Al Yelayiss 1 vs JUMEIRAH VILLAGE CIRCLE
Both areas compared on price, entry level, liquidity and off-plan share, using 9,464 sales recorded by the Dubai Land Department between 1 Jan 2026 and 31 Jul 2026.
| Metric | Al Yelayiss 1 | JUMEIRAH VILLAGE CIRCLE |
|---|---|---|
| Median price / sqft | AED 1,822 | AED 1,476 |
| Median sale price | AED 2.90M | AED 1.03M |
| Entry level (p25) | AED 2.82M | AED 765K |
| Upper range (p75) | AED 4.00M | AED 1.30M |
| Recorded sales | 3,252 | 6,212 |
| Off-plan share | 100% | 59% |
What the data shows
Priced within a few percent of each other
At AED 1,822 and AED 1,476 per square foot, these two sit within 23% of each other. Price is unlikely to be the deciding factor — the split below on unit mix and off-plan share will matter more.
What AED 1.5M buys
At current medians, AED 1.5 million buys roughly 1,016 sq ft in JUMEIRAH VILLAGE CIRCLE against about 823 sq ft in Al Yelayiss 1. That is the difference between a comfortable two-bedroom and a compact one in most Dubai layouts.
Comparable turnover
3,252 sales against 6,212 — both areas trade actively enough that finding a buyer or a comparable is unlikely to be the constraint.
One is a construction market, the other a resale market
100% of sales in Al Yelayiss 1 are off-plan, against 59% in JUMEIRAH VILLAGE CIRCLE. In Al Yelayiss 1 you are largely buying forward from developers with payment plans; in JUMEIRAH VILLAGE CIRCLE 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 Yelayiss 1 is 4 B/R, against 1 B/R in JUMEIRAH VILLAGE CIRCLE. 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 JUMEIRAH VILLAGE CIRCLE 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 1,822JUMEIRAH VILLAGE CIRCLE
AED 1,476What sells in each
Al Yelayiss 1
JUMEIRAH VILLAGE CIRCLE
Better for what
No overall winner — it depends what you are buying for
AED 1,476 per square foot, and a typical sale around AED 1.03M.
6,212 recorded sales in the period — more comparables and more active buyers.
100% off-plan, so more choice on payment plans and more stock arriving.
41% of sales are completed property you can occupy or let immediately.
Common questions
Is Al Yelayiss 1 more expensive than JUMEIRAH VILLAGE CIRCLE?
Al Yelayiss 1 is more expensive. Al Yelayiss 1 has a median of AED 1,822 per square foot against AED 1,476 in JUMEIRAH VILLAGE CIRCLE, based on 9,464 recorded sales.
Which has more property sales, Al Yelayiss 1 or JUMEIRAH VILLAGE CIRCLE?
JUMEIRAH VILLAGE CIRCLE recorded more sales — 6,212 against 3,252 in the period 1 Jan 2026 to 31 Jul 2026.
Is Al Yelayiss 1 or JUMEIRAH VILLAGE CIRCLE better for off-plan?
Al Yelayiss 1 has the higher off-plan share, at 100% of recorded sales against 59%.