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Jaddaf Waterfront

apartment community

AED 2,104/sqft+5.1%YoY

Buyer read

Studios offer a clear entry, but off-plan sales dominate

Studios have a median sale price of AED 835K. 94% of recent sales are off-plan, while market activity ranks top 30%. The downside profile is robust, based on 2 of 5 available inputs.

Entry unit

AED 835K

Studio median · 2026 YTD

Recent sale mix

94% off-plan

High supply-pressure proxy

Market activity

Top 30%

Relative to Dubai communities

Downside profile

Robust

2 of 5 risk inputs available

A cultural waterfront development in Al Jaddaf featuring museums, cultural attractions, and residential towers along Dubai Creek.

Median PSF

AED 2,104

Apartments

YoY change

+5.1%

5-yr sales

7,327

DLD transactions

Gross yield

4.6%

Ejari, last 12m

DLD records through November 2026FreshYieldFreshForecastFresh
Multiple9,207residents· 2026 est.· 4K householdsEst. 2018
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DUBUY VERDICT

Exceptional amenity density, weaker transit

Jaddaf Waterfront offers exceptional amenity density with public-transport coverage is unscored. The mapped inventory covers 74 named venues; use the detail cards below to check the categories that matter to your routine.

Amenity access

100/100

Outdoor access

—

Transit

—

Mapped venues

74

Dining

12/100

54 mapped

Shopping

4/100

10 mapped

Health

5/100

6 mapped

Nightlife

3/100

1 mapped bars

HighlightsJameel Arts CentreCreek viewsCultural district

DUBUY VERDICT

Capital growth, not cashflow for the appreciation thesis

Jaddaf Waterfront has compounded 159% over 3 years. Yields are below median — buy for resale, not rental income.

YoY change

+5.1%

3-yr growth

+159%

Gross yield

4.6%

5yr volume

7,327

Median PSF

AED 2,104

Apartments

YoY change

+5.1%

5-yr sales

7,327

DLD transactions

Gross yield

4.6%

Ejari, last 12m

Jaddaf Waterfront is a primarily apartment-based community in Dubai with 7,327 transactions on record over the last five years. Median price per square foot sits at AED 2,104, up 5.1% year-on-year, tracking below the city-wide 5.3% benchmark. Use the evidence groups above to test daily life, market depth, available homes, and downside before deciding what to do next.

Affordability quick-look

Pre-filled with Jaddaf Waterfront median. Drag the sliders — DLD-typical 4.5% APR over 25 years.

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Property priceAED 1.56M
Down payment25% · AED 390K

Monthly payment

AED 6K

Loan AED 1.17M · 25 yrs @ 4.5%

Indicative only — real rates vary by bank, residency status and credit profile. UAE typically requires 20–25% down for residents, 35–50% for non-residents.

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PROPERTY CATALOGUE

Homes in Jaddaf Waterfront

Jaddaf Waterfront is led by apartments, with 45 named developments and home types available to research.

Home types

3

Registered and marketed

Typical size

788 sqft

Community median

Named homes

45

Projects and home types

Floor plans

0 licensed

Rights-cleared only

Apartments

Studio, 1 B/R, 2 B/R, 3 B/R, 4 B/R, 5 B/R, 6 B/R, 7 B/R, 8 B/R

215–2,172 sqft

Hotel apartments

Studio, 1 B/R

389–864 sqft

Villas

Bedroom mix not published

Not published

Includes SOBHA ONE, Jaddaf Waterfront, Jadaf Beach Oasis and 42 more.

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Market temperature & historical discussion for Jaddaf Waterfront

Archived discussion themes: Praised for creek views available in the area. Criticised for new construction site opposite residential building causing noise disturbance.

