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Area rankings (Dubai and Abu Dhabi)
Area rankings rebuilt every day from government registration data (DLD, ADREC). Price changes use the mix-adjusted index (like-for-like sales in the same project and unit type) where coverage allows.
International City (Phase 1) has the highest gross yield (8.4%), Al Samhah the fastest price growth (+27.8% y/y), Dubai Water Canal the largest fall (-14.9%), Dubailand (City of Arabia) the fastest sales growth (+1,327%).
Highest gross yields · Prices rising fastest · Prices falling · Sales growing fastest · Most traded · Lowest price per sq ft · Highest price per sq ft · Highest off-plan share
Highest gross yields
Dubai from Ejari registered rents, Abu Dhabi from ADREC published averages (different methods).
| # | Area | Emirate | Gross yield (indicative) | AED / sq ft | Sales (3 months) | Index y/y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | International City (Phase 1) | Dubai | 8.4% | 699 | 362 | +4.0% |
| 2 | Al Maryah Island | Abu Dhabi | 7.2% | 2,253 | 163 | +19.6% |
| 3 | Al Layyan | Abu Dhabi | 7.0% | 1,306 | 110 | +11.7% |
| 4 | Khalifa City | Abu Dhabi | 6.8% | 1,137 | 85 | -1.0% |
| 5 | Al Reef | Abu Dhabi | 6.7% | 988 | 96 | +16.0% |
| 6 | Dubai Sports City | Dubai | 6.4% | 1,267 | 517 | -0.5% |
| 7 | Dubailand (Wadi Al Safa 7) | Dubai | 6.2% | 1,164 | 90 | +1.6% |
| 8 | Dubai Studio City | Dubai | 6.2% | 1,567 | 365 | +4.2% |
| 9 | Jumeirah Village Circle | Dubai | 6.2% | 1,421 | 2,505 | -2.6% |
| 10 | Dubai Hills Estate | Dubai | 6.2% | 1,960 | 828 | -3.6% |
| 11 | Town Square | Dubai | 6.1% | 1,379 | 338 | +2.8% |
| 12 | Dubai Production City | Dubai | 6.0% | 1,408 | 661 | -3.6% |
| 13 | Mohammed Bin Rashid City | Dubai | 6.0% | 2,053 | 31 | -1.6% |
| 14 | Emirates Living | Dubai | 5.8% | 1,607 | 85 | +1.9% |
| 15 | Al Reem Island | Abu Dhabi | 5.8% | 1,611 | 1,425 | +9.8% |
Prices rising fastest
Areas with a mix-adjusted price index only (like-for-like sales), so a shift in what sells after new launches does not count as a price rise.
| # | Area | Emirate | Mix-adjusted index, year on year | AED / sq ft | Sales (3 months) | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Samhah | Abu Dhabi | +27.8% | 1,393 | 35 | 4.7% |
| 2 | Living Legends | Dubai | +23.0% | 1,419 | 219 | – |
| 3 | Al Maryah Island | Abu Dhabi | +19.6% | 2,253 | 163 | 7.2% |
| 4 | Al Reef | Abu Dhabi | +16.0% | 988 | 96 | 6.7% |
| 5 | Mudon | Dubai | +15.2% | 1,761 | 263 | 4.3% |
| 6 | Al Raha Beach | Abu Dhabi | +15.2% | 2,157 | 229 | 5.2% |
| 7 | Al Jurf (Ghadeer Al Tayr) | Abu Dhabi | +15.0% | 1,684 | 292 | – |
| 8 | The Field | Dubai | +14.8% | 1,566 | 32 | – |
| 9 | Hudayriyat Island | Abu Dhabi | +14.1% | 1,913 | 1,294 | – |
| 10 | Al Layyan | Abu Dhabi | +11.7% | 1,306 | 110 | 7.0% |
| 11 | Zayed City | Abu Dhabi | +10.8% | 1,568 | 232 | – |
| 12 | Warsan First | Dubai | +10.4% | 1,299 | 125 | – |
| 13 | Dubai Marina | Dubai | +10.3% | 2,344 | 666 | 4.3% |
| 14 | Al Reem Island | Abu Dhabi | +9.8% | 1,611 | 1,425 | 5.8% |
| 15 | Al Shamkha | Abu Dhabi | +8.9% | 1,185 | 296 | 4.1% |
Prices falling
Areas with a mix-adjusted price index only (like-for-like sales).
