Al Jaddaf
Creek side apartments minutes from Downtown and the airport
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Al Jaddaf is a central, freehold apartment district on the western bank of Dubai Creek, between Bur Dubai and Ras Al Khor, served by Al Jadaf and Creek metro stations. It suits professionals and investors, with one bedroom flats selling for about AED 1.51M.
Key takeaways
- Of 2,225 DLD registered sales in the year to September 2026, around four in five (1,794) were off plan purchases.
- One bedroom flats are the core of the market: about AED 1.51M to buy and roughly AED 72,000 a year to rent, across 1,039 leases.
- Binghatti Cullinan was the most traded project with 501 sales, ahead of Binghatti Starlight with 227 and Binghatti Moonlight with 225.
- With 428 leases in the year, Farhad Azizi Residence is where the most tenants signed contracts.
- Al Jadaf and Creek metro stations on the Green Line are within walking distance of Culture Village.
Al Jaddaf is one of the best placed apartment districts in Dubai for anyone who wants to be central: a freehold area on the western bank of Dubai Creek, a few minutes from Downtown, Dubai Healthcare City and the airport. Once known for its dhow building yards, it now has three main parts: Culture Village, also called Jaddaf Waterfront, along the Creek; Sama Al Jadaf in the middle; and the Healthcare City Phase 2 cluster to the south, where Binghatti and Azizi have built many towers. Two Green Line stations, Al Jadaf and Creek, serve the district. A one bedroom flat typically sold for about AED 1.51M and rented for about AED 72,000 a year. It suits professionals, couples and investors looking for strong rental demand close to the city centre.
Key facts
- Location
- Western bank of Dubai Creek, between Bur Dubai, Oud Metha and Ras Al Khor
- Main developers
- Binghatti, Azizi, Dubai Properties, Enshaa and others
- Property types
- Apartments and penthouses, studios to 4 bedrooms
- Typical 1 bedroom sale price
- AED 1.51M (DLD, 12 months)
- Typical 1 bedroom rent
- AED 72,000 a year (Ejari, 12 months)
- Tenure
- Freehold, open to all nationalities
- Best for
- Professionals, couples and rental investors
Building guides in Al Jaddaf
Facts, live asking and sold prices, yields and amenities for each tower.
Market data
Al Jaddaf prices and rents by bedroom
Dubai Land Department registered sales and Ejari registered rents from 26 Sept 2025 to 25 Sept 2026, across the 34 buildings and communities we track in Al Jaddaf.
- Sales registered
- 2,225
- 1,794 off plan
- Rents registered
- 2,326
- Typical price per sq ft
- AED 2,081
- Homes listed now
- 1,856
| Size | Sales | Typical price | AED per sq ft | Typical rent | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 758 | AED 876K | 2,204 | AED 55K a year | 7.9% |
| 1 bed | 877 | AED 1.5M | 1,916 | AED 72K a year | 7.0% |
| 2 bed | 499 | AED 2.1M | 2,016 | AED 100K a year | 6.3% |
| 3 bed | 90 | AED 3.5M | 1,872 | AED 155K a year | 6.4% |
| 4 bed | 1 | · | · | AED 308K a year | · |
What sold here
2,225 homes changed hands in Al Jaddaf over the last 12 months, 81% of them bought off plan.
Most traded: Binghatti Cullinan (501, AED 1.5M); Binghatti Starlight (227, AED 923K); Binghatti Moonlight (225, AED 1.5M)
Top buildings in Al Jaddaf
| Building | Developer | Completion | Sales, 12 months | Typical price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binghatti Cullinan | Binghatti Developers | off plan | 501 | AED 1.5M |
| Farhad Azizi Residence | Azizi Developments | 2022 | 56 | AED 700K |
| Binghatti Avenue | Binghatti Developers | 2022 | 53 | AED 1M |
| Azizi Aliyah Residence | Azizi Developments | · | 25 | AED 595K |
| Binghatti Starlight | Binghatti Developers | off plan | 227 | AED 923K |
| D1 Tower | Enshaa | 2015 | 30 | AED 2.6M |
| Binghatti Moonlight | Binghatti Developers | off plan | 225 | AED 1.5M |
| Binghatti Creek | Binghatti Developers | 2023 | 21 | AED 1M |
Typical figures are medians weighted by the number of deals. Yields are gross: typical rent divided by typical price.
From dhow yards to Creek side towers: how Al Jaddaf took shape
Al Jaddaf takes its name from the Arabic for rower, and for generations it was where Dubai's wooden dhows were built and repaired on the banks of the Creek. Some of that boat building tradition still continues, but the district has been transformed into a freehold residential and cultural quarter, anchored by the Mohammed bin Rashid Library on the waterfront.
The area divides into distinct pockets. Culture Village, or Jaddaf Waterfront, lines the Creek with mid rise towers such as Nastaran and Niloofar, the low rise Manazel Al Khor, the boutique Volna by Kasco on the canal, and the Palazzo Versace hotel and residences. Sama Al Jadaf sits in the centre, and the Healthcare City Phase 2 cluster to the south holds dense rows of newer towers from Binghatti and Azizi, plus Kempinski Residences The Creek at the southern tip facing Ras Al Khor.