Market temperatureTop 30%72nd percentileDLD transaction velocity, asking-price compression, acceleration and stability · updated 2026-11-04

Historical discussion

Above average

historical discussion rank among covered Dubai areas

Dated 2021–2026 archive from r/dubai, r/UAE and r/expats · 159 on-topic mentions · latest item Apr 23, 2026 · last scored 2026-07-21

Discussion trend

Steady

-0.03 per year

Mostly discussed by

residents

40% of mentions

Sentiment over time

+0.40-0.4Q1 24: sentiment -0.13, n=9Q1 24Q2 24: sentiment -0.11, n=31Q3 24: sentiment -0.25, n=10Q3 24Q4 24: sentiment -0.20, n=16Q1 25: sentiment -0.23, n=14Q1 25Q2 25: sentiment -0.32, n=17Q3 25: sentiment -0.21, n=18Q3 25Q4 25: sentiment -0.30, n=18Q1 26: sentiment -0.31, n=20Q1 26

Axis zoomed to the observed range (-0.4 to +0.4); sentiment scores still use the full −1 to +1 scale.

Sentiment from Q1 2024 to Q1 2026 moved from -0.13 to -0.31. Based on 153 mentions across 9 quarters.

What people praise

  1. +Creek views available in the area×4
  2. +Building appears well-maintained and aesthetically pleasing×3
  3. +Metro is fastest and cheapest transportation option nearby×3
  4. +RTA shows some initiative in addressing infrastructure issues×2
  5. +Golden Visa qualification enables long-term residency×2

What people criticise

  1. −New construction site opposite residential building causing noise disturbance×13
  2. −Parking availability is limited, even for brief grocery stops×6
  3. −Long commutes to nearby areas take over an hour each way×3
  4. −Peak hour traffic congestion within area affects commute times×3
  5. −Parking capacity reduced while implementing expensive paid parking scheme×2

Who's talking

Residents 40%Considering a move 35%Agents / brokers 9%Investors 9%Tourists 5%Unclassified 1%

Communities with similar vibes

Based on cosine similarity of what people praise and criticise about each area.

Based on 159 Reddit posts and comments (2021–2026) from r/dubai, r/UAE, r/expats and r/digitalnomad, scored by Claude Haiku. Latest collected item: Apr 23, 2026. Last scored 2026-07-21. Read the full methodology.

MARKET VERDICT

Price momentum is positive over the longer cycle

Jaddaf Waterfront is tracking below Dubai's current 5.3% annual benchmark. Read price direction together with volume, yield, and forecast confidence rather than treating one change figure as a buy signal.

YoY change

+5.1%

3-yr growth

+159%

12m sales

2,070

Forecast

high

Current PSF

AED 2,000

6-month forecast

+1.2%

Forecast range

1,922–2,124

AED per sqft

Confidence

High

Model confidence

HOMES & LISTINGS VERDICT

There is enough stock to narrow by name

Jaddaf Waterfront is led by apartments, with 45 named developments and home types available to research.

Named profiles

45

Primary stock

Apartments

Agent evidence

Available

Off-plan mix

94%

Named profiles

45

complete catalogue

Primary stock

Apartments

98% of observed mix

12m sales

2,070

DLD transactions

Agent evidence

Available

Observed listing specialists

RISK & SUPPLY VERDICT

The downside needs explicit underwriting

Supply concentration, delivery pipeline, leverage, liquidity, flood exposure, and forecast uncertainty can change the exit case. The current downside profile is robust with 2 of 5 composite inputs available.

Supply pressure

high

Downside

Robust

Forecast confidence

high

Mapped greenery

Moderate

Off-plan share

94%

Recent ready/off-plan sales

Supply pressure

High

2,070 sales sampled

Downside profile

Robust

2 of 5 inputs

Forecast confidence

High

Scenario confidence

Market Context

Dubai Property Index
153.7
+5.3% YoY (citywide DLD)
This Area vs Market
Underperforming
+5.1% vs +5.3%
Housing Inflation
5.3%
Annual (Dubai average)

Dubai's property market has grown 60% since the 2020 pandemic low. Jaddaf Waterfront is growing more moderately, which may indicate better value opportunities.

