Madinat Dubai Almelaheyah property prices: price per sq ft and sales in 2026
Property prices in Madinat Dubai Almelaheyah stand at a median AED 33,675 per m² (AED 3,129 per sq ft) over the last 12 months, based on the 3,472 residential sales registered with the Dubai Land Department between October 16, 2025 and October 16, 2026. That is an increase of 8.5% on the previous 12 months. Sales reached AED 9.7 billion.
- AED 33,675median price per m²
- AED 3,129median price per sq ft
- 3,472sales in 12 months
- +8.5%change year on year
- 98.2%off-plan share of sales
With a price per m² 81.6% above the Dubai median (AED 18,545/m²), Madinat Dubai Almelaheyah sits among the emirate's most sought-after addresses (#19 of 154 by price per m²). 98.2% of sales are off-plan: the area is driven by developer launches.
Apartment and villa prices in Madinat Dubai Almelaheyah
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 | 799 | AED 1,377,000 | 38 m² |
| Apartment · 1 bedroom | 1,682 | AED 2,419,610 | 74 m² |
| Apartment · 2 bedrooms | 792 | AED 3,980,325 | 129 m² |
| Apartment · 3 bedrooms | 184 | AED 5,965,500 | 167 m² |
| Apartment · 4 bedrooms | 15 | AED 13,184,000 | 284 m² |
Price per m² range in Madinat Dubai Almelaheyah
Half of the sales over the last 12 months closed between AED 29,580 and AED 37,442 per m² (AED 2,748 to 3,478 per sq ft). The spread reflects floor, view, building age and finish level: these are the points that drive the price.
Madinat Dubai Almelaheyah price trend since 2019
| Year | Sales | Median / m² | Median / sq ft | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 13 | AED 16,856 | AED 1,566 | — |
| 2022 | 309 | AED 18,151 | AED 1,686 | — |
| 2023 | 1,807 | AED 20,221 | AED 1,879 | +11.4% |
| 2024 | 4,935 | AED 25,330 | AED 2,353 | +25.3% |
| 2025 | 5,462 | AED 32,115 | AED 2,984 | +26.8% |
| 2026 (to mid-October) | 1,755 | AED 33,295 | AED 3,093 | +3.7% |
Rents and rental yield in Madinat Dubai Almelaheyah
Median annual rent of Ejari contracts started over the last 12 months. Indicative gross yield: studio 4.7%, 1 bedroom 2.6%, 2 bedrooms 2.1%, 3 bedrooms 1.9%.
| Unit type | Contracts | Median annual rent | Middle 50% range | New leases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment · Studio | 14 | AED 64,913 | 58,750 – 70,500 | — |
| Apartment · 1 bedroom | 698 | AED 63,525 | 59,419 – 74,999 | AED 75,000 |
| Apartment · 2 bedrooms | 858 | AED 82,688 | 79,380 – 97,999 | AED 110,000 |
| Apartment · 3 bedrooms | 229 | AED 112,455 | 105,289 – 120,750 | AED 146,000 |
Getting around Madinat Dubai Almelaheyah
Landmarks most often recorded in the area's DLD transactions:
- Nearest metro: Al Ghubaiba Metro Station
- Shopping mall: Dubai Mall
- Landmark: Burj Khalifa
Compare with other areas
Dubai Maritime City · Mina Rashid
Areas with a similar price per m²:
- Business Park — AED 33,854/m²
- Dubai Water Canal — AED 33,886/m² · Dubai Water Canal rents
- Zaabeel Second — AED 33,893/m² · Zaabeel Second rents
- Al Wasl — AED 34,150/m² · Al Wasl rents
- City Walk — AED 34,340/m² · City Walk rents
- Dubai Maritime City — AED 34,403/m² · Dubai Maritime City rents
Frequently asked questions
What is the price per square foot in Madinat Dubai Almelaheyah?
The median is AED 3,129 per sq ft (AED 33,675 per m²), across 3,472 residential sales registered with the DLD from October 16, 2025 to October 16, 2026.
How much is an apartment in Madinat Dubai Almelaheyah?
A one-bedroom sold for a median AED 2,419,610 (74 m²) and a two-bedroom for AED 3,980,325 (129 m²) over the last 12 months, according to DLD sales.
Are prices rising in Madinat Dubai Almelaheyah?
The median price per m² moved +8.5% between the previous 12 months (AED 31,026/m²) and the last 12 months (AED 33,675/m²).
Off-plan or ready property in Madinat Dubai Almelaheyah?
98.2% of sales over the last 12 months were off-plan and 1.8% 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 Dubai Almelaheyah?
Dividing the median Ejari annual rent by the median DLD sale price gives an indicative gross yield of 4.7% for a studio, 2.6% for a 1 bedroom, 2.1% for a 2 bedrooms, 1.9% 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.