Jabal Ali First vs Madinat Al Mataar
Both areas compared on price, entry level, liquidity and off-plan share, using 11,308 sales recorded by the Dubai Land Department between 1 Jan 2026 and 31 Jul 2026.
| Metric | Jabal Ali First | Madinat Al Mataar |
|---|---|---|
| Median price / sqft | AED 1,645 | AED 1,682 |
| Median sale price | AED 1.65M | AED 995K |
| Entry level (p25) | AED 1.09M | AED 655K |
| Upper range (p75) | AED 2.10M | AED 1.58M |
| Recorded sales | 1,956 | 9,352 |
| Off-plan share | 98% | 99% |
What the data shows
Priced within a few percent of each other
At AED 1,645 and AED 1,682 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.
One is far more liquid
Madinat Al Mataar recorded 9,352 sales in the period against 1,956 in Jabal Ali First — 4.8× 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 98% and 99% of sales respectively. Both are supply-heavy: expect competing inventory arriving at handover in each.
Different stock
The most commonly sold unit in Jabal Ali First is 1 B/R, against Studio in Madinat Al Mataar. That usually signals a different resident profile — and a different rental pool if you are buying to let.
Only one has a metro station on record
Jabal Ali First records ENERGY Metro Station against 52% of its sales. No station is recorded for Madinat Al Mataar, which in practice tends to mean car-dependent.
Price per square foot by month
Jabal Ali First
AED 1,645Madinat Al Mataar
AED 1,682What sells in each
Jabal Ali First
Madinat Al Mataar
Better for what
No overall winner — it depends what you are buying for
AED 1,645 per square foot, and a typical sale around AED 1.65M.
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.
2% of sales are completed property you can occupy or let immediately.
Common questions
Is Jabal Ali First more expensive than Madinat Al Mataar?
Madinat Al Mataar is more expensive. Jabal Ali First has a median of AED 1,645 per square foot against AED 1,682 in Madinat Al Mataar, based on 11,308 recorded sales.
Which has more property sales, Jabal Ali First or Madinat Al Mataar?
Madinat Al Mataar recorded more sales — 9,352 against 1,956 in the period 1 Jan 2026 to 31 Jul 2026.
Is Jabal Ali First or Madinat Al Mataar better for off-plan?
Madinat Al Mataar has the higher off-plan share, at 99% of recorded sales against 98%.