| # | Area | Emirate | Mix-adjusted index, year on year | AED / sq ft | Sales (3 months) | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dubai Water Canal | Dubai | -14.9% | 2,974 | 38 | – |
| 2 | Al Jaddaf | Dubai | -13.8% | 1,791 | 42 | 4.6% |
| 3 | Dubai Harbour | Dubai | -11.1% | 3,363 | 77 | – |
| 4 | Mbr District 1 | Dubai | -8.8% | 1,848 | 45 | – |
| 5 | Meydan Avenue | Dubai | -8.6% | 1,695 | 34 | – |
| 6 | Dubai Healthcare City Phase 2 | Dubai | -8.1% | 1,688 | 127 | – |
| 7 | Falcon City Of Wonders | Dubai | -7.2% | 1,562 | 79 | – |
| 8 | Sufouh Gardens | Dubai | -7.1% | 2,400 | 67 | – |
| 9 | Nad Al Shiba First | Dubai | -6.5% | 2,126 | 62 | 4.2% |
| 10 | Palm Jumeirah | Dubai | -5.7% | 2,830 | 197 | 4.3% |
| 11 | Sobha Heartland | Dubai | -5.6% | 1,939 | 255 | – |
| 12 | Zabeel | Dubai | -5.5% | 3,029 | 127 | 4.5% |
| 13 | Jumeirah Beach Residence | Dubai | -5.3% | 1,592 | 108 | – |
| 14 | Downtown Dubai | Dubai | -5.2% | 2,697 | 527 | 4.6% |
| 15 | Mirdif | Dubai | -5.2% | 1,128 | 38 | 4.5% |
Sales growing fastest
At least 50 residential sales in the last three months and 30 a year earlier.
| # | Area | Emirate | Sales, year on year | AED / sq ft | Sales (3 months) | Index y/y | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dubailand (City of Arabia) | Dubai | +1,327% | 1,711 | 1,669 | +0.1% | – |
| 2 | Hudayriyat Island | Abu Dhabi | +652% | 1,913 | 1,294 | +14.1% | – |
| 3 | Jebel Ali Village / Discovery Gardens | Dubai | +613% | 1,720 | 620 | +2.6% | 4.5% |
| 4 | DAMAC Hills 2 (Akoya Oxygen) | Dubai | +470% | 1,664 | 701 | +6.2% | 3.8% |
| 5 | Downtown Jebel Ali | Dubai | +464% | 1,672 | 1,196 | +0.5% | – |
| 6 | Mudon | Dubai | +353% | 1,761 | 263 | +15.2% | 4.3% |
| 7 | Living Legends | Dubai | +242% | 1,419 | 219 | +23.0% | – |
| 8 | Damac Hills | Dubai | +229% | 1,800 | 891 | -4.4% | 5.0% |
| 9 | Business Park | Dubai | +215% | 3,483 | 277 | -2.4% | – |
| 10 | Al Shamkha | Abu Dhabi | +124% | 1,185 | 296 | +8.9% | 4.1% |
| 11 | Dubai South | Dubai | +123% | 1,703 | 5,141 | +3.7% | 4.3% |
| 12 | Dubai Motor City Extension | Dubai | +110% | 1,747 | 103 | +7.3% | 4.3% |
| 13 | Tecom Site A | Dubai | +93% | 3,363 | 89 | +3.9% | – |
| 14 | Al Layyan | Abu Dhabi | +75% | 1,306 | 110 | +11.7% | 7.0% |
| 15 | Nad Al Shiba First | Dubai | +44% | 2,126 | 62 | -6.5% | 4.2% |
Most traded
Residential sales in the last three months.
| # | Area | Emirate | Sales (3 months) | AED / sq ft | Index y/y | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dubai South | Dubai | 5,141 | 1,703 | +3.7% | 4.3% |
| 2 | Jumeirah Village Circle | Dubai | 2,505 | 1,421 | -2.6% | 6.2% |
| 3 | Dubailand (City of Arabia) | Dubai | 1,669 | 1,711 | +0.1% | – |
| 4 | Al Reem Island | Abu Dhabi | 1,425 | 1,611 | +9.8% | 5.8% |
| 5 | Jabal Ali Industrial Second | Dubai | 1,374 | 1,752 | – | 5.5% |
| 6 | Hudayriyat Island | Abu Dhabi | 1,294 | 1,913 | +14.1% | – |
| 7 | Business Bay | Dubai | 1,291 | 2,151 | -5.1% | 5.0% |
| 8 | Downtown Jebel Ali | Dubai | 1,196 | 1,672 | +0.5% | – |
| 9 | Dubailand Residence Complex | Dubai | 1,088 | 1,371 | +0.3% | – |
| 10 | Yas Island | Abu Dhabi | 1,080 | 2,422 | +8.8% | 5.4% |
| 11 | Majan | Dubai | 1,043 | 1,446 | +5.2% | – |
| 12 | Damac Hills | Dubai | 891 | 1,800 | -4.4% | 5.0% |
| 13 | Jumeirah Lake Towers | Dubai | 838 | 2,161 | -3.6% | 4.3% |
| 14 | Dubai Hills Estate | Dubai | 828 | 1,960 | -3.6% | 6.2% |
| 15 | Dubai Creek Harbour | Dubai | 765 | 2,515 | -3.3% | 4.9% |
Lowest price per sq ft
Median price per sq ft of residential sales, last three months.
