Sobha Sanctuary and The Valley Market Report: Q3 2026
In Q3 2026, the median villa and townhouse price in Sobha Sanctuary and The Valley was AED 4.2 million, across 602 residential sales transactions worth AED 2.41 billion, according to Richmond Properties' analysis of Dubai Land Department data.
Key statistics
Q3 2026, compared with Q2 2026
- 602
- Residential sales transactions +315.2%
- AED2.41 billion
- Sales value +221.6%
- AED1,875
- Apartments, median price per sq ft
- AED4.2 million
- Villas and townhouses, median price +11.2%
- 48%
- Off-plan share of sales 287 off-plan sales
- 122
- New lease registrations (Ejari) +11.9%
- AED140,000
- Villa rent, median a year +7.7%
Apartments, median price per sq ft
Villas and townhouses, median price
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
Villa and townhouse lease registrations
NewRenewedTotal lease registrations
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FAQ
How many residential sales transactions were recorded in The Valley in Q3 2026?
Residential sales transactions in The Valley totalled 602 in Q3 2026, worth AED 2.41 billion. Sales rose 315.2% quarter-on-quarter. Off-plan sales accounted for 48% of the total and owner resales 8%.
What is the price per sq ft in The Valley?
The median apartment price in The Valley was AED 1,875 per sq ft in Q3 2026, across 224 sales, and was 11% above the Dubai median. The median villa and townhouse price was AED 4.2 million, across 378 sales; it rose 11.2% quarter-on-quarter.
Are property prices in The Valley going up or down?
The median villa or townhouse price in The Valley declined 4.1% between Q1 2026 and Q3 2026, from AED 4.3 million to AED 4.2 million.
| Quarter | Sales | Value | Apartments, per sq ft | Villas, median | New lease registrations | Apartment rent, per sq ft | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | 263 | AED 1.40 billion | – | AED 4.3 million | 107 | – | – |
| Q2 2026 | 145 | AED 748 million | – | AED 3.8 million | 109 | – | – |
| Q3 2026 | 602 | AED 2.41 billion | AED 1,875 | AED 4.2 million | 122 | – | – |
How much does a home in The Valley cost by number of bedrooms?
In The Valley in Q3 2026, median prices were AED 1.0 million for a 1-bedroom apartment (166 sales); AED 1.7 million for a 2-bedroom apartment (58 sales); AED 2.6 million for a 3-bedroom villa or townhouse (68 sales); AED 3.5 million for a 4-bedroom villa or townhouse (58 sales).
| Bedrooms | Sales | Median price | Per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bed | 166 | AED 1.0 million | AED 1,875 |
| 2-bed | 58 | AED 1.7 million | AED 1,875 |
| Bedrooms | Sales | Median price | New lease registrations | Median rent, a year | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-bed | 68 | AED 2.6 million | 83 | AED 135,000 | 5.2% |
| 4-bed | 58 | AED 3.5 million | 37 | AED 170,000 | 5.1% |
| ⚠5-bed | 4 | AED 5.0 million | 2 | AED 550,000 | – |
What is the average rent in The Valley?
New villa and townhouse lease registrations had a median rental rate of AED 140,000 a year, across 122 registrations. 122 new leases and 30 renewals were registered with Ejari.
How much does property in The Valley cost in US dollars?
The UAE dirham is pegged to the US dollar at AED 3.6725. At that rate, in The Valley in Q3 2026, the median apartment price of AED 1,875 per sq ft is approximately $511 per sq ft; the median villa and townhouse price of AED 4.2 million is approximately $1.14 million.
How many prime sales were recorded in The Valley?
31 prime sales (AED 10 million and above) were recorded in The Valley in Q3 2026, worth AED 366 million and accounting for 5.1% of sales. Villas and townhouses accounted for 31 of them and off-plan sales for 0.
How does The Valley compare with Dubai?
The median apartment price in The Valley was 11% above the Dubai median in Q3 2026, at AED 1,875 per sq ft compared with AED 1,692.
| Measure | The Valley | Dubai |
|---|---|---|
| Apartments, median per sq ft | AED 1,875 | AED 1,692 |
| Villas and townhouses, median | AED 4.2 million | AED 3.7 million |
| Villa rent, median a year | AED 140,000 | AED 180,000 |
| Off-plan share of sales | 48% | 69% |
Which sub-communities in The Valley recorded the most sales?
The Woods by Sobha recorded the most sales of any sub-community in The Valley in Q3 2026, with 224 sales worth AED 270 million.
| Sub-community | Developer | Sales | Value | Off-plan | Apartments, per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The WoodsAl Yufrah 1 | Sobha | 224 | AED 270 million | 100% | AED 1,875 |
| The Greens at Sobha SanctuaryAl Yufrah 1 | Sobha | 91 | AED 444 million | 0% | – |
| The Brooks at Sobha SanctuaryAl Yufrah 1 | Sobha | 65 | AED 383 million | 0% | – |
| The Grove at Sobha SanctuaryAl Yufrah 1 | Sobha | 49 | AED 499 million | 0% | – |
| EloraThe Valley | Emaar | 33 | AED 100 million | 0% | – |
| Elwood EstatesAl Yufrah 1 | – | 19 | AED 221 million | 0% | – |
| OraniaThe Valley | Emaar | 16 | AED 46.0 million | 0% | – |
| LilliaThe Valley | Emaar | 15 | AED 39.5 million | 33% | – |
| RivanaThe Valley | Emaar | 12 | AED 50.2 million | 100% | – |
| NimaThe Valley | Emaar | 12 | AED 29.4 million | 100% | – |
Which developers recorded the most off-plan sales in The Valley?
Sobha recorded the most off-plan sales in The Valley in Q3 2026, with 224 sales worth AED 270 million, accounting for 78% of off-plan sales. It was followed by Emaar (63).
| Developer | Off-plan sales | Value | Share of off-plan sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sobha | 224 | AED 270 million | 78% |
| Emaar | 63 | AED 214 million | 22% |
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). Sobha Sanctuary and The Valley Market Report: Q3 2026. Data: Dubai Land Department. Published 2 November 2026. https://richmondproperties.ae/insights/market-reports/sobha-sanctuary-the-valley/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.