Local amenities

Mapped amenities within a 2.5km straight-line radius • 74 total outlets near Jaddaf Waterfront

Exceptional amenity density
Amenity access score
100/100

Exceptional amenity density · based on mapped POI density, not routed walking conditions

Food & Drink
54
Restaurants41
Cafes & Coffee11
Bars & Nightlife1
Click to explore venues
Shopping
10
Supermarkets7
Mini Marts3
Click to explore venues
Health
6
Pharmacies3
Clinics3
Click to explore venues
Lifestyle
2
Gyms & Fitness1
Spas0
Salons1
Click to explore venues

Lifestyle Scores

Dining12/100
Shopping4/100
Health5/100
Nightlife3/100
B1 BanksATM1 ATMs

Data source: OpenStreetMap • 2.5km straight-line radius • Source snapshot: November 2026

Transport & Lifestyle

Moderate greenery
2 park features

Moderate mapped greenery · #63 of 86 mapped Dubai communities The 2 figure counts OpenStreetMap park-tagged features within 1.5km of the community centre. It does not mean 2 distinct named parks or confirm walking access.

Travel times from Jaddaf Waterfront

Real drive times based on Dubai road network • Peak hours (8-10am, 5-8pm) shown

Creek
Metro Station • 1 km
13 min
walk
2 min
drive
Al Jadaf
Metro Station • 1.1 km
15 min
walk
3 min
drive
Creek Park
Park • 2.1 km
29 min
walk
5 min
drive
Dubai Healthcare City
Metro Station • 2.5 km
33 min
walk
6 min
drive
Al Garhoud
Metro Station • 2.9 km
39 min
walk
7 min
drive
Oud Metha
Metro Station • 3.5 km
46 min
walk
8 min
drive
Deira City Centre
Metro Station • 3.8 km
51 min
walk
9 min
drive
Airport Terminal 1
Metro Station • 4.1 km
54 min
walk
10 min
drive
Emirates
Metro Station • 4.6 km
61 min
walk
11 min
drive
Airport Terminal 3
Metro Station • 4.6 km
61 min
walk
11 min
drive

Observed listing specialists

Agents with real choice across Al Jaddaf

Jaddaf Waterfront is shown using its Al Jaddaf parent market. 60 matching sale adverts across 28 agents. Ranked by unique listings, not paid placement or a claim of service quality.

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#1 by matching listings

Mohd Asif Siddiqui

Agency not supplied by feed

6

67% of observed sale portfolio here

AED 1.4M–1.7M

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#2 by matching listings

Yazid Aissi

Agency not supplied by feed

6

67% of observed sale portfolio here

AED 480K–1.7M

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#3 by matching listings

Sweety Bhalchandra Savardekar Omprakash Jaiswal

Agency not supplied by feed

6

60% of observed sale portfolio here

AED 800K–2.1M

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Observed 2 Nov 2026. One physical home can be advertised more than once; use this shortlist to find agents with options, then verify the individual RERA licence and interview them.

Active listings in Jaddaf Waterfront

Sale and rental listings pulled from PropertyFinder. Filter by purpose, bedrooms, or price — sort live.

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30-DAY REPRICING

Collecting repricing evidence for Jaddaf Waterfront

Dubuy is validating advertised asking-price reductions before publishing this community signal. Zeros are withheld until comparable collection runs and the accuracy audit pass.

Completed runs

25

Minimum release

4 runs

Audit sample

0

State

paused

Advert-level changes, not unique homes or completed-sale discounts.

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Market history

Prices fell 4.6% while sales rose 1% last quarter.

Median sale price per sqft and registered sales, by completed quarter. Volume often moves before price.

Price/sqft Sales

Latest median PSF

AED 2,012

Q3 2026

3m price change

-4.6%

vs prior completed quarter

Quarter sales

585

Q3 2026

3m sales change

+1.4%

vs prior completed quarter

Completed quarters are used instead of raw 1-month changes because DLD registrations typically lag 4–8 weeks and thin monthly samples can overstate changes in the mix of homes sold.

Ready vs off-plan · DLD

Ready / resale

AED 1,351/sqft

2,521 sales

Off-plan (developer)

AED 1,816/sqft

7,039 sales

Median AED/sqft from DLD, split by registration type. Off-plan reflects developer / Oqood pricing; ready reflects secondary-market resale.

