Jabal Ali First vs MAJAN
Both areas compared on price, entry level, liquidity and off-plan share, using 5,268 sales recorded by the Dubai Land Department between 1 Jan 2026 and 31 Jul 2026.
| Metric | Jabal Ali First | MAJAN |
|---|---|---|
| Median price / sqft | AED 1,645 | AED 1,452 |
| Median sale price | AED 1.65M | AED 725K |
| Entry level (p25) | AED 1.09M | AED 673K |
| Upper range (p75) | AED 2.10M | AED 1.14M |
| Recorded sales | 1,956 | 3,312 |
| Off-plan share | 98% | 83% |
What the data shows
Priced within a few percent of each other
At AED 1,645 and AED 1,452 per square foot, these two sit within 13% 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 1,033 sq ft in MAJAN against about 912 sq ft in Jabal Ali First. That is the difference between a comfortable two-bedroom and a compact one in most Dubai layouts.
Comparable turnover
1,956 sales against 3,312 — 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 98% and 83% 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 MAJAN. 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 MAJAN, which in practice tends to mean car-dependent.
Price per square foot by month
Jabal Ali First
AED 1,645MAJAN
AED 1,452What sells in each
Jabal Ali First
MAJAN
Better for what
No overall winner — it depends what you are buying for
AED 1,452 per square foot, and a typical sale around AED 0.72M.
3,312 recorded sales in the period — more comparables and more active buyers.
98% off-plan, so more choice on payment plans and more stock arriving.
18% of sales are completed property you can occupy or let immediately.
Common questions
Is Jabal Ali First more expensive than MAJAN?
Jabal Ali First is more expensive. Jabal Ali First has a median of AED 1,645 per square foot against AED 1,452 in MAJAN, based on 5,268 recorded sales.
Which has more property sales, Jabal Ali First or MAJAN?
MAJAN recorded more sales — 3,312 against 1,956 in the period 1 Jan 2026 to 31 Jul 2026.
Is Jabal Ali First or MAJAN better for off-plan?
Jabal Ali First has the higher off-plan share, at 98% of recorded sales against 83%.