Jabal Ali First property prices: price per sq ft and sales in 2026
Property prices in Jabal Ali First stand at a median AED 16,654 per m² (AED 1,547 per sq ft) over the last 12 months, based on the 6,638 residential sales registered with the Dubai Land Department between October 16, 2025 and October 16, 2026. That is an increase of 16.9% on the previous 12 months. Sales reached AED 11.2 billion, ranking Jabal Ali First #8 of the 154 locations Cevitas tracks for activity.
- AED 16,654median price per m²
- AED 1,547median price per sq ft
- 6,638sales in 12 months
- +16.9%change year on year
- 71.3%off-plan share of sales
With a price per m² 10.2% below the Dubai median (AED 18,545/m²), Jabal Ali First sits in the core of the Dubai market (#99 of 154 by price per m²). 71.3% of sales are off-plan: the area is driven by developer launches.
Apartment and villa prices in Jabal Ali First
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 | 1,049 | AED 591,920 | 41 m² |
| Apartment · 1 bedroom | 2,676 | AED 1,321,910 | 70 m² |
| Apartment · 2 bedrooms | 2,355 | AED 1,959,000 | 112 m² |
| Apartment · 3 bedrooms | 358 | AED 2,494,739 | 167 m² |
| Apartment · 4 bedrooms | 9 | AED 4,704,930 | 347 m² |
| Villa / townhouse · 3 bedrooms | 39 | AED 3,550,000 | 170 m² |
| Villa / townhouse · 4 bedrooms | 68 | AED 4,050,000 | 223 m² |
Price per m² range in Jabal Ali First
Half of the sales over the last 12 months closed between AED 13,562 and AED 30,139 per m² (AED 1,260 to 2,800 per sq ft). The spread reflects floor, view, building age and finish level: these are the points that drive the price.
Jabal Ali First price trend since 2019
| Year | Sales | Median / m² | Median / sq ft | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 907 | AED 7,315 | AED 680 | — |
| 2020 | 620 | AED 6,609 | AED 614 | -9.7% |
| 2021 | 817 | AED 7,803 | AED 725 | +18.1% |
| 2022 | 2,306 | AED 10,574 | AED 982 | +35.5% |
| 2023 | 2,690 | AED 10,940 | AED 1,016 | +3.5% |
| 2024 | 5,428 | AED 12,611 | AED 1,172 | +15.3% |
| 2025 | 7,050 | AED 14,868 | AED 1,381 | +17.9% |
| 2026 (to mid-October) | 4,875 | AED 16,323 | AED 1,516 | +9.8% |
Rents and rental yield in Jabal Ali First
Median annual rent of Ejari contracts started over the last 12 months. Indicative gross yield: studio 7.3%, 1 bedroom 4.7%, 2 bedrooms 4.3%, 3 bedrooms 4.6%, 3 bedrooms 5.4%, 4 bedrooms 6%.
| Unit type | Contracts | Median annual rent | Middle 50% range | New leases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment · Studio | 9,263 | AED 42,998 | 37,500 – 47,607 | AED 46,000 |
| Apartment · 1 bedroom | 9,184 | AED 62,000 | 55,000 – 70,000 | AED 67,500 |
| Apartment · 2 bedrooms | 5,639 | AED 84,245 | 73,918 – 97,650 | AED 93,000 |
| Apartment · 3 bedrooms | 812 | AED 115,000 | 85,512 – 140,000 | AED 135,000 |
| Apartment · 4 bedrooms | 53 | AED 142,500 | 142,500 – 142,500 | AED 142,500 |
| Villa / townhouse · 3 bedrooms | 913 | AED 190,000 | 162,318 – 215,000 | AED 205,000 |
Getting around Jabal Ali First
Landmarks most often recorded in the area's DLD transactions:
- Nearest metro: Harbour Tower
- Shopping mall: Ibn-e-Battuta Mall
- Landmark: Sports City Swimming Academy
Compare with other areas
Al Furjan · Discovery Gardens · Wasl Gate
Areas with a similar price per m²:
- Wasl Gate — AED 16,667/m² · Wasl Gate rents
- Al Barshaa South Third — AED 16,852/m² · Al Barshaa South Third rents
- Arjan — AED 16,863/m² · Arjan rents
- Town Square — AED 16,312/m² · Town Square rents
- Al Yelayiss 2 — AED 16,312/m² · Al Yelayiss 2 rents
- Wadi Al Safa 3 — AED 16,146/m² · Wadi Al Safa 3 rents
Frequently asked questions
What is the price per square foot in Jabal Ali First?
The median is AED 1,547 per sq ft (AED 16,654 per m²), across 6,638 residential sales registered with the DLD from October 16, 2025 to October 16, 2026.
How much is an apartment in Jabal Ali First?
A one-bedroom sold for a median AED 1,321,910 (70 m²) and a two-bedroom for AED 1,959,000 (112 m²) over the last 12 months, according to DLD sales.
Are prices rising in Jabal Ali First?
The median price per m² moved +16.9% between the previous 12 months (AED 14,249/m²) and the last 12 months (AED 16,654/m²).
Off-plan or ready property in Jabal Ali First?
71.3% of sales over the last 12 months were off-plan and 28.7% 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 Jabal Ali First?
Dividing the median Ejari annual rent by the median DLD sale price gives an indicative gross yield of 7.3% for a studio, 4.7% for a 1 bedroom, 4.3% for a 2 bedrooms, 4.6% for a 3 bedrooms, 5.4% for a 3 bedrooms, 6% 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.