Dubai International Financial Center property prices: price per sq ft and sales in 2026
Property prices in Dubai International Financial Center stand at a median AED 40,390 per m² (AED 3,752 per sq ft) over the last 12 months, based on the 92 residential sales registered with the Dubai Land Department between October 16, 2025 and October 16, 2026. That is an adjustment of 15% on the previous 12 months. Sales reached AED 697.3 million.
- AED 40,390median price per m²
- AED 3,752median price per sq ft
- 92sales in 12 months
- -15%change year on year
- 100%off-plan share of sales
With a price per m² 117.8% above the Dubai median (AED 18,545/m²), Dubai International Financial Center sits among the emirate's most sought-after addresses (#7 of 154 by price per m²). 100% of sales are off-plan: the area is driven by developer launches.
Apartment and villa prices in Dubai International Financial Center
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 · 1 bedroom | 39 | AED 3,880,000 | 97 m² |
| Apartment · 2 bedrooms | 36 | AED 6,726,950 | 160 m² |
| Apartment · 3 bedrooms | 13 | AED 12,510,000 | 242 m² |
Price per m² range in Dubai International Financial Center
Half of the sales over the last 12 months closed between AED 39,635 and AED 48,145 per m² (AED 3,682 to 4,473 per sq ft). The spread reflects floor, view, building age and finish level: these are the points that drive the price.
Dubai International Financial Center price trend since 2025
| Year | Sales | Median / m² | Median / sq ft | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 129 | AED 47,218 | AED 4,387 | — |
| 2026 (to mid-October) | 57 | AED 40,156 | AED 3,731 | -15% |
Most traded projects in Dubai International Financial Center
| Project (DLD name) | Sales 12 months | Median / m² | Off-plan sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akala Hotels and Residences | 92 | AED 40,390 | 100% |
Off-plan projects in Dubai International Financial Center
1 Dubai International Financial Center project has an off-plan page: developer, progress in the DLD register, prices by unit type and price list.
Getting around Dubai International Financial Center
Landmarks most often recorded in the area's DLD transactions:
- Nearest metro: Financial Centre
- Shopping mall: Dubai Mall
- Landmark: Burj Khalifa
Compare with other areas
Areas with a similar price per m²:
- Trade Center First — AED 38,987/m² · Trade Center First rents
- Palm Jumeirah — AED 38,327/m² · Palm Jumeirah rents
- Palm Jabal Ali — AED 37,807/m²
- Meydan Racecourse Community — AED 37,798/m² · Meydan Racecourse Community rents
- Dubai Harbour — AED 43,584/m² · Dubai Harbour rents
- Nad Al Shiba First — AED 36,743/m² · Nad Al Shiba First rents
Frequently asked questions
What is the price per square foot in Dubai International Financial Center?
The median is AED 3,752 per sq ft (AED 40,390 per m²), across 92 residential sales registered with the DLD from October 16, 2025 to October 16, 2026.
How much is an apartment in Dubai International Financial Center?
A one-bedroom sold for a median AED 3,880,000 (97 m²) and a two-bedroom for AED 6,726,950 (160 m²) over the last 12 months, according to DLD sales.
Are prices rising in Dubai International Financial Center?
The median price per m² moved -15% between the previous 12 months (AED 47,535/m²) and the last 12 months (AED 40,390/m²).
Off-plan or ready property in Dubai International Financial Center?
100% of sales over the last 12 months were off-plan and 0% 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.
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.
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.