Al Barsha South Fifth property prices: price per sq ft and sales in 2026
Property prices in Al Barsha South Fifth stand at a median AED 17,721 per m² (AED 1,646 per sq ft) over the last 12 months, based on the 3,929 residential sales registered with the Dubai Land Department between October 16, 2025 and October 16, 2026. That is an increase of 11.8% on the previous 12 months. Sales reached AED 5.0 billion, ranking Al Barsha South Fifth #14 of the 154 locations Cevitas tracks for activity.
- AED 17,721median price per m²
- AED 1,646median price per sq ft
- 3,929sales in 12 months
- +11.8%change year on year
- 85.8%off-plan share of sales
With a price per m² 4.4% below the Dubai median (AED 18,545/m²), Al Barsha South Fifth sits in the core of the Dubai market (#90 of 154 by price per m²). 85.8% of sales are off-plan: the area is driven by developer launches.
Apartment and villa prices in Al Barsha South Fifth
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 | 1,277 | AED 777,334 | 36 m² |
| Apartment · 1 bedroom | 1,910 | AED 1,232,418 | 70 m² |
| Apartment · 2 bedrooms | 567 | AED 1,741,000 | 112 m² |
| Apartment · 3 bedrooms | 60 | AED 2,780,050 | 170 m² |
| Apartment · 4 bedrooms | 5 | AED 3,699,999 | 266 m² |
| Villa / townhouse · 3 bedrooms | 5 | AED 3,400,000 | 168 m² |
| Villa / townhouse · 4 bedrooms | 7 | AED 4,000,000 | 213 m² |
Price per m² range in Al Barsha South Fifth
Half of the sales over the last 12 months closed between AED 15,706 and AED 19,917 per m² (AED 1,459 to 1,850 per sq ft). The spread reflects floor, view, building age and finish level: these are the points that drive the price.
Al Barsha South Fifth price trend since 2019
| Year | Sales | Median / m² | Median / sq ft | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 223 | AED 8,311 | AED 772 | — |
| 2020 | 239 | AED 5,920 | AED 550 | -28.8% |
| 2021 | 251 | AED 6,606 | AED 614 | +11.6% |
| 2022 | 669 | AED 10,134 | AED 941 | +53.4% |
| 2023 | 1,610 | AED 12,348 | AED 1,147 | +21.8% |
| 2024 | 2,866 | AED 14,853 | AED 1,380 | +20.3% |
| 2025 | 5,136 | AED 16,643 | AED 1,546 | +12.1% |
| 2026 (to mid-October) | 2,240 | AED 17,741 | AED 1,648 | +6.6% |
Rents and rental yield in Al Barsha South Fifth
Median annual rent of Ejari contracts started over the last 12 months. Indicative gross yield: studio 5.8%, 1 bedroom 5.6%, 2 bedrooms 4.9%, 3 bedrooms 5.9%.
| Unit type | Contracts | Median annual rent | Middle 50% range | New leases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment · Studio | 1,043 | AED 45,000 | 40,000 – 51,939 | AED 47,000 |
| Apartment · 1 bedroom | 1,313 | AED 69,477 | 60,000 – 80,000 | AED 72,000 |
| Apartment · 2 bedrooms | 460 | AED 84,750 | 75,581 – 105,000 | AED 95,000 |
| Apartment · 3 bedrooms | 50 | AED 164,000 | 122,875 – 187,500 | AED 160,000 |
| Villa / townhouse · 1 bedroom | 170 | AED 125,000 | 110,000 – 135,000 | AED 130,000 |
| Villa / townhouse · 2 bedrooms | 281 | AED 194,000 | 170,000 – 220,000 | AED 200,000 |
Getting around Al Barsha South Fifth
Landmarks most often recorded in the area's DLD transactions:
- Nearest metro: Damac Properties
- Shopping mall: Marina Mall
- Landmark: Sports City Swimming Academy
Compare with other areas
Areas with a similar price per m²:
- Jumeirah Village Triangle — AED 17,721/m² · Jumeirah Village Triangle rents
- Madinat Al Mataar — AED 17,720/m² · Madinat Al Mataar rents
- Mudon — AED 17,603/m² · Mudon rents
- Al Hebiah Sixth — AED 17,603/m² · Al Hebiah Sixth rents
- Jumeirah Golf Estates — AED 17,860/m² · Jumeirah Golf Estates rents
- Emirates Living — AED 17,954/m² · Emirates Living rents
Frequently asked questions
What is the price per square foot in Al Barsha South Fifth?
The median is AED 1,646 per sq ft (AED 17,721 per m²), across 3,929 residential sales registered with the DLD from October 16, 2025 to October 16, 2026.
How much is an apartment in Al Barsha South Fifth?
A one-bedroom sold for a median AED 1,232,418 (70 m²) and a two-bedroom for AED 1,741,000 (112 m²) over the last 12 months, according to DLD sales.
Are prices rising in Al Barsha South Fifth?
The median price per m² moved +11.8% between the previous 12 months (AED 15,852/m²) and the last 12 months (AED 17,721/m²).
Off-plan or ready property in Al Barsha South Fifth?
85.8% of sales over the last 12 months were off-plan and 14.2% 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 South Fifth?
Dividing the median Ejari annual rent by the median DLD sale price gives an indicative gross yield of 5.8% for a studio, 5.6% for a 1 bedroom, 4.9% for a 2 bedrooms, 5.9% 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.