City of Arabia property prices: price per sq ft and sales in 2026
Property prices in City of Arabia stand at a median AED 18,244 per m² (AED 1,695 per sq ft) over the last 12 months, based on the 2,814 residential sales registered with the Dubai Land Department between October 16, 2025 and October 16, 2026. That is an increase of 10.1% on the previous 12 months. Sales reached AED 2.4 billion.
- AED 18,244median price per m²
- AED 1,695median price per sq ft
- 2,814sales in 12 months
- +10.1%change year on year
- 98.9%off-plan share of sales
With a price per m² 1.6% below the Dubai median (AED 18,545/m²), City of Arabia sits in the core of the Dubai market (#80 of 154 by price per m²). 98.9% of sales are off-plan: the area is driven by developer launches.
Apartment and villa prices in City of Arabia
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 | 1,831 | AED 590,000 | 32 m² |
| Apartment · 1 bedroom | 795 | AED 1,107,000 | 68 m² |
| Apartment · 2 bedrooms | 167 | AED 2,178,000 | 108 m² |
| Apartment · 3 bedrooms | 21 | AED 3,522,000 | 163 m² |
Price per m² range in City of Arabia
Half of the sales over the last 12 months closed between AED 17,025 and AED 18,978 per m² (AED 1,582 to 1,763 per sq ft). The spread reflects floor, view, building age and finish level: these are the points that drive the price.
City of Arabia price trend since 2023
| Year | Sales | Median / m² | Median / sq ft | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 10 | AED 8,221 | AED 764 | — |
| 2024 | 493 | AED 13,697 | AED 1,272 | +66.6% |
| 2025 | 682 | AED 16,726 | AED 1,554 | +22.1% |
| 2026 (to mid-October) | 2,607 | AED 18,316 | AED 1,702 | +9.5% |
Rents and rental yield in City of Arabia
Median annual rent of Ejari contracts started over the last 12 months. Indicative gross yield: studio 8.5%, 1 bedroom 5.9%, 2 bedrooms 4.3%.
| Unit type | Contracts | Median annual rent | Middle 50% range | New leases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment · Studio | 14 | AED 50,000 | 48,000 – 57,750 | AED 50,000 |
| Apartment · 1 bedroom | 33 | AED 65,000 | 52,000 – 70,000 | AED 66,500 |
| Apartment · 2 bedrooms | 16 | AED 93,500 | 78,500 – 98,750 | AED 94,500 |
Most traded projects in City of Arabia
| Project (DLD name) | Sales 12 months | Median / m² | Off-plan sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azizi Milan Heights | 811 | AED 18,880 | 100% |
| Azizi Milan 20 | 352 | AED 17,273 | 100% |
| Azizi Milan 30 | 349 | AED 17,699 | 100% |
| Arancia Yards By Beyond | 248 | AED 18,603 | 100% |
| Azizi Milan 55 | 226 | AED 18,445 | 100% |
| Arancia Yards 2 By Beyond | 217 | AED 19,372 | 100% |
| Azizi Milan 51 | 196 | AED 18,729 | 100% |
| Laguna Residence | 148 | AED 17,579 | 100% |
| Azizi Milan 28 | 98 | AED 17,706 | 100% |
| Azizi Milan 53 | 96 | AED 18,500 | 100% |
| MAG 330 | 63 | AED 12,832 | 66.7% |
| Wadi Tower | 9 | AED 7,781 | 0% |
Off-plan projects in City of Arabia
4 City of Arabia projects have an off-plan page: developer, progress in the DLD register, prices by unit type and price list.
Getting around City of Arabia
Landmarks most often recorded in the area's DLD transactions:
- Landmark: IMG World Adventures
Compare with other areas
Areas with a similar price per m²:
- Downtown Jebel Ali — AED 18,347/m² · Downtown Jebel Ali rents
- Jabal Ali Industrial Second — AED 18,347/m² · Jabal Ali Industrial Second rents
- Dubai World Central — AED 18,133/m² · Dubai World Central rents
- Al Yufrah 1 — AED 18,102/m² · Al Yufrah 1 rents
- DAMAC Hills — AED 18,015/m² · DAMAC Hills rents
- Al Hebiah Third — AED 18,015/m² · Al Hebiah Third rents
Frequently asked questions
What is the price per square foot in City of Arabia?
The median is AED 1,695 per sq ft (AED 18,244 per m²), across 2,814 residential sales registered with the DLD from October 16, 2025 to October 16, 2026.
How much is an apartment in City of Arabia?
A one-bedroom sold for a median AED 1,107,000 (68 m²) and a two-bedroom for AED 2,178,000 (108 m²) over the last 12 months, according to DLD sales.
Are prices rising in City of Arabia?
The median price per m² moved +10.1% between the previous 12 months (AED 16,572/m²) and the last 12 months (AED 18,244/m²).
Off-plan or ready property in City of Arabia?
98.9% of sales over the last 12 months were off-plan and 1.1% 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 City of Arabia?
Dividing the median Ejari annual rent by the median DLD sale price gives an indicative gross yield of 8.5% for a studio, 5.9% for a 1 bedroom, 4.3% 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.