Best Golf Communities in Dubai
Dubai Hills Estate and Arabian Ranches are Dubai's best golf communities, each with an 18-hole course built into the masterplan. Dubai Hills Estate apartments have a DLD median of AED 2,293/sqft; in villa-only Arabian Ranches the 3-bedroom villa median is AED 3.96M. Meydan (9 holes) is at AED 2,091/sqft; Palm Jumeirah and JLT sit near Emirates Golf Club. Source: DLD, registered sales, Sep 2024 to Aug 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.
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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.
#1 Dubai Hills Estate: AED 2,293/sqft, 6.2% to 6.5% gross on a 1-bedroom.
#2 Arabian Ranches: villa-only, 3-bedroom villa median AED 3.96M.
#3 Meydan: AED 2,091/sqft.
#4 Palm Jumeirah: AED 2,407/sqft, 6.2% gross on a 2-bedroom.
#5 JLT: AED 1,800/sqft, 5.9% gross on a 1-bedroom.
Source: DLD, registered sales, Sep 2024 to Aug 2026. How we compute it: gross yield = Bayut average annual rent, H1 2026, over the DLD median price, the same figure each area guide prints.
Which source supports this ranking?
Dubai Land Department (DLD), via Dubai Pulse · Sep 2024 to Aug 2026 (24-month average, all registered sales).
Which areas are compared on this page?
Dubai Hills Estate, Arabian Ranches, Meydan
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.
Average of DLD-registered sales (24 months)
| Area | DLD average per sqft | Averaging period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai Hills Estate | apartment: AED 2,293/sqft | Sep 2024 to Aug 2026 (24-month average, all registered sales) | Dubai Land Department (DLD), via Dubai Pulse |
| Arabian Ranches | Published ranking detail | Sep 2024 to Aug 2026 (24-month average, all registered sales) | Dubai Land Department (DLD), via Dubai Pulse |
| Meydan | apartment: AED 2,091/sqft | Sep 2024 to Aug 2026 (24-month average, all registered sales) | 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 (24-month average, all registered sales).
Which areas are compared on this page?
Dubai Hills Estate, Arabian Ranches, Meydan
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 Dubai Hills Estate (DLD, Sep 2024 to Aug 2026)
| Sales, 24 months | 6,328 |
|---|---|
| Off-plan share | 49.7% |
| Median AED/sqft, apartments | AED 2,293/sqft |
| Studio median | AED 766,134 |
| 1 bedroom median | AED 1,652,388 |
| 2 bedroom median | AED 2,733,888 |
| 3 bedroom median | AED 4,089,888 |
Market in Arabian Ranches (DLD, Sep 2024 to Aug 2026)
| Sales, 24 months | 845 |
|---|---|
| Off-plan share | 0% |
| Median AED/sqft, apartments | |
| Studio median | |
| 1 bedroom median | |
| 2 bedroom median | |
| 3 bedroom median |
Market in Meydan (DLD, Sep 2024 to Aug 2026)
| Sales, 24 months | 4,069 |
|---|---|
| Off-plan share | 41.5% |
| Median AED/sqft, apartments | AED 2,091/sqft |
| Studio median | AED 760,860 |
| 1 bedroom median | AED 1,249,050 |
| 2 bedroom median | AED 2,160,000 |
| 3 bedroom median | AED 3,775,915 |