Al Yelayiss 1 vs Madinat Al Mataar
Both areas compared on price, entry level, liquidity and off-plan share, using 12,604 sales recorded by the Dubai Land Department between 1 Jan 2026 and 31 Jul 2026.
| Metric | Al Yelayiss 1 | Madinat Al Mataar |
|---|---|---|
| Median price / sqft | AED 1,822 | AED 1,682 |
| Median sale price | AED 2.90M | AED 995K |
| Entry level (p25) | AED 2.82M | AED 655K |
| Upper range (p75) | AED 4.00M | AED 1.58M |
| Recorded sales | 3,252 | 9,352 |
| Off-plan share | 100% | 99% |
What the data shows
Priced within a few percent of each other
At AED 1,822 and AED 1,682 per square foot, these two sit within 8% 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
Madinat Al Mataar recorded 9,352 sales in the period against 3,252 in Al Yelayiss 1 — 2.9× 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 100% and 99% 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 Studio in Madinat Al Mataar. 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 Madinat Al Mataar 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 1,822Madinat Al Mataar
AED 1,682What sells in each
Al Yelayiss 1
Madinat Al Mataar
Better for what
No overall winner — it depends what you are buying for
AED 1,682 per square foot, and a typical sale around AED 0.99M.
9,352 recorded sales in the period — more comparables and more active buyers.
100% off-plan, so more choice on payment plans and more stock arriving.
1% of sales are completed property you can occupy or let immediately.
Common questions
Is Al Yelayiss 1 more expensive than Madinat Al Mataar?
Al Yelayiss 1 is more expensive. Al Yelayiss 1 has a median of AED 1,822 per square foot against AED 1,682 in Madinat Al Mataar, based on 12,604 recorded sales.
Which has more property sales, Al Yelayiss 1 or Madinat Al Mataar?
Madinat Al Mataar recorded more sales — 9,352 against 3,252 in the period 1 Jan 2026 to 31 Jul 2026.
Is Al Yelayiss 1 or Madinat Al Mataar better for off-plan?
Al Yelayiss 1 has the higher off-plan share, at 100% of recorded sales against 99%.