Source: DXB Interact (dxbinteract.com), based on registered Dubai Land Department transactions. All figures belong to DXB Interact. Period: last 3 months to 3 October 2026.
This Dubai property market update shows where buyers and tenants have been most active over the last 3 months, by area, for apartments and villas, in the off-plan (primary) and ready (resale) markets. Use it to see where demand is concentrated, where rents are strongest and where prices are moving.
Busiest off-plan apartments
Dubai South
13,940 sales · +110% vs previous period
Busiest ready apartments
Al Barsha South Fourth
1,021 sales · +38% vs previous period
Top ready-villa yield
6.12%
Jumeirah Village Circle
Fastest price growth
53%
Al Thanyah First · ready apartments
Key takeaways from this Dubai property market update
- Off-plan apartments: Dubai South led with 13,940 registered sales (109.8% vs the previous period), at a median of AED 928.5K.
- Ready apartments: Al Barsha South Fourth was the busiest resale area with 1,021 sales (37.8%), followed by Business Bay.
- Villas: Damac Lagoons topped ready-villa sales (212), while Al Yufrah 1 led off-plan villa sales (288).
- Rentals: Al Barsha South Fourth had the most apartment rental contracts (31,328) at a median rent of AED 65K.
- Villa yields: Jumeirah Village Circle showed the highest villa rental yield among ready homes at 6.12%.
- Price growth: Al Thanyah First led ready-apartment price growth (53%), and Jumeirah Golf Estates led villas (12.7%).
In short, off-plan buyers concentrated on Dubai South, while resale demand was strongest in Al Barsha South Fourth. However, a large percentage change on a small number of sales can look dramatic, so compare areas with care. Meanwhile, Al Barsha South Fourth recorded the most apartment rental contracts. Overall, this Dubai property market update highlights where activity is highest, and the charts make the differences easier to see.
Dubai property market update: what changed since last week
The top 10 lists are unchanged from last week.
Dubai property market update: apartment sales
Off-plan apartments (primary market)
Primary market, last 3 months. Arrows show the change vs the previous period; median price under each area.
Al Barsha South FourthAED 1.1M
7,524 ▼ 41%
Wadi Al Safa 5AED 959.7K
6,916 ▼ 8%
Jabal Ali FirstAED 1.6M
5,717 ▲ 18%
Wadi Al Safa 4AED 912.5K
3,883 ▲ 60%
Al Barsha South FifthAED 1.2M
3,728 ▲ 3%
Madinat Dubai AlmelaheyahAED 2.5M
3,227 ▼ 22%
Source: DXB Interact
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| Area | Median price | Sales | Change vs previous period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai South | AED 928.5K | 13,940 | 109.8% |
| Al Barsha South Fourth | AED 1.1M | 7,524 | -40.5% |
| Wadi Al Safa 5 | AED 959.7K | 6,916 | -7.8% |
| Wadi Al Safa 3 | AED 727.6K | 6,419 | 124.3% |
| Jabal Ali First | AED 1.6M | 5,717 | 17.7% |
| Dubai Islands | AED 2.9M | 4,750 | 42.1% |
| Wadi Al Safa 4 | AED 912.5K | 3,883 | 60.1% |
| Al Barsha South Fifth | AED 1.2M | 3,728 | 2.6% |
| Business Bay | AED 2.5M | 3,312 | -60.5% |
| Madinat Dubai Almelaheyah | AED 2.5M | 3,227 | -21.8% |
Ready apartments (resale market)
Resale market, last 3 months. Arrows show the change vs the previous period; median price under each area.
Al Barsha South FourthAED 860K
1,021 ▲ 38%
Marsa DubaiAED 2.1M
651 ▲ 4%
Al MerkadhAED 1.3M
468 ▲ 17%
Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin RashidAED 2M
363 ▲ 38%
Jabal Ali FirstAED 790K
330 ▲ 25%
Al Barsha South ThirdAED 877.5K
286 ▼ 6%
Al Hebiah FourthAED 685K
275 ▲ 27%
Source: DXB Interact
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| Area | Median price | Sales | Change vs previous period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Barsha South Fourth | AED 860K | 1,021 | 37.8% |
| Business Bay | AED 1.4M | 715 | 12.8% |
| Marsa Dubai | AED 2.1M | 651 | 4.3% |
| Al Merkadh | AED 1.3M | 468 | 17.3% |
| Downtown Dubai | AED 2.7M | 466 | 33.5% |
| Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid | AED 2M | 363 | 37.5% |
| Jabal Ali First | AED 790K | 330 | 24.5% |
| Dubai Creek Harbour | AED 2.4M | 295 | -4.8% |
| Al Barsha South Third | AED 877.5K | 286 | -5.6% |
| Al Hebiah Fourth | AED 685K | 275 | 27.3% |
Dubai property market update: villa sales
Off-plan villas (primary market)
Primary market, last 3 months. Median price under each area.
