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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

-3.6% YoY

apartment community

AED 5,866

Median/sqft

AED 10.2M

Median Price

867

5yr Sales

2

Dubai Harbour

-2.9% YoY

apartment community

AED 4,072

Median/sqft

AED 5.3M

Median Price

9,615

5yr Sales

3

DownTown Dubai

-2.3% YoY

apartment community

AED 2,975

Median/sqft

AED 3.1M

Median Price

23,760

5yr Sales

4

Palm Jumeirah

+18.2% YoY

apartment community

AED 3,524

Median/sqft

AED 5.9M

Median Price

8,373

5yr Sales

5

Meydan Racecourse Community

+106.6% YoY

apartment community

AED 3,513

Median/sqft

AED 1.4M

Median Price

3,430

5yr Sales

6

Dubai Maritime City

+8.0% YoY

apartment community

AED 3,189

Median/sqft

AED 2.5M

Median Price

9,899

5yr Sales

7

Palm Jabal Ali

+0.0% YoY

mixed community

AED 3,512

Median/sqft

AED 4.4M

Median Price

423

5yr Sales

8

Dubai Creek Harbour

+4.3% YoY

apartment community

AED 2,529

Median/sqft

AED 2.3M

Median Price

29,695

5yr Sales

9

Business Bay

+0.1% YoY

apartment community

AED 2,440

Median/sqft

AED 2.0M

Median Price

43,583

5yr Sales

10

City Walk

+2.8% YoY

apartment community

AED 3,181

Median/sqft

AED 3.6M

Median Price

5,034

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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