MAJAN vs Palm Deira
Both areas compared on price, entry level, liquidity and off-plan share, using 6,543 sales recorded by the Dubai Land Department between 1 Jan 2026 and 31 Jul 2026.
| Metric | MAJAN | Palm Deira |
|---|---|---|
| Median price / sqft | AED 1,452 | AED 2,876 |
| Median sale price | AED 725K | AED 2.87M |
| Entry level (p25) | AED 673K | AED 2.39M |
| Upper range (p75) | AED 1.14M | AED 4.02M |
| Recorded sales | 3,312 | 3,231 |
| Off-plan share | 83% | 100% |
What the data shows
A meaningful premium, not a different market
Palm Deira carries a 98% premium over MAJAN — AED 2,876 against AED 1,452 per square foot. Close enough that the same buyer might weigh both, wide enough that it buys noticeably more space in MAJAN.
What AED 1.5M buys
At current medians, AED 1.5 million buys roughly 1,033 sq ft in MAJAN against about 522 sq ft in Palm Deira. That is the difference between a comfortable two-bedroom and a compact one in most Dubai layouts.
Comparable turnover
3,312 sales against 3,231 — 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 83% and 100% of sales respectively. Both are supply-heavy: expect competing inventory arriving at handover in each.
Different stock
The most commonly sold unit in MAJAN is Studio, against 1 B/R in Palm Deira. That usually signals a different resident profile — and a different rental pool if you are buying to let.
Price per square foot by month
MAJAN
AED 1,452Palm Deira
AED 2,876What sells in each
MAJAN
Palm Deira
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.
100% 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 MAJAN more expensive than Palm Deira?
Palm Deira is more expensive. MAJAN has a median of AED 1,452 per square foot against AED 2,876 in Palm Deira, based on 6,543 recorded sales.
Which has more property sales, MAJAN or Palm Deira?
MAJAN recorded more sales — 3,312 against 3,231 in the period 1 Jan 2026 to 31 Jul 2026.
Is MAJAN or Palm Deira better for off-plan?
Palm Deira has the higher off-plan share, at 100% of recorded sales against 83%.