Wadi Al Safa 5 property prices: price per sq ft and sales in 2026
Property prices in Wadi Al Safa 5 stand at a median AED 15,731 per m² (AED 1,461 per sq ft) over the last 12 months, based on the 8,565 residential sales registered with the Dubai Land Department between October 16, 2025 and October 16, 2026. That is an increase of 7.7% on the previous 12 months. Sales reached AED 11.8 billion, ranking Wadi Al Safa 5 #5 of the 154 locations Cevitas tracks for activity.
- AED 15,731median price per m²
- AED 1,461median price per sq ft
- 8,565sales in 12 months
- +7.7%change year on year
- 86.4%off-plan share of sales
With a price per m² 15.2% below the Dubai median (AED 18,545/m²), Wadi Al Safa 5 sits among the emirate's most accessible entry points, popular with first-time investors (#108 of 154 by price per m²). 86.4% of sales are off-plan: the area is driven by developer launches.
Apartment and villa prices in Wadi Al Safa 5
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 | 3,092 | AED 693,671 | 40 m² |
| Apartment · 1 bedroom | 2,926 | AED 1,080,648 | 76 m² |
| Apartment · 2 bedrooms | 1,277 | AED 1,530,000 | 120 m² |
| Apartment · 3 bedrooms | 307 | AED 2,140,057 | 164 m² |
| Villa / townhouse · 2 bedrooms | 14 | AED 2,412,500 | 161 m² |
| Villa / townhouse · 3 bedrooms | 489 | AED 3,020,000 | 161 m² |
| Villa / townhouse · 4 bedrooms | 360 | AED 3,950,000 | 257 m² |
| Villa / townhouse · 5+ bedrooms | 17 | AED 6,200,000 | 420 m² |
Price per m² range in Wadi Al Safa 5
Half of the sales over the last 12 months closed between AED 13,279 and AED 17,704 per m² (AED 1,234 to 1,645 per sq ft). The spread reflects floor, view, building age and finish level: these are the points that drive the price.
Wadi Al Safa 5 price trend since 2019
| Year | Sales | Median / m² | Median / sq ft | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1,836 | AED 7,986 | AED 742 | — |
| 2020 | 1,264 | AED 8,039 | AED 747 | +0.7% |
| 2021 | 2,555 | AED 8,493 | AED 789 | +5.6% |
| 2022 | 2,872 | AED 9,129 | AED 848 | +7.5% |
| 2023 | 4,610 | AED 10,441 | AED 970 | +14.4% |
| 2024 | 7,762 | AED 13,685 | AED 1,271 | +31.1% |
| 2025 | 11,097 | AED 15,073 | AED 1,400 | +10.1% |
| 2026 (to mid-October) | 6,086 | AED 15,633 | AED 1,452 | +3.7% |
Rents and rental yield in Wadi Al Safa 5
Median annual rent of Ejari contracts started over the last 12 months. Indicative gross yield: studio 5.5%, 1 bedroom 4.7%, 2 bedrooms 4.2%, 3 bedrooms 4.3%, 2 bedrooms 5.2%, 3 bedrooms 5.1%, 4 bedrooms 5.1%, 5+ bedrooms 5%.
