Madinat Dubai Almelaheyah vs Zaabeel Second
Both areas compared on price, entry level, liquidity and off-plan share, using 1,359 sales recorded by the Dubai Land Department between 1 Jan 2026 and 31 Jul 2026.
| Metric | Madinat Dubai Almelaheyah | Zaabeel Second |
|---|---|---|
| Median price / sqft | AED 2,981 | AED 3,157 |
| Median sale price | AED 3.14M | AED 3.85M |
| Entry level (p25) | AED 2.52M | AED 2.48M |
| Upper range (p75) | AED 4.92M | AED 5.08M |
| Recorded sales | 757 | 602 |
| Off-plan share | 100% | 90% |
What the data shows
Priced within a few percent of each other
At AED 2,981 and AED 3,157 per square foot, these two sit within 6% 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
757 sales against 602 — 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 100% and 90% of sales respectively. Both are supply-heavy: expect competing inventory arriving at handover in each.
Different stock
The most commonly sold unit in Madinat Dubai Almelaheyah is 1 B/R, against 2 B/R in Zaabeel Second. That usually signals a different resident profile — and a different rental pool if you are buying to let.
Price per square foot by month
Madinat Dubai Almelaheyah
AED 2,981Zaabeel Second
AED 3,157What sells in each
Madinat Dubai Almelaheyah
Zaabeel Second
Better for what
No overall winner — it depends what you are buying for
AED 2,981 per square foot, and a typical sale around AED 3.14M.
757 recorded sales in the period — more comparables and more active buyers.
100% off-plan, so more choice on payment plans and more stock arriving.
10% of sales are completed property you can occupy or let immediately.
Common questions
Is Madinat Dubai Almelaheyah more expensive than Zaabeel Second?
Zaabeel Second is more expensive. Madinat Dubai Almelaheyah has a median of AED 2,981 per square foot against AED 3,157 in Zaabeel Second, based on 1,359 recorded sales.
Which has more property sales, Madinat Dubai Almelaheyah or Zaabeel Second?
Madinat Dubai Almelaheyah recorded more sales — 757 against 602 in the period 1 Jan 2026 to 31 Jul 2026.
Is Madinat Dubai Almelaheyah or Zaabeel Second better for off-plan?
Madinat Dubai Almelaheyah has the higher off-plan share, at 100% of recorded sales against 90%.