UAE Area Guides

21 Dubai and Abu Dhabi communities with 2026 prices, yields, and market analysis.

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Dubai

Dubai Marina

Waterfront apartments, high STR demand, strong capital appreciation.

Gross
5.8%
Net
4.0%
AED/sqft
1,720
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Dubai

Downtown Dubai

Iconic core with Burj Khalifa, premium appreciation, lifestyle-driven.

Gross
4.9%
Net
3.2%
AED/sqft
2,450
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Dubai

Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC)

Mid-market hub with balanced yields, heavy 2026 supply pipeline.

Gross
7.0%
Net
5.2%
AED/sqft
1,050
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Dubai

Business Bay

Commercial core next to Downtown, strong rental velocity, studio-heavy.

Gross
6.4%
Net
4.4%
AED/sqft
1,520
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Dubai

Palm Jumeirah

Iconic island, ultra-premium, exceptional STR, limited supply.

Gross
5.2%
Net
3.4%
AED/sqft
2,900
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Dubai

Dubai Hills Estate

Master-planned family community with golf, schools, low-rise villas.

Gross
5.6%
Net
4.1%
AED/sqft
1,480
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Dubai

Arabian Ranches

Established villa community, end-user stronghold, low turnover.

Gross
5.4%
Net
4.2%
AED/sqft
1,350
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Dubai

Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR)

Beachfront strip with strong STR, dining-driven foot traffic.

Gross
5.9%
Net
4.0%
AED/sqft
1,680
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Dubai

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)

Financial district — premium residential tower stock, corporate tenants.

Gross
5.3%
Net
3.6%
AED/sqft
2,350
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Dubai

Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT)

Office + residential mix, strong yields, excellent value.

Gross
7.6%
Net
5.5%
AED/sqft
1,240
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Dubai

Meydan

Emerging masterplan between Downtown and Dubai Hills.

Gross
6.0%
Net
4.4%
AED/sqft
1,350
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Dubai

Dubai South

Expo 2020 aftermath + Al Maktoum Airport = growth engine.

Gross
7.1%
Net
5.3%
AED/sqft
820
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Dubai

Mirdif

Established family area with mostly villas, steady end-user market.

Gross
6.2%
Net
5.0%
AED/sqft
930
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Dubai

Al Furjan

Emerging mid-market community with metro access and balanced supply.

Gross
7.2%
Net
5.5%
AED/sqft
1,020
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Dubai

International City

Cheapest Dubai freehold — highest gross yields, budget-investor favorite.

Gross
8.8%
Net
5.9%
AED/sqft
640
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Abu Dhabi

Saadiyat Island

Cultural district with Louvre Abu Dhabi, premium beachfront living.

Gross
6.0%
Net
4.6%
AED/sqft
1,680
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Abu Dhabi

Yas Island

Entertainment hub with Ferrari World, strong STR, lifestyle appeal.

Gross
6.3%
Net
4.8%
AED/sqft
1,380
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Abu Dhabi

Al Reem Island

Urban island close to downtown AD, strong yields, young professional base.

Gross
7.0%
Net
5.3%
AED/sqft
1,200
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Abu Dhabi

Al Raha Beach

Coastal community with mid-to-premium apartments and townhouses.

Gross
6.1%
Net
4.7%
AED/sqft
1,320
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Abu Dhabi

Khalifa City

Traditional villa area favored by government employees.

Gross
6.6%
Net
5.4%
AED/sqft
780
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Abu Dhabi

Masdar City

Sustainable tech city, emerging premium segment.

Gross
6.4%
Net
5.1%
AED/sqft
1,100