Downtown Dubai
ZoneIQ Score · Preview · 4 of 6 factorsWeak on today's numbers. In Downtown Dubai, the median home sold for AED 2.90M (AED 3,030/sqft, +11.1% in 12 months) across 2,907 sales in the 12 months to Oct 2026. Median rent is AED 140,000 a year: 5.25% gross yield, 4.10% net (estimated). 2,393 new units are due within 24 months.
Source: DLD open data · Information, not financial advice. Not an official DLD product.
Net yield of 4.10%, against a Dubai median of 4.60%.
2,393 new homes are due in the next 24 months, more than most scored areas. Rents may soften as they hand over.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 2,907 sales, 9,196 rent contracts
- Period
- 12 months to 22 October 2026
- How
- Rent minus service charge and 5% for vacancy and management, divided by price plus 6% buying costs.
- Leaves out
- Mortgage interest and tax in your home country.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 2,907 sales, 9,196 rent contracts
- Period
- 12 months to 22 October 2026
- How
- Median rent divided by median price.
- Leaves out
- Every cost of owning and buying.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD registered sales
- Sample
- 2,907 sales
- Period
- 12 months to 22 October 2026
- How
- Median of the registered records, so half were above it.
- Leaves out
- Listings and asking prices.
Evidence
- Source
- Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 9,196 rent contracts
- Period
- 12 months to 22 October 2026
- How
- Median of the registered records, so half were above it.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD registered sales
- Sample
- 2,907 sales
- Period
- 12 months to 22 October 2026
- How
- A count of registered records.
Price per sqft, 5 years
Why 42
Preview score from 4 of 6 factors. The other factors need data we are still adding.
How the score worksPrices by unit type
Check a deal hereConverted at European Central Bank reference rates of 26 October 2026, through the dirham's fixed US dollar rate (3.6725). Indicative only: your bank's rate will differ.
| Unit | Ready price | Price / sqft | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 1.22M | 3,834 | 504 |
| 1 bedGolden Visa level | AED 2.20M | 2,727 | 946 |
| 2 bedGolden Visa level | AED 3.68M | 2,802 | 1,010 |
| 3 bedGolden Visa level | AED 5.70M | 3,183 | 333 |
| 4 bed | – | 3,835 | 74 |
Median ready prices and DLD sales in the last 12 months.
Rents and yields by unit type
Yield by unit type| Unit | Rent / yr | Gross | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 72K | 5.88% | 4.67% |
| 1 bed | AED 115K | 5.23% | 4.05% |
| 2 bed | AED 180K | 4.89% | 3.80% |
| 3 bed | AED 300K | 5.26% | 4.14% |
Median annual rent from Ejari contracts in the last 12 months. Net yield is after service charge and buying costs.
Rent increase calculator Net vs gross yield, explainedGolden Visa and property, explained
New supply, next 24 months
2,393 unitsHandovers peak in 2026 Q4.
Developers with projects here
- Emaar Development: 5,041 units in 6 projects
- Emaar Properties: 1,834 units in 2 projects
- Binghatti Developers: 596 units in 1 projects
- Ginco Properties: 458 units in 1 projects
- S O L Properties Development: 231 units in 1 projects
Who Downtown Dubai suits, on the numbers
- Golden Visa buyers: median ready prices for 1-bedroom homes, 2-bedroom homes, 3-bedroom homes are at the AED 2M level.
- Buyers watching prices: price per sqft rose 11.1% in 12 months. Past change, not a forecast.
Rules applied to the data above. Not advice.