| # | Area | Emirate | AED / sq ft (median) | Sales (3 months) | Index y/y | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Bahyah | Abu Dhabi | 674 | 195 | -1.1% | – |
| 2 | International City (Phase 1) | Dubai | 699 | 362 | +4.0% | 8.4% |
| 3 | Discovery Gardens | Dubai | 889 | 202 | +2.0% | – |
| 4 | Remraam | Dubai | 932 | 46 | +4.3% | – |
| 5 | Al Reef | Abu Dhabi | 988 | 96 | +16.0% | 6.7% |
| 6 | Mirdif | Dubai | 1,128 | 38 | -5.2% | 4.5% |
| 7 | Khalifa City | Abu Dhabi | 1,137 | 85 | -1.0% | 6.8% |
| 8 | Dubailand (Wadi Al Safa 7) | Dubai | 1,164 | 90 | +1.6% | 6.2% |
| 9 | Liwan | Dubai | 1,174 | 131 | +4.0% | – |
| 10 | Al Shamkha | Abu Dhabi | 1,185 | 296 | +8.9% | 4.1% |
| 11 | Mira | Dubai | 1,203 | 51 | +4.6% | – |
| 12 | International City (Phase 2 & 3) | Dubai | 1,232 | 336 | +6.7% | 4.8% |
| 13 | Emaar South | Dubai | 1,241 | 41 | -4.2% | – |
| 14 | Dubai Sports City | Dubai | 1,267 | 517 | -0.5% | 6.4% |
| 15 | Warsan First | Dubai | 1,299 | 125 | +10.4% | – |
Highest price per sq ft
Median price per sq ft of residential sales, last three months.
| # | Area | Emirate | AED / sq ft (median) | Sales (3 months) | Index y/y | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jumeirah | Dubai | 7,712 | 37 | +4.0% | – |
| 2 | Ramhan Island | Abu Dhabi | 3,900 | 146 | – | – |
| 3 | Trade Center First | Dubai | 3,667 | 34 | -0.1% | 2.2% |
| 4 | Fahid Island | Abu Dhabi | 3,596 | 56 | +4.8% | – |
| 5 | Palm Jabal Ali | Dubai | 3,561 | 197 | – | – |
| 6 | Business Park | Dubai | 3,483 | 277 | -2.4% | – |
| 7 | Dubai Harbour | Dubai | 3,363 | 77 | -11.1% | – |
| 8 | Tecom Site A | Dubai | 3,363 | 89 | +3.9% | – |
| 9 | Al Wasl | Dubai | 3,171 | 130 | -2.5% | 3.9% |
| 10 | Dubai Maritime City | Dubai | 3,110 | 274 | +1.8% | 2.3% |
| 11 | Zabeel | Dubai | 3,029 | 127 | -5.5% | 4.5% |
| 12 | Dubai Water Canal | Dubai | 2,974 | 38 | -14.9% | – |
| 13 | Dmcc-Ez2 | Dubai | 2,857 | 145 | -0.1% | – |
| 14 | Palm Jumeirah | Dubai | 2,830 | 197 | -5.7% | 4.3% |
| 15 | Al Rowaiyah First | Dubai | 2,796 | 93 | – | – |
Highest off-plan share
Share of residential sales in the last three months that were off-plan.
| # | Area | Emirate | Off-plan share | AED / sq ft | Sales (3 months) | Index y/y | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Jaddaf | Dubai | 100% | 1,791 | 42 | -13.8% | 4.6% |
| 2 | Falcon City Of Wonders | Dubai | 100% | 1,562 | 79 | -7.2% | – |
| 3 | Dubai Investments Park | Dubai | 100% | 1,480 | 111 | -2.1% | 5.1% |
| 4 | Al Rowaiyah First | Dubai | 100% | 2,796 | 93 | – | – |
| 5 | Dubai Islands | Dubai | 100% | 2,621 | 466 | +0.2% | 2.1% |
| 6 | Ramhan Island | Abu Dhabi | 100% | 3,900 | 146 | – | – |
| 7 | Business Park | Dubai | 100% | 3,483 | 277 | -2.4% | – |
| 8 | Ras Al Khor | Dubai | 100% | 2,379 | 67 | +3.4% | – |
| 9 | Bukadra | Dubai | 100% | 2,547 | 145 | +6.2% | 2.3% |
| 10 | Fahid Island | Abu Dhabi | 100% | 3,596 | 56 | +4.8% | – |
| 11 | Mohammed Bin Rashid City | Dubai | 100% | 2,053 | 31 | -1.6% | 6.0% |
| 12 | Sama Al Jadaf | Dubai | 100% | 2,132 | 242 | – | – |
| 13 | Ghantout | Abu Dhabi | 100% | 2,590 | 36 | – | – |
| 14 | Saih Shuaib 1 | Dubai | 100% | 2,740 | 45 | – | – |
| 15 | Palm Jabal Ali | Dubai | 100% | 3,561 | 197 | – | – |
Data as of 2026-10-11. Areas with at least 30 residential sales in three months (50 for sales growth); top 15. Individual properties vary widely. Information only, not investment advice. Area detail on the area pages; run the numbers with the buy-to-let calculator.
Sources: Dubai Land Department (DLD Open Data; Dubai sales before 2026 via the CC BY 4.0 republication by Dubai Real Estate Data, dubairealestatedata.com), Ejari rent contracts, Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC), FRED, New York Fed, US Treasury. Residential (apartment and villa) sales only; cells with fewer than 5 sales are hidden. Information only, not investment advice.