Areas

Where to buy in Dubai

Every district has its own pricing logic, tenant base and supply pipeline. Compare areas by indicative pricing, demand and infrastructure before you shortlist a launch. Figures are indicative — not financial advice.

Very high demand

Dubai Hills Estate

Green master community wrapped around a championship golf course

AED 1,800/sqft12-mo +8–12% (indicative)

Very high demand

Dubai Creek Harbour

Waterfront skyline district facing the wildlife sanctuary

AED 1,850/sqft12-mo +9–13% (indicative)

High demand

Business Bay

Dense canal-side CBD living minutes from Downtown

AED 1,700/sqft12-mo +6–9% (indicative)

Very high demand

Jumeirah Village Circle

Affordable mid-town village with the city's busiest off-plan market

AED 1,100/sqft12-mo +7–10% (indicative)

High demand

Dubai Marina

Established high-rise waterfront with a global short-let market

AED 1,900/sqft12-mo +5–8% (indicative)

High demand

Downtown Dubai

The global flagship district around Burj Khalifa

AED 2,400/sqft12-mo +5–8% (indicative)

High demand

MBR City

Premium mid-town corridor of lagoons and low-density enclaves

AED 1,600/sqft12-mo +7–11% (indicative)

Emerging demand

Palm Jebel Ali

Next-generation palm island — twice the size of Palm Jumeirah

AED 2,000/sqft12-mo +10–15% (indicative)

High demand

Emaar Beachfront

Private-beach island living between Marina and Palm Jumeirah

AED 2,700/sqft12-mo +6–10% (indicative)

Moderate demand

Damac Lagoons

Mediterranean-themed lagoon community of townhouses and villas

AED 1,050/sqft12-mo +6–9% (indicative)

Emerging demand

Expo City

Legacy district of Expo 2020 rebuilt as a 15-minute city

AED 1,350/sqft12-mo +8–13% (indicative)

Moderate demand

Rashid Yachts & Marina

Superyacht marina district rising on historic Mina Rashid

AED 2,100/sqft12-mo +8–12% (indicative)

Pricing, demand and appreciation labels are indicative and subject to change. Not financial advice.