International City Market Report: Q3 2026
In Q3 2026, the median apartment price in International City was AED 1,106 per sq ft, across 772 residential sales transactions worth AED 544 million, according to Richmond Properties' analysis of Dubai Land Department data.
Key statistics
Q3 2026, compared with Q2 2026
- 772
- Residential sales transactions −27.2%
- AED544 million
- Sales value −22.0%
- AED1,106
- Apartments, median price per sq ft Broadly unchanged
- AED2.0 million
- Villas and townhouses, median price⚠ 17 −4.8%
- 52%
- Off-plan share of sales 399 off-plan sales
- 894
- New lease registrations (Ejari) +39.3%
- AED79
- Apartment rent per sq ft, a year +3.9%
- 11.1%
- Gross rental yield, apartments +0.8 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 Q3 2026?
Residential sales transactions in International City totalled 772 in Q3 2026, worth AED 544 million. Sales declined 27.2% quarter-on-quarter. Off-plan sales accounted for 52% of the total and owner resales 47%.
What is the price per sq ft in International City?
The median apartment price in International City was AED 1,106 per sq ft in Q3 2026, across 755 sales; it remained stable quarter-on-quarter, and was 35% below the Dubai median. The median villa and townhouse price was AED 2.0 million, across 17 sales; it declined 4.8% quarter-on-quarter.
Are property prices in International City going up or down?
The median apartment price in International City rose 15.9% between Q1 2026 and Q3 2026, from AED 954 to AED 1,106 per sq ft.
| Quarter | Sales | Value | Apartments, per sq ft | Villas, median | New lease registrations | Apartment rent, per sq ft | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⚠Q1 2026 | 748 | AED 535 million | AED 954 | AED 2.1 million | 805 | AED 80 | 11.3% |
| ⚠Q2 2026 | 1,061 | AED 698 million | AED 1,101 | AED 2.1 million | 642 | AED 76 | 10.4% |
| ⚠Q3 2026 | 772 | AED 544 million | AED 1,106 | AED 2.0 million | 894 | AED 79 | 11.1% |
How much does a home in International City cost by number of bedrooms?
In International City in Q3 2026, median prices were AED 800,000 for a 1-bedroom apartment (361 sales); AED 485,000 for a studio apartment (295 sales).
| Bedrooms | Sales | Median price | Per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 295 | AED 485,000 | AED 1,163 |
| 1-bed | 361 | AED 800,000 | AED 1,087 |
| 2-bed | 90 | AED 1.2 million | AED 1,093 |
| ⚠3-bed | 9 | AED 1.6 million | AED 692 |
| Bedrooms | Sales | Median price | New lease registrations | Median rent, a year | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-bed | 0 | – | 63 | 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 79 per sq ft a year in Q3 2026, across 828 registrations. New villa and townhouse lease registrations had a median rental rate of AED 120,000 a year, across 63 registrations. 894 new leases and 596 renewals were registered with Ejari.
What is the rental yield in International City?
The gross rental yield on ready apartments in International City was 11.1% in Q3 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 Q3 2026, the median apartment price of AED 1,106 per sq ft is approximately $301 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 79 per sq ft a year is approximately $21.
How does International City compare with Dubai?
The median apartment price in International City was 35% below the Dubai median in Q3 2026, at AED 1,106 per sq ft compared with AED 1,692.
| Measure | International City | Dubai |
|---|---|---|
| Apartments, median per sq ft | AED 1,106 | AED 1,692 |
| ⚠Villas and townhouses, median | AED 2.0 million | AED 3.7 million |
| New apartment rent, per sq ft a year | AED 79 | AED 94 |
| Gross yield, apartments | 11.1% | 6.8% |
| Villa rent, median a year | AED 120,000 | AED 180,000 |
| ⚠Gross yield, villas | 6.0% | 4.4% |
| Off-plan share of sales | 52% | 69% |
Which buildings in International City recorded the most sales?
Greenfield by Samana Developers by Samana recorded the most sales of any building in International City in Q3 2026, with 103 sales worth AED 108 million.
| Building or sub-community | Developer | Sales | Value | Off-plan | Apartments, per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield by Samana DevelopersInternational City Ph 2 & 3 | Samana | 103 | AED 108 million | 100% | AED 1,370 |
| Ayami Residence, By Ayat DevelopmentWarsan First | Ayat | 77 | AED 53.8 million | 100% | AED 1,360 |
| Yigo26International City Ph 1 | Yigo Developments | 42 | AED 35.8 million | 100% | AED 1,153 |
| NestInternational City Ph 2 & 3 | ANDI Properties | 30 | AED 19.9 million | 100% | AED 1,025 |
| ⚠International City EmaratiInternational City Ph 1 | Nakheel | 27 | AED 10.0 million | 0% | AED 652 |
| ⚠Kyomi ResidenceInternational City Ph 2 & 3 | Anax Developments | 21 | AED 13.7 million | 100% | AED 1,483 |
| ⚠Sports View Residence By Al Helal Al ZahabyInternational City Ph 2 & 3 | Al Helal Al Zahaby | 16 | AED 11.0 million | 12% | AED 890 |
| ⚠Lawnz Residence by DanubeInternational City Ph 1 | Danube | 16 | AED 9.9 million | 0% | AED 1,143 |
| ⚠Coventry 2International City Ph 2 & 3 | GFS | 15 | AED 10.9 million | 100% | AED 1,281 |
| ⚠Chapter 01 By Newbury DevelopmentsInternational City Ph 2 & 3 | Newbury Developments | 12 | AED 10.2 million | 100% | AED 1,150 |
Which developers recorded the most off-plan sales in International City?
Samana recorded the most off-plan sales in International City in Q3 2026, with 104 sales worth AED 109 million, accounting for 26% of off-plan sales. It was followed by Ayat (77), Yigo Developments (42).
| Developer | Off-plan sales | Value | Share of off-plan sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samana | 104 | AED 109 million | 26% |
| Ayat | 77 | AED 53.8 million | 19% |
| Yigo Developments | 42 | AED 35.8 million | 11% |
| ANDI Properties | 30 | AED 19.9 million | 8% |
| Anax Developments | 21 | AED 13.7 million | 5% |
| GFS | 15 | AED 10.9 million | 4% |
| Newbury Developments | 12 | AED 10.2 million | 3% |
| Amber Developments | 11 | AED 9.9 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). International City Market Report: Q3 2026. Data: Dubai Land Department. Published 2 November 2026. https://richmondproperties.ae/insights/market-reports/international-city/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.