Al Satwa Market Report: Q3 2026
In Q3 2026, the median apartment price in Al Satwa was AED 2,204 per sq ft, across 158 residential sales transactions worth AED 229 million, according to Richmond Properties' analysis of Dubai Land Department data.
Key statistics
Q3 2026, compared with Q2 2026
- 158
- Residential sales transactions −71.2%
- AED229 million
- Sales value −71.5%
- AED2,204
- Apartments, median price per sq ft −6.3%
- 80%
- Off-plan share of sales 127 off-plan sales
- 876
- New lease registrations (Ejari) +94.7%
- AED89
- Apartment rent per sq ft, a year −4.1%
- 5.2%
- Gross rental yield, apartments +0.6 pts
Apartments, median price per sq ft
Apartment rent, median per sq ft a year
Villa and townhouse rent, median a year
Lighter bars: fewer than 30 leases
Apartment sales
Off-planReadyTotal sales
Apartment lease registrations
NewRenewedTotal lease registrations
Villa and townhouse lease registrations
NewRenewedTotal lease registrations
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FAQ
How many residential sales transactions were recorded in Al Satwa in Q3 2026?
Residential sales transactions in Al Satwa totalled 158 in Q3 2026, worth AED 229 million. Sales declined 71.2% quarter-on-quarter. Off-plan sales accounted for 80% of the total and owner resales 16%.
What is the price per sq ft in Al Satwa?
The median apartment price in Al Satwa was AED 2,204 per sq ft in Q3 2026, across 158 sales; it declined 6.3% quarter-on-quarter, and was 30% above the Dubai median.
Are property prices in Al Satwa going up or down?
The median apartment price in Al Satwa remained stable between Q1 2026 and Q3 2026, from AED 2,207 to AED 2,204 per sq ft.
| Quarter | Sales | Value | Apartments, per sq ft | Villas, median | New lease registrations | Apartment rent, per sq ft | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | 470 | AED 691 million | AED 2,207 | – | 528 | AED 103 | 6.0% |
| Q2 2026 | 548 | AED 804 million | AED 2,353 | – | 450 | AED 93 | 4.6% |
| Q3 2026 | 158 | AED 229 million | AED 2,204 | – | 876 | AED 89 | 5.2% |
How much does a home in Al Satwa cost by number of bedrooms?
In Al Satwa in Q3 2026, median prices were AED 1.6 million for a 1-bedroom apartment (84 sales); AED 1.0 million for a studio apartment (57 sales).
| Bedrooms | Sales | Median price | Per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 57 | AED 1.0 million | AED 2,420 |
| 1-bed | 84 | AED 1.6 million | AED 2,135 |
| ⚠2-bed | 17 | AED 2.2 million | AED 1,882 |
What is the average rent in Al Satwa?
The median rental rate on new apartment lease registrations (Ejari) in Al Satwa was AED 89 per sq ft a year in Q3 2026, across 782 registrations. New villa and townhouse lease registrations had a median rental rate of AED 305,000 a year, across 29 registrations. 876 new leases and 953 renewals were registered with Ejari.
What is the rental yield in Al Satwa?
The gross rental yield on ready apartments in Al Satwa was 5.2% in Q3 2026, comparing median new rents with median ready sale prices per sq ft.
How much does property in Al Satwa cost in US dollars?
The UAE dirham is pegged to the US dollar at AED 3.6725. At that rate, in Al Satwa in Q3 2026, the median apartment price of AED 2,204 per sq ft is approximately $600 per sq ft; the median new apartment rental rate of AED 89 per sq ft a year is approximately $24.
How does Al Satwa compare with Dubai?
The median apartment price in Al Satwa was 30% above the Dubai median in Q3 2026, at AED 2,204 per sq ft compared with AED 1,692.
| Measure | Al Satwa | Dubai |
|---|---|---|
| Apartments, median per sq ft | AED 2,204 | AED 1,692 |
| New apartment rent, per sq ft a year | AED 89 | AED 94 |
| Gross yield, apartments | 5.2% | 6.8% |
| ⚠Villa rent, median a year | AED 305,000 | AED 180,000 |
| Off-plan share of sales | 80% | 69% |
Which buildings in Al Satwa recorded the most sales?
