Nad Al Shiba First vs Sama Al Jadaf
Both areas compared on price, entry level, liquidity and off-plan share, using 834 sales recorded by the Dubai Land Department between 1 Jan 2026 and 31 Jul 2026.
| Metric | Nad Al Shiba First | Sama Al Jadaf |
|---|---|---|
| Median price / sqft | AED 2,245 | AED 2,201 |
| Median sale price | AED 6.00M | AED 1.26M |
| Entry level (p25) | AED 2.06M | AED 840K |
| Upper range (p75) | AED 6.37M | AED 1.51M |
| Recorded sales | 227 | 607 |
| Off-plan share | 99% | 100% |
What the data shows
Priced within a few percent of each other
At AED 2,245 and AED 2,201 per square foot, these two sit within 2% of each other. Price is unlikely to be the deciding factor — the split below on unit mix and off-plan share will matter more.
One is far more liquid
Sama Al Jadaf recorded 607 sales in the period against 227 in Nad Al Shiba First — 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.
Both are dominated by off-plan
Off-plan accounts for 99% 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 Nad Al Shiba First is 3 B/R, against 1 B/R in Sama Al Jadaf. That usually signals a different resident profile — and a different rental pool if you are buying to let.
Apartments against houses
Nad Al Shiba First transacts mainly in buildings while Sama Al Jadaf is mostly units. Price per square foot is only loosely comparable across those two — land and layout economics differ.
Price per square foot by month
Nad Al Shiba First
AED 2,245Sama Al Jadaf
AED 2,201What sells in each
Nad Al Shiba First
Sama Al Jadaf
Better for what
No overall winner — it depends what you are buying for
AED 2,201 per square foot, and a typical sale around AED 1.26M.
607 recorded sales in the period — more comparables and more active buyers.
100% off-plan, so more choice on payment plans and more stock arriving.
1% of sales are completed property you can occupy or let immediately.
Common questions
Is Nad Al Shiba First more expensive than Sama Al Jadaf?
Nad Al Shiba First is more expensive. Nad Al Shiba First has a median of AED 2,245 per square foot against AED 2,201 in Sama Al Jadaf, based on 834 recorded sales.
Which has more property sales, Nad Al Shiba First or Sama Al Jadaf?
Sama Al Jadaf recorded more sales — 607 against 227 in the period 1 Jan 2026 to 31 Jul 2026.
Is Nad Al Shiba First or Sama Al Jadaf better for off-plan?
Sama Al Jadaf has the higher off-plan share, at 100% of recorded sales against 99%.