Downtown Jebel Ali Market Report: September 2026
In September 2026, the median apartment price in Downtown Jebel Ali was AED 1,650 per sq ft, across 501 residential sales transactions worth AED 453 million, according to Richmond Properties' analysis of Dubai Land Department data.
Key statistics
September 2026, compared with August 2026
- 501
- Residential sales transactions −30.2%
- AED453 million
- Sales value −22.9%
- AED1,650
- Apartments, median price per sq ft −1.4%
- 98%
- Off-plan share of sales 490 off-plan sales
- 75
- New lease registrations (Ejari) +31.6%
- AED102
- Apartment rent per sq ft, a year Broadly unchanged
- 9.4%
- Gross rental yield, apartments⚠ 11 +1.3 pts
Apartments, median price per sq ft
Lighter bars: fewer than 30 sales
Apartment rent, median per sq ft a year
Lighter bars: fewer than 30 leases
Apartment sales
Off-planReadyTotal sales
Apartment lease registrations
NewRenewedTotal lease registrations
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FAQ
How many residential sales transactions were recorded in Downtown Jebel Ali in September 2026?
Residential sales transactions in Downtown Jebel Ali totalled 501 in September 2026, worth AED 453 million. Sales declined 30.2% month-on-month. Off-plan sales accounted for 98% of the total and owner resales 2%.
What is the price per sq ft in Downtown Jebel Ali?
The median apartment price in Downtown Jebel Ali was AED 1,650 per sq ft in September 2026, across 501 sales; it declined 1.4% month-on-month, and was 1% below the Dubai median.
Are property prices in Downtown Jebel Ali going up or down?
The monthly median apartment price in Downtown Jebel Ali rose 19.0% between January 2026 and September 2026.
How much does a home in Downtown Jebel Ali cost by number of bedrooms?
In Downtown Jebel Ali in September 2026, median prices were AED 688,492 for a studio apartment (291 sales); AED 1.1 million for a 1-bedroom apartment (154 sales).
| Bedrooms | Sales | Median price | Per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 291 | AED 688,492 | AED 1,751 |
| 1-bed | 154 | AED 1.1 million | AED 1,566 |
| 2-bed | 44 | AED 1.7 million | AED 1,452 |
| ⚠3-bed | 12 | AED 2.0 million | AED 1,309 |
What is the average rent in Downtown Jebel Ali?
The median rental rate on new apartment lease registrations (Ejari) in Downtown Jebel Ali was AED 102 per sq ft a year in September 2026, across 75 registrations. 75 new leases and 51 renewals were registered with Ejari.
What is the rental yield in Downtown Jebel Ali?
The gross rental yield on ready apartments in Downtown Jebel Ali was 9.4% in September 2026, comparing median new rents with median ready sale prices per sq ft.
How much does property in Downtown Jebel Ali cost in US dollars?
The UAE dirham is pegged to the US dollar at AED 3.6725. At that rate, in Downtown Jebel Ali in September 2026, the median apartment price of AED 1,650 per sq ft is approximately $449 per sq ft; the median new apartment rental rate of AED 102 per sq ft a year is approximately $28.
How does Downtown Jebel Ali compare with Dubai?
The median apartment price in Downtown Jebel Ali was 1% below the Dubai median in September 2026, at AED 1,650 per sq ft compared with AED 1,662.
| Measure | Downtown Jebel Ali | Dubai |
|---|---|---|
| Apartments, median per sq ft | AED 1,650 | AED 1,662 |
| New apartment rent, per sq ft a year | AED 102 | AED 97 |
| ⚠Gross yield, apartments | 9.4% | 7.0% |
| Off-plan share of sales | 98% | 68% |
Which buildings in Downtown Jebel Ali recorded the most sales?
Raw District 2 By Imtiaz by Imtiaz recorded the most sales of any building in Downtown Jebel Ali in September 2026, with 186 sales worth AED 185 million.
| Building or sub-community | Developer | Sales | Value | Off-plan | Apartments, per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw District 2 By ImtiazJabal Ali Industrial Second | Imtiaz | 186 | AED 185 million | 100% | AED 1,752 |
| Azizi AbrahamDown Town Jabal Ali | Azizi | 72 | AED 51.2 million | 100% | AED 1,549 |
| Raw District By Imtiaz RJabal Ali Industrial Second | Imtiaz | 42 | AED 38.4 million | 100% | AED 1,795 |
| Portside by Samana DevelopersDown Town Jabal Ali | Samana | 39 | AED 47.4 million | 100% | AED 1,673 |
| Azizi RoseDown Town Jabal Ali | Azizi | 31 | AED 22.7 million | 100% | AED 1,686 |
| ⚠Azizi WaresJabal Ali Industrial Second | Azizi | 24 | AED 15.6 million | 100% | AED 1,657 |
| ⚠Raw District By Imtiaz CrDown Town Jabal Ali | Imtiaz | 20 | AED 18.4 million | 100% | AED 1,774 |
| ⚠Azizi LinaDown Town Jabal Ali | Azizi | 20 | AED 13.4 million | 100% | AED 1,677 |
| ⚠Eleve By DeyaarDown Town Jabal Ali | Deyaar | 15 | AED 24.0 million | 100% | AED 1,305 |
| ⚠Azizi GabrielJabal Ali Industrial Second | Azizi | 15 | AED 10.5 million | 100% | AED 1,661 |
Which developers recorded the most off-plan sales in Downtown Jebel Ali?
Imtiaz recorded the most off-plan sales in Downtown Jebel Ali in September 2026, with 248 sales worth AED 241 million, accounting for 51% of off-plan sales. It was followed by Azizi (184), Samana (39).
| Developer | Off-plan sales | Value | Share of off-plan sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imtiaz | 248 | AED 241 million | 51% |
| Azizi | 184 | AED 131 million | 38% |
| Samana | 39 | AED 47.4 million | 8% |
| Deyaar | 15 | AED 24.0 million | 3% |
| Peace Homes | 4 | AED 2.5 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). Downtown Jebel Ali Market Report: September 2026. Data: Dubai Land Department. Published 2 November 2026. https://richmondproperties.ae/insights/market-reports/downtown-jebel-ali/2026-09. 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 September 2026, compared with August 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.