Madinat Al Mataar vs MAJAN
Both areas compared on price, entry level, liquidity and off-plan share, using 12,664 sales recorded by the Dubai Land Department between 1 Jan 2026 and 31 Jul 2026.
| Metric | Madinat Al Mataar | MAJAN |
|---|---|---|
| Median price / sqft | AED 1,682 | AED 1,452 |
| Median sale price | AED 995K | AED 725K |
| Entry level (p25) | AED 655K | AED 673K |
| Upper range (p75) | AED 1.58M | AED 1.14M |
| Recorded sales | 9,352 | 3,312 |
| Off-plan share | 99% | 83% |
What the data shows
Priced within a few percent of each other
At AED 1,682 and AED 1,452 per square foot, these two sit within 16% 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 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 3,312 in MAJAN — 2.8× 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 99% and 83% of sales respectively. Both are supply-heavy: expect competing inventory arriving at handover in each.
Price per square foot by month
Madinat Al Mataar
AED 1,682MAJAN
AED 1,452What sells in each
Madinat Al Mataar
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.
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.
18% of sales are completed property you can occupy or let immediately.
Common questions
Is Madinat Al Mataar more expensive than MAJAN?
Madinat Al Mataar is more expensive. Madinat Al Mataar has a median of AED 1,682 per square foot against AED 1,452 in MAJAN, based on 12,664 recorded sales.
Which has more property sales, Madinat Al Mataar or MAJAN?
Madinat Al Mataar recorded more sales — 9,352 against 3,312 in the period 1 Jan 2026 to 31 Jul 2026.
Is Madinat Al Mataar or MAJAN better for off-plan?
Madinat Al Mataar has the higher off-plan share, at 99% of recorded sales against 83%.