Community Rankings

Most Expensive & Luxury Areas in Dubai

Dubai's luxury property market is among the world's most dynamic. From Palm Jumeirah penthouses to Emirates Hills mansions, we ranked the most premium communities by median price per sqft from official DLD records.

1

Bluewaters Island

+5.5% YoY

apartment community

AED 5,453

Median/sqft

AED 9.9M

Median Price

820

5yr Sales

2

Dubai Harbour

-3.0% YoY

apartment community

AED 4,160

Median/sqft

AED 5.6M

Median Price

10,925

5yr Sales

3

The World

+38.2% YoY

apartment community

AED 3,933

Median/sqft

AED 1.9M

Median Price

730

5yr Sales

4

DownTown Dubai

+7.6% YoY

apartment community

AED 2,856

Median/sqft

AED 3.0M

Median Price

22,662

5yr Sales

5

Palm Jumeirah

+10.2% YoY

apartment community

AED 2,925

Median/sqft

AED 4.5M

Median Price

12,367

5yr Sales

6

Dubai Creek Harbour

+10.8% YoY

apartment community

AED 2,426

Median/sqft

AED 2.5M

Median Price

18,837

5yr Sales

7

Business Bay

+10.0% YoY

apartment community

AED 2,299

Median/sqft

AED 1.5M

Median Price

45,284

5yr Sales

8

Dubai Hills Estate

+13.1% YoY

apartment community

AED 2,332

Median/sqft

AED 2.1M

Median Price

19,010

5yr Sales

9

Dubai Water Canal

+16.8% YoY

apartment community

AED 3,082

Median/sqft

AED 3.9M

Median Price

3,108

5yr Sales

10

Dubai Maritime City

+25.2% YoY

apartment community

AED 2,758

Median/sqft

AED 2.3M

Median Price

8,679

5yr Sales

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most expensive area in Dubai?
Palm Jumeirah, Emirates Hills, and Jumeirah Bay Island are Dubai's most expensive areas, with median prices exceeding AED 3,000/sqft.
How much does a luxury villa cost in Dubai?
Luxury villas on Palm Jumeirah start from AED 15M. Emirates Hills villas range from AED 30M to AED 200M+.
Is Dubai luxury property good value compared to London or New York?
Yes — Dubai luxury property is 40-60% cheaper per sqft than equivalent London or New York properties, with no property tax or income tax.

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