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Area brief · data through 22 October 2026

International City Phase 3

ZoneIQ Score · Preview · 4 of 6 factors

Mixed signals. In International City Phase 3, the median home sold for AED 824,793 (AED 1,129/sqft, ⁦+12.9%⁩ in 12 months) across 1,564 sales in the 12 months to Oct 2026. Median rent is AED 45,000 a year: 7.26% gross yield, 4.94% net (estimated). 612 new units are due within 24 months.

Part of International City Phase 1

Source: DLD open data · Information, not financial advice. Not an official DLD product.

Prices risingMostly off-plan sales
The opportunity

Studios pay best here: 5.91% net.

The trade-off

70% of sales are off-plan, so much of the area is still being built.

Net yieldEstimated4.94%After a standard service charge of AED 15.00 per sqft and costs
Evidence
Source
DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample
1,564 sales, 9,312 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.
Gross yieldDerived7.26%Dubai median 6.01%
Evidence
Source
DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample
1,564 sales, 9,312 rent contracts
Period
12 months to 22 October 2026
How
Median rent divided by median price.
Leaves out
Every cost of owning and buying.
Price / sqftObservedAED 1,129⁦+12.9%⁩ in 12 months
Evidence
Source
DLD registered sales
Sample
1,564 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.
Median rent / yrObservedAED 45,0009,312 Ejari contracts, 12 months
Evidence
Source
Ejari rent contracts
Sample
9,312 rent contracts
Period
12 months to 22 October 2026
How
Median of the registered records, so half were above it.
Sales / monthObserved1301,564 sales in 12 months
Evidence
Source
DLD registered sales
Sample
1,564 sales
Period
12 months to 22 October 2026
How
A count of registered records.
Off-plan shareObserved70%of sales, 12 months
Service chargeEstimated~15.00AED / sqft / yr · Dubai estimate

Price per sqft, 5 years

MedianMiddle half of sales
3006009001,2001,50020232024202520261,195

Why 60

Net yield65 / 100
Price momentum71 / 100
RentabilityNot enough data yet
Supply risk33 / 100
Liquidity61 / 100
Running costsNot enough data yet

Preview score from 4 of 6 factors. The other factors need data we are still adding.

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Prices by unit type

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UnitReady pricePrice / sqftSales
StudioAED 479K1,185555
1 bedAED 675K1,112759
2 bedAED 885K1,079177
3 bed–1,07922

Median ready prices and DLD sales in the last 12 months.

What it costs to buy in Dubai

Rents and yields by unit type

Yield by unit type
UnitRent / yrContractsGrossNet
StudioAED 38K2,6807.93%5.91%
1 bedAED 49K5,3907.26%4.94%
2 bedAED 62K1,0416.95%4.38%

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

612 units
02026 Q402027 Q12182027 Q202027 Q302027 Q42672028 Q102028 Q202028 Q3

Handovers peak in 2028 Q1. 88 more units in projects are past their planned date.

Developers with projects here

Who International City Phase 3 suits, on the numbers

  • Lower budgets: a studio has a median ready price of AED 479,000.
  • Buyers watching prices: price per sqft rose 12.9% in 12 months. Past change, not a forecast.
  • Off-plan buyers: 70% of sales are off-plan, across 6 projects under construction.

Rules applied to the data above. Not advice.

Off-plan here

Off-plan
Projects under construction6
Units past date88
Off-plan premiumNot enough data yet

Buildings and projects in International City Phase 3

Living in International City Phase 3

Metro stations (within 1.5 km)
None within 1.5 km
Supermarkets (within 1.0 km)
3
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
AreaNet yieldPrice / sqftMedian rent / yr
International City Phase 34.94%1,129AED 45K
International City Phase 15.25%682AED 37K
International City Phase 2–––
Warsan First Development5.24%1,349AED 50K
Silicon Oasis5.31%1,220AED 56K
Liwan 14.99%1,206AED 54K
Dubai Land Residence Complex5.29%1,417AED 52K
Dubai Creek Harbour4.20%2,564AED 130K

Areas at a similar price compared

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 3 homes bought at the median price per sqft, valued at today's median. Price change only, before rent and costs.

International City Phase 3Dubai overall
Bought in 2016 → 2026 to dateAED 1.52MAED 1.66M
Bought in 2019 → 2026 to dateAED 1.87MAED 1.69M
Bought in 2021 → 2026 to dateAED 2.62MAED 1.61M

Questions investors ask

Is International City Phase 3 a good investment?

ZoneIQ does not give advice, but the numbers are these. Estimated net yield is 4.94%, against a Dubai median of 4.60%. Price per sqft changed ⁦+12.9%⁩ in 12 months. There were 1,564 sales in 12 months, and 612 new units are due within 24 months.

Is International City Phase 3 freehold?

Yes, on DLD's register: 19,970 of 19,970 registered units in International City Phase 3 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 3?

The median rent in International City Phase 3 is AED 45,000 a year, from 9,312 Ejari contracts in the last 12 months. By unit type: studios AED 38,000, 1-bedroom homes AED 49,000, 2-bedroom homes AED 61,500.

How much is a 1-bedroom home in International City Phase 3?

The median ready price is AED 675,000 (AED 1,112 per sqft, about 747 sqft), from 759 DLD sales in the last 12 months.

What is the rental yield in International City Phase 3?

The median gross rental yield in International City Phase 3 is 7.26%, from 9,312 Ejari contracts and DLD sales in the last 12 months. After service charges and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 4.94%.

Which unit type earns the highest yield in International City Phase 3?

Studio show the highest estimated net yield at 5.91%, with a median ready price of AED 479,000 and a median rent of AED 38,000 a year.

Have property prices gone up in International City Phase 3?

The median price per sqft changed ⁦+12.9%⁩ in the 12 months to Oct 2026, to AED 1,129. This is past change, not a forecast.

Where is International City Phase 3 in Dubai?

In the DLD project registry, International City Phase 3 projects sit in the Warsan Fourth land area. The closest areas covered on ZoneIQ are International City Phase 1 and Warsan First Development.

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Sources: DLD sales (1,564 in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (9,312), 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.