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Arabian Ranches 3 and Villanova Market Report: October 2026
In October 2026, the median villa and townhouse price in Arabian Ranches 3 and Villanova was AED 3.6 million, across 94 residential sales transactions worth AED 350 million, according to Richmond Properties' analysis of Dubai Land Department data.
Key statistics
October 2026, compared with September 2026
- 94
- Residential sales transactions −27.1%
- AED350 million
- Sales value −23.8%
- AED1,250
- Apartments, median price per sq ft⚠ 17 −23.7%
- AED3.6 million
- Villas and townhouses, median price +1.6%
- 43%
- Off-plan share of sales 40 off-plan sales
- 150
- New lease registrations (Ejari) −28.6%
- AED160,000
- Villa rent, median a year Broadly unchanged
- 4.1%
- Gross rental yield, villas
Apartments, median price per sq ft
Lighter bars: fewer than 30 sales
Villas and townhouses, median price
Villa and townhouse rent, median a year
Apartment sales
Off-planReadyTotal sales
Villa and townhouse sales
Off-planReadyTotal sales
Villa and townhouse lease registrations
NewRenewedTotal lease registrations
Homes in Arabian Ranches 3 and Villanova
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FAQ
How many residential sales transactions were recorded in AR3 & Villanova in October 2026?
Residential sales transactions in AR3 & Villanova totalled 94 in October 2026, worth AED 350 million. Sales declined 27.1% month-on-month. Off-plan sales accounted for 43% of the total and owner resales 39%.
What is the price per sq ft in AR3 & Villanova?
The median apartment price in AR3 & Villanova was AED 1,250 per sq ft in October 2026, across 17 sales; it declined 23.7% month-on-month, and was 25% below the Dubai median. The median villa and townhouse price was AED 3.6 million, across 77 sales; it rose 1.6% month-on-month.
Are property prices in AR3 & Villanova going up or down?
The monthly median apartment price in AR3 & Villanova declined 22.6% between January 2026 and October 2026.
How much does a home in AR3 & Villanova cost by number of bedrooms?
In AR3 & Villanova in October 2026, median prices were AED 1.0 million for a 1-bedroom apartment (8 sales); AED 1.6 million for a 2-bedroom apartment (7 sales); AED 3.0 million for a 3-bedroom villa or townhouse (35 sales); AED 3.9 million for a 4-bedroom villa or townhouse (24 sales).
| Bedrooms | Sales | Median price | Per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⚠1-bed | 8 | AED 1.0 million | AED 1,307 |
| ⚠2-bed | 7 | AED 1.6 million | AED 1,151 |
| ⚠3-bed | 2 | AED 2.7 million | AED 1,366 |
| Bedrooms | Sales | Median price | New lease registrations | Median rent, a year | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⚠2-bed | 0 | – | 6 | AED 125,000 | – |
| 3-bed | 35 | AED 3.0 million | 81 | AED 154,584 | 5.2% |
| ⚠4-bed | 24 | AED 3.9 million | 61 | AED 205,000 | 5.1% |
| ⚠5-bed | 4 | AED 6.1 million | 2 | AED 517,143 | 8.5% |
What is the average rent in AR3 & Villanova?
New villa and townhouse lease registrations had a median rental rate of AED 160,000 a year, across 150 registrations. 150 new leases and 87 renewals were registered with Ejari.
What is the rental yield in AR3 & Villanova?
The gross rental yield on ready villas and townhouses in AR3 & Villanova was 4.1% in October 2026, comparing median new rents with median ready sale prices.
How much does property in AR3 & Villanova cost in US dollars?
The UAE dirham is pegged to the US dollar at AED 3.6725. At that rate, in AR3 & Villanova in October 2026, the median apartment price of AED 1,250 per sq ft is approximately $340 per sq ft; the median villa and townhouse price of AED 3.6 million is approximately $974,813.
How many prime sales were recorded in AR3 & Villanova?
4 prime sales (AED 10 million and above) were recorded in AR3 & Villanova in October 2026, worth AED 42.5 million and accounting for 4.3% of sales. Villas and townhouses accounted for 4 of them and off-plan sales for 0.
How does AR3 & Villanova compare with Dubai?
The median apartment price in AR3 & Villanova was 25% below the Dubai median in October 2026, at AED 1,250 per sq ft compared with AED 1,661.
| Measure | AR3 & Villanova | Dubai |
|---|---|---|
| ⚠Apartments, median per sq ft | AED 1,250 | AED 1,661 |
| Villas and townhouses, median | AED 3.6 million | AED 3.6 million |
| Villa rent, median a year | AED 160,000 | AED 180,000 |
| Gross yield, villas | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| Off-plan share of sales | 43% | 59% |
Which sub-communities in AR3 & Villanova recorded the most sales?
Azra Residence by Enaam recorded the most sales of any sub-community in AR3 & Villanova in October 2026, with 9 sales worth AED 11.6 million.
| Sub-community | Developer | Sales | Value | Off-plan | Apartments, per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⚠Azra ResidenceWadi Al Safa 5 | Enaam | 9 | AED 11.6 million | 100% | AED 1,151 |
| La Tilia at Villanova Phase 1Wadi Al Safa 5 | Dubai Properties | 6 | AED 18.6 million | 100% | – |
| Elie Saab IIArabian Ranches III | Emaar | 5 | AED 42.9 million | 0% | – |
| JuneArabian Ranches III | Emaar | 5 | AED 29.5 million | 0% | – |
| Athlon By Al Dar 1Wadi Al Safa 5 | Aldar | 5 | AED 17.7 million | 80% | – |
| Bliss 2Arabian Ranches III | Emaar | 5 | AED 16.5 million | 0% | – |
| ⚠Verdes by Haven 1Wadi Al Safa 5 | Aldar | 5 | AED 7.1 million | 100% | AED 1,320 |
| RayaArabian Ranches III | Emaar | 4 | AED 14.9 million | 0% | – |
| Haven By Aldar 2Wadi Al Safa 5 | Aldar | 4 | AED 14.8 million | 100% | – |
| La Tilia at Villanova Phase 2Wadi Al Safa 5 | Dubai Properties | 4 | AED 13.1 million | 100% | – |
Which developers recorded the most off-plan sales in AR3 & Villanova?
Aldar recorded the most off-plan sales in AR3 & Villanova in October 2026, with 19 sales worth AED 51.2 million, accounting for 48% of off-plan sales. It was followed by Dubai Properties (10), Enaam (9).
| Developer | Off-plan sales | Value | Share of off-plan sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldar | 19 | AED 51.2 million | 48% |
| Dubai Properties | 10 | AED 31.7 million | 25% |
| Enaam | 9 | AED 11.6 million | 22% |
| Emaar | 1 | AED 3.8 million | 2% |
| Aurora Spv 1 | 1 | AED 1.7 million | 2% |
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). Arabian Ranches 3 and Villanova Market Report: October 2026. Data: Dubai Land Department. Published 4 November 2026. https://richmondproperties.ae/insights/market-reports/arabian-ranches-3-villanova/2026-10. 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 October 2026, compared with September 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 4 November 2026. This report is for general information and is not financial or investment advice.