Liwan 1 (Liwan1)
ZoneIQ Score · Preview · 4 of 6 factorsMixed signals. In Liwan 1, the median home sold for AED 889,600 (AED 1,206/sqft, +15.4% in 12 months) across 1,075 sales in the 12 months to Oct 2026. Median rent is AED 54,000 a year: 7.56% gross yield, 4.99% net (estimated). 834 new units are due within 24 months.
Source: DLD open data · Information, not financial advice. Not an official DLD product.
Studios pay best here: 5.84% net.
The service charge is a Dubai-wide estimate of AED 15.00 per sqft. Ask for the building's Mollak invoice before relying on the net yield.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 1,075 sales, 3,317 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
- 1,075 sales, 3,317 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
- 1,075 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
- 3,317 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
- 1,075 sales
- Period
- 12 months to 22 October 2026
- How
- A count of registered records.
Price per sqft, 5 years
Why 61
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 525K | 1,691 | 269 |
| 1 bed | AED 620K | 1,126 | 515 |
| 2 bed | AED 1.34M | 1,050 | 248 |
| 3 bed | AED 1.25M | 839 | 29 |
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 41K | 7.77% | 5.84% |
| 1 bed | AED 50K | 8.06% | 5.41% |
| 2 bed | AED 72K | 5.36% | 3.41% |
| 3 bed | AED 92K | 7.36% | 4.57% |
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
834 unitsHandovers peak in 2028 Q2.
Developers with projects here
- Clear Vision Real Estate Development: 200 units in 1 projects
Who Liwan 1 suits, on the numbers
- Lower budgets: a studio has a median ready price of AED 525,000.
- Buyers watching prices: price per sqft rose 15.4% in 12 months. Past change, not a forecast.
- Off-plan buyers: 55% of sales are off-plan, across 2 projects under construction.
Rules applied to the data above. Not advice.
Off-plan here
Off-planBuildings and projects in Liwan 1
| Project | Developer | Status | Median price | Price / sqft | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Lakeviews | Empire Crown Real Estate Development | 2% | AED 875K | 1,622 | 383 |
| Reem By Vision | Clear Vision Real Estate Development | 70% | AED 900K | 1,137 | 107 |
Living in Liwan 1
- Metro stations (within 1.5 km)
- None within 1.5 km
- Supermarkets (within 1.0 km)
- 5
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Liwan 1 | 4.99% | 1,206 |
| Liwan 2 | – | 1,094 |
| Dubai Land Residence Complex | 5.29% | 1,417 |
| Silicon Oasis | 5.31% | 1,220 |
| Al Barari | 6.07% | 2,556 |
| Majan | 5.09% | 1,480 |
| International City Phase 3 | 4.94% | 1,129 |
Areas at a similar price compared
Dubai Land Residence ComplexInternational City Phase 3Dubai World CentralInternational City Phase 2ArjanDubai Production 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 Liwan 1 homes bought at the median price per sqft, valued at today's median. Price change only, before rent and costs.
| Liwan 1 | Dubai overall | |
|---|---|---|
| Bought in 2016 → 2026 to date | AED 1.57M | AED 1.66M |
| Bought in 2019 → 2026 to date | AED 2.26M | AED 1.69M |
| Bought in 2021 → 2026 to date | AED 2.52M | AED 1.61M |
Questions investors ask
Is Liwan 1 a good investment?
ZoneIQ does not give advice, but the numbers are these. Estimated net yield is 4.99%, against a Dubai median of 4.60%. Price per sqft changed +15.4% in 12 months. There were 1,075 sales in 12 months, and 834 new units are due within 24 months.
Is Liwan 1 freehold?
Yes, on DLD's register: 8,215 of 8,215 registered units in Liwan 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 Liwan 1?
The median rent in Liwan 1 is AED 54,000 a year, from 3,317 Ejari contracts in the last 12 months. By unit type: studios AED 40,800, 1-bedroom homes AED 50,000, 2-bedroom homes AED 72,000.
How much is a 1-bedroom home in Liwan 1?
The median ready price is AED 620,000 (AED 1,126 per sqft, about 797 sqft), from 515 DLD sales in the last 12 months.
What is the rental yield in Liwan 1?
The median gross rental yield in Liwan 1 is 7.56%, from 3,317 Ejari contracts and DLD sales in the last 12 months. After service charges and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 4.99%.
Which unit type earns the highest yield in Liwan 1?
Studio show the highest estimated net yield at 5.84%, with a median ready price of AED 525,000 and a median rent of AED 40,800 a year.
Have property prices gone up in Liwan 1?
The median price per sqft changed +15.4% in the 12 months to Oct 2026, to AED 1,206. This is past change, not a forecast.
Where is Liwan 1 in Dubai?
In the DLD project registry, Liwan 1 projects sit in the Wadi Al Safa 2 land area. The closest areas covered on ZoneIQ are Dubai Land Residence Complex and Silicon Oasis.
Get help with Liwan 1 from a RERA-licensed specialist.
Sources: DLD sales (1,075 in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (3,317), 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.