DUBAI LAND RESIDENCE COMPLEX vs Madinat Al Mataar
Both areas compared on price, entry level, liquidity and off-plan share, using 13,540 sales recorded by the Dubai Land Department between 1 Jan 2026 and 31 Jul 2026.
| Metric | DUBAI LAND RESIDENCE COMPLEX | Madinat Al Mataar |
|---|---|---|
| Median price / sqft | AED 1,435 | AED 1,682 |
| Median sale price | AED 810K | AED 995K |
| Entry level (p25) | AED 695K | AED 655K |
| Upper range (p75) | AED 1.13M | AED 1.58M |
| Recorded sales | 4,188 | 9,352 |
| Off-plan share | 92% | 99% |
What the data shows
Priced within a few percent of each other
At AED 1,435 and AED 1,682 per square foot, these two sit within 17% 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 1,045 sq ft in DUBAI LAND RESIDENCE COMPLEX against about 892 sq ft in Madinat Al Mataar. That is the difference between a comfortable two-bedroom and a compact one in most Dubai layouts.
One is far more liquid
Madinat Al Mataar recorded 9,352 sales in the period against 4,188 in DUBAI LAND RESIDENCE COMPLEX — 2.2× 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 92% and 99% of sales respectively. Both are supply-heavy: expect competing inventory arriving at handover in each.
Price per square foot by month
DUBAI LAND RESIDENCE COMPLEX
AED 1,435Madinat Al Mataar
AED 1,682What sells in each
DUBAI LAND RESIDENCE COMPLEX
Madinat Al Mataar
Better for what
No overall winner — it depends what you are buying for
AED 1,435 per square foot, and a typical sale around AED 0.81M.
9,352 recorded sales in the period — more comparables and more active buyers.
99% off-plan, so more choice on payment plans and more stock arriving.
8% of sales are completed property you can occupy or let immediately.
Common questions
Is DUBAI LAND RESIDENCE COMPLEX more expensive than Madinat Al Mataar?
Madinat Al Mataar is more expensive. DUBAI LAND RESIDENCE COMPLEX has a median of AED 1,435 per square foot against AED 1,682 in Madinat Al Mataar, based on 13,540 recorded sales.
Which has more property sales, DUBAI LAND RESIDENCE COMPLEX or Madinat Al Mataar?
Madinat Al Mataar recorded more sales — 9,352 against 4,188 in the period 1 Jan 2026 to 31 Jul 2026.
Is DUBAI LAND RESIDENCE COMPLEX or Madinat Al Mataar better for off-plan?
Madinat Al Mataar has the higher off-plan share, at 99% of recorded sales against 92%.