Downtown Dubai property prices: price per sq ft and sales in 2026
Property prices in Downtown Dubai stand at a median AED 31,650 per m² (AED 2,940 per sq ft) over the last 12 months, based on the 2,314 residential sales registered with the Dubai Land Department between October 16, 2025 and October 16, 2026. That is an increase of 6.7% on the previous 12 months. Sales reached AED 10.4 billion.
- AED 31,650median price per m²
- AED 2,940median price per sq ft
- 2,314sales in 12 months
- +6.7%change year on year
- 38%off-plan share of sales
With a price per m² 70.7% above the Dubai median (AED 18,545/m²), Downtown Dubai sits among the emirate's most sought-after addresses (#22 of 154 by price per m²). Sales are split between off-plan (38%) and ready homes, so buyers have both options.
Apartment and villa prices in Downtown Dubai
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 | 369 | AED 1,764,999 | 43 m² |
| Apartment · 1 bedroom | 755 | AED 2,240,000 | 82 m² |
| Apartment · 2 bedrooms | 845 | AED 3,800,000 | 123 m² |
| Apartment · 3 bedrooms | 274 | AED 6,910,000 | 189 m² |
| Apartment · 4 bedrooms | 60 | AED 27,950,000 | 486 m² |
| Apartment · 5+ bedrooms | 11 | AED 33,500,000 | 727 m² |
Price per m² range in Downtown Dubai
Half of the sales over the last 12 months closed between AED 24,945 and AED 41,101 per m² (AED 2,317 to 3,818 per sq ft). The spread reflects floor, view, building age and finish level: these are the points that drive the price.
Downtown Dubai price trend since 2019
| Year | Sales | Median / m² | Median / sq ft | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1,887 | AED 20,582 | AED 1,912 | — |
| 2020 | 1,446 | AED 19,201 | AED 1,784 | -6.7% |
| 2021 | 2,159 | AED 19,669 | AED 1,827 | +2.4% |
| 2022 | 4,472 | AED 25,571 | AED 2,376 | +30% |
| 2023 | 4,192 | AED 26,232 | AED 2,437 | +2.6% |
| 2024 | 3,777 | AED 28,601 | AED 2,657 | +9% |
| 2025 | 3,500 | AED 31,243 | AED 2,903 | +9.2% |
| 2026 (to mid-October) | 1,431 | AED 29,421 | AED 2,733 | -5.8% |
Rents and rental yield in Downtown Dubai
Median annual rent of Ejari contracts started over the last 12 months. Indicative gross yield: studio 4%, 1 bedroom 5.1%, 2 bedrooms 4.7%, 3 bedrooms 4.3%, 4 bedrooms 3.9%.
| Unit type | Contracts | Median annual rent | Middle 50% range | New leases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment · Studio | 648 | AED 71,297 | 63,000 – 84,000 | AED 70,000 |
| Apartment · 1 bedroom | 4,182 | AED 115,000 | 100,000 – 130,000 | AED 115,000 |
| Apartment · 2 bedrooms | 3,487 | AED 177,500 | 154,000 – 215,000 | AED 180,000 |
| Apartment · 3 bedrooms | 1,019 | AED 295,000 | 240,000 – 345,000 | AED 300,000 |
| Apartment · 4 bedrooms | 65 | AED 1,100,000 | 600,000 – 1,800,000 | AED 1,300,000 |
Most traded projects in Downtown Dubai
| Project (DLD name) | Sales 12 months | Median / m² | Off-plan sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binghatti Skyblade | 432 | AED 42,075 | 100% |
| The St. Regis Residences, Downtown Dubai | 122 | AED 33,540 | 100% |
| Burj Khalifa Towers | 117 | AED 31,605 | 0% |
| One Residence | 72 | AED 31,541 | 100% |
| The Address Dubai Opera | 71 | AED 37,553 | 0% |
| Forte | 68 | AED 30,773 | 0% |
| Imperial Avenue | 66 | AED 25,562 | 0% |
| 29 Boulevard | 63 | AED 25,011 | 0% |
| Grande | 57 | AED 37,448 | 0% |
