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Arabian Ranches 3 and Villanova Market Report: Q3 2026
In Q3 2026, the median villa and townhouse price in Arabian Ranches 3 and Villanova was AED 3.5 million, across 317 residential sales transactions worth AED 1.08 billion, according to Richmond Properties' analysis of Dubai Land Department data.
Key statistics
Q3 2026, compared with Q2 2026
- 317
- Residential sales transactions −13.4%
- AED1.08 billion
- Sales value −13.1%
- AED1,582
- Apartments, median price per sq ft −3.6%
- AED3.5 million
- Villas and townhouses, median price −1.4%
- 53%
- Off-plan share of sales 167 off-plan sales
- 626
- New lease registrations (Ejari) +60.5%
- AED160,000
- Villa rent, median a year −5.9%
- 4.3%
- 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 Q3 2026?
Residential sales transactions in AR3 & Villanova totalled 317 in Q3 2026, worth AED 1.08 billion. Sales declined 13.4% quarter-on-quarter. Off-plan sales accounted for 53% of the total and owner resales 37%.
What is the price per sq ft in AR3 & Villanova?
The median apartment price in AR3 & Villanova was AED 1,582 per sq ft in Q3 2026, across 92 sales; it declined 3.6% quarter-on-quarter, and was 6% below the Dubai median. The median villa and townhouse price was AED 3.5 million, across 225 sales; it declined 1.4% quarter-on-quarter.
Are property prices in AR3 & Villanova going up or down?
The median apartment price in AR3 & Villanova declined 2.0% between Q1 2026 and Q3 2026, from AED 1,614 to AED 1,582 per sq ft.
| Quarter | Sales | Value | Apartments, per sq ft | Villas, median | New lease registrations | Apartment rent, per sq ft | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | 428 | AED 1.64 billion | AED 1,614 | AED 3.6 million | 271 | – | – |
| Q2 2026 | 366 | AED 1.25 billion | AED 1,642 | AED 3.6 million | 390 | – | – |
| Q3 2026 | 317 | AED 1.08 billion | AED 1,582 | AED 3.5 million | 626 | – | – |
How much does a home in AR3 & Villanova cost by number of bedrooms?
In AR3 & Villanova in Q3 2026, median prices were AED 1.5 million for a 1-bedroom apartment (43 sales); AED 2.4 million for a 2-bedroom apartment (31 sales); AED 3.9 million for a 4-bedroom villa or townhouse (92 sales); AED 2.9 million for a 3-bedroom villa or townhouse (85 sales).
| Bedrooms | Sales | Median price | Per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bed | 43 | AED 1.5 million | AED 1,600 |
| 2-bed | 31 | AED 2.4 million | AED 1,525 |
| ⚠3-bed | 18 | AED 3.4 million | AED 1,561 |
| Bedrooms | Sales | Median price | New lease registrations | Median rent, a year | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⚠2-bed | 5 | AED 2.4 million | 24 | AED 125,000 | 5.3% |
| 3-bed | 85 | AED 2.9 million | 344 | AED 150,000 | 5.1% |
| 4-bed | 92 | AED 3.9 million | 236 | AED 215,000 | 5.6% |
| ⚠5-bed | 4 | AED 6.1 million | 22 | AED 375,000 | 6.1% |
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 626 registrations. 626 new leases and 256 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 4.3% in Q3 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 Q3 2026, the median apartment price of AED 1,582 per sq ft is approximately $431 per sq ft; the median villa and townhouse price of AED 3.5 million is approximately $959,837.
How many prime sales were recorded in AR3 & Villanova?
5 prime sales (AED 10 million and above) were recorded in AR3 & Villanova in Q3 2026, worth AED 60.2 million and accounting for 1.6% of sales. Villas and townhouses accounted for 5 of them and off-plan sales for 0.
How does AR3 & Villanova compare with Dubai?
The median apartment price in AR3 & Villanova was 6% below the Dubai median in Q3 2026, at AED 1,582 per sq ft compared with AED 1,692.
| Measure | AR3 & Villanova | Dubai |
|---|---|---|
| Apartments, median per sq ft | AED 1,582 | AED 1,692 |
| Villas and townhouses, median | AED 3.5 million | AED 3.7 million |
| Villa rent, median a year | AED 160,000 | AED 180,000 |
| Gross yield, villas | 4.3% | 4.4% |
| Off-plan share of sales | 53% | 69% |
Which sub-communities in AR3 & Villanova recorded the most sales?
Rise by Athlon 1 by Aldar recorded the most sales of any sub-community in AR3 & Villanova in Q3 2026, with 48 sales worth AED 103 million.
| Sub-community | Developer | Sales | Value | Off-plan | Apartments, per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rise by Athlon 1Wadi Al Safa 5 | Aldar | 48 | AED 103 million | 100% | AED 1,639 |
| RayaArabian Ranches III | Emaar | 25 | AED 95.1 million | 0% | – |
| ⚠Rise by Athlon 2Wadi Al Safa 5 | Aldar | 17 | AED 33.9 million | 100% | AED 1,643 |
| Haven By Aldar 2Wadi Al Safa 5 | Aldar | 15 | AED 60.6 million | 67% | – |
| ⚠Azra ResidenceWadi Al Safa 5 | Enaam | 15 | AED 21.6 million | 100% | AED 1,188 |
| La Tilia at Villanova Phase 2Wadi Al Safa 5 | Dubai Properties | 13 | AED 45.8 million | 100% | – |
| Athlon By Al Dar 1Wadi Al Safa 5 | Aldar | 12 | AED 46.6 million | 83% | – |
| Athlon By Al Dar 2Wadi Al Safa 5 | Aldar | 11 | AED 59.0 million | 55% | – |
| Haven By Aldar 1Wadi Al Safa 5 | Aldar | 11 | AED 44.7 million | 64% | – |
| JuneArabian Ranches III | Emaar | 10 | AED 56.7 million | 0% | – |
Which developers recorded the most off-plan sales in AR3 & Villanova?
Aldar recorded the most off-plan sales in AR3 & Villanova in Q3 2026, with 111 sales worth AED 288 million, accounting for 66% of off-plan sales. It was followed by Dubai Properties (23), Emaar (17).
| Developer | Off-plan sales | Value | Share of off-plan sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldar | 111 | AED 288 million | 66% |
| Dubai Properties | 23 | AED 78.2 million | 14% |
| Emaar | 17 | AED 52.5 million | 10% |
| Enaam | 15 | AED 21.6 million | 9% |
| Aurora Spv 1 | 1 | AED 1.2 million | 1% |
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: Q3 2026. Data: Dubai Land Department. Published 2 November 2026. https://richmondproperties.ae/insights/market-reports/arabian-ranches-3-villanova/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.