Updated 3 October 2026 · Source: Dubai Land Department records · All Dubai area guides
What does a studio apartment cost in Al Jaddaf?
The median studio apartment in Al Jaddaf sold for AED 861,999 over the past 12 months, across 620 DLD-recorded sales. Renting one costs a median of AED 52,500 a year, about AED 4,375 a month, based on 2,125 Ejari contracts. For comparison, a 1-bedroom went for AED 1.45M, a 2-bedroom for AED 2.09M, a 3-bedroom for AED 3.24M.
DLD records Al Jaddaf under the official district name Al Jadaf. Figures on this page cover that whole district.
Al Jaddaf prices and rents by bedroom
| Type | Median price | Sales | Median annual rent | Contracts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 861,999 | 620 | AED 52,500 | 2,125 |
| 1-Bedroom | AED 1,446,119 | 862 | AED 68,500 | 6,218 |
| 2-Bedroom | AED 2,092,999 | 460 | AED 85,000 | 5,727 |
| 3-Bedroom | AED 3,237,914 | 86 | AED 132,000 | 859 |
Sources: DLD-recorded sales (12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (24 months), to 3 October 2026. DLD district: Al Jadaf.
Rows with fewer than 30 records are left out.
Is a studio in Al Jaddaf good value?
A studio in Al Jaddaf costs about 16.4 years of median rent to buy. Across the district, price per sq ft is down 4.9% on a year earlier.
Renting a studio in Al Jaddaf: what to know
For landlords, the area's gross yield was 5% in the September 2026 report. Contracts are annual, and most landlords ask for payment in one to four cheques. Offering fewer cheques is often the easiest way to negotiate the rent down.
Al Jaddaf price per sq ft, quarter by quarter
From Q4 2024 to Q3 2026, the median price per square foot in Al Jaddaf went from AED 1,601 to AED 1,948, up 21.7%. The table lists every quarter with at least 10 recorded sales.
| Quarter | Median AED per sq ft |
|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | AED 1,948 |
| Q2 2026 | AED 2,059 |
| Q1 2026 | AED 2,115 |
| Q4 2025 | AED 2,017 |
| Q3 2025 | AED 1,947 |
| Q2 2025 | AED 1,786 |
| Q1 2025 | AED 1,617 |
| Q4 2024 | AED 1,601 |
Source: DLD-recorded sales, quarters with at least 10 sales. DLD district: Al Jadaf.
Market reports
For the wider picture, read our monthly reports built from the same DLD records.
- Dubai market report, August 2026: Prices firm as volume slips in August. A pause, or a turn?
Before you buy in Al Jaddaf
- Ask for the service charge per sq ft and the last two years of statements.
- Check whether the unit is ready or off-plan. For off-plan, get the handover date and payment plan in writing.
- Compare the asking price with recorded sales in the same building, not just the area median.
- Get mortgage pre-approval before you make an offer, so you know your real budget.
Questions buyers and owners ask
How many studio apartments sold in Al Jaddaf last year?
DLD recorded 620 sales of studio apartments in the 12 months to 3 October 2026, at a median of AED 861,999.
Is AED 52,500 a fair rent for a studio in Al Jaddaf?
It's the median, so half of the 2,125 recent contracts were above it and half below. Floor, view and furnishing move the number.
Are most studio sales in Al Jaddaf off-plan?
Off-plan made up 81.3% of studio sales over the past 12 months.
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