Madinat Al Mataar property prices: price per sq ft and sales in 2026
Property prices in Madinat Al Mataar stand at a median AED 17,720 per m² (AED 1,646 per sq ft) over the last 12 months, based on the 16,060 residential sales registered with the Dubai Land Department between October 16, 2025 and October 16, 2026. That is an increase of 3.7% on the previous 12 months. Sales reached AED 21.7 billion, ranking Madinat Al Mataar #1 of the 154 locations Cevitas tracks for activity.
- AED 17,720median price per m²
- AED 1,646median price per sq ft
- 16,060sales in 12 months
- +3.7%change year on year
- 92.5%off-plan share of sales
With a price per m² 4.4% below the Dubai median (AED 18,545/m²), Madinat Al Mataar sits in the core of the Dubai market (#91 of 154 by price per m²). 92.5% of sales are off-plan: the area is driven by developer launches.
Apartment and villa prices in Madinat Al Mataar
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 | 6,780 | AED 648,450 | 34 m² |
| Apartment · 1 bedroom | 4,959 | AED 1,169,100 | 69 m² |
| Apartment · 2 bedrooms | 2,779 | AED 1,795,000 | 105 m² |
| Apartment · 3 bedrooms | 415 | AED 2,450,000 | 155 m² |
| Apartment · 4 bedrooms | 6 | AED 8,761,000 | 382 m² |
| Villa / townhouse · 2 bedrooms | 7 | AED 2,450,000 | 131 m² |
| Villa / townhouse · 3 bedrooms | 294 | AED 2,896,000 | 172 m² |
| Villa / townhouse · 4 bedrooms | 504 | AED 4,450,000 | 320 m² |
| Villa / townhouse · 5+ bedrooms | 315 | AED 5,910,000 | 392 m² |
Price per m² range in Madinat Al Mataar
Half of the sales over the last 12 months closed between AED 15,489 and AED 20,101 per m² (AED 1,439 to 1,867 per sq ft). The spread reflects floor, view, building age and finish level: these are the points that drive the price.
Madinat Al Mataar price trend since 2019
| Year | Sales | Median / m² | Median / sq ft | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1,853 | AED 7,609 | AED 707 | — |
| 2020 | 677 | AED 7,564 | AED 703 | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 683 | AED 7,224 | AED 671 | -4.5% |
| 2022 | 2,012 | AED 6,995 | AED 650 | -3.2% |
| 2023 | 2,429 | AED 9,803 | AED 911 | +40.1% |
| 2024 | 7,069 | AED 15,020 | AED 1,395 | +53.2% |
| 2025 | 9,656 | AED 17,011 | AED 1,580 | +13.3% |
| 2026 (to mid-October) | 13,837 | AED 17,836 | AED 1,657 | +4.8% |
Rents and rental yield in Madinat Al Mataar
Median annual rent of Ejari contracts started over the last 12 months. Indicative gross yield: studio 6.2%, 1 bedroom 4.9%, 2 bedrooms 4.7%, 3 bedrooms 4.8%, 3 bedrooms 3.8%, 4 bedrooms 3.6%, 5+ bedrooms 4.2%.
| Unit type | Contracts | Median annual rent | Middle 50% range | New leases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment · Studio | 1,448 | AED 40,000 | 38,000 – 45,000 | AED 42,000 |
| Apartment · 1 bedroom | 2,512 | AED 57,500 | 49,948 – 66,500 | AED 57,000 |
| Apartment · 2 bedrooms | 2,261 | AED 85,000 | 75,000 – 95,000 | AED 85,000 |
| Apartment · 3 bedrooms | 463 | AED 118,000 | 100,000 – 135,000 | AED 120,000 |
| Villa / townhouse · 2 bedrooms | 85 | AED 125,000 | 120,000 – 130,000 | AED 126,000 |
| Villa / townhouse · 3 bedrooms | 1,172 | AED 110,000 | 100,000 – 120,000 | AED 110,000 |
Getting around Madinat Al Mataar
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
Dubai World Central · Dubai South Residential District · Expo City
Areas with a similar price per m²:
- Jumeirah Village Triangle — AED 17,721/m² · Jumeirah Village Triangle rents
- Al Barsha South Fifth — AED 17,721/m² · Al Barsha South Fifth rents
- Mudon — AED 17,603/m² · Mudon rents
- Al Hebiah Sixth — AED 17,603/m² · Al Hebiah Sixth rents
- Jumeirah Golf Estates — AED 17,860/m² · Jumeirah Golf Estates rents
- Emirates Living — AED 17,954/m² · Emirates Living rents
Frequently asked questions
What is the price per square foot in Madinat Al Mataar?
The median is AED 1,646 per sq ft (AED 17,720 per m²), across 16,060 residential sales registered with the DLD from October 16, 2025 to October 16, 2026.
How much is an apartment in Madinat Al Mataar?
A one-bedroom sold for a median AED 1,169,100 (69 m²) and a two-bedroom for AED 1,795,000 (105 m²) over the last 12 months, according to DLD sales.
Are prices rising in Madinat Al Mataar?
The median price per m² moved +3.7% between the previous 12 months (AED 17,080/m²) and the last 12 months (AED 17,720/m²).
Off-plan or ready property in Madinat Al Mataar?
92.5% of sales over the last 12 months were off-plan and 7.5% 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 Madinat Al Mataar?
Dividing the median Ejari annual rent by the median DLD sale price gives an indicative gross yield of 6.2% for a studio, 4.9% for a 1 bedroom, 4.7% for a 2 bedrooms, 4.8% for a 3 bedrooms, 3.8% for a 3 bedrooms, 3.6% for a 4 bedrooms, 4.2% for a 5+ 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.