Getting around Al Jaddaf: metro, healthcare, culture and shopping
Few districts are as central. Two Green Line stations cover the northern half, Al Khail Road and Oud Metha Road run along the edges, and the Business Bay Crossing leads straight towards Downtown. Healthcare is a particular strength, with a major public hospital in the district and Dubai Healthcare City just north.
- •Culture Village towers are mostly a 500 to 700 m walk from either Al Jadaf or Creek station on the Green Line.
- •Latifa Hospital, the Dubai Health hospital for women and children, is on Oud Metha Street in Al Jaddaf.
- •For private care, Mediclinic City Hospital in Dubai Healthcare City is roughly 2 km from the newer southern towers.
- •The Mohammed bin Rashid Library sits on the Creek, about 0.6 km from Nastaran Tower.
- •Shopping is split between Wafi Mall, 1.7 to 2 km from the southern cluster, and Dubai Festival City Mall, about 1.2 km across the Creek from Palazzo Versace.
- •Dubai International Airport Terminal 1 is about 2.6 km from Culture Village, and The Dubai Mall about 4 km from Healthcare City Phase 2.
Al Jaddaf apartment prices, rents and yields
The figures below are DLD registered deals in the 12 months to September 2026 across the 34 buildings we track in Al Jaddaf. The market was busy, with 2,225 sales, 81% of them off plan, at an average of about AED 2,081 per sq ft. Studios sold for about AED 876,000 for 434 sq ft, one bedroom flats for about AED 1.51M for 744 sq ft, two bedroom apartments for about AED 2.11M for 1,057 sq ft and three bedroom homes for about AED 3.46M across 90 deals.
Rents come from 2,326 Ejari contracts. Studios leased for about AED 55,000 a year, one bedroom flats for about AED 72,000, two bedroom homes for about AED 100,000 and three bedroom homes for about AED 155,000, with gross yields measured on ready buildings of about 7.9%, 7%, 6.3% and 6.4%. Binghatti launches led sales, with Cullinan alone taking 501 deals, while branded Kempinski Residences The Creek topped values at about AED 2,640 per sq ft.
Why Al Jaddaf keeps attracting buyers and tenants
- •Downtown, Bur Dubai, Dubai Creek Harbour and the airport are all minutes away.
- •Two Green Line metro stations, plus quick links to Al Khail Road and the Business Bay Crossing.
- •More than 2,300 Ejari leases a year, with gross returns of roughly 6 to 8%.
- •A wide price range, from studios near AED 876,000 to branded Creek front residences.
- •Waterfront culture on the doorstep, led by the Mohammed bin Rashid Library and the Creek promenade.
Things to check in Al Jaddaf
- •Many towers are off plan with handovers through 2026 and 2027, so expect ongoing construction, especially in the Healthcare City Phase 2 cluster.
- •The southern cluster is about 2 km from the nearest metro station, so tenants there usually drive or take a short taxi ride.
- •Al Khail Road and Oud Metha Road are busy at peak hours: Culture Village residents can use the Green Line instead.
- •Supply is rising quickly, so compare unit layouts, service charges and views carefully between neighbouring towers.
Good to know
Al Jaddaf questions, answered
Is Al Jaddaf a good place to live?+
Al Jaddaf is a very convenient place to live for people who work in Downtown, Business Bay, Healthcare City or near the airport. Culture Village has two Green Line metro stations and Creek views, the southern cluster has newer towers with pools and gyms, and Latifa Hospital, Wafi Mall and Dubai Festival City Mall are close. It suits professionals and couples most.
How much does an apartment in Al Jaddaf cost?+
A one bedroom apartment in Al Jaddaf typically sold for about AED 1.51M, and a two bedroom for about AED 2.11M, in DLD registered deals over the 12 months to September 2026. Studios sold for about AED 876,000. The district averaged about AED 2,081 per sq ft, with most deals in off plan Binghatti and Azizi towers.
What is the rent for a one bedroom in Al Jaddaf?+
A one bedroom flat in Al Jaddaf typically rented for about AED 72,000 a year, based on 1,039 Ejari contracts in the 12 months to September 2026. Studios leased for about AED 55,000 and two bedroom apartments for about AED 100,000. Farhad Azizi Residence, Binghatti Avenue and Azizi Aliyah Residence were among the most rented buildings.
Can foreigners buy property in Al Jaddaf?+
Yes. Al Jaddaf is a designated freehold area, so buyers of any nationality can own apartments in Culture Village, Sama Al Jadaf and the Healthcare City Phase 2 cluster, and register the title with the Dubai Land Department. Both ready homes and off plan towers with developer payment plans are available.
Which metro stations serve Al Jaddaf?+
Al Jaddaf is served by two Green Line stations: Al Jadaf and Creek. Most Culture Village towers are about 0.5 to 0.7 km from one of them, and Dubai Healthcare City station is also close to the northern edge. Towers in the southern Healthcare City Phase 2 cluster are about 2 km from Al Jadaf station.
How far is Al Jaddaf from Downtown Dubai and the airport?+
The Dubai Mall is about 4 km from the Healthcare City Phase 2 towers in southern Al Jaddaf, and about 13 minutes by car from Culture Village. Dubai International Airport Terminal 1 is only about 2.6 km from Culture Village, which makes Al Jaddaf one of the closest freehold districts to the airport.
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