Dubai World Central property prices: price per sq ft and sales in 2026
Property prices in Dubai World Central stand at a median AED 18,133 per m² (AED 1,685 per sq ft) over the last 12 months, based on the 11,670 residential sales registered with the Dubai Land Department between October 16, 2025 and October 16, 2026. That is an increase of 7.1% on the previous 12 months. Sales reached AED 14.5 billion, ranking Dubai World Central #2 of the 154 locations Cevitas tracks for activity.
- AED 18,133median price per m²
- AED 1,685median price per sq ft
- 11,670sales in 12 months
- +7.1%change year on year
- 97.8%off-plan share of sales
With a price per m² 2.2% below the Dubai median (AED 18,545/m²), Dubai World Central sits in the core of the Dubai market (#81 of 154 by price per m²). 97.8% of sales are off-plan: the area is driven by developer launches.
Apartment and villa prices in Dubai World Central
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 | 6,285 | AED 650,000 | 34 m² |
| Apartment · 1 bedroom | 3,108 | AED 1,159,290 | 68 m² |
| Apartment · 2 bedrooms | 1,185 | AED 1,943,888 | 109 m² |
| Apartment · 3 bedrooms | 213 | AED 2,649,000 | 162 m² |
| Villa / townhouse · 3 bedrooms | 247 | AED 2,795,000 | 172 m² |
| Villa / townhouse · 4 bedrooms | 386 | AED 4,570,000 | 318 m² |
| Villa / townhouse · 5+ bedrooms | 245 | AED 5,980,000 | 388 m² |
Price per m² range in Dubai World Central
Half of the sales over the last 12 months closed between AED 16,528 and AED 19,987 per m² (AED 1,536 to 1,857 per sq ft). The spread reflects floor, view, building age and finish level: these are the points that drive the price.
Dubai World Central price trend since 2019
| Year | Sales | Median / m² | Median / sq ft | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1,285 | AED 7,496 | AED 696 | — |
| 2020 | 516 | AED 7,432 | AED 690 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 273 | AED 7,180 | AED 667 | -3.4% |
| 2022 | 581 | AED 7,957 | AED 739 | +10.8% |
| 2023 | 913 | AED 10,830 | AED 1,006 | +36.1% |
| 2024 | 4,878 | AED 16,129 | AED 1,498 | +48.9% |
| 2025 | 5,347 | AED 16,758 | AED 1,557 | +3.9% |
| 2026 (to mid-October) | 10,463 | AED 18,273 | AED 1,698 | +9% |
Rents and rental yield in Dubai World Central
Median annual rent of Ejari contracts started over the last 12 months. Indicative gross yield: 1 bedroom 5%, 2 bedrooms 4.1%, 3 bedrooms 4.2%, 3 bedrooms 3.8%, 4 bedrooms 3.2%.
| Unit type | Contracts | Median annual rent | Middle 50% range | New leases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment · 1 bedroom | 81 | AED 58,000 | 50,000 – 62,000 | AED 60,000 |
| Apartment · 2 bedrooms | 514 | AED 80,000 | 73,000 – 85,000 | AED 82,690 |
| Apartment · 3 bedrooms | 171 | AED 110,000 | 98,000 – 115,500 | AED 110,000 |
| Villa / townhouse · 3 bedrooms | 1,004 | AED 105,000 | 98,465 – 115,000 | AED 110,000 |
| Villa / townhouse · 4 bedrooms | 459 | AED 145,000 | 135,000 – 158,000 | AED 145,000 |
Most traded projects in Dubai World Central
| Project (DLD name) | Sales 12 months | Median / m² | Off-plan sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azizi Venice 14 | 2,045 | AED 17,741 | 100% |
| Azizi Venice 6 | 984 | AED 21,872 | 100% |
| Azizi Venice 15 | 833 | AED 18,453 | 100% |
| Azizi Venice 7 | 745 | AED 19,879 | 100% |
| azizi venice 13 | 669 | AED 18,008 | 100% |
| azizi venice 12 | 644 | AED 18,135 | 100% |
| Azizi Venice 10 | 533 | AED 18,378 | 100% |