Median sale price by bedroom

DLD transaction records, 2020–2026

TypeMedian PriceAED/sqftSales
StudioAED 830K2,024
2,418
1 B/RAED 1.20M1,570
4,480
2 B/RAED 1.96M1,702
1,937
3 B/RAED 2.10M1,218
684
4 B/RAED 5.23M2,157
206
5 B/RAED 11.7M2,400
8

Ejari rental records

Government-filed · 106,463 rental records

+17%2020–2026
AED 60K
AED 55K
AED 55K
AED 62K
AED 66K
AED 69K
AED 70K
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

6-month forecast

From 2026Q4 · 8 quarters of data

high
+1.2%over 6mo

AED 2,000/sqft → AED 2,023/sqft

Range AED 1,922 – 2,124· +0.9 pp vs Dubai forecast (+0.3%)

Drivers

Base trend

OLS slope of last 8 quarters' median psf, projected 6mo

+3.0 pp

Supply pressure

94% off-plan share — high incoming supply

-1.9 pp

OLS trend + supply pressure + dated discussion momentum. Not a substitute for property-level appraisal. Methodology →

Rental yields

Gross · last 24 months Ejari ÷ DLD median sale

4.6%

-1.1 pp vs Dubai median

By bedroom type

Studiohigh
6.0%

AED 50K/yr ÷ AED 830K

1 B/Rhigh
5.2%

AED 62K/yr ÷ AED 1.20M

2 B/Rhigh
3.8%

AED 75K/yr ÷ AED 1.96M

3 B/Rhigh
5.2%

AED 109K/yr ÷ AED 2.10M

4 B/Rhigh
3.2%

AED 165K/yr ÷ AED 5.23M

Gross yield only — service charges (0.5–1.5%) and management costs not deducted. Confidence reflects sample size: high (≥25/25), medium (≥10/10).

RERA Rent Increase Calculator

Indicative estimate from Ejari medians; verify the official DLD index.

AED
Published increase bands (Decree 43 of 2013)
Current rent vs marketMax increase
At or above market0%
Up to 10% below market0%
11–20% below market5%
21–30% below market10%
31–40% below market15%
More than 40% below market20%

The sample median uses observed Ejari contracts for this community and unit type (2025-01-01 to 2026-11-03). It is not the official rental index. Confirm any permitted increase with the official DLD Rental Index.

Offer guide

Build an opening reference for Jaddaf Waterfront

27 ready-home DLD sales put the exact bedrooms middle PSF at AED 1,879. Add the asking price and internal area to scale the evidence to a home.

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Property Mix

By Type

Apartments98.3%

Room Distribution

1 B/R
43%
2 B/R
34%
Studio
13%
3 B/R
9%
4 B/R
1%
5 B/R
0%

Area health & valuations

Healthcare, education, government housing, air quality, and official land valuations.

Real Estate Agents in Dubai

DLD directory • 33,565 observed brokers from 9,963 offices • Observed 2 Nov 2026 • Complete coverage unverified

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Top Agencies by Team Size

1
WHITE AND WHITE REAL ESTATE L....
494 observed brokers
2
HARBOR REAL ESTATE BROKER L.L....
354 observed brokers
3
ON PLAN REAL ESTATE L.L.C
353 observed brokers
4
HAUS & HAUS REAL ESTATE BROKER...
325 observed brokers
5
METROPOLITAN PREMIUM PROPERTIE...
236 observed brokers

Featured Agents

ADAM WEBBER
WHITE AND WHITE...
+971 58 621 98
BRN 29553 • Card expiry 2027-03-17 • Office expiry 2028-01-05
SHIREEN ROSE
WHITE AND WHITE...
04 302 5800
BRN 36032 • Card expiry 2027-01-05 • Office expiry 2028-01-05
SAMEH NAGI
HARBOR REAL ESTATE...
+971 52 911 3211
BRN 511 • Card expiry 2027-10-25 • Office expiry 2027-10-25
MOHANAD NAGI
HARBOR REAL ESTATE...
+971 05 065 55800
BRN 689 • Card expiry 2027-10-25 • Office expiry 2027-10-25
LUKE NICHOLAS
HAUS & HAUS...
+971 52 912 8484
BRN 28117 • Card expiry 2027-06-24 • Office expiry 2027-06-24
SIMON MARTYN
HAUS & HAUS...
+971 55 372 3721
BRN 28124 • Card expiry 2027-06-24 • Office expiry 2027-06-24

Registration details from the latest available Dubai Land Department broker export

