Dubai Islands Market Report: September 2026
In September 2026, the median apartment price in Dubai Islands was AED 2,687 per sq ft, across 150 residential sales transactions worth AED 516 million, according to Richmond Properties' analysis of Dubai Land Department data.
Key statistics
September 2026, compared with August 2026
- 150
- Residential sales transactions +15.4%
- AED516 million
- Sales value +17.1%
- AED2,687
- Apartments, median price per sq ft +7.2%
- AED6.6 million
- Villas and townhouses, median price⚠ 5 −28.6%
- 97%
- Off-plan share of sales 145 off-plan sales
- 6
- New lease registrations (Ejari) +500.0%
- AED99
- Apartment rent per sq ft, a year⚠ 6 +86.7%
Apartments, median price per sq ft
Villas and townhouses, median price
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
Villa and townhouse sales
Off-planReadyTotal sales
Apartment lease registrations
NewRenewedTotal lease registrations
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FAQ
How many residential sales transactions were recorded in Dubai Islands in September 2026?
Residential sales transactions in Dubai Islands totalled 150 in September 2026, worth AED 516 million. Sales rose 15.4% month-on-month. Off-plan sales accounted for 97% of the total and owner resales 0%.
What is the price per sq ft in Dubai Islands?
The median apartment price in Dubai Islands was AED 2,687 per sq ft in September 2026, across 145 sales; it rose 7.2% month-on-month, and was 62% above the Dubai median. The median villa and townhouse price was AED 6.6 million, across 5 sales; it declined 28.6% month-on-month.
Are property prices in Dubai Islands going up or down?
The monthly median apartment price in Dubai Islands declined 1.0% between January 2026 and September 2026.
How much does a home in Dubai Islands cost by number of bedrooms?
In Dubai Islands in September 2026, median prices were AED 2.2 million for a 1-bedroom apartment (74 sales); AED 3.2 million for a 2-bedroom apartment (46 sales).
| Bedrooms | Sales | Median price | Per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⚠Studio | 4 | AED 1.1 million | AED 3,114 |
| 1-bed | 74 | AED 2.2 million | AED 2,663 |
| 2-bed | 46 | AED 3.2 million | AED 2,564 |
| ⚠3-bed | 17 | AED 4.5 million | AED 2,400 |
| ⚠4-bed | 4 | AED 11.3 million | AED 3,521 |
What is the average rent in Dubai Islands?
The median rental rate on new apartment lease registrations (Ejari) in Dubai Islands was AED 99 per sq ft a year in September 2026, across 6 registrations. 6 new leases and 0 renewals were registered with Ejari.
How much does property in Dubai Islands cost in US dollars?
The UAE dirham is pegged to the US dollar at AED 3.6725. At that rate, in Dubai Islands in September 2026, the median apartment price of AED 2,687 per sq ft is approximately $732 per sq ft; the median villa and townhouse price of AED 6.6 million is approximately $1.80 million; the median new apartment rental rate of AED 99 per sq ft a year is approximately $27.
How many prime sales were recorded in Dubai Islands?
3 prime sales (AED 10 million and above) were recorded in Dubai Islands in September 2026, worth AED 44.7 million and accounting for 2.0% of sales. Villas and townhouses accounted for 1 of them and off-plan sales for 2.
How does Dubai Islands compare with Dubai?
The median apartment price in Dubai Islands was 62% above the Dubai median in September 2026, at AED 2,687 per sq ft compared with AED 1,662.
| Measure | Dubai Islands | Dubai |
|---|---|---|
| Apartments, median per sq ft | AED 2,687 | AED 1,662 |
| ⚠Villas and townhouses, median | AED 6.6 million | AED 3.5 million |
| ⚠New apartment rent, per sq ft a year | AED 99 | AED 97 |
| Off-plan share of sales | 97% | 68% |
Which buildings in Dubai Islands recorded the most sales?
The Meriva Collection by Crestarc recorded the most sales of any building in Dubai Islands in September 2026, with 27 sales worth AED 137 million.
| Building or sub-community | Developer | Sales | Value | Off-plan | Apartments, per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⚠The Meriva CollectionPalm Deira | Crestarc | 27 | AED 137 million | 100% | AED 3,410 |
| ⚠Seacliff by ImtiazPalm Deira | Imtiaz | 15 | AED 40.3 million | 100% | AED 2,355 |
| ⚠Wasl By AziziPalm Deira | Azizi | 11 | AED 24.8 million | 100% | AED 3,128 |
| ⚠Agua Residences by Citi Developers - Tower 1Palm Deira | Citi | 6 | AED 15.0 million | 100% | AED 2,090 |
| ⚠DO ResidencesPalm Deira | – | 6 | AED 14.8 million | 100% | AED 3,139 |
| Bay Villas - Dubai IslandsPalm Deira | – | 5 | AED 43.3 million | 0% | – |
| ⚠Hermina By Casagrand Gallantee Real EstatePalm Deira | Casagrand | 5 | AED 15.7 million | 100% | AED 2,400 |
| ⚠Villa del Garda ResidencesPalm Deira | Mr. Eight Development | 4 | AED 16.3 million | 100% | AED 3,700 |
| ⚠Hado By BeyondPalm Deira | Sandy Shores S.O.C | 4 | AED 13.5 million | 100% | AED 3,241 |
| ⚠Liv OceansidePalm Deira | LIV Developers | 4 | AED 12.3 million | 100% | AED 3,255 |
Which developers recorded the most off-plan sales in Dubai Islands?
Crestarc recorded the most off-plan sales in Dubai Islands in September 2026, with 27 sales worth AED 137 million, accounting for 19% of off-plan sales. It was followed by Imtiaz (16), Azizi (11).
| Developer | Off-plan sales | Value | Share of off-plan sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestarc | 27 | AED 137 million | 19% |
| Imtiaz | 16 | AED 43.6 million | 11% |
| Azizi | 11 | AED 24.8 million | 8% |
| Citi | 8 | AED 21.0 million | 6% |
| Casagrand | 5 | AED 15.7 million | 3% |
| Ellington | 5 | AED 14.1 million | 3% |
| Mr. Eight Development | 4 | AED 16.3 million | 3% |
| Sandy Shores S.O.C | 4 | AED 13.5 million | 3% |
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). Dubai Islands Market Report: September 2026. Data: Dubai Land Department. Published 2 November 2026. https://richmondproperties.ae/insights/market-reports/dubai-islands/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.