Downtown Jebel Ali property prices: price per sq ft and sales in 2026
Property prices in Downtown Jebel Ali stand at a median AED 18,347 per m² (AED 1,704 per sq ft) over the last 12 months, based on the 2,502 residential sales registered with the Dubai Land Department between October 16, 2025 and October 16, 2026. That is an increase of 30.9% on the previous 12 months. Sales reached AED 2.2 billion.
- AED 18,347median price per m²
- AED 1,704median price per sq ft
- 2,502sales in 12 months
- +30.9%change year on year
- 94%off-plan share of sales
With a price per m² 1.1% below the Dubai median (AED 18,545/m²), Downtown Jebel Ali sits in the core of the Dubai market (#78 of 154 by price per m²). 94% of sales are off-plan: the area is driven by developer launches.
Apartment and villa prices in Downtown Jebel Ali
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 | 1,510 | AED 675,758 | 36 m² |
| Apartment · 1 bedroom | 683 | AED 1,128,470 | 63 m² |
| Apartment · 2 bedrooms | 243 | AED 1,609,979 | 104 m² |
| Apartment · 3 bedrooms | 65 | AED 2,007,396 | 149 m² |
Price per m² range in Downtown Jebel Ali
Half of the sales over the last 12 months closed between AED 15,909 and AED 19,375 per m² (AED 1,478 to 1,800 per sq ft). The spread reflects floor, view, building age and finish level: these are the points that drive the price.
Downtown Jebel Ali price trend since 2019
| Year | Sales | Median / m² | Median / sq ft | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 28 | AED 12,593 | AED 1,170 | — |
| 2020 | 88 | AED 12,127 | AED 1,127 | -3.7% |
| 2021 | 118 | AED 9,759 | AED 907 | -19.5% |
| 2022 | 162 | AED 12,352 | AED 1,148 | +26.6% |
| 2023 | 170 | AED 12,265 | AED 1,139 | -0.7% |
| 2024 | 616 | AED 13,970 | AED 1,298 | +13.9% |
| 2025 | 715 | AED 14,002 | AED 1,301 | +0.2% |
| 2026 (to mid-October) | 2,400 | AED 18,445 | AED 1,714 | +31.7% |
Rents and rental yield in Downtown Jebel Ali
Median annual rent of Ejari contracts started over the last 12 months. Indicative gross yield: studio 6.7%, 1 bedroom 5.1%, 2 bedrooms 5%, 3 bedrooms 4.5%.
| Unit type | Contracts | Median annual rent | Middle 50% range | New leases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment · Studio | 467 | AED 45,000 | 40,000 – 48,000 | AED 45,000 |
| Apartment · 1 bedroom | 397 | AED 58,000 | 50,000 – 65,000 | AED 60,000 |
| Apartment · 2 bedrooms | 93 | AED 80,000 | 70,000 – 90,000 | AED 88,000 |
| Apartment · 3 bedrooms | 30 | AED 90,000 | 80,000 – 95,000 | AED 95,000 |
Most traded projects in Downtown Jebel Ali
| Project (DLD name) | Sales 12 months | Median / m² | Off-plan sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raw District by Imtiaz R | 605 | AED 18,926 | 100% |
| Raw District by Imtiaz Cr | 379 | AED 19,026 | 100% |
| Raw District 2 by Imtiaz | 319 | AED 19,267 | 100% |
| Azizi Noura | 183 | AED 18,502 | 100% |
| Azizi Wares | 174 | AED 18,375 | 100% |
| Azizi Lina | 173 | AED 18,900 | 100% |
| Azizi Gabriel | 165 | AED 18,438 | 100% |
| Eleve by Deyaar | 151 | AED 14,455 | 100% |
| Peace Avenue by Peace Homes | 81 | AED 12,195 | 100% |
| Portside by Samana Developers | 67 | AED 18,136 | 100% |
| Azizi Aura Residences | 49 | AED 15,520 | 0% |
| Azizi Rose | 47 | AED 17,647 | 100% |
| Suberbia | 46 | AED 8,196 | 0% |
| Alexis Tower | 44 | AED 15,873 | 0% |
| Equiti Gates | 19 | AED 17,019 | 36.8% |
Off-plan projects in Downtown Jebel Ali
6 Downtown Jebel Ali projects have an off-plan page: developer, progress in the DLD register, prices by unit type and price list.
Getting around Downtown Jebel Ali
Landmarks most often recorded in the area's DLD transactions:
- Nearest metro: UAE Exchange Metro Station
- Shopping mall: Ibn-e-Battuta Mall
- Landmark: Expo 2020 Site
Compare with other areas
Areas with a similar price per m²:
- Jabal Ali Industrial Second — AED 18,347/m² · Jabal Ali Industrial Second rents
- City of Arabia — AED 18,244/m² · City of Arabia rents
- Al Hebiah Fifth — AED 18,484/m² · Al Hebiah Fifth rents
- Dubai World Central — AED 18,133/m² · Dubai World Central rents
- Wadi Al Safa 4 — AED 18,573/m² · Wadi Al Safa 4 rents
- Al Yufrah 1 — AED 18,102/m² · Al Yufrah 1 rents
Frequently asked questions
What is the price per square foot in Downtown Jebel Ali?
The median is AED 1,704 per sq ft (AED 18,347 per m²), across 2,502 residential sales registered with the DLD from October 16, 2025 to October 16, 2026.
How much is an apartment in Downtown Jebel Ali?
A one-bedroom sold for a median AED 1,128,470 (63 m²) and a two-bedroom for AED 1,609,979 (104 m²) over the last 12 months, according to DLD sales.
Are prices rising in Downtown Jebel Ali?
The median price per m² moved +30.9% between the previous 12 months (AED 14,021/m²) and the last 12 months (AED 18,347/m²).
Off-plan or ready property in Downtown Jebel Ali?
94% of sales over the last 12 months were off-plan and 6% 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 Jebel Ali?
Dividing the median Ejari annual rent by the median DLD sale price gives an indicative gross yield of 6.7% for a studio, 5.1% for a 1 bedroom, 5% for a 2 bedrooms, 4.5% for a 3 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.