International City Phase 1
ZoneIQ Score · Preview · 4 of 6 factorsMixed signals. In International City Phase 1, the median home sold for AED 484,159 (AED 682/sqft, +10.1% in 12 months) across 1,843 sales in the 12 months to Oct 2026. Median rent is AED 36,500 a year: 8.21% gross yield, 5.25% net (estimated). 470 new units are due within 24 months.
Source: DLD open data · Information, not financial advice. Not an official DLD product.
Net yield of 5.25%, 0.65 points above the Dubai median of 4.60%.
The service charge is an estimate of AED 14.07 per sqft, the median of 2 buildings in the DLD index. Your building's rate can differ, so ask for its Mollak invoice before relying on the net yield.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 1,843 sales, 22,650 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
- 1,843 sales, 22,650 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
- 1,843 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
- 22,650 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
- 1,843 sales
- Period
- 12 months to 22 October 2026
- How
- A count of registered records.
Price per sqft, 5 years
Why 65
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 335K | 712 | 619 |
| 1 bed | AED 450K | 626 | 721 |
| 2 bed | AED 725K | 752 | 119 |
| 3 bed | AED 1.55M | 652 | 53 |
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 30K | 8.96% | 6.15% |
| 1 bed | AED 40K | 8.89% | 5.78% |
| 2 bed | AED 55K | 7.53% | 4.71% |
| 3 bed | AED 103K | 6.65% | 3.92% |
Median annual rent from Ejari contracts in the last 12 months. Net yield is after service charge and buying costs.
New supply, next 24 months
470 unitsHandovers peak in 2028 Q2. 133 more units in projects are past their planned date.
Developers with projects here
- International City: 1,594 units in 1 projects
- Danube Properties Development: 1,063 units in 1 projects
- Tomorrow World Real Estate Development: 133 units in 1 projects
Who International City Phase 1 suits, on the numbers
- Income investors: estimated net yield 5.25%, against a Dubai median of 4.60%.
- Lower budgets: a studio has a median ready price of AED 335,000.
- Buyers watching prices: price per sqft rose 10.1% in 12 months. Past change, not a forecast.
Rules applied to the data above. Not advice.
Off-plan here
Off-planBuildings and projects in International City Phase 1
| Project | Developer | Status | Median price | Price / sqft | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longford Residences By Devan Real Estate Development | Devan Real Estate Development | 33% | AED 799K | 1,084 | 172 |
| Yigo26 | Yangtze International Real Estate Developer | 1% | AED 860K | 1,176 | 116 |
| Tomorrow Commercial Tower | Tomorrow World Real Estate Development | 70% | AED 1.81M | – | 106 |
| International City Emarati | International City | Ready | AED 375K | 650 | 102 |
| Lawnz Residence By Danube | Danube Properties Development | Ready | AED 575K | 1,183 | 68 |
Living in International City Phase 1
- Metro stations (within 1.5 km)
- None within 1.5 km
- Supermarkets (within 1.0 km)
- 7
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| International City Phase 1 | 5.25% | 682 |
| International City Phase 2 | – | – |
| International City Phase 3 | 4.94% | 1,129 |
| Warsan First Development | 5.24% | 1,349 |
| Silicon Oasis | 5.31% | 1,220 |
| Dubai Creek Harbour | 4.20% | 2,564 |
| Liwan 1 | 4.99% | 1,206 |
| Festival City | 4.36% | 1,427 |
Areas at a similar price compared
Warsan First DevelopmentDubai Investment Park 2City Of ArabiaJabal Ali VillageGarden ViewDubai Studio City
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 International City Phase 1 homes bought at the median price per sqft, valued at today's median. Price change only, before rent and costs.
| International City Phase 1 | Dubai overall | |
|---|---|---|
| Bought in 2016 → 2026 to date | AED 1.03M | AED 1.66M |
| Bought in 2019 → 2026 to date | AED 1.51M | AED 1.69M |
| Bought in 2021 → 2026 to date | AED 1.69M | AED 1.61M |
Questions investors ask
Is International City Phase 1 a good investment?
ZoneIQ does not give advice, but the numbers are these. Estimated net yield is 5.25%, against a Dubai median of 4.60%. Price per sqft changed +10.1% in 12 months. There were 1,843 sales in 12 months, and 470 new units are due within 24 months.
Is International City Phase 1 freehold?
Yes, on DLD's register: 43,442 of 43,442 registered units in International City Phase 1 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 International City Phase 1?
The median rent in International City Phase 1 is AED 36,500 a year, from 22,650 Ejari contracts in the last 12 months. By unit type: studios AED 30,000, 1-bedroom homes AED 40,000, 2-bedroom homes AED 54,600.
How much is a 1-bedroom home in International City Phase 1?
The median ready price is AED 450,000 (AED 626 per sqft, about 740 sqft), from 721 DLD sales in the last 12 months.
What is the rental yield in International City Phase 1?
The median gross rental yield in International City Phase 1 is 8.21%, from 22,650 Ejari contracts and DLD sales in the last 12 months. After service charges and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 5.25%.
Which unit type earns the highest yield in International City Phase 1?
Studio show the highest estimated net yield at 6.15%, with a median ready price of AED 335,000 and a median rent of AED 30,000 a year.
Have property prices gone up in International City Phase 1?
The median price per sqft changed +10.1% in the 12 months to Oct 2026, to AED 682. This is past change, not a forecast.
Where is International City Phase 1 in Dubai?
In the DLD project registry, International City Phase 1 projects sit in the Al Warsan First land area. The closest areas covered on ZoneIQ are International City Phase 3 and Warsan First Development.
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Sources: DLD sales (1,843 in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (22,650), 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.