Wadi Al Safa 3 property prices: price per sq ft and sales in 2026
Property prices in Wadi Al Safa 3 stand at a median AED 16,146 per m² (AED 1,500 per sq ft) over the last 12 months, based on the 7,889 residential sales registered with the Dubai Land Department between October 16, 2025 and October 16, 2026. That is an increase of 4.8% on the previous 12 months. Sales reached AED 12.6 billion, ranking Wadi Al Safa 3 #6 of the 154 locations Cevitas tracks for activity.
- AED 16,146median price per m²
- AED 1,500median price per sq ft
- 7,889sales in 12 months
- +4.8%change year on year
- 82.6%off-plan share of sales
With a price per m² 12.9% below the Dubai median (AED 18,545/m²), Wadi Al Safa 3 sits in the core of the Dubai market (#102 of 154 by price per m²). 82.6% of sales are off-plan: the area is driven by developer launches.
Apartment and villa prices in Wadi Al Safa 3
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 | 3,789 | AED 690,999 | 37 m² |
| Apartment · 1 bedroom | 2,281 | AED 1,119,999 | 74 m² |
| Apartment · 2 bedrooms | 1,024 | AED 1,603,208 | 124 m² |
| Apartment · 3 bedrooms | 234 | AED 2,213,330 | 172 m² |
| Apartment · 4 bedrooms | 16 | AED 2,890,598 | 346 m² |
| Villa / townhouse · 3 bedrooms | 155 | AED 2,312,738 | 79 m² |
| Villa / townhouse · 4 bedrooms | 237 | AED 4,500,000 | 187 m² |
| Villa / townhouse · 5+ bedrooms | 102 | AED 13,990,000 | 458 m² |
Price per m² range in Wadi Al Safa 3
Half of the sales over the last 12 months closed between AED 13,999 and AED 19,954 per m² (AED 1,301 to 1,854 per sq ft). The spread reflects floor, view, building age and finish level: these are the points that drive the price.
Wadi Al Safa 3 price trend since 2019
| Year | Sales | Median / m² | Median / sq ft | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 159 | AED 6,997 | AED 650 | — |
| 2020 | 169 | AED 4,394 | AED 408 | -37.2% |
| 2021 | 458 | AED 9,700 | AED 901 | +120.8% |
| 2022 | 516 | AED 10,977 | AED 1,020 | +13.2% |
| 2023 | 1,620 | AED 16,493 | AED 1,532 | +50.3% |
| 2024 | 3,023 | AED 15,094 | AED 1,402 | -8.5% |
| 2025 | 5,703 | AED 16,065 | AED 1,492 | +6.4% |
| 2026 (to mid-October) | 5,623 | AED 15,769 | AED 1,465 | -1.8% |
Rents and rental yield in Wadi Al Safa 3
Median annual rent of Ejari contracts started over the last 12 months. Indicative gross yield: studio 5.8%, 1 bedroom 5.4%, 2 bedrooms 5.2%, 3 bedrooms 5.4%, 3 bedrooms 6.9%, 4 bedrooms 4.2%, 5+ bedrooms 2.4%.
| Unit type | Contracts | Median annual rent | Middle 50% range | New leases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment · Studio | 823 | AED 40,000 | 33,600 – 45,000 | AED 44,000 |
| Apartment · 1 bedroom | 1,738 | AED 60,000 | 51,500 – 70,000 | AED 65,000 |
| Apartment · 2 bedrooms | 994 | AED 84,000 | 72,765 – 100,000 | AED 90,000 |
| Apartment · 3 bedrooms | 104 | AED 120,000 | 96,331 – 150,000 | AED 130,000 |
| Villa / townhouse · 3 bedrooms | 86 | AED 160,000 | 150,000 – 165,000 | AED 155,500 |
| Villa / townhouse · 4 bedrooms | 458 | AED 190,000 | 170,000 – 272,306 | AED 190,000 |
Most traded projects in Wadi Al Safa 3
| Project (DLD name) | Sales 12 months | Median / m² | Off-plan sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wilds Residences | 158 | AED 19,304 | 100% |
| Taormina Village 1 | 146 | AED 25,741 | 100% |
Off-plan projects in Wadi Al Safa 3
2 Wadi Al Safa 3 projects have an off-plan page: developer, progress in the DLD register, prices by unit type and price list.
Getting around Wadi Al Safa 3
Landmarks most often recorded in the area's DLD transactions:
- Nearest metro: First Abu Dhabi Bank Metro Station
- Landmark: IMG World Adventures
Compare with other areas
Majan · Living Legends · Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum District 11
Areas with a similar price per m²:
- Town Square — AED 16,312/m² · Town Square rents
- Al Yelayiss 2 — AED 16,312/m² · Al Yelayiss 2 rents
- Dubai Studio City — AED 15,973/m² · Dubai Studio City rents
- Al Hebiah Second — AED 15,969/m² · Al Hebiah Second rents
- Jumeirah Village Circle — AED 15,931/m² · Jumeirah Village Circle rents
- Al Barsha South Fourth — AED 15,931/m² · Al Barsha South Fourth rents
Frequently asked questions
What is the price per square foot in Wadi Al Safa 3?
The median is AED 1,500 per sq ft (AED 16,146 per m²), across 7,889 residential sales registered with the DLD from October 16, 2025 to October 16, 2026.
How much is an apartment in Wadi Al Safa 3?
A one-bedroom sold for a median AED 1,119,999 (74 m²) and a two-bedroom for AED 1,603,208 (124 m²) over the last 12 months, according to DLD sales.
Are prices rising in Wadi Al Safa 3?
The median price per m² moved +4.8% between the previous 12 months (AED 15,408/m²) and the last 12 months (AED 16,146/m²).
Off-plan or ready property in Wadi Al Safa 3?
82.6% of sales over the last 12 months were off-plan and 17.4% 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 Wadi Al Safa 3?
Dividing the median Ejari annual rent by the median DLD sale price gives an indicative gross yield of 5.8% for a studio, 5.4% for a 1 bedroom, 5.2% for a 2 bedrooms, 5.4% for a 3 bedrooms, 6.9% for a 3 bedrooms, 4.2% for a 4 bedrooms, 2.4% 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.