Following the early 2025 announcement of the expansion of freehold zones in Dubai, the Al Jaddaf district has undergone a wave of transformations. Foreign investors can now purchase real estate with full ownership rights, creating new opportunities for buyers and developers.
Previously, this area was predominantly accessible to investors from Persian Gulf countries. Today, however, the authorities have officially authorized the conversion of more than 320 plots to freehold. This decision is part of the government's strategy to diversify the market and stimulate urban development.
Al Jaddaf is an affordable alternative to central Dubai.
Located just minutes from Downtown Dubai, Business Bay, and Dubai Healthcare City, Al Jaddaf is quickly becoming a new center of interest for buyers. Prices here are significantly lower than those of apartments on Sheikh Zayed Road or in the Burj Khalifa area, making Al Jaddaf attractive to end users and investors alike.
Prices for studios on the secondary market start at 650,000 dirhams, while one-bedroom apartments start at 1 million dirhams, reaching 1.5 million dirhams depending on the type and quality of finish. The average price per square foot is 1,550–1,620 dirhams. Analysts predict a 15–30% increase in property values in the coming years.
New projects and an influx of investors
One of the key launches was the Azizi David residential complex, where apartments are already on sale. One-bedroom apartments cost around AED 1.24 million, while two-bedroom apartments cost AED 1.6 million. According to developer Farhad Azizi, demand for properties in the area is consistently high from both local buyers and foreign investors.
Additionally, Harbor Real Estate, in partnership with JAD Global, is developing one of the first large-scale freehold projects in Al Jaddaf. This project is part of a strategy to transform the area into a multifunctional urban hub.
Infrastructure and transport accessibility
Al Jaddaf stands out for its transportation links. The area is served by the Al Jaddaf and Creek metro stations. Its proximity to major highways and the Etihad Rail hub, which is currently under construction, makes the area attractive for business and residential purposes.
In addition to residential complexes, office projects and cultural facilities are being developed here, including Culture Village and the famous D1 Tower. All of this reinforces the area's status as a promising investment zone that combines comfortable living with high capital growth potential.
Buyer support and new incentives
Investors who have lived in the country for three to five years and are ready to settle in Dubai long term are particularly interested in the area. Al Jaddaf aligns well with the government's "first home" program, through which developers allocate a portion of apartments at reduced prices to make the market more accessible to first-time buyers.
These measures stimulate demand and create conditions for sustainable price growth in the coming years. For investors, this means the opportunity to enter the market early and secure profits from future price increases.
Al Jaddaf is a new attraction for investors
Today, it is gradually emerging from the shadow of Dubai's more famous districts and becoming an independent investment destination. Favorable prices, developed infrastructure, and government initiatives supporting the market make Al Jaddaf one of the key areas of the future.
For European buyers, including those from Cyprus, where the real estate market is also developing, such projects in Dubai provide an opportunity to diversify their portfolios by investing in one of the world's most dynamic markets.