International City Market Report: September 2026
In September 2026, the median apartment price in International City was AED 1,097 per sq ft, across 268 residential sales transactions worth AED 187 million, according to Richmond Properties' analysis of Dubai Land Department data.
Key statistics
September 2026, compared with August 2026
- 268
- Residential sales transactions +16.5%
- AED187 million
- Sales value +21.5%
- AED1,097
- Apartments, median price per sq ft +5.1%
- AED2.0 million
- Villas and townhouses, median price⚠ 5 +1.8%
- 51%
- Off-plan share of sales 136 off-plan sales
- 336
- New lease registrations (Ejari) +10.5%
- AED77
- Apartment rent per sq ft, a year −1.7%
- 10.4%
- Gross rental yield, apartments −0.9 pts
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
Villa and townhouse rent, median 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
Villa and townhouse lease registrations
NewRenewedTotal lease registrations
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FAQ
How many residential sales transactions were recorded in International City in September 2026?
Residential sales transactions in International City totalled 268 in September 2026, worth AED 187 million. Sales rose 16.5% month-on-month. Off-plan sales accounted for 51% of the total and owner resales 48%.
What is the price per sq ft in International City?
The median apartment price in International City was AED 1,097 per sq ft in September 2026, across 263 sales; it rose 5.1% month-on-month, and was 34% below the Dubai median. The median villa and townhouse price was AED 2.0 million, across 5 sales; it rose 1.8% month-on-month.
Are property prices in International City going up or down?
The monthly median apartment price in International City rose 38.0% between January 2026 and September 2026.
How much does a home in International City cost by number of bedrooms?
In International City in September 2026, median prices were AED 810,134 for a 1-bedroom apartment (131 sales); AED 479,273 for a studio apartment (105 sales).
| Bedrooms | Sales | Median price | Per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 105 | AED 479,273 | AED 1,120 |
| 1-bed | 131 | AED 810,134 | AED 1,087 |
| ⚠2-bed | 24 | AED 1.1 million | AED 1,036 |
| ⚠3-bed | 3 | AED 1.6 million | AED 855 |
| Bedrooms | Sales | Median price | New lease registrations | Median rent, a year | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⚠3-bed | 0 | – | 19 | AED 120,000 | – |
What is the average rent in International City?
The median rental rate on new apartment lease registrations (Ejari) in International City was AED 77 per sq ft a year in September 2026, across 317 registrations. New villa and townhouse lease registrations had a median rental rate of AED 120,000 a year, across 19 registrations. 336 new leases and 217 renewals were registered with Ejari.
What is the rental yield in International City?
The gross rental yield on ready apartments in International City was 10.4% in September 2026, comparing median new rents with median ready sale prices per sq ft. For villas and townhouses it was 6.0%, comparing median new rents with median ready sale prices.
How much does property in International City cost in US dollars?
The UAE dirham is pegged to the US dollar at AED 3.6725. At that rate, in International City in September 2026, the median apartment price of AED 1,097 per sq ft is approximately $299 per sq ft; the median villa and townhouse price of AED 2.0 million is approximately $544,588; the median new apartment rental rate of AED 77 per sq ft a year is approximately $21.
How does International City compare with Dubai?
The median apartment price in International City was 34% below the Dubai median in September 2026, at AED 1,097 per sq ft compared with AED 1,662.
| Measure | International City | Dubai |
|---|---|---|
| Apartments, median per sq ft | AED 1,097 | AED 1,662 |
| ⚠Villas and townhouses, median | AED 2.0 million | AED 3.5 million |
| New apartment rent, per sq ft a year | AED 77 | AED 97 |
| Gross yield, apartments | 10.4% | 7.0% |
| ⚠Villa rent, median a year | AED 120,000 | AED 185,000 |
| ⚠Gross yield, villas | 6.0% | 4.9% |
| Off-plan share of sales | 51% | 68% |
Which buildings in International City recorded the most sales?
Yigo26 by Yigo Developments recorded the most sales of any building in International City in September 2026, with 21 sales worth AED 17.2 million.
| Building or sub-community | Developer | Sales | Value | Off-plan | Apartments, per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⚠Yigo26International City Ph 1 | Yigo Developments | 21 | AED 17.2 million | 100% | AED 1,167 |
| ⚠Ayami Residence, By Ayat DevelopmentWarsan First | Ayat | 20 | AED 16.7 million | 100% | AED 1,271 |
| ⚠Greenfield by Samana DevelopersInternational City Ph 2 & 3 | Samana | 18 | AED 19.1 million | 100% | AED 1,427 |
| ⚠Kyomi ResidenceInternational City Ph 2 & 3 | Anax Developments | 14 | AED 8.9 million | 100% | AED 1,483 |
| ⚠International City EmaratiInternational City Ph 1 | Nakheel | 11 | AED 3.9 million | 0% | AED 760 |
| ⚠Zenith ResidencesInternational City Ph 2 & 3 | Amber Developments | 9 | AED 8.0 million | 100% | AED 1,064 |
| ⚠Listone ResidenceWarsan First | Lion Stone | 9 | AED 5.8 million | 100% | AED 1,425 |
| ⚠NestInternational City Ph 2 & 3 | ANDI Properties | 9 | AED 5.6 million | 100% | AED 1,023 |
| ⚠Sports View Residence By Al Helal Al ZahabyInternational City Ph 2 & 3 | Al Helal Al Zahaby | 7 | AED 5.4 million | 0% | AED 879 |
| ⚠Olivz ResidenceWarsan First | – | 6 | AED 4.1 million | 0% | AED 1,144 |
Which developers recorded the most off-plan sales in International City?
Yigo Developments recorded the most off-plan sales in International City in September 2026, with 21 sales worth AED 17.2 million, accounting for 15% of off-plan sales. It was followed by Ayat (20), Samana (19).
| Developer | Off-plan sales | Value | Share of off-plan sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yigo Developments | 21 | AED 17.2 million | 15% |
| Ayat | 20 | AED 16.7 million | 15% |
| Samana | 19 | AED 20.2 million | 14% |
| Anax Developments | 14 | AED 8.9 million | 10% |
| Amber Developments | 9 | AED 8.0 million | 7% |
| Lion Stone | 9 | AED 5.8 million | 7% |
| ANDI Properties | 9 | AED 5.6 million | 7% |
| Ajmal Estate | 6 | AED 3.9 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). International City Market Report: September 2026. Data: Dubai Land Department. Published 2 November 2026. https://richmondproperties.ae/insights/market-reports/international-city/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.