Zaabeel Second property prices: price per sq ft and sales in 2026
Property prices in Zaabeel Second stand at a median AED 33,893 per m² (AED 3,149 per sq ft) over the last 12 months, based on the 772 residential sales registered with the Dubai Land Department between October 16, 2025 and October 16, 2026. That is an increase of 11.1% on the previous 12 months. Sales reached AED 3.4 billion.
- AED 33,893median price per m²
- AED 3,149median price per sq ft
- 772sales in 12 months
- +11.1%change year on year
- 84.7%off-plan share of sales
With a price per m² 82.8% above the Dubai median (AED 18,545/m²), Zaabeel Second sits among the emirate's most sought-after addresses (#16 of 154 by price per m²). 84.7% of sales are off-plan: the area is driven by developer launches.
Apartment and villa prices in Zaabeel Second
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 | 301 | AED 2,425,000 | 81 m² |
| Apartment · 2 bedrooms | 333 | AED 4,506,000 | 124 m² |
| Apartment · 3 bedrooms | 121 | AED 6,630,030 | 185 m² |
| Apartment · 4 bedrooms | 14 | AED 11,053,000 | 267 m² |
Price per m² range in Zaabeel Second
Half of the sales over the last 12 months closed between AED 30,160 and AED 37,206 per m² (AED 2,802 to 3,457 per sq ft). The spread reflects floor, view, building age and finish level: these are the points that drive the price.
Zaabeel Second price trend since 2019
| Year | Sales | Median / m² | Median / sq ft | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 334 | AED 20,300 | AED 1,886 | — |
| 2020 | 147 | AED 20,855 | AED 1,937 | +2.7% |
| 2021 | 249 | AED 22,452 | AED 2,086 | +7.7% |
| 2022 | 252 | AED 21,720 | AED 2,018 | -3.3% |
| 2023 | 848 | AED 26,613 | AED 2,472 | +22.5% |
| 2024 | 443 | AED 28,026 | AED 2,604 | +5.3% |
| 2025 | 620 | AED 31,266 | AED 2,905 | +11.6% |
| 2026 (to mid-October) | 689 | AED 33,887 | AED 3,148 | +8.4% |
Rents and rental yield in Zaabeel Second
Median annual rent of Ejari contracts started over the last 12 months. Indicative gross yield: 1 bedroom 4.7%, 2 bedrooms 3.8%, 3 bedrooms 3.9%, 4 bedrooms 4.5%.
| Unit type | Contracts | Median annual rent | Middle 50% range | New leases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment · 1 bedroom | 368 | AED 115,000 | 105,000 – 125,000 | AED 110,000 |
| Apartment · 2 bedrooms | 503 | AED 170,000 | 155,000 – 185,000 | AED 165,000 |
| Apartment · 3 bedrooms | 200 | AED 260,000 | 230,000 – 290,000 | AED 250,000 |
| Apartment · 4 bedrooms | 10 | AED 502,500 | 415,000 – 682,500 | — |
Most traded projects in Zaabeel Second
| Project (DLD name) | Sales 12 months | Median / m² | Off-plan sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Views II | 85 | AED 29,313 | 0% |
| Downtown Views | 33 | AED 28,721 | 0% |
Getting around Zaabeel Second
Landmarks most often recorded in the area's DLD transactions:
- Nearest metro: Financial Centre
- Shopping mall: Dubai Mall
- Landmark: Burj Khalifa
Compare with other areas
Business Park · Dubai International Financial Center
Areas with a similar price per m²:
- Dubai Water Canal — AED 33,886/m² · Dubai Water Canal rents
- Business Park — AED 33,854/m²
- Madinat Dubai Almelaheyah — AED 33,675/m² · Madinat Dubai Almelaheyah 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 Zaabeel Second?
The median is AED 3,149 per sq ft (AED 33,893 per m²), across 772 residential sales registered with the DLD from October 16, 2025 to October 16, 2026.
How much is an apartment in Zaabeel Second?
A one-bedroom sold for a median AED 2,425,000 (81 m²) and a two-bedroom for AED 4,506,000 (124 m²) over the last 12 months, according to DLD sales.
Are prices rising in Zaabeel Second?
The median price per m² moved +11.1% between the previous 12 months (AED 30,514/m²) and the last 12 months (AED 33,893/m²).
Off-plan or ready property in Zaabeel Second?
84.7% of sales over the last 12 months were off-plan and 15.3% 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 Second?
Dividing the median Ejari annual rent by the median DLD sale price gives an indicative gross yield of 4.7% for a 1 bedroom, 3.8% for a 2 bedrooms, 3.9% for a 3 bedrooms, 4.5% 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.