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Al Jaddaf sits along the western bank of Dubai Creek, tucked between Oud Metha and the Business Bay Extension. Its name translates to “The Rower,” a nod to the area’s history as a dhow-building site and the home of the Dubai Ship Docking Yard. Today it blends that maritime heritage with fast modern development, giving the neighborhood a character that feels both rooted and forward-looking.
The area is organized around a few distinct zones. Dubai Culture Village, also known as Jaddaf Waterfront, anchors the creative side with waterfront residences and galleries such as the Jameel Arts Centre. Dubai Healthcare City Phase 2 takes up a large section inland, pairing a comprehensive medical ecosystem with a fast-growing cluster of residential towers. Between them you’ll find a hospitality corridor along the Creek, established low-rise pockets near Al Jadaf Metro Station, and newer high-rise communities from developers like Binghatti, Azizi, Ellington, and Kasco.
It’s an area that suits young professionals, couples, and families who want a central address without the Downtown Dubai price tag. Business Bay, DIFC, and Dubai International Airport are all a short drive away, while daily life is rounded out by Zabeel Stadium, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library, padel and tennis courts, and Creek Park Beach just minutes away.
Connectivity is one of Al Jaddaf’s strengths. The Green Line’s Creek and Al Jadaf metro stations bookend the community, bus route C4 links it to the wider city, and Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) and Dubai–Al Ain Road (E66) put the highway network within easy reach. Healthcare is practically on the doorstep, with Hamdan Bin Rashid Cancer Hospital, Clemenceau Medical Center, Latifa Hospital, and Mediclinic City Hospital all under ten minutes by car.
Prices of properties for sale in Al Jaddaf range from AED 464K to AED 175M, with a median of AED 1.31M. A total of 1,841 listings are available. 1,070 properties have been listed for sale in Al Jaddaf over the past 30 days. Across all listings, 52% are verified and 57% are listed by SuperAgents.
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Binghatti Ivory, Dubai Healthcare City 2, Al Jaddaf, Dubai
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Garden Building 1, Keturah Resort, Al Jaddaf, Dubai
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Butterfly Building 2, Keturah Resort, Al Jaddaf, Dubai
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Binghatti Ghost, Dubai Healthcare City 2, Al Jaddaf, Dubai
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Boutique 23, Al Jaddaf, Dubai
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Binghatti Ghost, Dubai Healthcare City 2, Al Jaddaf, Dubai
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Binghatti Ghost, Dubai Healthcare City 2, Al Jaddaf, Dubai
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Binghatti Ghost, Dubai Healthcare City 2, Al Jaddaf, Dubai
2,471 sale transactions were recorded in Al Jaddaf over the past 12 months, marking a 2.4% decrease YoY.
The data displayed is based on average prices and sizes of all in Al Jaddaf.
See all TransactionsAl Jaddaf keeps daily life close to home thanks to its central spot between Dubai Creek, Oud Metha, and the Business Bay Extension. Healthcare sits right on the doorstep, the Grand Hyatt Dubai is a short drive away, and two Green Line metro stations plus a growing roster of dining and wellness spots mean most errands are quick to run.
For a sit-down meal, Belgian Beer Cafe is popular for European comfort food and a relaxed evening; Anise rounds things out with Middle Eastern cuisine; and The Cheesecake Factory nearby offers a big American-style menu that suits families and casual get-togethers.
Al Fanar serves traditional Emirati and Gulf dishes in a heritage-inspired setting about a five-minute drive from the community’s core, while Hard Rock Cafe pairs international grill favorites with live music, all reachable in under ten minutes by car. Closer to home, the waterfront pocket around Dubai Wharf and Twilight by Binghatti has an easy cluster of cafes, Moliere Cafe, Kings, Barcode Coffee Roasters, and Katrina, all within walking distance for a quick coffee run.
Al Jaddaf sits close to several education corridors in Bur Dubai and the surrounding neighborhoods, so families can reach schools following CBSE, British, and IB curricula within a short drive, including options in Healthcare City, Oud Metha, and around Creek Park.
Swiss International Scientific School is one of the nearest options, a short drive away in Dubai Healthcare City. It follows the IB curriculum, holds a Very Good KHDA rating, and charges roughly AED 69,000 to AED 138,000 a year. It is ranked among the world’s top 100 private day and boarding schools.
Gulf Indian High School in Al Garhoud is another popular choice, about an eight-minute drive away. It offers the CBSE curriculum, carries a Good KHDA rating, and charges between AED 5,000 and AED 10,000 a year, with a long-standing reputation and a wide range of sports programs.
National Charity School in Al Garhoud is within ten minutes by car. It follows the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Education (MOE) curriculum, holds a Good KHDA rating, and charges AED 5,000 to AED 9,000 a year, known for small class sizes and a strong university placement record.
For younger children, several nurseries sit within a short drive: Blossom Nursery in nearby Healthcare City takes children from 45 days to four years, and Ladybird Nursery in Oud Metha covers ages one to four, both with structured early-years and bilingual programs.
