International City Phase 1 property prices: price per sq ft and sales in 2026
Property prices in International City Phase 1 stand at a median AED 7,333 per m² (AED 681 per sq ft) over the last 12 months, based on the 1,509 residential sales registered with the Dubai Land Department between October 16, 2025 and October 16, 2026. That is an increase of 9.5% on the previous 12 months. Sales reached AED 817.9 million.
- AED 7,333median price per m²
- AED 681median price per sq ft
- 1,509sales in 12 months
- +9.5%change year on year
- 19.9%off-plan share of sales
With a price per m² 60.5% below the Dubai median (AED 18,545/m²), International City Phase 1 sits among the emirate's most accessible entry points, popular with first-time investors (#151 of 154 by price per m²). 80.1% of sales are ready homes: an established resale market where you can view before you buy.
Apartment and villa prices in International City Phase 1
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 | 625 | AED 342,500 | 44 m² |
| Apartment · 1 bedroom | 735 | AED 470,000 | 68 m² |
| Apartment · 2 bedrooms | 103 | AED 890,000 | 111 m² |
| Apartment · 3 bedrooms | 46 | AED 1,550,000 | 221 m² |
Price per m² range in International City Phase 1
Half of the sales over the last 12 months closed between AED 6,512 and AED 9,145 per m² (AED 605 to 850 per sq ft). The spread reflects floor, view, building age and finish level: these are the points that drive the price.
International City Phase 1 price trend since 2019
| Year | Sales | Median / m² | Median / sq ft | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1,099 | AED 5,056 | AED 470 | — |
| 2020 | 646 | AED 4,651 | AED 432 | -8% |
| 2021 | 1,235 | AED 4,521 | AED 420 | -2.8% |
| 2022 | 1,686 | AED 4,773 | AED 443 | +5.6% |
| 2023 | 1,859 | AED 5,257 | AED 488 | +10.1% |
| 2024 | 1,850 | AED 5,930 | AED 551 | +12.8% |
| 2025 | 1,745 | AED 6,768 | AED 629 | +14.1% |
| 2026 (to mid-October) | 1,171 | AED 7,540 | AED 700 | +11.4% |
Rents and rental yield in International City Phase 1
Median annual rent of Ejari contracts started over the last 12 months. Indicative gross yield: studio 8.8%, 1 bedroom 8.5%, 2 bedrooms 6.2%, 3 bedrooms 6.8%.
| Unit type | Contracts | Median annual rent | Middle 50% range | New leases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment · Studio | 10,268 | AED 30,000 | 27,000 – 32,000 | AED 31,500 |
| Apartment · 1 bedroom | 10,290 | AED 40,000 | 37,000 – 44,500 | AED 43,000 |
| Apartment · 2 bedrooms | 2,501 | AED 55,000 | 50,000 – 58,000 | AED 58,000 |
| Apartment · 3 bedrooms | 265 | AED 105,000 | 75,000 – 110,000 | AED 105,000 |
| Villa / townhouse · 3 bedrooms | 416 | AED 115,000 | 105,000 – 120,000 | AED 120,000 |
Most traded projects in International City Phase 1
| Project (DLD name) | Sales 12 months | Median / m² | Off-plan sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longford Residences by Devan Real Estate Development | 173 | AED 11,544 | 100% |
| Yigo26 | 124 | AED 12,704 | 100% |
| International City Emarati | 98 | AED 6,990 | 0% |
| Lawnz Residence by Danube | 65 | AED 12,737 | 0% |
| Classic Apartments | 26 | AED 6,372 | 0% |
| Prime Residency2 | 15 | AED 8,293 | 0% |
| Hds Sunstar 1 | 15 | AED 7,654 | 0% |
| Prime Residency1 | 11 | AED 7,985 | 0% |
| Indigo Spectrum1 | 11 | AED 8,103 | 0% |
| Lady Ratan Manor | 10 | AED 8,965 | 0% |
| Rufi Gardens | 9 | AED 7,085 | 0% |
| Dragon View | 6 | AED 11,782 | 0% |
| Tabeer 1 | 6 | AED 11,798 | 0% |
| Global Green View II | 5 | AED 9,193 | 0% |
| Indigo Spectrum 2 | 4 | AED 8,262 | 0% |
All tracked projects in International City Phase 1
Off-plan projects in International City Phase 1
2 International City Phase 1 projects have an off-plan page: developer, progress in the DLD register, prices by unit type and price list.
Getting around International City Phase 1
Landmarks most often recorded in the area's DLD transactions:
- Nearest metro: Rashidiya Metro Station
- Shopping mall: City Centre Mirdif
- Landmark: Dubai International Airport
Compare with other areas
Areas with a similar price per m²:
- Al Warsan First — AED 7,877/m² · Al Warsan First rents
- Dubai Investment Park Second — AED 8,067/m² · Dubai Investment Park Second rents
- Al Qusais Industrial Fifth — AED 6,458/m² · Al Qusais Industrial Fifth rents
- Hor Al Anz — AED 8,616/m² · Hor Al Anz rents
- Al Goze Fourth — AED 9,779/m² · Al Goze Fourth rents
- Al Waheda — AED 4,522/m² · Al Waheda rents
Frequently asked questions
What is the price per square foot in International City Phase 1?
The median is AED 681 per sq ft (AED 7,333 per m²), across 1,509 residential sales registered with the DLD from October 16, 2025 to October 16, 2026.
How much is an apartment in International City Phase 1?
A one-bedroom sold for a median AED 470,000 (68 m²) and a two-bedroom for AED 890,000 (111 m²) over the last 12 months, according to DLD sales.
Are prices rising in International City Phase 1?
The median price per m² moved +9.5% between the previous 12 months (AED 6,696/m²) and the last 12 months (AED 7,333/m²).
Off-plan or ready property in International City Phase 1?
19.9% of sales over the last 12 months were off-plan and 80.1% 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 International City Phase 1?
Dividing the median Ejari annual rent by the median DLD sale price gives an indicative gross yield of 8.8% for a studio, 8.5% for a 1 bedroom, 6.2% for a 2 bedrooms, 6.8% 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.