Liwan Market Report: October 2026
In October 2026, the median apartment price in Liwan was AED 1,000 per sq ft, across 200 residential sales transactions worth AED 205 million, according to Richmond Properties' analysis of Dubai Land Department data.
Key statistics
October 2026, compared with September 2026
- 200
- Residential sales transactions +400.0%
- AED205 million
- Sales value +449.6%
- AED1,000
- Apartments, median price per sq ft −18.1%
- 6%
- Off-plan share of sales 13 off-plan sales
- 97
- New lease registrations (Ejari) −12.6%
- AED71
- Apartment rent per sq ft, a year Broadly unchanged
- 7.1%
- Gross rental yield, apartments −1.0 pts
Apartments, median price per sq ft
Lighter bars: fewer than 30 sales
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
Apartment lease registrations
NewRenewedTotal lease registrations
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FAQ
How many residential sales transactions were recorded in Liwan in October 2026?
Residential sales transactions in Liwan totalled 200 in October 2026, worth AED 205 million. Sales rose 400.0% month-on-month. Off-plan sales accounted for 6% of the total and owner resales 94%.
What is the price per sq ft in Liwan?
The median apartment price in Liwan was AED 1,000 per sq ft in October 2026, across 200 sales; it declined 18.1% month-on-month, and was 40% below the Dubai median.
Are property prices in Liwan going up or down?
The monthly median apartment price in Liwan declined 5.7% between January 2026 and October 2026.
How much does a home in Liwan cost by number of bedrooms?
In Liwan in October 2026, median prices were AED 868,325 for a 1-bedroom apartment (134 sales); AED 1.3 million for a 2-bedroom apartment (59 sales).
| Bedrooms | Sales | Median price | Per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⚠Studio | 2 | AED 864,777 | AED 2,091 |
| 1-bed | 134 | AED 868,325 | AED 1,000 |
| 2-bed | 59 | AED 1.3 million | AED 1,000 |
| ⚠3-bed | 5 | AED 1.7 million | AED 1,000 |
What is the average rent in Liwan?
The median rental rate on new apartment lease registrations (Ejari) in Liwan was AED 71 per sq ft a year in October 2026, across 97 registrations. 97 new leases and 93 renewals were registered with Ejari.
What is the rental yield in Liwan?
The gross rental yield on ready apartments in Liwan was 7.1% in October 2026, comparing median new rents with median ready sale prices per sq ft.
How much does property in Liwan cost in US dollars?
The UAE dirham is pegged to the US dollar at AED 3.6725. At that rate, in Liwan in October 2026, the median apartment price of AED 1,000 per sq ft is approximately $272 per sq ft; the median new apartment rental rate of AED 71 per sq ft a year is approximately $19.
How does Liwan compare with Dubai?
The median apartment price in Liwan was 40% below the Dubai median in October 2026, at AED 1,000 per sq ft compared with AED 1,661.
| Measure | Liwan | Dubai |
|---|---|---|
| Apartments, median per sq ft | AED 1,000 | AED 1,661 |
| New apartment rent, per sq ft a year | AED 71 | AED 95 |
| Gross yield, apartments | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Off-plan share of sales | 6% | 59% |
Which buildings in Liwan recorded the most sales?
Qpoint Liwan-Plot R062 recorded the most sales of any building in Liwan in October 2026, with 160 sales worth AED 170 million.
| Building or sub-community | Developer | Sales | Value | Off-plan | Apartments, per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qpoint Liwan-Plot R062Liwan | – | 160 | AED 170 million | 0% | AED 1,000 |
| ⚠Parkgreen Residences By AlishaanLiwan | Alishaan Developments | 6 | AED 6.0 million | 100% | AED 1,290 |
| ⚠Empire LakeviewsLiwan | Empire Developments | 4 | AED 4.2 million | 100% | AED 1,866 |
| ⚠Symbolic AltusLiwan | Symbolic Developments | 3 | AED 2.9 million | 100% | AED 1,145 |
| ⚠Qpoint Liwan-Plot R016Liwan | – | 2 | AED 1.5 million | 0% | AED 690 |
| ⚠Plot R003QPOINT LIWAN | – | 2 | AED 1.2 million | 0% | AED 601 |
| ⚠Qpoint Liwan-Plot R096Liwan | – | 2 | AED 1.1 million | 0% | AED 932 |
| ⚠Plot R002QPOINT LIWAN | – | 2 | AED 990,000 | 0% | AED 651 |
| ⚠Qpoint Liwan-Plot R098Liwan | – | 2 | AED 878,000 | 0% | AED 769 |
| ⚠Platinum by visionLiwan | Vision Platinum | 1 | AED 1.5 million | 0% | AED 1,041 |
Which developers recorded the most off-plan sales in Liwan?
Alishaan Developments recorded the most off-plan sales in Liwan in October 2026, with 6 sales worth AED 6.0 million, accounting for 46% of off-plan sales. It was followed by Empire Developments (4), Symbolic Developments (3).
| Developer | Off-plan sales | Value | Share of off-plan sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alishaan Developments | 6 | AED 6.0 million | 46% |
| Empire Developments | 4 | AED 4.2 million | 31% |
| Symbolic Developments | 3 | AED 2.9 million | 23% |
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). Liwan Market Report: October 2026. Data: Dubai Land Department. Published 4 November 2026. https://richmondproperties.ae/insights/market-reports/liwan/2026-10. 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 October 2026, compared with September 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 4 November 2026. This report is for general information and is not financial or investment advice.