The Sustainable City property prices: price per sq ft and sales in 2026
Property prices in The Sustainable City stand at a median AED 22,982 per m² (AED 2,135 per sq ft) over the last 12 months, based on the 32 residential sales registered with the Dubai Land Department between October 16, 2025 and October 16, 2026. That is an increase of 3.1% on the previous 12 months. Sales reached AED 146.6 million.
- AED 22,982median price per m²
- AED 2,135median price per sq ft
- 32sales in 12 months
- +3.1%change year on year
- 0%off-plan share of sales
With a price per m² 23.9% above the Dubai median (AED 18,545/m²), The Sustainable City sits in the core of the Dubai market (#50 of 154 by price per m²). 100% of sales are ready homes: an established resale market where you can view before you buy.
Apartment and villa prices in The Sustainable City
Median sale price and median size by unit type and bedrooms, DLD sales over the last 12 months. Villas and townhouses make up 100% of sales.
| Unit type | Sales | Median price | Median size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa / townhouse · 3 bedrooms | 14 | AED 4,625,000 | 196 m² |
| Villa / townhouse · 4 bedrooms | 18 | AED 5,000,000 | 216 m² |
Price per m² range in The Sustainable City
Half of the sales over the last 12 months closed between AED 16,992 and AED 24,077 per m² (AED 1,579 to 2,237 per sq ft). The spread reflects floor, view, building age and finish level: these are the points that drive the price.
The Sustainable City price trend since 2019
| Year | Sales | Median / m² | Median / sq ft | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 13 | AED 15,373 | AED 1,428 | — |
| 2020 | 16 | AED 13,555 | AED 1,259 | -11.8% |
| 2021 | 68 | AED 13,916 | AED 1,293 | +2.7% |
| 2022 | 161 | AED 16,371 | AED 1,521 | +17.6% |
| 2023 | 68 | AED 17,513 | AED 1,627 | +7% |
| 2024 | 49 | AED 21,425 | AED 1,990 | +22.3% |
| 2025 | 54 | AED 22,295 | AED 2,071 | +4.1% |
| 2026 (to mid-October) | 22 | AED 23,021 | AED 2,139 | +3.3% |
Rents and rental yield in The Sustainable City
Median annual rent of Ejari contracts started over the last 12 months. Indicative gross yield: 3 bedrooms 5.5%, 4 bedrooms 5.5%.
| Unit type | Contracts | Median annual rent | Middle 50% range | New leases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment · Studio | 71 | AED 52,000 | 50,000 – 56,000 | AED 52,000 |
| Apartment · 1 bedroom | 28 | AED 63,000 | 63,000 – 66,000 | — |
| Apartment · 2 bedrooms | 12 | AED 99,000 | 90,000 – 101,200 | — |
| Villa / townhouse · 3 bedrooms | 74 | AED 253,500 | 229,890 – 275,000 | AED 260,000 |
| Villa / townhouse · 4 bedrooms | 70 | AED 277,500 | 248,138 – 300,000 | AED 285,000 |
Most traded projects in The Sustainable City
| Project (DLD name) | Sales 12 months | Median / m² | Off-plan sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sustainable City | 32 | AED 22,982 | 0% |
Getting around The Sustainable City
Landmarks most often recorded in the area's DLD transactions:
- Landmark: Dubai Cycling Course
Compare with other areas
Areas with a similar price per m²:
- Expo City — AED 23,148/m² · Expo City rents
- Sama Al Jadaf — AED 23,463/m² · Sama Al Jadaf rents
- Dubai Hills - Maple 1 — AED 23,508/m² · Dubai Hills - Maple 1 rents
- Meydan One Community — AED 22,289/m² · Meydan One Community rents
- Wasl 1 — AED 23,706/m² · Wasl 1 rents
- Al Kifaf — AED 23,706/m² · Al Kifaf rents
Frequently asked questions
What is the price per square foot in The Sustainable City?
The median is AED 2,135 per sq ft (AED 22,982 per m²), across 32 residential sales registered with the DLD from October 16, 2025 to October 16, 2026.
Are prices rising in The Sustainable City?
The median price per m² moved +3.1% between the previous 12 months (AED 22,293/m²) and the last 12 months (AED 22,982/m²).
Off-plan or ready property in The Sustainable City?
0% of sales over the last 12 months were off-plan and 100% 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 The Sustainable City?
Dividing the median Ejari annual rent by the median DLD sale price gives an indicative gross yield of 5.5% for a 3 bedrooms, 5.5% 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.