Dubai World Central (Dubai South)
ZoneIQ Score · Preview · 4 of 6 factorsWeak on today's numbers. In Dubai World Central, the median home sold for AED 864,000 (AED 1,697/sqft, +2.1% in 12 months) across 12,413 sales in the 12 months to Oct 2026. Median rent is AED 100,000 a year: 4.81% gross yield, 3.18% net (estimated). 11,454 new units are due within 24 months.
Part of Dubai South
Source: DLD open data · Information, not financial advice. Not an official DLD product.
One of the easiest areas to sell: about 1,034 sales a month.
11,454 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
- 12,413 sales, 2,769 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
- 12,413 sales, 2,769 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
- 12,413 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
- 2,769 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
- 12,413 sales
- Period
- 12 months to 22 October 2026
- How
- A count of registered records.
Price per sqft, 5 years
Why 25
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 | – | 1,768 | 6,132 |
| 1 bed | – | 1,610 | 3,338 |
| 2 bed | AED 1.56M | 1,712 | 1,413 |
| 3 bedGolden Visa level | AED 2.26M | 1,598 | 500 |
| 4 bedGolden Visa level | AED 3.24M | 1,269 | 412 |
| 5 bed | – | 1,373 | 271 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 bed | AED 85K | 5.46% | 3.84% |
| 3 bed | AED 109K | 4.81% | 3.18% |
| 4 bed | AED 145K | 4.47% | 2.51% |
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
11,454 unitsHandovers peak in 2027 Q3. 8,083 more units in projects are past their planned date.
Developers with projects here
- Azizi Developments: 20,571 units in 15 projects
- Dwtc Emaar: 1,565 units in 2 projects
- Emaar Dubai South Dwc: 1,403 units in 7 projects
- Dubai South Properties Dwc: 1,395 units in 7 projects
- Bt Properties Dwc: 1,328 units in 4 projects
Who Dubai World Central suits, on the numbers
- Golden Visa buyers: median ready prices for 3-bedroom homes, 4-bedroom homes are at the AED 2M level.
- Off-plan buyers: 96% of sales are off-plan, across 38 projects under construction.
- Buyers who may sell later: about 1,034 sales a month.
Rules applied to the data above. Not advice.
Off-plan here
Off-planBuildings and projects in Dubai World Central
| Project | Developer | Status | Median price | Price / sqft | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azizi Venice 14 | Azizi Developments | 30% | AED 650K | 1,650 | 2,031 |
| Azizi Venice 6 | Azizi Developments | 12% | AED 745K | 2,033 | 997 |
| Azizi Venice 15 | Azizi Developments | 0% | AED 712K | 1,714 | 817 |
| Azizi Venice 7 | Azizi Developments | 29% | AED 670K | 1,857 | 694 |
| Azizi Venice 13 | Azizi Developments | 46% | AED 655K | 1,676 | 669 |
| Azizi Venice 12 | Azizi Developments | 22% | AED 725K | 1,685 | 632 |
| Terra Gardens | Dwtc Emaar | 0% | AED 1.64M | 2,114 | 543 |
| Azizi Venice 10 | Azizi Developments | 36% | AED 655K | 1,708 | 480 |
| Azizi Venice 11 | Azizi Developments | 26% | AED 675K | 1,667 | 448 |
| Azizi Venice 9 | Azizi Developments | 54% | AED 699K | 1,881 | 335 |
Living in Dubai World Central
- Metro stations (within 1.5 km)
- None within 1.5 km
- Supermarkets (within 1.0 km)
- 0
- Named parks (within 1.0 km)
- 0
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai World Central | 3.18% | 1,697 |
| Dubai South | 4.27% | 1,360 |
| Site A | 3.05% | 1,631 |
| Dubai Investment Park 1 | 3.21% | 1,209 |
| Dubai Investment Park 2 | 5.69% | 751 |
| Down Town Jabal Ali | 6.65% | 1,660 |
| Jumeirah Golf Estates | 5.31% | 1,537 |
Areas at a similar price compared
BadraDubai Land Residence ComplexInternational City Phase 3Liwan 1International City Phase 2Arjan
Areas searched under the same name come first. 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 Dubai World Central homes bought at the median price per sqft, valued at today's median. Price change only, before rent and costs.
| Dubai World Central | Dubai overall | |
|---|---|---|
| Bought in 2019 → 2026 to date | AED 2.44M | AED 1.69M |
| Bought in 2021 → 2026 to date | AED 2.55M | AED 1.61M |
Questions investors ask
Is Dubai World Central a good investment?
ZoneIQ does not give advice, but the numbers are these. Estimated net yield is 3.18%, against a Dubai median of 4.60%. Price per sqft changed +2.1% in 12 months. There were 12,413 sales in 12 months, and 11,454 new units are due within 24 months.
Is Dubai World Central freehold?
Yes, on DLD's register: 29,905 of 29,909 registered units in Dubai World Central 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 Dubai World Central?
The median rent in Dubai World Central is AED 100,000 a year, from 2,769 Ejari contracts in the last 12 months. By unit type: 2-bedroom homes AED 85,000, 3-bedroom homes AED 108,500, 4-bedroom homes AED 145,000.
How much is a 2-bedroom home in Dubai World Central?
The median ready price is AED 1.56M (AED 1,712 per sqft, about 1,154 sqft), from 1,413 DLD sales in the last 12 months.
What is the rental yield in Dubai World Central?
The median gross rental yield in Dubai World Central is 4.81%, from 2,769 Ejari contracts and DLD sales in the last 12 months. After service charges and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 3.18%.
Which unit type earns the highest yield in Dubai World Central?
2 bed show the highest estimated net yield at 3.84%, with a median ready price of AED 1.56M and a median rent of AED 85,000 a year.
Have property prices gone up in Dubai World Central?
The median price per sqft changed +2.1% in the 12 months to Oct 2026, to AED 1,697. This is past change, not a forecast.
Where is Dubai World Central in Dubai?
In the DLD project registry, Dubai World Central projects sit in the Madinat Al Mataar land area. The closest areas covered on ZoneIQ are Site A and Dubai South.
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Sources: DLD sales (12,413 in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (2,769), 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.