For higher education, Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences is just a few minutes away in Healthcare City, and the University of Wollongong in Dubai, in Knowledge Park, is under fifteen minutes by car. On-site schooling within Al Jaddaf itself is limited, so most families lean on the road network and nearby metro stations to reach campuses in neighboring communities.
| School name | Curriculum | Fee range | Distance | KHDA rating |
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| Swiss International Scientific School FZ-LLC | International Baccalaureate | 69K - 138K | 884 m | Not inspected due to COVID 19 |
| Lycee Francais International Georges Pompidou School Oud Metha | French | 31K | 2.3 km | Outstanding |
| Glendale International School LLC | UK | 42K - 58K | 2.4 km | Acceptable |
| Dubai Gem Private School | UK | 14K - 28K | 2.5 km | Good |
| Dubai English Speaking School | UK | 43K - 53K | 2.7 km | Outstanding |
| Al Rashid Al Saleh Private School | Ministry of Education | 9K - 19K | 2.9 km | Good |
| St. Mary Catholic High School - Dubai | UK | 7K - 16K | 2.9 km | Good |
| The Indian High School | Indian | 6K - 10K | 3.1 km | Very good |
| English Language Private School | UK | 5K - 12K | 3.1 km | Acceptable |
| Pakistan Education Academy | Pakistani | 7K - 9K | 3.1 km | Acceptable |
| New Indian Model School | Indian | 4K - 8K | 3.2 km | Good |
| The National Charity School for Girls (Br of The National Charity School for Boys L.L.C) | Ministry of Education | 5K - 9K | 3.2 km | Acceptable |
| Lycee Francais International | French | 29K - 62K | 3.2 km | Outstanding |
| The National Charity School for Boys L.L.C | Ministry of Education | 5K - 9K | 3.2 km | Acceptable |
| Gulf Indian High School | Indian | 5K - 9K | 3.3 km | Good |
| Universal American School - Branch | US/IB | 40K - 82K | 3.4 km | Very good |
| Grammar School | UK | 5K - 7K | 3.4 km | Acceptable |
| Al Mawakeb School Al Garhoud L.L.C | American | 16K - 25K | 3.8 km | Good |
| GEMS Legacy School - Dubai Branch | Indian | 9K - 21K | 3.8 km | Good |
| The Indian High School-Branch | Indian | 5K - 21K | 3.9 km | Good |
| Dubai International Private School | American | 15K - 24K | 4.0 km | Not inspected due to COVID 19 |
| The Apple International Community School | UK | 19K - 26K | 4.2 km | Acceptable |
| Himayah School For Education Girls - Al Karama | Ministry of Education | 4.2 km | Acceptable | |
| Jebel Ali School (Br of Taaleem Management (L L C)) | UK | 50K - 102K | 4.5 km | Very good |
| North London Collegiate School Middle East L.L.C - FZ | International Baccalaureate | 92K - 144K | 4.6 km | Very good |
| Deira International School | UK - UK/IB - International Baccalaureate (1 | 45K - 90K | 4.7 km | Outstanding |
| Hartland International School - FZ | UK - International Baccalaureate - UK/IB | 49K - 93K | 4.7 km | Very good |
| Ambassador International Academy L.L.C (Branch) | International Baccalaureate | 65K - 95K | 4.9 km | Not inspected yet |
Al Jaddaf runs along the southern bank of Dubai Creek, with Dubai Healthcare City to the west and Dubai Festival City to the east. It connects easily to the local road grid and has its own Green Line metro access, so residents can get around by rail without always reaching for the car.
Creek Metro Station is the closest stop, about a fifteen-minute walk or a short drive from the heart of the community, and Al Jadaf Metro Station, also on the Green Line, is a similar distance if you’re at the other end. Both connect straight to Deira, Bur Dubai, and Dubai Healthcare City without a transfer.
Taxis and ride-hailing through Careem and Uber are easy to find, with handy pickup points by the Al Jaddaf Rotana Suites, Barcelo Al Jaddaf, and Premier Inn. There are no bus stations within the community itself, so residents lean on the metro or ride-hailing for trips the trains don’t cover.
One of the best areas of Dubai - I lived here for around 4 years. Pretty good residential hub with many apartments and waterfront community. Easily accessible via Metro, couple of nearby attractions as well - Jameel Arts Centre, MBR Library etc. In short - a very easy to commute central location and quite ideal for young professionals and families. They even have a padel court and tennis court :D!
8 months ago
Binghatti Avenue
Clean building
10 days ago
Rose Building
Rose Building in Al Jaddaf is a good place to live, with a convenient location and easy access to nearby shops, restaurants, and essential services. The building offers a comfortable living environment and is well situated for commuting to different parts of Dubai. Overall, everything is good, and the only concern is that the surrounding roads are still undeveloped or need improvement. Once the roads are properly developed, the area will be even better for residents.
16 days ago
Noor Al Safa Building
There is heavy construction work going opposite the building. Please think twice before you move here. Thanks
a month ago
Binghatti Avenue
City Center. Its most appealing feature.
