LIWAN vs Palm Jabal Ali
Both areas compared on price, entry level, liquidity and off-plan share, using 697 sales recorded by the Dubai Land Department between 1 Jan 2026 and 31 Jul 2026.
| Metric | LIWAN | Palm Jabal Ali |
|---|---|---|
| Median price / sqft | AED 1,094 | AED 3,488 |
| Median sale price | AED 881K | AED 4.45M |
| Entry level (p25) | AED 630K | AED 2.85M |
| Upper range (p75) | AED 1.17M | AED 7.64M |
| Recorded sales | 509 | 188 |
| Off-plan share | 41% | 100% |
What the data shows
The price gap is substantial
Palm Jabal Ali trades at AED 3,488 per square foot against AED 1,094 in LIWAN — 3.2× the price for the same floor area. At that spread these are not really competing for the same buyer; the decision is closer to choosing a budget than choosing a location.
What AED 1.5M buys
At current medians, AED 1.5 million buys roughly 1,371 sq ft in LIWAN against about 430 sq ft in Palm Jabal Ali. That is the difference between a comfortable two-bedroom and a compact one in most Dubai layouts.
One is far more liquid
LIWAN recorded 509 sales in the period against 188 in Palm Jabal Ali — 2.7× the turnover. Higher volume usually means a faster, more predictable exit, though it also means more competing stock when you come to sell.
One is a construction market, the other a resale market
100% of sales in Palm Jabal Ali are off-plan, against 41% in LIWAN. In Palm Jabal Ali you are largely buying forward from developers with payment plans; in LIWAN 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 LIWAN is 1 B/R, against 2 B/R in Palm Jabal Ali. That usually signals a different resident profile — and a different rental pool if you are buying to let.
Price per square foot by month
LIWAN
AED 1,094Palm Jabal Ali
AED 3,488What sells in each
LIWAN
Palm Jabal Ali
Better for what
No overall winner — it depends what you are buying for
AED 1,094 per square foot, and a typical sale around AED 0.88M.
509 recorded sales in the period — more comparables and more active buyers.
100% off-plan, so more choice on payment plans and more stock arriving.
59% of sales are completed property you can occupy or let immediately.
Common questions
Is LIWAN more expensive than Palm Jabal Ali?
Palm Jabal Ali is more expensive. LIWAN has a median of AED 1,094 per square foot against AED 3,488 in Palm Jabal Ali, based on 697 recorded sales.
Which has more property sales, LIWAN or Palm Jabal Ali?
LIWAN recorded more sales — 509 against 188 in the period 1 Jan 2026 to 31 Jul 2026.
Is LIWAN or Palm Jabal Ali better for off-plan?
Palm Jabal Ali has the higher off-plan share, at 100% of recorded sales against 41%.