The Distinction, Downtown Dubai: sale prices and transactions
The Distinction is a project registered with the Dubai Land Department (project no. 1329) in Downtown Dubai. Since November 2012, 238 residential sales have been registered there, the latest in September 2026. Over the last 12 months, 13 sales closed at a median AED 18,501 per m² (AED 1,719 per sq ft).
- AED 18,501median price per m²
- AED 1,719median price per sq ft
- 238sales since 2012
- 13sales in 12 months
Its price per m² is 41.5% below the Downtown Dubai median (AED 31,650/m²). Sales combine off-plan purchases (58%) and resales of completed homes.
The Distinction prices by bedroom
Median sale price and median size, DLD sales over the last 12 months (at least 3 sales per row).
| Unit type | Sales | Median price | Median size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment · 2 bedrooms | 6 | AED 2,100,000 | 119 m² |
| Apartment · 3 bedrooms | 3 | AED 3,167,644 | 163 m² |
The Distinction price history
| Year | Sales | Median / m² | Median / sq ft | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12 | AED 13,854 | AED 1,287 | — |
| 2022 | 22 | AED 16,590 | AED 1,541 | +19.7% |
| 2023 | 11 | AED 18,592 | AED 1,727 | +12.1% |
| 2024 | 14 | AED 19,377 | AED 1,800 | +4.2% |
| 2025 | 15 | AED 17,832 | AED 1,657 | -8% |
| 2026 (to mid-October) | 10 | AED 18,811 | AED 1,748 | +5.5% |
The Distinction rents
60 Ejari contracts started in the project over the last 12 months.
| Unit type | Contracts | Median annual rent | Middle 50% range | New leases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment · Studio | 6 | AED 83,500 | — | — |
| Apartment · 1 bedroom | 17 | AED 100,000 | 85,000 – 106,892 | AED 85,000 |
| Apartment · 2 bedrooms | 28 | AED 150,000 | 126,147 – 155,625 | AED 150,000 |
| Apartment · 3 bedrooms | 9 | AED 210,000 | 192,500 – 214,000 | — |
Location
- Nearest metro: Buj Khalifa Dubai Mall Metro Station
- Shopping mall: Dubai Mall
- Landmark: Downtown Dubai
Neighbouring projects in Downtown Dubai
Same price per m² elsewhere in Dubai
- Azizi Milan 53, City of Arabia — AED 18,500/m²
- Azizi Noura, Downtown Jebel Ali — AED 18,502/m²
- La Boutique, Jaddaf Waterfront — AED 18,499/m²
- Azizi Riviera 10, Meydan One Community — AED 18,508/m²
Other projects in Downtown Dubai
- Mon Reve — AED 18,837/m²
- Upper Crest — AED 17,885/m²
- Burj Views — AED 19,278/m²
- Mada Residences Tower — AED 19,577/m²
- Bahwan Tower — AED 17,284/m²
- Rp Heights — AED 20,389/m²
- The Signature — AED 16,357/m²
- Burj Al Nujoom — AED 16,309/m²
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Frequently asked questions
What is the price per sq ft at The Distinction?
Over the last 12 months the median is AED 1,719 per sq ft (AED 18,501 per m²) across 13 DLD sales.
How much is a 2 bedrooms at The Distinction?
Median sale price AED 2,100,000 for a median 119 m², across 6 sales over the last 12 months.
How many sales have been registered at The Distinction?
238 residential sales registered with the DLD between November 2012 and September 2026, 58% of them off-plan.
Where is The Distinction?
In Downtown Dubai (DLD area Burj Khalifa), Dubai; nearest metro station per the DLD: Buj Khalifa Dubai Mall Metro Station.
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.