2 months ago
Binghatti Avenue
Common areas well done but apartments are poorly laid out, bedrooms are tiny
3 months ago
Binghatti Creek
Great property, clean and comfortable with a convenient location. The management was friendly, professional, and very responsive. Overall, a wonderful experience—I’d definitely recommend it!
3 months ago
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Al Jaddaf is overwhelmingly an apartment community, with mid-rise and high-rise towers lining the Dubai Creek waterfront and extending into Dubai Healthcare City Phase 2. The area is freehold for overseas buyers, and most buildings completed since 2017 come with contemporary facades, smart-home features, and resort-style podium amenities. A smaller layer of hotel apartments fills out the rental market, while penthouses and duplexes sit at the luxury end.
Apartments range from compact studios of around 290 to 550 sq ft up to three-bedroom units above 2,500 sq ft. Binghatti is the dominant developer here, with a long line of towers including Binghatti Avenue (a 34-storey, 678-unit building from 2022), Binghatti Gateway, Creek, Cullinan, Ghost, Starlight, and Twilight by Binghatti, among others.
Azizi adds Farhad Azizi Residence, Azizi Aliyah, Azizi David, and Creek Views 2; Dubai Properties delivered the four-tower Dubai Wharf waterfront community in 2017; and Ellington built Art Bay East and West. Other notable addresses include Volna and Val by Kasco, Boutique 23, O10, and Jaddaf Views.
At the premium end, Kempinski Residences The Creek and Affini Tribute Portfolio Residences offer branded, hotel-serviced units. Most buildings come with pools, gyms, kids’ play areas, covered parking, and 24-hour security, and units tend to feature open-plan living, floor-to-ceiling windows, built-in wardrobes, and balconies with creek or skyline views.
Sale prices start from around AED 495,000 for a studio for sale in Al Jaddaf and climb toward AED 39.5 million for the largest branded residences, with a community-wide median near AED 1.44 million, generally below neighboring Business Bay and Dubai Creek Harbour, which makes Al Jaddaf a more accessible way into waterfront living.
Penthouse stock is limited but concentrated in the most upscale towers. Kempinski Residences The Creek offers large duplex-style penthouses with creek views, sizes above 2,700 sq ft, and prices climbing past AED 10 million, while Binghatti Pinnacle and Art Bay West list select upper-floor units with three bedrooms, double-height ceilings, and premium finishes. Expect private terraces, panoramic views toward Downtown Dubai and the creek, and branded concierge services in the Kempinski towers.
Duplexes show up mainly in Kempinski Residences The Creek Tower 1, where two- and three-bedroom layouts run from roughly 1,300 sq ft to over 2,700 sq ft. These fully furnished homes include creek-facing terraces, high-end kitchens, and hotel-managed amenities, with prices starting near AED 4.8 million and extending beyond AED 10 million.
Several branded hotel-apartment buildings suit corporate tenants and short-stay visitors. Element by Westin offers furnished studios and one-bedroom suites from around AED 90,000 a year, Marbella Holiday Homes provides serviced units from about AED 120,000, and Al Jaddaf Avenue runs furnished studios and one-bedrooms from near AED 57,000. These typically include housekeeping, concierge, gym, and pool access. Palazzo Versace Dubai adds a five-star dimension within the broader community, though its residential inventory is managed separately.
Al Jaddaf is an easy place to recommend: reasonable prices for the location, Dubai Creek waterfront views, and quick access to Downtown Dubai and Business Bay, plus a metro station and plenty of amenities and leisure options for a well-rounded lifestyle.
Al Jaddaf means “The Rower” in Arabic. The name comes from the area’s history as a dhow-building site and its role as home to the Dubai Ship Docking Yard (Jadaf).
The average annual apartment rent in Al Jaddaf is around AED 74,000, though it varies with the season and market conditions.
Yes. It offers leisure activities and community facilities that suit families, along with parks and waterfront space nearby.
Al Jaddaf attracts buyers with its Dubai Creek location, proximity to Downtown Dubai, and new projects. Apartment prices start at around AED 495,000, with a median of AED 1.44 million. Average annual rents reach about AED 74,000, supporting rental demand. Returns vary by property, so compare individual units before investing.
Yes. Al Jaddaf is a designated freehold area, so property here can be owned outright by residents and overseas buyers, with no leasehold restrictions on the title.
Al Jaddaf is served by two Green Line stations: Creek Metro Station, a short walk from the waterfront buildings, and Al Jadaf Metro Station further south near Dubai Healthcare City 2. Bus route C4 runs from Al Jadaf Metro Station, and stops such as Al Jaddaf Wharf Tower 1 and Culture Village 1 connect to surrounding neighborhoods.
Dubai Healthcare City 2 is a sub-community within Al Jaddaf. It has newer towers such as Binghatti Ghost, Binghatti Starlight, and Kempinski Residences The Creek. Al Jaddaf also includes waterfront projects and older buildings near the metro.
Al Jaddaf offers a quieter, more residential setting at a lower median price. Business Bay focuses more on offices, hotels, and retail, while Al Jaddaf offers Creek waterfront living and cultural attractions.
