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Downtown Dubai: Price per Square Foot (2026)
The number, its basis, and what it hides.
The indicative average in Downtown Dubai is ~AED 3,011 per square foot, drawn from Dubai Land Department transaction data for 1 January to 6 June 2026. That makes it the second-highest of the six communities we hold verified figures for, behind only Palm Jumeirah.
Worked Examples at the Average
At ~AED 3,011 per square foot, a 900 sq ft apartment - a typical one-bedroom - transacts around AED 2,709,900, and 1,300 sq ft - a large two-bedroom - around AED 3,914,300. These are arithmetic on the community average, not quotes: the average spans property types, building ages and positions, and individual buildings trade well above and below it.
Against the Other Five
| Community | Price/sq ft | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|
| Jumeirah Village Circle | ~AED 1,510 | 7-9% gross |
| Dubai Marina | ~AED 2,058 | 5.5-7% gross |
| Dubai Hills Estate | ~AED 2,381 | 5-7% gross |
| Business Bay | ~AED 2,547 | 6-8% gross |
| Downtown Dubai | ~AED 3,011 | 4-6% gross |
| Palm Jumeirah | ~AED 3,100-4,000 | 4-6% gross |
All six figures share the same basis: DLD transaction data, 1 January to 6 June 2026, averaged across property types. The areas map shows the same numbers on real community boundaries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average price per square foot in Downtown Dubai in 2026?
~AED 3,011 per square foot, from Dubai Land Department transaction data for 1 January to 6 June 2026. It is an indicative average across property types.
How much does a one-bedroom apartment in Downtown Dubai cost?
At the community average of ~AED 3,011 per square foot, a typical 900 sq ft one-bedroom corresponds to around AED 2,709,900. Actual prices vary by building, floor, view and condition.
Is Downtown Dubai expensive by Dubai standards?
It is the second-highest of the six communities we hold verified figures for, behind only Palm Jumeirah. The full comparison table on this page puts the figure against the other five communities we hold verified data for.
Sources
- Dubai Land Department transaction data, 1 January to 6 June 2026 - indicative price per square foot
- Dubai portal market data, 2026 - gross rental yield ranges
- Home Guide Dubai areas map - the same figures on OpenStreetMap community boundaries
Both figures are market data rather than government-published rates, and both move with the cycle - this page carries a data-as-at date and a quarterly review cycle. Area averages hide wide variation between buildings and units; confirm current pricing for a specific property before relying on any figure here. This is general information, not investment advice.