Dubai

Meydan Investment Guide (2026)

Emerging masterplan between Downtown and Dubai Hills.

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Avg price / sqft
AED 1,350
Gross Yield
6.0%
Net Yield
4.4%
Occupancy
93%

About Meydan

Meydan stretches south from Downtown and includes the Meydan Racecourse, Meydan One megaproject, and The Fields masterplan. Growing residential component with villas, townhouses, and newer apartments. Key growth area for 2026–2028.

Unit-type market snapshot

Unit
Avg sale price
Avg annual rent
Gross yield
1BR
AED 1,250,000
AED 82,000
6.6%
2BR
AED 2,050,000
AED 125,000
6.1%
Townhouse 3BR
AED 3,100,000
AED 180,000
5.8%
Villa 4BR+
AED 6,500,000
AED 320,000
4.9%

Based on active Bayut / Property Finder listings and DLD transactions. Updated April 2026.

Service charge
AED 11/sqft
per year
Transactions (12m)
3,900
sales recorded
Avg days on market
38 days
list to sale

Pros

  • Between Downtown and Dubai Hills — strategic location
  • Newer stock with modern specifications
  • Low service charges for the segment
  • Meydan One mall and Al Maktoum Mosque amenity draw

Watchouts

  • Infrastructure still maturing
  • Some pockets isolated without direct metro access
  • Supply coming online 2026–2028

Who should invest in Meydan?

Growth-oriented investors betting on masterplan maturation and end-user families.

Landmarks and amenities

Meydan RacecourseThe Meydan HotelDubai Hills Mall (adjacent)

Top developers

SobhaMeydan GroupNakheel

Frequently asked questions

Is Meydan a good area for 2026 investment?

Yes, for medium-term holds. Meydan One completion and The Fields build-out are tailwinds for 2026–2028 values.

What's the best pocket in Meydan?

Sobha Hartland has the best on-canal amenity stack. The Fields offers newest stock. District One has ultra-premium villa plots.

Model your own unit
Use the rental yield calculator with Meydan service charge of AED 11/sqft.
Full net ROI analysis
See the full cash-on-cash return formula banks use, with Meydan benchmarks.
Closing costs
Compute the 6–8% total closing cost — DLD, agent, NOC, mortgage registration.

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