What Does AED 5 Million Buy in Dubai?
With AED 5,000,000 you can buy between 1,392 sqft (Emaar Beachfront) and 3,666 sqft (JVC) across 16 areas. Showing only areas where the budget buys a typical apartment (~300 to 4,000 sqft). All figures use the DLD median apartment price per sqft, Sep 2024 to Aug 2026. NAHY Real Estate (ORN 49326), WhatsApp +971 55 650 7737.
#1 JVC: AED 1,364/sqft → 3,666 sqft (340.6 sqm).
#2 JVT: AED 1,536/sqft → 3,255 sqft (302.4 sqm).
#3 JBR: AED 1,581/sqft → 3,163 sqft (293.9 sqm).
#4 Dubai South: AED 1,636/sqft → 3,056 sqft (283.9 sqm).
#5 Dubai Marina: AED 1,784/sqft → 2,803 sqft (260.4 sqm).
#6 JLT: AED 1,800/sqft → 2,778 sqft (258.1 sqm).
#7 Motor City: AED 1,865/sqft → 2,681 sqft (249.1 sqm).
#8 Meydan: AED 2,091/sqft → 2,391 sqft (222.1 sqm).
#9 Dubai Hills Estate: AED 2,293/sqft → 2,181 sqft (202.6 sqm).
#10 Business Bay: AED 2,320/sqft → 2,155 sqft (200.2 sqm).
#11 Creek Harbour: AED 2,384/sqft → 2,097 sqft (194.8 sqm).
#12 Palm Jumeirah: AED 2,407/sqft → 2,077 sqft (193.0 sqm).
#13 Dubai Islands: AED 2,515/sqft → 1,988 sqft (184.7 sqm).
#14 Downtown Dubai: AED 2,559/sqft → 1,954 sqft (181.5 sqm).
#15 Palm Jebel Ali: AED 3,495/sqft → 1,431 sqft (132.9 sqm).
#16 Emaar Beachfront: AED 3,593/sqft → 1,392 sqft (129.3 sqm).
Beyond typical apartments: Dubai Sports City. At AED 5M, these areas go beyond typical apartments (penthouses, full floors, unit portfolios). Talk to a specialist.
Source: Dubai Land Department via Dubai Pulse, registered sales, Sep 2024 to Aug 2026.