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Dubai Property Prices: Complete Guide 2026

Whether you're a first-time buyer, seasoned investor, or just curious about Dubai's real estate market, understanding property prices across different areas is essential. This guide breaks down pricing data from 1.27 million DLD sales transactions to give you the complete picture.

Market Overview

Dubai's property market in 2025 recorded:

  • 215,060 sales transactions (off-plan + ready)
  • 682.6 billion AED in total transaction volume
  • Average price per sqft: 1,863 AED (market-wide)
  • Off-plan dominated with 134,630 transactions (63% of sales)

    • Price Ranges by Area

    Premium Areas (>2,500 AED/sqft)

  • Jumeirah Second: 7,008 AED/sqft
  • Trade Center Second: 4,690 AED/sqft
  • Jumeirah First: 4,006 AED/sqft
  • Palm Jumeirah: 3,741 AED/sqft
  • Al Wasl: 3,309 AED/sqft
  • Dubai Marina: 2,985 AED/sqft
  • Dubai Maritime City: 2,975 AED/sqft
  • Burj Khalifa (Downtown): 2,890 AED/sqft
  • Business Bay: 2,513 AED/sqft

    • Mid-Range Areas (1,500–2,500 AED/sqft)

  • Dubai Creek Harbour: 2,451 AED/sqft
  • Palm Deira: 2,425 AED/sqft
  • Dubai Hills Estate: 2,380 AED/sqft
  • Jumeirah Islands: 2,130 AED/sqft
  • Sobha Hartland: 2,031 AED/sqft
  • Dubai Studio City: 1,790 AED/sqft
  • Motor City: 1,726 AED/sqft
  • Dubai Science Park: 1,735 AED/sqft
  • Dubai South: 1,588 AED/sqft

    • Affordable Areas (<1,500 AED/sqft)

  • Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC): 1,486 AED/sqft
  • Dubai Silicon Oasis: 1,449 AED/sqft
  • Arjan: 1,434 AED/sqft
  • Town Square: 1,401 AED/sqft
  • DLRC: 1,325 AED/sqft
  • DAMAC Hills 2: 1,176 AED/sqft
  • Discovery Gardens: 1,097 AED/sqft
  • Warsan Fourth: 1,005 AED/sqft
  • International City: 731 AED/sqft

    • Off-Plan vs Ready Properties

    MetricOff-PlanReady
    Transactions134,63080,430
    Avg PSF2,034 AED1,577 AED
    Total Volume293.0B AED389.6B AED

    Off-plan properties trade at a 29% premium over ready properties on average, reflecting developer pricing strategies and the premium for newer developments.

    Investment Tips for 2026

  • Follow the growth: Areas like Falcon City and Meydan showed 50-64% CAGR (2024-2026)
  • Volume matters: High transaction volume indicates liquidity — easier to buy and sell
  • Check rental yields: Some affordable areas offer 10-15% gross yields
  • Use data: Every area on DXB Analytics has a real-time investment score

    • Explore More

    Browse all areas with detailed analytics, or use the comparison tool to evaluate specific neighborhoods.

    All prices based on Dubai Land Department transaction data. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

    Explore more data on all areas or use the comparison tool.

    Explore Areas Mentioned

    Jumeirah Village Circle · 15,992 AED/sqftBusiness Bay · 27,045 AED/sqftDubai Marina · 32,133 AED/sqftDowntown Dubai · 31,106 AED/sqftDubai South · 17,097 AED/sqftDubai Hills Estate · 25,617 AED/sqftDubai Creek Harbour · 26,383 AED/sqftSobha Hartland · 21,862 AED/sqft

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