Zaabeel First property prices: price per sq ft and sales in 2026
Property prices in Zaabeel First stand at a median AED 31,875 per m² (AED 2,961 per sq ft) over the last 12 months, based on the 100 residential sales registered with the Dubai Land Department between October 16, 2025 and October 16, 2026. That is an increase of 1.1% on the previous 12 months. Sales reached AED 535.9 million.
- AED 31,875median price per m²
- AED 2,961median price per sq ft
- 100sales in 12 months
- +1.1%change year on year
- 72%off-plan share of sales
With a price per m² 71.9% above the Dubai median (AED 18,545/m²), Zaabeel First sits among the emirate's most sought-after addresses (#21 of 154 by price per m²). 72% of sales are off-plan: the area is driven by developer launches.
Apartment and villa prices in Zaabeel First
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 · 1 bedroom | 40 | AED 2,252,500 | 71 m² |
| Apartment · 2 bedrooms | 48 | AED 4,362,830 | 132 m² |
| Apartment · 3 bedrooms | 9 | AED 4,695,888 | 170 m² |
Price per m² range in Zaabeel First
Half of the sales over the last 12 months closed between AED 28,180 and AED 40,940 per m² (AED 2,618 to 3,803 per sq ft). The spread reflects floor, view, building age and finish level: these are the points that drive the price.
Zaabeel First price trend since 2022
| Year | Sales | Median / m² | Median / sq ft | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 100 | AED 41,110 | AED 3,819 | — |
| 2023 | 143 | AED 41,830 | AED 3,886 | +1.8% |
| 2024 | 1,749 | AED 28,805 | AED 2,676 | -31.1% |
| 2025 | 119 | AED 31,401 | AED 2,917 | +9% |
| 2026 (to mid-October) | 83 | AED 31,704 | AED 2,945 | +1% |
Rents and rental yield in Zaabeel First
Median annual rent of Ejari contracts started over the last 12 months. Indicative gross yield: 1 bedroom 13.3%, 2 bedrooms 13.8%.
| Unit type | Contracts | Median annual rent | Middle 50% range | New leases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment · 1 bedroom | 27 | AED 300,000 | 270,000 – 400,000 | AED 300,000 |
| Apartment · 2 bedrooms | 88 | AED 600,000 | 450,000 – 747,500 | AED 610,000 |
| Apartment · 3 bedrooms | 10 | AED 696,867 | 657,500 – 1,537,500 | — |
Most traded projects in Zaabeel First
| Project (DLD name) | Sales 12 months | Median / m² | Off-plan sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Address Residences Zabeel | 72 | AED 30,086 | 100% |
| One Za'abeel | 28 | AED 45,498 | 0% |
Off-plan projects in Zaabeel First
1 Zaabeel First project has an off-plan page: developer, progress in the DLD register, prices by unit type and price list.
Getting around Zaabeel First
Landmarks most often recorded in the area's DLD transactions:
- Nearest metro: Al Jafiliya Metro Station
- Shopping mall: Dubai Mall
- Landmark: Burj Khalifa
Compare with other areas
Areas with a similar price per m²:
- Downtown Dubai — AED 31,650/m² · Downtown Dubai rents
- Burj Khalifa — AED 31,534/m² · Burj Khalifa rents
- DMCC EZ2 — AED 32,238/m²
- Mina Rashid — AED 30,115/m² · Mina Rashid rents
- Um Suqaim Third — AED 30,102/m² · Um Suqaim Third rents
- Madinat Dubai Almelaheyah — AED 33,675/m² · Madinat Dubai Almelaheyah rents
Frequently asked questions
What is the price per square foot in Zaabeel First?
The median is AED 2,961 per sq ft (AED 31,875 per m²), across 100 residential sales registered with the DLD from October 16, 2025 to October 16, 2026.
How much is an apartment in Zaabeel First?
A one-bedroom sold for a median AED 2,252,500 (71 m²) and a two-bedroom for AED 4,362,830 (132 m²) over the last 12 months, according to DLD sales.
Are prices rising in Zaabeel First?
The median price per m² moved +1.1% between the previous 12 months (AED 31,513/m²) and the last 12 months (AED 31,875/m²).
Off-plan or ready property in Zaabeel First?
72% of sales over the last 12 months were off-plan and 28% 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 Zaabeel First?
Dividing the median Ejari annual rent by the median DLD sale price gives an indicative gross yield of 13.3% for a 1 bedroom, 13.8% for a 2 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.