| Act One | Act Two | 54 | AED 32,832 | 0% |
| Burj Crown | 52 | AED 29,541 | 0% |
| Solara Tower Dubai | 51 | AED 40,248 | 100% |
| Burj Views | 43 | AED 19,278 | 0% |
| Burj Vista | 39 | AED 29,837 | 0% |
| The Signature | 38 | AED 16,357 | 0% |
All tracked projects in Downtown Dubai
- Inaura Hotels & Residences
- Boulevard Point
- The Dubai Mall
- City Center Residences
- Dd Stand Point
- Burj Royale
- Dd Boulevard Central
- Mercedes-Benz Places | Binghatti
- BLVD Heights
- Baccarat Hotel and Residences, Dubai
- Elite Downtown Residence
- Claren 1
- Bellevue Towers
- Opera Grand
- Burj Al Nujoom
- Society House Downtown Dubai
- ROVE HOME RESIDENCES by IRTH
- Mada Residences Tower
- BLVD Crescent
- Vida Dubai Mall
- Upper Crest
- Exquisite Living Residences
- The Distinction
- Rp Heights
- Il PRIMO
- Dt 1
- Elegance Tower
- Azha Downtown Residences
- Bahwan Tower
- The 118
- Mon Reve
- Euphoric Residences
- Opulent Residences
- THE RESIDENCE | Burj Khalifa
Our guides and projects in Downtown Dubai
Off-plan projects in Downtown Dubai
9 Downtown Dubai projects have an off-plan page: developer, progress in the DLD register, prices by unit type and price list.
- Binghatti Skyblade — Binghatti Developers FZE
- The St. Regis Residences, Downtown Dubai — Emaar Development P.J.S.C.
- One Residence — Ginco Properties L.L.C
- Solara Tower Dubai — S O L Properties Development L.L.C
- Inaura Hotels & Residences
- City Center Residences — Dar Global Properties L.L.C
- Mercedes-Benz Places | Binghatti — Binghatti Developers FZE
- Baccarat Hotel and Residences, Dubai — BC Residences L.L.C
- Society House Downtown Dubai — Digo Real Estate Development (BR of Invest Group Overseas (l L C))
Getting around Downtown Dubai
Landmarks most often recorded in the area's DLD transactions:
- Nearest metro: Buj Khalifa Dubai Mall Metro Station
- Shopping mall: Dubai Mall
- Landmark: Downtown Dubai
Compare with other areas
Burj Khalifa · Downtown Dubai area guide
Areas with a similar price per m²:
- Burj Khalifa — AED 31,534/m² · Burj Khalifa rents
- Zaabeel First — AED 31,875/m² · Zaabeel First rents
- DMCC EZ2 — AED 32,238/m²
- Mina Rashid — AED 30,115/m² · Mina Rashid rents
- Um Suqaim Third — AED 30,102/m² · Um Suqaim Third rents
- Al Barari — AED 29,719/m² · Al Barari rents
Frequently asked questions
What is the price per square foot in Downtown Dubai?
The median is AED 2,940 per sq ft (AED 31,650 per m²), across 2,314 residential sales registered with the DLD from October 16, 2025 to October 16, 2026.
How much is an apartment in Downtown Dubai?
A one-bedroom sold for a median AED 2,240,000 (82 m²) and a two-bedroom for AED 3,800,000 (123 m²) over the last 12 months, according to DLD sales.
Are prices rising in Downtown Dubai?
The median price per m² moved +6.7% between the previous 12 months (AED 29,661/m²) and the last 12 months (AED 31,650/m²).
Off-plan or ready property in Downtown Dubai?
38% of sales over the last 12 months were off-plan and 62% 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 Downtown Dubai?
Dividing the median Ejari annual rent by the median DLD sale price gives an indicative gross yield of 4% for a studio, 5.1% for a 1 bedroom, 4.7% for a 2 bedrooms, 4.3% for a 3 bedrooms, 3.9% for a 4 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.