| Unit type | Contracts | Median annual rent | Middle 50% range | New leases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment · Studio | 1,997 | AED 38,000 | 34,000 – 42,000 | AED 40,000 |
| Apartment · 1 bedroom | 3,607 | AED 51,000 | 46,014 – 57,000 | AED 56,000 |
| Apartment · 2 bedrooms | 1,963 | AED 65,000 | 58,800 – 75,000 | AED 73,000 |
| Apartment · 3 bedrooms | 147 | AED 91,000 | 86,000 – 105,000 | AED 100,000 |
| Villa / townhouse · 2 bedrooms | 138 | AED 125,000 | 120,000 – 135,000 | AED 125,000 |
| Villa / townhouse · 3 bedrooms | 2,079 | AED 155,000 | 140,323 – 165,000 | AED 155,000 |
Most traded projects in Wadi Al Safa 5
| Project (DLD name) | Sales 12 months | Median / m² | Off-plan sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rise by Athlon 1 | 356 | AED 17,815 | 100% |
| Rise by Athlon 2 | 306 | AED 17,833 | 100% |
| Rise by Athlon 3 | 113 | AED 16,406 | 100% |
| La Tilia at Villanova Phase 2 | 70 | AED 16,072 | 100% |
| Verdes by Haven 1 | 69 | AED 14,791 | 100% |
| La Violeta 2 | 63 | AED 17,839 | 0% |
| La Tilia at Villanova Phase 1 | 61 | AED 15,557 | 100% |
| Rise by Athlon 4 | 57 | AED 17,317 | 100% |
| Athlon by Al Dar 1 | 46 | AED 16,908 | 100% |
| Haven By Aldar 2 | 44 | AED 16,579 | 100% |
| Haven By Aldar 1 | 32 | AED 16,521 | 100% |
| Athlon by Al Dar 2 | 26 | AED 17,048 | 100% |
| Villanova Amaranta 3 | 24 | AED 15,957 | 0% |
| Villanova Amaranta | 23 | AED 15,182 | 0% |
| Amaranta 2 | 22 | AED 14,860 | 0% |
All tracked projects in Wadi Al Safa 5
Off-plan projects in Wadi Al Safa 5
12 Wadi Al Safa 5 projects have an off-plan page: developer, progress in the DLD register, prices by unit type and price list.
- Rise by Athlon 1 — Aurora SPV 3 L.L.C
- Rise by Athlon 2 — Aurora SPV 3 L.L.C
- Rise by Athlon 3 — Aurora SPV 3 L.L.C
- La Tilia at Villanova Phase 2 — North Dubailand Projects L.L.C
- Verdes by Haven 1 — Aurora SPV 1 L.L.C
- La Tilia at Villanova Phase 1 — North Dubailand Projects L.L.C
- Rise by Athlon 4 — Aurora SPV 3 L.L.C
- Athlon by Al Dar 1 — Aurora SPV 3 L.L.C
- Haven By Aldar 2 — Aurora SPV 1 L.L.C
- Haven By Aldar 1 — Aurora SPV 1 L.L.C
- Athlon by Al Dar 2 — Aurora SPV 3 L.L.C
- Haven By Aldar 3 — Aurora SPV 1 L.L.C
Getting around Wadi Al Safa 5
Landmarks most often recorded in the area's DLD transactions:
- Landmark: IMG World Adventures
Compare with other areas
Dubai Land Residence Complex · Arabian Ranches 3 · The Villa
Areas with a similar price per m²:
- Majan — AED 15,836/m² · Majan 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
- Al Hebiah Second — AED 15,969/m² · Al Hebiah Second rents
- Dubai Studio City — AED 15,973/m² · Dubai Studio City rents
- Saih Shuaib 2 — AED 15,349/m² · Saih Shuaib 2 rents
Frequently asked questions
What is the price per square foot in Wadi Al Safa 5?
The median is AED 1,461 per sq ft (AED 15,731 per m²), across 8,565 residential sales registered with the DLD from October 16, 2025 to October 16, 2026.
How much is an apartment in Wadi Al Safa 5?
A one-bedroom sold for a median AED 1,080,648 (76 m²) and a two-bedroom for AED 1,530,000 (120 m²) over the last 12 months, according to DLD sales.
Are prices rising in Wadi Al Safa 5?
The median price per m² moved +7.7% between the previous 12 months (AED 14,613/m²) and the last 12 months (AED 15,731/m²).
Off-plan or ready property in Wadi Al Safa 5?
86.4% of sales over the last 12 months were off-plan and 13.6% 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 5?
Dividing the median Ejari annual rent by the median DLD sale price gives an indicative gross yield of 5.5% for a studio, 4.7% for a 1 bedroom, 4.2% for a 2 bedrooms, 4.3% for a 3 bedrooms, 5.2% for a 2 bedrooms, 5.1% for a 3 bedrooms, 5.1% for a 4 bedrooms, 5% 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.