| Azizi Venice 11 | 485 | AED 18,009 | 100% |
| Azizi Venice 9 | 322 | AED 20,245 | 100% |
| Azizi Venice 16 | 300 | AED 20,444 | 100% |
| Azizi Venice 8 | 259 | AED 18,393 | 100% |
| Expo Valley Views | 247 | AED 20,725 | 100% |
| Golf Vale | 238 | AED 17,896 | 100% |
| Waada - Altura 2 | 236 | AED 12,607 | 100% |
| South Square | 228 | AED 15,847 | 100% |
All tracked projects in Dubai World Central
- Waada - Altura 1
- Azizi Venice 2
- Azizi Venice 5
- Hayat 4
- Golf Fields
- Golf Hills 2
- Golf Hills
- Grove Ridge
- Vista Ridge
- Hayat 1
- Hayat 5
- Golf Trails
- Azizi Venice 4
- Hayat 6
- Waada - Cascada 2
- Waada - Rayhan 1
- Azizi Venice 3
- Waada - Cascada 1
- Azizi Venice 1
- Parkside
- Parkside 3
- Golf Point
- Parkside 2
- Greenview 3
- Urbana III
- Greenview 2
- Golf Views
- Hayat 2
- Greenway 2
- Greenview
- Urbana II
- Hayat 3
- Waada- Raiha
- Urbana
- Golf Verge
- Expo City Valley
- Greenridge
- Greenway
- Golf Meadow
- Fairway Villas 3
- Golf Lane
- Greenville 2
- Greenspoint 2
- Greenspoint
- Golf Dale
- Golf Edge
- Golf Acres
- Greenville
Off-plan projects in Dubai World Central
21 Dubai World Central projects have an off-plan page: developer, progress in the DLD register, prices by unit type and price list.
- Expo Valley Views — Expo City Valley Apartments FZCO
- Golf Vale
- Waada - Altura 2 — BT Properties DWC LLC
- South Square — Dubai South Properties DWC LLC
- Waada - Altura 1
- Hayat 4 — Dubai South Properties DWC LLC
- Golf Fields
- Golf Hills 2 — Emaar Dubai South DWC LLC
- Golf Hills — Emaar Dubai South DWC LLC
- Grove Ridge
- Vista Ridge
- Hayat 1
- Hayat 5 — Dubai South Properties DWC LLC
- Golf Trails
- Hayat 6
- Waada - Cascada 2 — BT Properties DWC LLC
- Waada - Rayhan 1 — BT Properties DWC LLC
- Waada - Cascada 1 — BT Properties DWC LLC
- Golf Point — Emaar Dubai South DWC LLC
- Hayat 2 — Dubai South Properties DWC LLC
- Hayat 7
Getting around Dubai World Central
Landmarks most often recorded in the area's DLD transactions:
- Landmark: Al Makhtoum International Airport
Compare with other areas
Areas with a similar price per m²:
- Al Yufrah 1 — AED 18,102/m² · Al Yufrah 1 rents
- City of Arabia — AED 18,244/m² · City of Arabia rents
- DAMAC Hills — AED 18,015/m² · DAMAC Hills rents
- Al Hebiah Third — AED 18,015/m² · Al Hebiah Third rents
- DMCC Master Community — AED 17,962/m² · DMCC Master Community rents
- Emirates Living — AED 17,954/m² · Emirates Living rents
Frequently asked questions
What is the price per square foot in Dubai World Central?
The median is AED 1,685 per sq ft (AED 18,133 per m²), across 11,670 residential sales registered with the DLD from October 16, 2025 to October 16, 2026.
How much is an apartment in Dubai World Central?
A one-bedroom sold for a median AED 1,159,290 (68 m²) and a two-bedroom for AED 1,943,888 (109 m²) over the last 12 months, according to DLD sales.
Are prices rising in Dubai World Central?
The median price per m² moved +7.1% between the previous 12 months (AED 16,934/m²) and the last 12 months (AED 18,133/m²).
Off-plan or ready property in Dubai World Central?
97.8% of sales over the last 12 months were off-plan and 2.2% 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 Dubai World Central?
Dividing the median Ejari annual rent by the median DLD sale price gives an indicative gross yield of 5% for a 1 bedroom, 4.1% for a 2 bedrooms, 4.2% for a 3 bedrooms, 3.8% for a 3 bedrooms, 3.2% 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.