Holm One by Holm Developments recorded the most sales of any building in Al Satwa in Q3 2026, with 25 sales worth AED 28.3 million.
| Building or sub-community | Developer | Sales | Value | Off-plan | Apartments, per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⚠Holm OneAl Satwa | Holm Developments | 25 | AED 28.3 million | 100% | AED 2,250 |
| ⚠Linea by HolmAl Satwa | Holm | 17 | AED 27.8 million | 100% | AED 2,613 |
| ⚠Rabdan GardensAl Satwa | Rabdan Gardens Developments | 13 | AED 17.9 million | 100% | AED 2,182 |
| ⚠Jad 288Al Satwa | JAD Global | 12 | AED 15.5 million | 100% | AED 2,253 |
| ⚠Prestige Gardens by Prestige OneAl Satwa | Prestige Gardens | 9 | AED 17.2 million | 100% | AED 2,905 |
| ⚠Stamn YuniAl Satwa | Stamn | 8 | AED 11.2 million | 100% | AED 2,168 |
| ⚠West 5 ResidencesAl Satwa | – | 6 | AED 10.7 million | 100% | AED 2,185 |
| ⚠WAHA LIVING by AL YAKKAAl Satwa | Alyakka | 6 | AED 8.9 million | 0% | AED 1,889 |
| ⚠VibeAl Satwa | Arsenal East | 6 | AED 8.3 million | 100% | AED 2,652 |
| ⚠Alba TowerAl Satwa | Century Seven | 5 | AED 4.2 million | 100% | AED 1,884 |
Which developers recorded the most off-plan sales in Al Satwa?
Holm Developments recorded the most off-plan sales in Al Satwa in Q3 2026, with 25 sales worth AED 28.3 million, accounting for 20% of off-plan sales. It was followed by Holm (17), Rabdan Gardens Developments (13).
| Developer | Off-plan sales | Value | Share of off-plan sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holm Developments | 25 | AED 28.3 million | 20% |
| Holm | 17 | AED 27.8 million | 13% |
| Rabdan Gardens Developments | 13 | AED 17.9 million | 10% |
| JAD Global | 12 | AED 15.5 million | 9% |
| Prestige Gardens | 9 | AED 17.2 million | 7% |
| Stamn | 9 | AED 12.3 million | 7% |
| Arsenal East | 6 | AED 8.3 million | 5% |
| Century Seven | 5 | AED 4.2 million | 4% |
What do the figures mean?
- Median price
- The middle sale price once all sales are ranked: half of sales were above it and half below. Used instead of the average so a few very large sales don't distort the figure.
- Price per sq ft
- Sale price divided by the registered area in square feet, then the median across sales. Reported for apartments; villa records often carry the plot size, so villas are reported per home.
- Off-plan and ready
- Off-plan sales are homes sold before completion; ready sales are completed homes, including owner resales and developers' completed stock.
- Sub-community and building
- Where DLD records a home: a sub-community for villas and townhouses (for example Raya in Arabian Ranches 3), a building for apartments, or the project name for off-plan homes.
- Ejari
- Dubai's official lease registration system. Rents here are new Ejari leases registered in the period; renewals are counted separately.
- Gross rental yield
- Median new annual rent divided by the median ready sale price, before costs. Shown only between 3% and 12%; outside that range the pairing reflects data errors rather than a yield.
- DLD area and community
- The Dubai Land Department records sales and leases by official area, which can differ from the name people use. Each report names the DLD areas it covers.
- ⚠ Small sample
- A figure based on fewer than 30 sales or leases. It is shown, but can move a lot from period to period.
How should this report be cited?
Richmond Properties (2026). Al Satwa Market Report: Q3 2026. Data: Dubai Land Department. Published 2 November 2026. https://richmondproperties.ae/insights/market-reports/al-satwa/2026-q3. Licensed CC BY 4.0.
In copy: “according to Richmond Properties’ analysis of Dubai Land Department data”.
Figures are Dubai Land Department open data for Q3 2026 (July to September), compared with Q2 2026. Sales are counted by transaction date and cover homes only: apartments, hotel apartments, villas and townhouses (including villa plots). Offices, shops, hotel rooms, development land and labour accommodation are excluded. Rents are new Ejari leases; leases are assigned to a community through their building or sub-community where DLD files them under a different district. 2 transactions identified as recording errors are excluded. Figures and text are generated from Dubai Land Department data by Richmond Properties’ reporting system. Data as of 2 November 2026. This report is for general information and is not financial or investment advice.