding a buyer or a comparable is unlikely to be the constraint.
Both are dominated by off-plan
Off-plan accounts for 100% and 98% of sales respectively. Both are supply-heavy: expect competing inventory arriving at handover in each.
Different stock
The most commonly sold unit in Al Yelayiss 1 is 4 B/R, against 1 B/R in Jabal Ali First. That usually signals a different resident profile — and a different rental pool if you are buying to let.
Apartments against houses
Al Yelayiss 1 transacts mainly in buildings while Jabal Ali First is mostly units. Price per square foot is only loosely comparable across those two — land and layout economics differ.
Price per square foot by month
Al Yelayiss 1
AED 1,822Jabal Ali First
AED 1,645What sells in each
Al Yelayiss 1
Jabal Ali First
Better for what
No overall winner — it depends what you are buying for
AED 1,645 per square foot, and a typical sale around AED 1.65M.
3,252 recorded sales in the period — more comparables and more active buyers.
100% off-plan, so more choice on payment plans and more stock arriving.
2% of sales are completed property you can occupy or let immediately.
Common questions
Is Al Yelayiss 1 more expensive than Jabal Ali First?
Al Yelayiss 1 is more expensive. Al Yelayiss 1 has a median of AED 1,822 per square foot against AED 1,645 in Jabal Ali First, based on 5,208 recorded sales.
Which has more property sales, Al Yelayiss 1 or Jabal Ali First?
Al Yelayiss 1 recorded more sales — 3,252 against 1,956 in the period 1 Jan 2026 to 31 Jul 2026.
Is Al Yelayiss 1 or Jabal Ali First better for off-plan?
Al Yelayiss 1 has the higher off-plan share, at 100% of recorded sales against 98%.