Al Yufrah 1AED 5.7M
288 ▲ 1,957%
Damac Islands 2AED 3.2M
101 ▲ 53%
Dubai International Academic CityAED 4.3M
88
Saih Shuaib 1AED 6.9M
40 ▼ 89%
Al Yelayiss 5AED 8M
33 ▼ 78%
Dubai Investment Park FirstAED 1.3M
27
Source: DXB Interact
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| Area | Median price | Sales | Change vs previous period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Yufrah 1 | AED 5.7M | 288 | 1957.1% |
| Dubai South | AED 5.1M | 122 | 56.4% |
| Damac Islands 2 | AED 3.2M | 101 | 53% |
| Damac Hills 2 | AED 1.7M | 90 | -27.4% |
| Dubai International Academic City | AED 4.3M | 88 | 0% |
| Damac Islands | AED 3.6M | 49 | -50% |
| Jumeirah Golf Estates | AED 17.9M | 41 | -22.6% |
| Saih Shuaib 1 | AED 6.9M | 40 | -88.9% |
| Al Yelayiss 5 | AED 8M | 33 | -78.3% |
| Dubai Investment Park First | AED 1.3M | 27 | 0% |
Ready villas (resale market)
Resale market, last 3 months. Median price under each area.
Jabal Ali VillageAED 5M
56 ▲ 460%
Al Yufrah 1AED 5.1M
31
Arabian Ranches 1AED 10.6M
29 ▲ 71%
Source: DXB Interact
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| Area | Median price | Sales | Change vs previous period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damac Lagoons | AED 2.8M | 212 | 24.7% |
| Damac Hills 2 | AED 1.9M | 109 | 22.5% |
| Tilal Al Ghaf | AED 11.5M | 65 | 20.4% |
| Damac Hills | AED 4.6M | 58 | 16% |
| Jabal Ali Village | AED 5M | 56 | 460% |
| Damac Islands | AED 2.6M | 53 | 43.2% |
| Dubai Hills Estate | AED 11.6M | 38 | 18.8% |
| Al Furjan | AED 5.9M | 36 | 38.5% |
| Al Yufrah 1 | AED 5.1M | 31 | 0% |
| Arabian Ranches 1 | AED 10.6M | 29 | 70.6% |
Rental market: the busiest areas
Ready apartments for rent
Median yearly rent under each area name.
Al Barsha South FourthAED 65K
31,328
Al Warsan FirstAED 37K
28,749
Jabal Ali FirstAED 57.8K
28,226
Marsa DubaiAED 120K
20,838
Nadd HessaAED 54K
17,727
Al Nahda SecondAED 52K
17,166
Al Barsha FirstAED 75K
15,292
Al Barsha South ThirdAED 60K
14,717
Al KaramaAED 65K
13,799
Source: DXB Interact
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| Area | Rental contracts | Median rent (yearly) | Indicative yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Barsha South Fourth | 31,328 | AED 65K | 6.5% |
| Al Warsan First | 28,749 | AED 37K | 7.63% |
| Jabal Ali First | 28,226 | AED 57.8K | 4.02% |
| Marsa Dubai | 20,838 | AED 120K | 4.7% |
| Business Bay | 18,610 | AED 93K | 4.65% |
| Nadd Hessa | 17,727 | AED 54K | 5.57% |
| Al Nahda Second | 17,166 | AED 52K | n/a |
| Al Barsha First | 15,292 | AED 75K | 2.93% |
| Al Barsha South Third | 14,717 | AED 60K | 6.67% |
| Al Karama | 13,799 | AED 65K | n/a |
Ready villas for rent
Median yearly rent under each area name.
Al Barsha FirstAED 231.1K
260
Jumeirah FirstAED 250K
253
Nad Al Sheba ThirdAED 226.9K
248
Source: DXB Interact
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| Area | Rental contracts | Median rent (yearly) | Indicative yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damac Hills 2 | 1,577 | AED 94.5K | 5.43% |
| Mirdif | 1,307 | AED 120K | n/a |
| Damac Hills | 414 | AED 200K | 4.37% |
| Jumeirah Park | 321 | AED 320K | 3.99% |
| Damac Lagoons | 321 | AED 145K | 5.27% |
| Al Furjan | 281 | AED 230K | 4.11% |
| Al Barsha First | 260 | AED 231.1K | n/a |
| Mudon | 255 | AED 185K | 5.29% |
| Jumeirah First | 253 | AED 250K | n/a |
| Nad Al Sheba Third | 248 | AED 226.9K | n/a |
Highest rental yields
Median rent compared with median price.
