Jabal Ali First vs Jumeirah Lakes Towers
Both areas compared on price, entry level, liquidity and off-plan share, using 3,237 sales recorded by the Dubai Land Department between 1 Jan 2026 and 31 Jul 2026.
| Metric | Jabal Ali First | Jumeirah Lakes Towers |
|---|---|---|
| Median price / sqft | AED 1,645 | AED 1,640 |
| Median sale price | AED 1.65M | AED 1.60M |
| Entry level (p25) | AED 1.09M | AED 1.11M |
| Upper range (p75) | AED 2.10M | AED 2.50M |
| Recorded sales | 1,956 | 1,281 |
| Off-plan share | 98% | 30% |
What the data shows
Priced within a few percent of each other
At AED 1,645 and AED 1,640 per square foot, these two sit within 0% 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
1,956 sales against 1,281 — 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 30% in Jumeirah Lakes Towers. In Jabal Ali First you are largely buying forward from developers with payment plans; in Jumeirah Lakes Towers you are mostly buying an existing home from an existing owner. Those are different transactions with different risks.
Nearest metro
Jabal Ali First records ENERGY Metro Station on 52% of sales; Jumeirah Lakes Towers records Jumeirah Lakes Towers on 100%. These are the stations most often logged against transactions, not measured walking distances.
Price per square foot by month
Jabal Ali First
AED 1,645Jumeirah Lakes Towers
AED 1,640What sells in each
Jabal Ali First
Jumeirah Lakes Towers
Better for what
No overall winner — it depends what you are buying for
AED 1,640 per square foot, and a typical sale around AED 1.60M.
1,956 recorded sales in the period — more comparables and more active buyers.
98% off-plan, so more choice on payment plans and more stock arriving.
70% of sales are completed property you can occupy or let immediately.
Common questions
Is Jabal Ali First more expensive than Jumeirah Lakes Towers?
Jabal Ali First is more expensive. Jabal Ali First has a median of AED 1,645 per square foot against AED 1,640 in Jumeirah Lakes Towers, based on 3,237 recorded sales.
Which has more property sales, Jabal Ali First or Jumeirah Lakes Towers?
Jabal Ali First recorded more sales — 1,956 against 1,281 in the period 1 Jan 2026 to 31 Jul 2026.
Is Jabal Ali First or Jumeirah Lakes Towers better for off-plan?
Jabal Ali First has the higher off-plan share, at 98% of recorded sales against 30%.