What Does AED 1 Million Buy in Dubai?

With AED 1,000,000 you can buy between 330 sqft (Downtown Dubai) and 750 sqft (Dubai Sports City) across 8 areas. Showing only areas where the budget buys at least a compact studio (~300 sqft / 28 sqm). All figures use DLD average apartment price per sqft, June 2026.

#1 Dubai Sports City: AED 1,332/sqft → 750 sqft (69.7 sqm).

#2 JVC: AED 1,510/sqft → 660 sqft (61.3 sqm).

#3 JLT: AED 1,831/sqft → 550 sqft (51.1 sqm).

#4 Dubai Marina: AED 2,058/sqft → 490 sqft (45.5 sqm).

#5 Dubai Hills Estate: AED 2,432/sqft → 410 sqft (38.1 sqm).

#6 Business Bay: AED 2,547/sqft → 390 sqft (36.2 sqm).

#7 Creek Harbour: AED 2,600/sqft → 380 sqft (35.3 sqm).

#8 Downtown Dubai: AED 3,011/sqft → 330 sqft (30.7 sqm).

Entry above this budget — Palm Jumeirah: estimated entry from AED 1,272,000 for a studio of ~300 sqft.

Source: Dubai Land Department · DXB Interact · Property Monitor · June 2026.