ARJAN vs Jabal Ali First
Both areas compared on price, entry level, liquidity and off-plan share, using 4,106 sales recorded by the Dubai Land Department between 1 Jan 2026 and 31 Jul 2026.
| Metric | ARJAN | Jabal Ali First |
|---|---|---|
| Median price / sqft | AED 1,605 | AED 1,645 |
| Median sale price | AED 960K | AED 1.65M |
| Entry level (p25) | AED 751K | AED 1.09M |
| Upper range (p75) | AED 1.35M | AED 2.10M |
| Recorded sales | 2,150 | 1,956 |
| Off-plan share | 64% | 98% |
What the data shows
Priced within a few percent of each other
At AED 1,605 and AED 1,645 per square foot, these two sit within 2% 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
2,150 sales against 1,956 — 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
98% of sales in Jabal Ali First are off-plan, against 64% in ARJAN. In Jabal Ali First you are largely buying forward from developers with payment plans; in ARJAN 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 ARJAN is Studio, 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.
Nearest metro
ARJAN records Sharaf Dg Metro Station on 99% of sales; Jabal Ali First records ENERGY Metro Station on 52%. These are the stations most often logged against transactions, not measured walking distances.
Price per square foot by month
ARJAN
AED 1,605Jabal Ali First
AED 1,645What sells in each
ARJAN
Jabal Ali First
Better for what
No overall winner — it depends what you are buying for
AED 1,605 per square foot, and a typical sale around AED 0.96M.
2,150 recorded sales in the period — more comparables and more active buyers.
98% off-plan, so more choice on payment plans and more stock arriving.
36% of sales are completed property you can occupy or let immediately.
Common questions
Is ARJAN more expensive than Jabal Ali First?
Jabal Ali First is more expensive. ARJAN has a median of AED 1,605 per square foot against AED 1,645 in Jabal Ali First, based on 4,106 recorded sales.
Which has more property sales, ARJAN or Jabal Ali First?
ARJAN recorded more sales — 2,150 against 1,956 in the period 1 Jan 2026 to 31 Jul 2026.
Is ARJAN or Jabal Ali First better for off-plan?
Jabal Ali First has the higher off-plan share, at 98% of recorded sales against 64%.