Al Hebiah SecondAED 60K
8.84%
Al Warsan FirstAED 37K
7.63%
Saih Shuaib 2AED 50K
7.61%
Al Thanyah FirstAED 78.1K
7.02%
Source: DXB Interact
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| Area | Yield | Median rent (yearly) |
|---|---|---|
| Al Hebiah Second | 8.84% | AED 60K |
| Wadi Al Safa 3 | 8.19% | AED 62K |
| Wadi Al Safa 7 | 7.91% | AED 60K |
| Al Warsan First | 7.63% | AED 37K |
| Saih Shuaib 2 | 7.61% | AED 50K |
| Al Thanyah First | 7.02% | AED 78.1K |
Median rent compared with median price.
International City Phase 1AED 115K
5.75%
Arabian Ranches 2AED 300K
4.84%
Jabal Ali VillageAED 225K
4.5%
Source: DXB Interact
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| Area | Yield | Median rent (yearly) |
|---|---|---|
| Jumeirah Village Circle | 6.12% | AED 160K |
| International City Phase 1 | 5.75% | AED 115K |
| Damac Hills 2 | 5.43% | AED 94.5K |
| Mudon | 5.29% | AED 185K |
| Damac Lagoons | 5.27% | AED 145K |
| Arabian Ranches 2 | 4.84% | AED 300K |
| Jabal Ali Village | 4.5% | AED 225K |
| Arabian Ranches 3 | 4.39% | AED 325K |
| Damac Hills | 4.37% | AED 200K |
| Al Furjan | 4.11% | AED 230K |
Industrial districts and figures above 12% are left out, because a handful of contracts can distort them.
Where prices are rising fastest
Median price per sq ft under each area name.
Al Thanyah FirstAED 1,921
53%
Wadi Al Safa 4AED 1,720
37.6%
Warsan FourthAED 968
32.5%
Dubai Investment Park SecondAED 745
27.9%
Jumeirah Bay IslandsAED 10,982
22.4%
Dubai Investment Park FirstAED 1,080
16.3%
Al Barsha South FifthAED 1,419
16.2%
Nadd HessaAED 979
15.8%
Source: DXB Interact
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| Area | Price growth | Median price per sq ft |
|---|---|---|
| Al Thanyah First | 53% | AED 1,921 |
| Wadi Al Safa 4 | 37.6% | AED 1,720 |
| Warsan Fourth | 32.5% | AED 968 |
| Dubai Investment Park Second | 27.9% | AED 745 |
| Wadi Al Safa 3 | 26.2% | AED 1,301 |
| Jumeirah Bay Islands | 22.4% | AED 10,982 |
| Dubai Investment Park First | 16.3% | AED 1,080 |
| Al Barsha South Fifth | 16.2% | AED 1,419 |
| Dubai South | 15.9% | AED 1,211 |
| Nadd Hessa | 15.8% | AED 979 |
Median price per sq ft under each area name.
Jabal Ali VillageAED 1,698
8.6%
Nad Al Sheba GardensAED 2,091
5.7%
The OasisAED 1,777
4.1%
Arabian Ranches 2AED 1,899
1.9%
Source: DXB Interact
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| Area | Price growth | Median price per sq ft |
|---|---|---|
| Jumeirah Golf Estates | 12.7% | AED 2,281 |
| Jabal Ali Village | 8.6% | AED 1,698 |
| Nad Al Sheba Gardens | 5.7% | AED 2,091 |
| Damac Islands | 4.3% | AED 1,104 |
| The Oasis | 4.1% | AED 1,777 |
| Dubai Hills Estate | 3.6% | AED 2,742 |
| Al Furjan | 2.8% | AED 1,818 |
| Dubai Islands | 2.4% | AED 1,633 |
| Arabian Ranches 2 | 1.9% | AED 1,899 |
| Arabian Ranches 3 | 1.8% | AED 1,593 |
How to read this Dubai property market update
Use this Dubai property market update as a guide to relative activity between areas, not as a valuation of any single property.
- Off-plan (primary) means first sales from a developer; ready (resale) means existing homes sold on.
- Change vs previous period compares with the previous equal-length period, so a large percentage on a small number of sales can look dramatic.
- Indicative yield is DXB Interact’s figure: median rent compared with median price. Use it to compare areas, not as a promise of returns.
- Area names follow the Dubai Land Department’s official area names, which can differ from the names of communities you know.
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Source: DXB Interact (dxbinteract.com), based on registered Dubai Land Department transactions. All figures belong to DXB Interact. Period: last 3 months to 3 October 2026.
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