Al Yelayiss 1 vs Palm Deira
Both areas compared on price, entry level, liquidity and off-plan share, using 6,483 sales recorded by the Dubai Land Department between 1 Jan 2026 and 31 Jul 2026.
| Metric | Al Yelayiss 1 | Palm Deira |
|---|---|---|
| Median price / sqft | AED 1,822 | AED 2,876 |
| Median sale price | AED 2.90M | AED 2.87M |
| Entry level (p25) | AED 2.82M | AED 2.39M |
| Upper range (p75) | AED 4.00M | AED 4.02M |
| Recorded sales | 3,252 | 3,231 |
| Off-plan share | 100% | 100% |
What the data shows
A meaningful premium, not a different market
Palm Deira carries a 58% premium over Al Yelayiss 1 — AED 2,876 against AED 1,822 per square foot. Close enough that the same buyer might weigh both, wide enough that it buys noticeably more space in Al Yelayiss 1.
What AED 1.5M buys
At current medians, AED 1.5 million buys roughly 823 sq ft in Al Yelayiss 1 against about 522 sq ft in Palm Deira. That is the difference between a comfortable two-bedroom and a compact one in most Dubai layouts.
Comparable turnover
3,252 sales against 3,231 — 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 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 Yelayiss 1 is 4 B/R, against 1 B/R in Palm Deira. 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 Palm Deira 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 1,822Palm Deira
AED 2,876What sells in each
Al Yelayiss 1
Palm Deira
Better for what
No overall winner — it depends what you are buying for
AED 1,822 per square foot, and a typical sale around AED 2.90M.
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.
0% of sales are completed property you can occupy or let immediately.
Common questions
Is Al Yelayiss 1 more expensive than Palm Deira?
Palm Deira is more expensive. Al Yelayiss 1 has a median of AED 1,822 per square foot against AED 2,876 in Palm Deira, based on 6,483 recorded sales.
Which has more property sales, Al Yelayiss 1 or Palm Deira?
Al Yelayiss 1 recorded more sales — 3,252 against 3,231 in the period 1 Jan 2026 to 31 Jul 2026.
Is Al Yelayiss 1 or Palm Deira better for off-plan?
Al Yelayiss 1 has the higher off-plan share, at 100% of recorded sales against 100%.