Waterfront district · Dubai
Al Jadaf
Established Bur Dubai locality on Dubai Creek, being redeveloped with apartments, cultural sites and healthcare facilities.
- Projects listed
- 1
- From
- AED 775K
- Price per sqft
- AED 794
- Developers
- 1
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Al Jaddaf (also spelled Al Jadaf) is an established locality in the Bur Dubai district of Dubai. The name means "The Rower", and the district used to be a dhow building area. It has no single master developer.
Sheikh Rashid Road (E11) forms the northern boundary and Oud Metha Road (E66) the western boundary. Dubai Creek bounds it to the east and south, and Al Khail Road crosses the area. Dubai Healthcare City lies to the north, and Oud Metha and Umm Hurair are nearby.
Latifa Hospital, the Al Wasl football club facilities and the proposed Phase Two of Dubai Healthcare City take up most of the west and south. On the creek are shipbuilding yards, a dry dock, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library and Dubai Culture Village, which Dubai Properties launched in 2006. Buildings are mainly mid- to high-rise apartments, hotel residences, offices and healthcare facilities.
In January 2025, Dubai Land Department announced that private owners of 329 eligible plots can convert their ownership to freehold for all nationalities.
- Area of 7.3 km²; community number 326 (Wikipedia figure)
- Bounded by Sheikh Rashid Road, Oud Metha Road and Dubai Creek; Al Khail Road crosses it
- Culture Village launched in 2006 by Dubai Properties
- Al Jadaf Metro station (Green Line) opened on 1 March 2014
- 329 plots eligible for freehold conversion (DLD, January 2025)
- Mohammed Bin Rashid Library opened on the creek in June 2022
Sales activity in Al Jadaf
Registered sales per month. Counts and values only, as published; nothing here is a forecast.
Registered sales per monthLatest month: October 2026 · month in progress, to the export date
- Nov 25November 2025: 185 sales
- Dec 25December 2025: 197 sales
- Jan 26January 2026: 161 sales
- Feb 26February 2026: 140 sales
- Mar 26March 2026: 99 sales
- Apr 26April 2026: 57 sales
- May 26May 2026: 57 sales
- Jun 26June 2026: 124 sales
- Jul 26July 2026: 70 sales
- Aug 26August 2026: 92 sales
- Sept 26September 2026: 86 sales
- Oct 26October 2026: 29 sales
- Sales in the last 12 months
- 1,297
- Total value, 12 months
- AED 2.65B
- Off-plan share, 12 months
- 77%
- Median price, October 2026
- AED 1.47M
Source: Dubai Land Department open data (registered sales transactions), imported 13 October 2026. Figures are registrations with the land authority, not a forecast, a return or a recommendation.
Why buyers look at Al Jadaf
Creekside location
The area fronts Dubai Creek to the east and south, and Al Jaddaf Marine Transport Station runs the Dubai Ferry.
Metro access
Al Jadaf station (G29/G30 codes) on the Green Line links to Dubai Healthcare City, Oud Metha, BurJuman, Union, Deira and Al Qusais.
Culture and learning
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Library and the Jameel Arts Centre in Culture Village are in the area.
Healthcare nearby
Latifa Hospital is in the area, and Dubai Healthcare City lies to the north with Phase 2 under development.
Road links
Al Khail Road, Sheikh Rashid Road, Oud Metha Road and the Dubai–Al Ain Road corridor serve the area.
Freehold conversion option
Since January 2025, owners of 329 eligible plots can convert to freehold for all nationalities through DLD.
Landmarks and lifestyle
- Creek waterfront
- Metro station
- Ferry station
- Hospital
- Library
- Art centre
- Hotels
- Schools
- Supermarkets
- Bus routes
- Sports facilities
Mohammed Bin Rashid Library
Opened on Dubai Creek in June 2022, with more than 1.1 million print and digital books in a 54,000 m² building.
Jameel Arts Centre
Located in Dubai Culture Village, with gardens and a 200-seat amphitheatre.
Dubai Culture Village (Jaddaf Waterfront)
Creekside multi-purpose development launched in 2006 by Dubai Properties, including D1 Tower, Palazzo Versace Dubai and Dubai Wharf.
Latifa Hospital
Formerly Al Wasl Hospital; it sits in the west and south of the area.
Dubai Healthcare City Phase 2
Under development in Al Jaddaf, per Property Finder.
Dhow yards
Shipyards and a dry dock still operate on the waterfront.
Al Jadaf Metro Station
Opened on 1 March 2014 as part of the Green Line extension.
Al Jaddaf Marine Transport Station
Close to Creek Metro Station; the Dubai Ferry runs from there.
Off-plan projects in Al Jadaf
Every published project in the area with its starting price, payment plan and handover.
Homes on file in Al Jadaf
By bedroom count, from the unit types of the published projects.
Where Al Jadaf sits
Questions buyers ask about Al Jadaf
Can foreigners buy in Al Jaddaf?
Yes, where the property is freehold. In January 2025 DLD opened 329 plots for conversion to freehold for all nationalities. Buyers should check each plot or unit's status on Dubai REST.
Who develops in Al Jaddaf?
There is no single master developer. Dubai Properties developed Culture Village, and Azizi and Binghatti have projects. Al Ghurair Development has unveiled a new masterplan (April 2026).
How does freehold conversion work?
Owners confirm eligibility through the Dubai REST app, then apply to DLD for land assessment and valuation. DLD then issues a map and a freehold title deed.
What metro station serves Al Jaddaf?
Al Jadaf station on the Green Line opened on 1 March 2014. Creek station, the Green Line terminus, is nearby.
What is the new Al Ghurair masterplan?
A one-million-square-foot mixed-use community on the waterfront opposite Dubai Creek Harbour, with residential, commercial, hospitality, retail and cultural space. Pelli Clarke & Partners is the architect.
What schools are in Al Jaddaf?
Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai Healthcare City Phase 2 and Dazzle Kids Nursery near Zabeel Stadium.
AIArea profile drafted by Emir AI from public sources and checked by our team on 2026-10-08. Information only, not advice.
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