Over the past year, we have analyzed apartment sales in Jebel Ali and Dubai South, revealing distinct profiles in terms of volume and yield. In Jebel Ali, the average price for ready stock stands at AED 1,140 per sq ft across 1,680 sales, yielding approximately 8.0% gross. Meanwhile, Dubai South averages AED 1,026 per sq ft from 877 sales, with a gross yield of about 8.6%. Off-plan sales represent 76% of the market in Jebel Ali and 94% in Dubai South.
When it comes to bedroom-specific demand, Jebel Ali sees a strong preference for Studio (635) and 1 Bedroom (553) units, while Dubai South shows more interest in 1 Bedroom (307) and 2 Bedroom (280) units. Yield-wise, Jebel Ali offers the highest returns in 2 Bedroom units at 8.3% and 3 Bedroom units at 6.7%. In Dubai South, the Studio units lead with a yield of 9.1%, followed by 3 Bedroom units at 6.0%.
Off-plan sales added 5,270 transactions in Jebel Ali and 13,827 in Dubai South, with no current rental yield to report. The off-plan price per square foot sits +71% above ready prices in Jebel Ali and +63% in Dubai South. During this period, the Dubai Land Department recorded 2,445 mortgage registrations in Jebel Ali and 1,216 in Dubai South. For illustrative purposes, a typical 80% mortgage over 25 years on a ready 1-bedroom would cost about AED 3,992 monthly in Jebel Ali (AED 921,000) and AED 3,164 in Dubai South (AED 730,000).
For buyers, the choice depends on their objectives. Those seeking immediate rental income might consider Jebel Ali, with its overall yield of 8.0% and strong returns in 2 Bedroom (8.3%) and 3 Bedroom (6.7%) units, compared to Dubai South's overall yield of 8.6%, with Studio units offering 9.1% and 3 Bedroom units at 6.0%. Conversely, those focused on future handover opportunities may find Dubai South more appealing, given its higher off-plan share of 94% compared to 76% in Jebel Ali, despite the premium paid per square foot.
Side by side
| Jebel Ali | Dubai South | |
|---|---|---|
| Ready apartments (12m) | 1,680 | 877 |
| Average ready price | AED 972,000 | AED 887,000 |
| Ready PSF | AED 1,140 | AED 1,026 |
| Gross yield (ready) | 8.0% | 8.6% |
| Off-plan apartments | 5,270 | 13,827 |
| Off-plan share | 76% | 94% |
| Average off-plan price | AED 1,731,000 | AED 1,136,000 |
| Off-plan PSF | AED 1,948 | AED 1,675 |
| Off-plan PSF vs ready | +71% | +63% |
| Mortgage registrations | 2,445 | 1,216 |
Apartment sales (studio–6 bedroom and penthouse) from Dubai Land Department · 12 complete months to September 2026. PSF is sale price ÷ internal area. Mortgage registrations are a separate DLD series (new charge plus refinance), not the cash-versus-loan share of the sales above. Yield is indicative gross rent ÷ ready price.
Ready sales by bedroom
| Jebel Ali | Dubai South | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit type | Sales | Avg price | Avg PSF | Sales | Avg price | Avg PSF |
| Studio | 635 | AED 533,000 | AED 1,211 | 242 | AED 469,000 | AED 1,125 |
| 1 Bedroom | 553 | AED 921,000 | AED 1,066 | 307 | AED 730,000 | AED 996 |
| 2 Bedroom | 408 | AED 1,479,000 | AED 1,148 | 280 | AED 1,239,000 | AED 1,044 |
| 3 Bedroom | 84 | AED 2,150,000 | AED 1,217 | 48 | AED 1,945,000 | AED 931 |
Ready gross yield by bedroom
| Unit type | Jebel Ali | Dubai South |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | — | 9.1% |
| 1 Bedroom | — | — |
| 2 Bedroom | 8.3% | — |
| 3 Bedroom | 6.7% | 6.0% |
Indicative gross yield: 12-month average annual rent ÷ ready sale price. Bedrooms with fewer than 20 ready sales on both sides are omitted. Outside the 2–12% quality band we show —. Off-plan has no current rental yield.
Off-plan sales by bedroom
| Jebel Ali | Dubai South | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit type | Sales | Avg price | Avg PSF | Sales | Avg price | Avg PSF |
| Studio | 801 | AED 644,000 | AED 1,657 | 6,404 | AED 648,000 | AED 1,759 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2,240 | AED 1,529,000 | AED 2,152 | 4,570 | AED 1,224,000 | AED 1,627 |
| 2 Bedroom | 1,942 | AED 2,238,000 | AED 1,949 | 2,491 | AED 1,971,000 | AED 1,670 |
| 3 Bedroom | 278 | AED 2,847,000 | AED 1,529 | 356 | AED 2,818,000 | AED 1,635 |
| 4 Bedroom | 9 | AED 5,309,000 | AED 1,358 | 6 | AED 8,037,000 | AED 2,052 |
Villa sales
| Jebel Ali | Dubai South | |
|---|---|---|
| Villa sales | 139 | 819 |
Shown only where DLD recorded villa sales in the window.
Ready mortgage registrations by bedroom
| Unit type | Jebel Ali | Dubai South |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 187 | 84 |
| 1 Bedroom | 446 | 179 |
| 2 Bedroom | 534 | 189 |
| 3 Bedroom | 137 | 65 |
| 4 Bedroom | 0 | 1 |
Ready apartment mortgage registrations in the same window. A bedroom can show more registrations than sales (refinance of older stock).
Example: a 1-bedroom on a mortgage
On the average ready 1-bedroom — Jebel Ali AED 921,000, Dubai South AED 730,000 — a 80% mortgage over 25 years at an illustrative 4.25% rate is about AED 3,992 per month in Jebel Ali and AED 3,164 in Dubai South. This is not a quote. Your rate and instalment depend on your file and lender.
Ready vs off-plan mix
Share of apartment sales · 12 complete months to September 2026. Off-plan has no current rental yield.
Ready sales by bedroom
Ready apartment sales · 12 complete months to September 2026.
Ready gross yield by bedroom
Indicative gross yield (annual rent ÷ ready price) · as of September 2026. Thin bedrooms omitted.
Ready sales vs mortgage registrations
Each point is a bedroom · 12 complete months to September 2026. Registrations are a separate DLD series (new charge plus refinance).
What this means for your mortgage
We focus on the mix and off-plan premium to guide buyer files. Dubai South features a higher off-plan share at 94%, compared to 76% in Jebel Ali, with buyers paying a premium of +71% in Jebel Ali and +63% in Dubai South. For those prioritizing immediate income, the ready bedrooms with the best yields are key: 2 Bedroom at 8.3% and 3 Bedroom at 6.7% in Jebel Ali, versus Studio at 9.1% and 3 Bedroom at 6.0% in Dubai South. For future handover, we recommend starting with our mortgage eligibility calculator to tailor the file to your needs. The decision should align with whether the focus is on current rental income or future property handover. See also TruValue valuation (AED 599; AED 299 with partner coupon).
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