Best Areas to Buy in Dubai
Dubai has 20+ distinct residential communities, each with different price points, yields and lifestyles. This hub compares all areas with data from Dubai Land Department · Property Monitor · June 2026. The comparison below retains the reference month and named source for every recorded indicator, so price, yield and 12-month change remain distinct where they are available.
The ranking keeps the listed areas and market evidence from the published guide. It is a comparison of recorded indicators, not a forecast; brand and area names remain as published.
Best for Rental Yield: Dubai Sports City (8.23%), JVC (7.43%), JLT (7.17%), Business Bay (6.77%), Dubai Hills (6.35%), Dubai Marina (6.18%).
Best for Families: Dubai Hills Estate, Arabian Ranches, JVC, Palm Jumeirah.
Cheapest Areas: Dubai Sports City AED 1,332/sqft, JVC AED 1,510/sqft, JLT AED 1,831/sqft.
Best Luxury: Palm Jumeirah AED 4,240/sqft, Downtown Dubai AED 3,011/sqft, Creek Harbour AED 2,600/sqft.
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Which source supports this ranking?
Dubai Land Department (DLD), via Dubai Pulse · Sep 2024 to Aug 2026.
Which areas are compared on this page?
Business Bay, Dubai Marina, JVC, Downtown Dubai, Dubai Hills Estate, Palm Jumeirah, Creek Harbour, JLT
How should the table be used?
Use the recorded indicators as a comparison point. The table shows a metric only where that field is present for the relevant area; it does not estimate a missing figure.
Updated August 2026
The ranking keeps the listed areas and market evidence from the published guide. It is a comparison of recorded indicators, not a forecast; brand and area names remain as published.
Recorded market facts
| Area | Recorded facts | Reference month | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Bay | apartment: AED 2,319.568/sqft | Sep 2024 to Aug 2026 | Dubai Land Department (DLD), via Dubai Pulse |
| Dubai Marina | apartment: AED 1,784.303/sqft | Sep 2024 to Aug 2026 | Dubai Land Department (DLD), via Dubai Pulse |
| JVC | apartment: AED 1,364.26/sqft | Sep 2024 to Aug 2026 | Dubai Land Department (DLD), via Dubai Pulse |
| Downtown Dubai | apartment: AED 2,558.536/sqft | Sep 2024 to Aug 2026 | Dubai Land Department (DLD), via Dubai Pulse |
| Dubai Hills Estate | apartment: AED 2,292.757/sqft | Sep 2024 to Aug 2026 | Dubai Land Department (DLD), via Dubai Pulse |
| Palm Jumeirah | apartment: AED 2,406.546/sqft | Sep 2024 to Aug 2026 | Dubai Land Department (DLD), via Dubai Pulse |
| Creek Harbour | apartment: AED 2,384.471/sqft | Sep 2024 to Aug 2026 | Dubai Land Department (DLD), via Dubai Pulse |
| JLT | apartment: AED 1,800.436/sqft | Sep 2024 to Aug 2026 | Dubai Land Department (DLD), via Dubai Pulse |
Frequently asked questions
Which source supports this ranking?
Dubai Land Department (DLD), via Dubai Pulse · Sep 2024 to Aug 2026.
Which areas are compared on this page?
Business Bay, Dubai Marina, JVC, Downtown Dubai, Dubai Hills Estate, Palm Jumeirah, Creek Harbour, JLT
How should the table be used?
Use the recorded indicators as a comparison point. The table shows a metric only where that field is present for the relevant area; it does not estimate a missing figure.
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Market in Business Bay (DLD, Sep 2024 to Aug 2026)
| Sales, 24 months | 13,837 |
|---|---|
| Off-plan share | 50.7% |
| Median AED/sqft, apartments | 2,320 |
| Studio median | 1,109,999 |
| 1 bedroom median | 1,739,633 |
| 2 bedroom median | 2,518,631 |
| 3 bedroom median | 3,750,000 |
Market in Dubai Marina (DLD, Sep 2024 to Aug 2026)
| Sales, 24 months | 5,882 |
|---|---|
| Off-plan share | 20.7% |
| Median AED/sqft, apartments | 1,784 |
| Studio median | 1,143,360 |
| 1 bedroom median | 1,434,500 |
| 2 bedroom median | 2,107,732 |
| 3 bedroom median | 3,325,269 |
Market in JVC (DLD, Sep 2024 to Aug 2026)
| Sales, 24 months | 19,789 |
|---|---|
| Off-plan share | 53.3% |
| Median AED/sqft, apartments | 1,364 |
| Studio median | 682,260 |
| 1 bedroom median | 1,020,000 |
| 2 bedroom median | 1,507,150 |
| 3 bedroom median | 2,152,606 |
Market in Downtown Dubai (DLD, Sep 2024 to Aug 2026)
| Sales, 24 months | 5,183 |
|---|---|
| Off-plan share | 24.1% |
| Median AED/sqft, apartments | 2,559 |
| Studio median | 1,482,740 |
| 1 bedroom median | 2,000,000 |
| 2 bedroom median | 3,400,000 |
| 3 bedroom median | 5,400,000 |
Market in Dubai Hills Estate (DLD, Sep 2024 to Aug 2026)
| Sales, 24 months | 6,328 |
|---|---|
| Off-plan share | 49.7% |
| Median AED/sqft, apartments | 2,293 |
| Studio median | 766,134 |
| 1 bedroom median | 1,652,388 |
| 2 bedroom median | 2,733,888 |
| 3 bedroom median | 4,089,888 |
Market in Palm Jumeirah (DLD, Sep 2024 to Aug 2026)
| Sales, 24 months | 2,644 |
|---|---|
| Off-plan share | 16.3% |
| Median AED/sqft, apartments | 2,407 |
| Studio median | 1,278,750 |
| 1 bedroom median | 2,673,521 |
| 2 bedroom median | 4,000,000 |
| 3 bedroom median | 6,150,000 |
Market in Creek Harbour (DLD, Sep 2024 to Aug 2026)
| Sales, 24 months | 4,767 |
|---|---|
| Off-plan share | 51.8% |
| Median AED/sqft, apartments | 2,384 |
| Studio median | |
| 1 bedroom median | 1,869,888 |
| 2 bedroom median | 2,885,888 |
| 3 bedroom median | 3,914,388 |
Market in JLT (DLD, Sep 2024 to Aug 2026)
| Sales, 24 months | 7,033 |
|---|---|
| Off-plan share | 35.4% |
| Median AED/sqft, apartments | 1,800 |
| Studio median | 879,999 |
| 1 bedroom median | 1,600,000 |
| 2 bedroom median | 2,431,719 |
| 3 bedroom median | 3,443,828 |