Al Barsha First property prices: price per sq ft and sales in 2026
Property prices in Al Barsha First stand at a median AED 19,375 per m² (AED 1,800 per sq ft) over the last 12 months, based on the 99 residential sales registered with the Dubai Land Department between October 16, 2025 and October 16, 2026. That is an increase of 9.9% on the previous 12 months. Sales reached AED 230.6 million.
- AED 19,375median price per m²
- AED 1,800median price per sq ft
- 99sales in 12 months
- +9.9%change year on year
- 73.7%off-plan share of sales
With a price per m² 4.5% above the Dubai median (AED 18,545/m²), Al Barsha First sits in the core of the Dubai market (#68 of 154 by price per m²). 73.7% of sales are off-plan: the area is driven by developer launches.
Apartment and villa prices in Al Barsha First
Median sale price and median size by unit type and bedrooms, DLD sales over the last 12 months.
| Unit type | Sales | Median price | Median size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment · Studio | 5 | AED 775,000 | 53 m² |
| Apartment · 1 bedroom | 40 | AED 1,773,198 | 92 m² |
| Apartment · 2 bedrooms | 38 | AED 2,805,894 | 145 m² |
| Apartment · 3 bedrooms | 16 | AED 3,575,140 | 203 m² |
Price per m² range in Al Barsha First
Half of the sales over the last 12 months closed between AED 15,385 and AED 19,375 per m² (AED 1,429 to 1,800 per sq ft). The spread reflects floor, view, building age and finish level: these are the points that drive the price.
Al Barsha First price trend since 2022
| Year | Sales | Median / m² | Median / sq ft | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 22 | AED 2,283 | AED 212 | — |
| 2023 | 19 | AED 10,819 | AED 1,005 | +373.9% |
| 2024 | 25 | AED 12,427 | AED 1,155 | +14.9% |
| 2025 | 102 | AED 17,758 | AED 1,650 | +42.9% |
| 2026 (to mid-October) | 87 | AED 19,375 | AED 1,800 | +9.1% |
Rents and rental yield in Al Barsha First
Median annual rent of Ejari contracts started over the last 12 months. Indicative gross yield: 1 bedroom 3.6%, 2 bedrooms 3.1%, 3 bedrooms 3.4%.
| Unit type | Contracts | Median annual rent | Middle 50% range | New leases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment · Studio | 661 | AED 44,500 | 40,000 – 50,000 | AED 48,000 |
| Apartment · 1 bedroom | 6,521 | AED 63,669 | 56,228 – 72,999 | AED 65,000 |
| Apartment · 2 bedrooms | 5,562 | AED 86,712 | 78,540 – 100,000 | AED 90,000 |
| Apartment · 3 bedrooms | 707 | AED 120,000 | 107,000 – 135,000 | AED 130,000 |
| Apartment · 4 bedrooms | 41 | AED 125,000 | 115,631 – 135,000 | — |
| Villa / townhouse · 3 bedrooms | 160 | AED 174,500 | 162,539 – 203,975 | AED 240,000 |
Most traded projects in Al Barsha First
| Project (DLD name) | Sales 12 months | Median / m² | Off-plan sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAS Barsha Residency | 59 | AED 19,375 | 100% |
| API- Barsha Residential Tower | 14 | AED 19,270 | 100% |
Off-plan projects in Al Barsha First
1 Al Barsha First project has an off-plan page: developer, progress in the DLD register, prices by unit type and price list.
Getting around Al Barsha First
Landmarks most often recorded in the area's DLD transactions:
- Nearest metro: Sharaf Dg Metro Station
- Shopping mall: Mall of the Emirates
- Landmark: Burj Al Arab
Compare with other areas
Areas with a similar price per m²:
- Arabian Ranches 3 — AED 19,365/m² · Arabian Ranches 3 rents
- DAMAC Lagoons — AED 19,492/m² · DAMAC Lagoons rents
- Al Yelayiss 1 — AED 19,611/m² · Al Yelayiss 1 rents
- Sufouh Gardens — AED 18,988/m² · Sufouh Gardens rents
- Al Safouh First — AED 18,898/m² · Al Safouh First rents
- The Greens — AED 19,914/m² · The Greens rents
Frequently asked questions
What is the price per square foot in Al Barsha First?
The median is AED 1,800 per sq ft (AED 19,375 per m²), across 99 residential sales registered with the DLD from October 16, 2025 to October 16, 2026.
How much is an apartment in Al Barsha First?
A one-bedroom sold for a median AED 1,773,198 (92 m²) and a two-bedroom for AED 2,805,894 (145 m²) over the last 12 months, according to DLD sales.
Are prices rising in Al Barsha First?
The median price per m² moved +9.9% between the previous 12 months (AED 17,631/m²) and the last 12 months (AED 19,375/m²).
Off-plan or ready property in Al Barsha First?
73.7% of sales over the last 12 months were off-plan and 26.3% were ready homes. Off-plan gives access to developer payment plans; ready homes can be rented out straight away. A Cevitas advisor compares both on your budget.
What rental yield can you expect in Al Barsha First?
Dividing the median Ejari annual rent by the median DLD sale price gives an indicative gross yield of 3.6% for a 1 bedroom, 3.1% for a 2 bedrooms, 3.4% for a 3 bedrooms, before service charges and vacancy.
Sources and method
Sales: Dubai Land Department "Real Estate Transactions" dataset (data.dubai), registered residential sales (apartments, villas and townhouses) from October 16, 2025 to October 16, 2026 for the last 12 months. Price per m² = sale price / registered area; we use the median, which is less sensitive to unusual deals. 1 m² = 10.764 sq ft.
Rents: DLD "Rent Contracts" (Ejari) dataset (data.dubai), single-unit residential contracts starting between October 20, 2025 and October 20, 2026, median annual rent. The gross yield shown is the median rent divided by the median price of the same unit type: a market benchmark, before service charges and vacancy.
Data published under the Dubai Open Data Licence, downloaded on 20 October 2026 and analysed by Cevitas Real Estate. They describe past transactions and are not a valuation or investment advice.