Rental market in Jaddaf Waterfront

35,832 Ejari rental records · DLD official data

Median annual rent

AED 70K

Registered Ejari contracts

Monthly equivalent

AED 5,833

Annual median divided by 12

Gross yield

4.5%

Before service charges and costs

New / renewed

12,120 / 23,712

Record counts

Rent by Bedroom Type

6 Bedrooms

29 rental records

AED 200K/yr

AED 16,667/mo

studio Bedrooms

3285 rental records

AED 50K/yr

AED 4,167/mo

1 Bedroom

12224 rental records

AED 62K/yr

AED 5,167/mo

2 Bedrooms

15604 rental records

AED 75K/yr

AED 6,250/mo

3 Bedrooms

3419 rental records

AED 109K/yr

AED 9,042/mo

4 Bedrooms

913 rental records

AED 165K/yr

AED 13,750/mo

5 Bedrooms

358 rental records

AED 181K/yr

AED 15,083/mo

Short-term rental (Airbnb) yield

Estimated from 286 active Airbnb listing-months. Medians, not guarantees — actual returns depend on hosting effort, seasonality and DTCM permit costs.

Median nightly

AED 448

Occupancy

87%

Est. annual revenue

AED 87,972

Gross STR yield

5.6%

Short-term beats long-term Ejari by +1.0 percentage points — but with hosting effort, vacancy risk and DTCM permit costs (~AED 370/yr) to factor in.

Source: AirROI Dubai Airbnb listing-month data (Kaggle jasonairroi/airbnb-short-term-rental-data-dubai) joined to DLD median sale prices · Refreshed 2026-11-04 · methodology

Coverage note: the underlying dataset omits several areas (including Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah and JBR), so STR yields aren't available for every community — absence here means no data, not no short-term-rental market.

Rental market by bedrooms

Studio/1BR
AED 62,000/yr(12224 rental records)
2 Bedrooms
AED 75,000/yr(15604 rental records)
3 Bedrooms
AED 108,500/yr(3419 rental records)
4 Bedrooms
AED 165,000/yr(913 rental records)
5 Bedrooms
AED 181,000/yr(358 rental records)
6 Bedrooms
AED 200,000/yr(29 rental records)
studio Bedrooms
AED 50,000/yr(3285 rental records)

Source: DLD Ejari property rental records

Off-plan risk

41/100

Moderate

Headline risk for Jaddaf Waterfront. Buyer Pro explains the five supply, developer, pricing, liquidity, and momentum drivers.

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Low fragility · 2/5 inputs

Composite of leverage trend, transaction velocity, asking-vs-realized wedge, market-temperature proxy, and off-plan share. Exact scores require at least 4 of 5 inputs; lower coverage is shown as a tier only. Higher = more vulnerable to a downturn. Not a buy/sell signal — context only.

Mapped greenery

Moderate mapped greenery
Parks
2
Gardens
17
Woods / forest
0
Recreation grounds
0
Pitches
0
Grass / lawns
8
Total features
27
Named parks
0
Satellite vegetation
0.7%

Counts OpenStreetMap-tagged green features (parks, gardens, woods, grass and pitches) within a 1.5km straight-line search radius of the community reference point. The tier is relative to other Dubai communities and does not claim walkability or shade. Satellite vegetation is the ESA WorldCover 2021 share at 10m resolution when available.

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Frequently asked questions about Jaddaf Waterfront

What is the average property price in Jaddaf Waterfront?

The median property price in Jaddaf Waterfront is AED 1,558,999, with a median price per square foot of AED 2,104. Prices have changed +5.1% year-over-year as of November 2026.

What types of properties are available in Jaddaf Waterfront?

Jaddaf Waterfront is primarily an apartment community with approximately 98% apartments and 0% villas. The most common property types include Flat (2,549), Office (133), Shop (26).

How is the real estate market performing in Jaddaf Waterfront?

Jaddaf Waterfront has seen 7,327 property transactions over the past 5 years. The current year-over-year price change is +5.1%, with 2,070 transactions in the last 12 months. This data is sourced from the Dubai Land Department (DLD).

Numbers above are derived from Dubai Land Department (DLD) transaction records and property-level Ejari rental records. DLD transaction coverage through November 2026.How we built this.