Al Satwa property prices: price per sq ft and sales in 2026
Property prices in Al Satwa stand at a median AED 24,711 per m² (AED 2,296 per sq ft) over the last 12 months, based on the 1,501 residential sales registered with the Dubai Land Department between October 16, 2025 and October 16, 2026. That is an increase of 16.9% on the previous 12 months. Sales reached AED 2.2 billion.
- AED 24,711median price per m²
- AED 2,296median price per sq ft
- 1,501sales in 12 months
- +16.9%change year on year
- 92.8%off-plan share of sales
With a price per m² 33.2% above the Dubai median (AED 18,545/m²), Al Satwa sits in the core of the Dubai market (#43 of 154 by price per m²). 92.8% of sales are off-plan: the area is driven by developer launches.
Apartment and villa prices in Al Satwa
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 | 624 | AED 1,032,550 | 39 m² |
| Apartment · 1 bedroom | 687 | AED 1,611,214 | 68 m² |
| Apartment · 2 bedrooms | 172 | AED 2,337,608 | 102 m² |
| Apartment · 3 bedrooms | 5 | AED 4,003,300 | 173 m² |
Price per m² range in Al Satwa
Half of the sales over the last 12 months closed between AED 22,753 and AED 26,834 per m² (AED 2,114 to 2,493 per sq ft). The spread reflects floor, view, building age and finish level: these are the points that drive the price.
Al Satwa price trend since 2020
| Year | Sales | Median / m² | Median / sq ft | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 18 | AED 10,616 | AED 986 | — |
| 2021 | 13 | AED 10,333 | AED 960 | -2.7% |
| 2022 | 16 | AED 12,917 | AED 1,200 | +25% |
| 2023 | 22 | AED 13,850 | AED 1,287 | +7.2% |
| 2024 | 310 | AED 20,078 | AED 1,865 | +45% |
| 2025 | 1,316 | AED 22,785 | AED 2,117 | +13.5% |
| 2026 (to mid-October) | 1,207 | AED 24,368 | AED 2,264 | +6.9% |
Rents and rental yield in Al Satwa
Median annual rent of Ejari contracts started over the last 12 months. Indicative gross yield: studio 5%, 1 bedroom 4.4%, 2 bedrooms 4%.
| Unit type | Contracts | Median annual rent | Middle 50% range | New leases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment · Studio | 531 | AED 52,000 | 45,000 – 65,000 | AED 53,000 |
| Apartment · 1 bedroom | 2,713 | AED 71,000 | 60,000 – 80,000 | AED 73,000 |
| Apartment · 2 bedrooms | 2,277 | AED 94,539 | 80,000 – 105,600 | AED 95,000 |
| Apartment · 3 bedrooms | 229 | AED 200,000 | 161,500 – 280,840 | AED 268,610 |
| Villa / townhouse · 2 bedrooms | 36 | AED 90,825 | 79,062 – 196,250 | AED 192,500 |
| Villa / townhouse · 3 bedrooms | 22 | AED 102,500 | 91,375 – 197,820 | — |
Getting around Al Satwa
Landmarks most often recorded in the area's DLD transactions:
- Nearest metro: Trade Centre Metro Station
- Shopping mall: Dubai Mall
- Landmark: Burj Khalifa
Compare with other areas
Areas with a similar price per m²:
- Jumeirah Garden City — AED 24,741/m² · Jumeirah Garden City rents
- Al Thanyah Fifth — AED 24,306/m² · Al Thanyah Fifth rents
- Ras Al Khor Industrial First — AED 25,295/m²
- Marsa Dubai — AED 25,350/m² · Marsa Dubai rents
- Business Bay — AED 25,523/m² · Business Bay rents
- Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid — AED 25,628/m² · Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid rents
Frequently asked questions
What is the price per square foot in Al Satwa?
The median is AED 2,296 per sq ft (AED 24,711 per m²), across 1,501 residential sales registered with the DLD from October 16, 2025 to October 16, 2026.
How much is an apartment in Al Satwa?
A one-bedroom sold for a median AED 1,611,214 (68 m²) and a two-bedroom for AED 2,337,608 (102 m²) over the last 12 months, according to DLD sales.
Are prices rising in Al Satwa?
The median price per m² moved +16.9% between the previous 12 months (AED 21,145/m²) and the last 12 months (AED 24,711/m²).
Off-plan or ready property in Al Satwa?
92.8% of sales over the last 12 months were off-plan and 7.2% 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 Satwa?
Dividing the median Ejari annual rent by the median DLD sale price gives an indicative gross yield of 5% for a studio, 4.4% for a 1 bedroom, 4% for a 2 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.