Discovery Gardens property prices: price per sq ft and sales in 2026
Property prices in Discovery Gardens stand at a median AED 10,689 per m² (AED 993 per sq ft) over the last 12 months, based on the 1,184 residential sales registered with the Dubai Land Department between October 16, 2025 and October 16, 2026. That is an increase of 2.5% on the previous 12 months. Sales reached AED 972.3 million.
- AED 10,689median price per m²
- AED 993median price per sq ft
- 1,184sales in 12 months
- +2.5%change year on year
- 15.3%off-plan share of sales
With a price per m² 42.4% below the Dubai median (AED 18,545/m²), Discovery Gardens sits among the emirate's most accessible entry points, popular with first-time investors (#145 of 154 by price per m²). 84.7% of sales are ready homes: an established resale market where you can view before you buy.
Apartment and villa prices in Discovery Gardens
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 | 523 | AED 525,000 | 44 m² |
| Apartment · 1 bedroom | 462 | AED 791,525 | 85 m² |
| Apartment · 2 bedrooms | 198 | AED 1,252,500 | 131 m² |
Price per m² range in Discovery Gardens
Half of the sales over the last 12 months closed between AED 9,427 and AED 12,254 per m² (AED 876 to 1,138 per sq ft). The spread reflects floor, view, building age and finish level: these are the points that drive the price.
Discovery Gardens price trend since 2019
| Year | Sales | Median / m² | Median / sq ft | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 222 | AED 6,580 | AED 611 | — |
| 2020 | 193 | AED 5,272 | AED 490 | -19.9% |
| 2021 | 277 | AED 5,195 | AED 483 | -1.5% |
| 2022 | 425 | AED 5,584 | AED 519 | +7.5% |
| 2023 | 771 | AED 7,959 | AED 739 | +42.5% |
| 2024 | 1,677 | AED 12,062 | AED 1,121 | +51.6% |
| 2025 | 1,288 | AED 10,635 | AED 988 | -11.8% |
| 2026 (to mid-October) | 949 | AED 10,652 | AED 990 | +0.2% |
Rents and rental yield in Discovery Gardens
Median annual rent of Ejari contracts started over the last 12 months. Indicative gross yield: studio 8%, 1 bedroom 7.6%, 2 bedrooms 6.1%.
| Unit type | Contracts | Median annual rent | Middle 50% range | New leases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment · Studio | 6,885 | AED 42,000 | 36,345 – 46,000 | AED 45,000 |
| Apartment · 1 bedroom | 5,808 | AED 60,000 | 53,361 – 66,000 | AED 65,000 |
| Apartment · 2 bedrooms | 1,602 | AED 76,481 | 72,165 – 86,000 | AED 86,999 |
Most traded projects in Discovery Gardens
| Project (DLD name) | Sales 12 months | Median / m² | Off-plan sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trussardi Residences 2 | 74 | AED 22,813 | 100% |
| Beverly Gardens by Aa and Hmb Real Estate Development | 33 | AED 15,042 | 100% |
| Serene Gardens by Prescott | 25 | AED 14,133 | 100% |
| Havelock Residences | 16 | AED 15,276 | 100% |
| Serene Gardens 2 by Prescott | 13 | AED 15,327 | 100% |
| Enqlave By Aqasa | 9 | AED 18,061 | 100% |
| Floarea Vista | 7 | AED 16,756 | 100% |
| California by SD | 2 | AED 11,764 | 100% |
| California 2 by SD | 2 | AED 19,091 | 100% |
Off-plan projects in Discovery Gardens
3 Discovery Gardens projects have an off-plan page: developer, progress in the DLD register, prices by unit type and price list.
Getting around Discovery Gardens
Landmarks most often recorded in the area's DLD transactions:
- Nearest metro: Harbour Tower
- Shopping mall: Ibn-e-Battuta Mall
- Landmark: Sports City Swimming Academy
Compare with other areas
Areas with a similar price per m²:
- The Villa — AED 11,006/m² · The Villa rents
- Remraam — AED 10,145/m² · Remraam rents
- Al Goze Fourth — AED 9,779/m² · Al Goze Fourth rents
- Nad Al Hamar — AED 11,640/m² · Nad Al Hamar rents
- International City Phase 3 — AED 12,149/m² · International City Phase 3 rents
- Warsan Fourth — AED 12,149/m² · Warsan Fourth rents
Frequently asked questions
What is the price per square foot in Discovery Gardens?
The median is AED 993 per sq ft (AED 10,689 per m²), across 1,184 residential sales registered with the DLD from October 16, 2025 to October 16, 2026.
How much is an apartment in Discovery Gardens?
A one-bedroom sold for a median AED 791,525 (85 m²) and a two-bedroom for AED 1,252,500 (131 m²) over the last 12 months, according to DLD sales.
Are prices rising in Discovery Gardens?
The median price per m² moved +2.5% between the previous 12 months (AED 10,431/m²) and the last 12 months (AED 10,689/m²).
Off-plan or ready property in Discovery Gardens?
15.3% of sales over the last 12 months were off-plan and 84.7% 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 Discovery Gardens?
Dividing the median Ejari annual rent by the median DLD sale price gives an indicative gross yield of 8% for a studio, 7.6% for a 1 bedroom, 6.1% 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.