Published figures for Downtown Dubai, each with its source and date, and the major projects nearby.
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Average sale price per sq ft and average sale price over four periods, each against the period of equal length before.
| Period | Price per sq ft | Change | Average price | Change | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 months3 months to 12 November 2026 | AED 2,977 per sq ft | +2.4% | AED 5,913,075 | +24.6% | 497 sales | +11.4% |
| 6 months6 months to 12 November 2026 | AED 2,944 per sq ft | -10.7% | AED 5,369,028 | +13.8% | 938 sales | -38.4% |
| 12 months12 months to 12 November 2026 | AED 3,161 per sq ft | +3.1% | AED 4,957,884 | +4% | 2,453 sales | -37.3% |
| 3 years3 years to 12 November 2026 | AED 2,980 per sq ft | +28.1% | AED 4,506,009 | +33.1% | 10,857 sales | -9.5% |
Source: Property Finder, from Dubai Land Department records. Registered sales. Read 12 November 2026
Each change compares the average of everything registered in one period with the period before. It moves with the mix of homes sold as well as with prices, so it is not like-for-like growth.
Average annual rent on registered tenancy contracts, new contracts and renewals reported separately.
| Period | New contracts | Change | Renewals | Change | Contracts | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 months12 months to 12 November 2026 | AED 211,015 a year | +9.4% | AED 170,187 a year | +5.9% | 11,231 contracts | +2.8% |
| 3 years3 years to 12 November 2026 | AED 196,485 a year | +39.2% | AED 159,710 a year | +38% | 33,117 contracts | +17.9% |
Source: Property Finder, from Dubai Land Department records. Registered tenancy contracts. Read 12 November 2026
The headline figures we quote across the site.
The marker is the area's map point. Approximate point from our area guide.
Map point: approximate, from our area guide
Projects a source places in or beside Downtown Dubai, or within 5 km of its map point.
Transport
Phase 1 construction announced February 2026, expected to complete within two years
Phase 1 links DIFC with Dubai Mall/Burj Khalifa.
Project pageNo published claim about prices was found for this project.
Master plan
Launched March 2021; Phase II approved, reported 12 December 2022
Named in the plan as part of the existing Downtown and Business Bay urban centre.
Project pageNo published claim about prices was found for this project.
Dubai 2040 urban centre
The Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan names Downtown and Business Bay as an existing urban centre and the business and financial heart of the city. The Phase II text describes the economic and trade centre as DIFC, Sheikh Zayed Road, Business Bay and Downtown.
Named as part of the economic and trade centre.
Regeneration details
Off-plan
Binghatti
From AED 11.5M
Off-plan
Binghatti
From AED 13.39M
Off-plan
Dar Global
From AED 4M
AED 3,161 per sq ft, the average sale price per sq ft for 12 months to 12 November 2026 (Registered sales). Source: Property Finder, from Dubai Land Department records.
The published average gross rental yield is 4.88% (All residential, 12 months to 12 November 2026). Source: Property Finder, from Dubai Land Department records. Gross yield is before service charges and other costs.
The average annual rent on new tenancy contracts was AED 211,015 a year over 12 months to 12 November 2026. Source: Property Finder, from Dubai Land Department records.
The average price per sq ft changed by +2.4% over 3 months, -10.7% over 6 months, +3.1% over 12 months and +28.1% over 3 years, each against the period of equal length before. Source: Property Finder, from Dubai Land Department records.
Dubai Loop and Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan. Each project page gives its status, timeline and any reported effect on prices.
Data compiled 12 November 2026.
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