Off-plan here
Off-planBuildings and projects in Downtown Dubai
| Project | Developer | Status | Median price | Price / sqft | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binghatti Skyblade | Binghatti Developers | 17% | AED 1.94M | 3,909 | 567 |
| The St. Regis Residences, Downtown Dubai | Emaar Development | 76% | AED 3.80M | 3,072 | 129 |
| Burj Khalifa Towers | Emaar Properties | Ready | AED 4.60M | 2,883 | 119 |
| 29 Boulevard | Emaar Properties | Ready | AED 2.25M | 2,343 | 79 |
| One Residence | Ginco Properties | 6% | AED 2.28M | 2,930 | 74 |
| The Address Dubai Opera | Emaar Development | Ready | AED 4.10M | 3,349 | 73 |
| Forte | Emaar Development | Ready | AED 3.30M | 2,880 | 72 |
| Imperial Avenue | Sp International Property Developers | Ready | AED 3.09M | 2,365 | 67 |
| Grande | Emaar Development | Ready | AED 4.75M | 3,238 | 63 |
| Act One | Act Two | Emaar Development | Ready | AED 2.78M | 3,052 | 54 |
More projects in Downtown Dubai
Living in Downtown Dubai
- Metro stations (within 1.5 km)
- Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall (about 1.0 km)
- Supermarkets (within 1.0 km)
- 9
- Named parks (within 1.0 km)
- 3
- Beach (within 1.0 km)
- No
Source: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), map data of 15 July 2026. Counts within 1.0 km of the area's centre point; distances are approximate. OSM is volunteer data and can miss places.
Nearby areas compared
Compare with other areas| Area | Net yield | Price / sqft |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Dubai | 4.10% | 3,030 |
| Business Bay | 4.27% | 2,367 |
| City Walk | 4.23% | 3,205 |
| Wasl 1 | 4.31% | 2,200 |
| Dubai Water Canal | 4.18% | 3,082 |
| Jumeirah Garden City | 3.57% | 2,295 |
Areas at a similar price compared
Dubai Creek HarbourWasl 1Palm DeiraBusiness Park800 VillasFestival City
Closest areas with enough sales, by distance between area centres. Similar price: areas with the closest median sale price.
What happened to AED 1M
AED 1,000,000 of Downtown Dubai homes bought at the median price per sqft, valued at today's median. Price change only, before rent and costs.
| Downtown Dubai | Dubai overall | |
|---|---|---|
| Bought in 2016 → 2026 to date | AED 1.24M | AED 1.66M |
| Bought in 2019 → 2026 to date | AED 1.44M | AED 1.69M |
| Bought in 2021 → 2026 to date | AED 1.41M | AED 1.61M |
Questions investors ask
Is Downtown Dubai a good investment?
ZoneIQ does not give advice, but the numbers are these. Estimated net yield is 4.10%, against a Dubai median of 4.60%. Price per sqft changed +11.1% in 12 months. There were 2,907 sales in 12 months, and 2,393 new units are due within 24 months.
Is Downtown Dubai freehold?
Yes, on DLD's register: 34,786 of 34,786 registered units in Downtown Dubai are marked freehold. Source: DLD, Registered Freehold Real Estate Units, 13 October 2026. Rules can differ by plot, and in free zones by the zone authority, so check the title deed of a specific unit before you buy.
What is the average rent in Downtown Dubai?
The median rent in Downtown Dubai is AED 140,000 a year, from 9,196 Ejari contracts in the last 12 months. By unit type: studios AED 72,000, 1-bedroom homes AED 115,000, 2-bedroom homes AED 180,000.
How much is a 2-bedroom home in Downtown Dubai?
The median ready price is AED 3.68M (AED 2,802 per sqft, about 1,335 sqft), from 1,010 DLD sales in the last 12 months.
What is the rental yield in Downtown Dubai?
The median gross rental yield in Downtown Dubai is 5.25%, from 9,196 Ejari contracts and DLD sales in the last 12 months. After service charges and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 4.10%.
Which unit type earns the highest yield in Downtown Dubai?
Studio show the highest estimated net yield at 4.67%, with a median ready price of AED 1.22M and a median rent of AED 72,000 a year.
Have property prices gone up in Downtown Dubai?
The median price per sqft changed +11.1% in the 12 months to Oct 2026, to AED 3,030. This is past change, not a forecast.
Where is Downtown Dubai in Dubai?
In the DLD project registry, Downtown Dubai projects sit in the Burj Khalifa land area. The closest areas covered on ZoneIQ are Business Bay and City Walk.
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Sources: DLD sales (2,907 in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (9,196), DLD project registry, via Dubai Data. Data through 22 October 2026. Service charges: DLD Service Charge Index (Mollak) where shown, otherwise a Dubai-wide estimate. Source · Freehold: DLD, Registered Freehold Real Estate Units, 13 October 2026, Data Dubai · ZoneIQ gives information, not financial or investment advice. Figures are medians and estimates. Check any unit yourself before you commit.