Al Yelayiss 1 vs MAJAN
Both areas compared on price, entry level, liquidity and off-plan share, using 6,564 sales recorded by the Dubai Land Department between 1 Jan 2026 and 31 Jul 2026.
| Metric | Al Yelayiss 1 | MAJAN |
|---|---|---|
| Median price / sqft | AED 1,822 | AED 1,452 |
| Median sale price | AED 2.90M | AED 725K |
| Entry level (p25) | AED 2.82M | AED 673K |
| Upper range (p75) | AED 4.00M | AED 1.14M |
| Recorded sales | 3,252 | 3,312 |
| Off-plan share | 100% | 83% |
What the data shows
A meaningful premium, not a different market
Al Yelayiss 1 carries a 25% premium over MAJAN — AED 1,822 against AED 1,452 per square foot. Close enough that the same buyer might weigh both, wide enough that it buys noticeably more space in MAJAN.
What AED 1.5M buys
At current medians, AED 1.5 million buys roughly 1,033 sq ft in MAJAN 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 3,312 — 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 83% 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 MAJAN. 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 MAJAN 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 1,822MAJAN
AED 1,452What sells in each
Al Yelayiss 1
MAJAN
Better for what
No overall winner — it depends what you are buying for
AED 1,452 per square foot, and a typical sale around AED 0.72M.
3,312 recorded sales in the period — more comparables and more active buyers.
100% off-plan, so more choice on payment plans and more stock arriving.
18% of sales are completed property you can occupy or let immediately.
Common questions
Is Al Yelayiss 1 more expensive than MAJAN?
Al Yelayiss 1 is more expensive. Al Yelayiss 1 has a median of AED 1,822 per square foot against AED 1,452 in MAJAN, based on 6,564 recorded sales.
Which has more property sales, Al Yelayiss 1 or MAJAN?
MAJAN recorded more sales — 3,312 against 3,252 in the period 1 Jan 2026 to 31 Jul 2026.
Is Al Yelayiss 1 or MAJAN better for off-plan?
Al Yelayiss 1 has the higher off-plan share, at 100% of recorded sales against 83%.