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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

-0.9% YoY

apartment community

AED 5,967

Median/sqft

AED 11.1M

Median Price

767

5yr Sales

2

Dubai Harbour

-1.1% YoY

apartment community

AED 4,127

Median/sqft

AED 5.6M

Median Price

8,801

5yr Sales

3

DownTown Dubai

+25.7% YoY

apartment community

AED 3,483

Median/sqft

AED 3.8M

Median Price

20,789

5yr Sales

4

Palm Jumeirah

+26.0% YoY

apartment community

AED 3,564

Median/sqft

AED 5.8M

Median Price

7,411

5yr Sales

5

Meydan Racecourse Community

+130.8% YoY

apartment community

AED 3,510

Median/sqft

AED 1.4M

Median Price

2,712

5yr Sales

6

Business Bay

+9.6% YoY

apartment community

AED 2,573

Median/sqft

AED 1.9M

Median Price

37,575

5yr Sales

7

Dubai Maritime City

+16.0% YoY

apartment community

AED 3,154

Median/sqft

AED 2.5M

Median Price

8,110

5yr Sales

8

Dubai Creek Harbour

+3.9% YoY

apartment community

AED 2,515

Median/sqft

AED 2.2M

Median Price

24,807

5yr Sales

9

Palm Jabal Ali

+0.0% YoY

mixed community

AED 3,495

Median/sqft

AED 4.4M

Median Price

227

5yr Sales

10

City Walk

+7.0% YoY

apartment community

AED 3,198

Median/sqft

AED 3.6M

Median Price

4,328

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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