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Arabian Ranches - 1

villa community

AED 1,496/sqft+5.3%YoY

Buyer read

Studios offer a clear entry, but off-plan sales dominate

Studios have a median sale price of AED 623K. 89% of recent sales are off-plan, while market activity ranks above average. The downside profile is robust, based on 2 of 5 available inputs.

Entry unit

AED 623K

Studio median · 2026 YTD

Recent sale mix

89% off-plan

High supply-pressure proxy

Market activity

Above average

Relative to Dubai communities

Downside profile

Robust

2 of 5 risk inputs available

Dubai's premier villa community featuring desert-themed architecture, an 18-hole golf course, and the Arabian Ranches Golf Club. A favorite for families.

Median PSF

AED 1,496

Villas

YoY change

+5.3%

5-yr sales

35,570

DLD transactions

Gross yield

5.5%

Ejari, last 12m

DLD records through October 2026FreshYieldFreshForecastFresh
Emaar Properties· Premium25,406residents· 2024 DSCEst. 2004
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DUBUY VERDICT

Exceptional amenity density, weaker transit

Arabian Ranches - 1 offers exceptional amenity density with public-transport coverage is unscored. The mapped inventory covers 47 named venues; use the detail cards below to check the categories that matter to your routine.

Amenity access

100/100

Outdoor access

—

Transit

—

Mapped venues

47

Dining

5/100

23 mapped

Shopping

5/100

12 mapped

Health

2/100

2 mapped

Nightlife

13/100

4 mapped bars

Highlights18-hole golf courseJESS schoolCommunity centre

DUBUY VERDICT

Capital growth, not cashflow for the appreciation thesis

Arabian Ranches - 1 has compounded 54% over 3 years. Yields are middle-of-the-road — buy for resale, not rental income.

YoY change

+5.3%

3-yr growth

+54%

Gross yield

5.5%

5yr volume

35,570

Median PSF

AED 1,496

Villas

YoY change

+5.3%

5-yr sales

35,570

DLD transactions

Gross yield

5.5%

Ejari, last 12m

Arabian Ranches - 1 is a primarily villa-based community in Dubai with 35,570 transactions on record over the last five years. Median price per square foot sits at AED 1,496, up 5.3% year-on-year, tracking below the city-wide 5.4% benchmark. Use the evidence groups above to test daily life, market depth, available homes, and downside before deciding what to do next.

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Pre-filled with Arabian Ranches - 1 median. Drag the sliders — DLD-typical 4.5% APR over 25 years.

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Property priceAED 1.08M
Down payment25% · AED 271K

Monthly payment

AED 5K

Loan AED 812K · 25 yrs @ 4.5%

Indicative only — real rates vary by bank, residency status and credit profile. UAE typically requires 20–25% down for residents, 35–50% for non-residents.

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PROPERTY CATALOGUE

Homes in Arabian Ranches - 1

Arabian Ranches - 1 is led by apartments, with 60 named developments and home types available to research.

Home types

3

Registered and marketed

Typical size

786 sqft

Community median

Named homes

60

Projects and home types

Floor plans

0 licensed

Rights-cleared only

Apartments

Studio, 1 B/R, 2 B/R, 3 B/R, 4 B/R, 5 B/R, 6 B/R, 7 B/R

403–1,377 sqft

Villas

Bedroom mix not published

Not published

Hotel apartments

1 B/R, 2 B/R, 3 B/R

943–1,649 sqft

Includes Dubai Land Residence Complex, SKY COURTS, Liwan2 and 57 more.

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Market temperature & historical discussion for Arabian Ranches - 1

Archived discussion themes: Praised for four-bedroom semi-detached villas offer substantial living space. Criticised for severe traffic congestion on main exit routes during peak times.

Market temperatureAbove average63rd percentileDLD transaction velocity, asking-price compression, acceleration and stability · updated 2026-11-03

Historical discussion

Above average

historical discussion rank among covered Dubai areas

Dated 2021–2026 archive from r/dubai, r/UAE and r/expats · 142 on-topic mentions · latest item Jul 18, 2026 · last scored 2026-07-21

Discussion trend

Getting worse

-0.06 per year

Mostly discussed by

people considering a move

38% of mentions

Sentiment over time

+0.30-0.3Q1 24: sentiment -0.21, n=14Q1 24Q2 24: sentiment -0.23, n=17Q3 24: sentiment -0.12, n=12Q3 24Q4 24: sentiment -0.17, n=9Q1 25: sentiment -0.17, n=5Q1 25Q3 25: sentiment -0.17, n=24Q4 25: sentiment -0.24, n=5Q4 25Q1 26: sentiment -0.25, n=17Q2 26: sentiment -0.22, n=26Q2 26

Axis zoomed to the observed range (-0.3 to +0.3); sentiment scores still use the full −1 to +1 scale.

Sentiment from Q1 2024 to Q2 2026 moved from -0.21 to -0.22. Based on 129 mentions across 9 quarters.

What people praise

  1. +Four-bedroom semi-detached villas offer substantial living space×4
  2. +Good location and facilities attracting clients×4
  3. +High-end construction quality and branding×3
  4. +Peaceful and serene environment with minimal crowds×3
  5. +Family-friendly community option suitable for residential living and investment×3

What people criticise

  1. −Severe traffic congestion on main exit routes during peak times×6
  2. −Residents experience disruptive loud noises in the area×3
  3. −Rents increased significantly without corresponding facility or housing upgrades×2
  4. −Arabian Ranches 1 location raises concerns about future traffic and commute feasibility×2
  5. −Limited gym options with flexible, affordable short-term memberships available×2

Who's talking

Considering a move 38%Residents 34%Agents / brokers 16%Investors 11%Tourists 1%

Communities with similar vibes

Based on cosine similarity of what people praise and criticise about each area.

Based on 142 Reddit posts and comments (2021–2026) from r/dubai, r/UAE, r/expats and r/digitalnomad, scored by Claude Haiku. Latest collected item: Jul 18, 2026. Last scored 2026-07-21. Read the full methodology.

MARKET VERDICT

Price momentum is positive over the longer cycle

Arabian Ranches - 1 is tracking below Dubai's current 5.4% annual benchmark. Read price direction together with volume, yield, and forecast confidence rather than treating one change figure as a buy signal.

YoY change

+5.3%

3-yr growth

+54%

12m sales

9,650

Forecast

high

Current PSF

AED 1,491

6-month forecast

-0.1%

Forecast range

1,416–1,565

AED per sqft

Confidence

High

Model confidence

HOMES & LISTINGS VERDICT

There is enough stock to narrow by name

Arabian Ranches - 1 is led by apartments, with 60 named developments and home types available to research.

Named profiles

60

Primary stock

Villas

Agent evidence

Available

Off-plan mix

89%

Named profiles

60

complete catalogue

Primary stock

Villas

100% of observed mix

12m sales

9,650

DLD transactions

Agent evidence

Available

Observed listing specialists

RISK & SUPPLY VERDICT

The downside needs explicit underwriting

Supply concentration, delivery pipeline, leverage, liquidity, flood exposure, and forecast uncertainty can change the exit case. The current downside profile is robust with 2 of 5 composite inputs available.

Supply pressure

high

Downside

Robust

Forecast confidence

high

Mapped greenery

Exceptional

Off-plan share

89%

Recent ready/off-plan sales

Supply pressure

High

9,650 sales sampled

Downside profile

Robust

2 of 5 inputs

Forecast confidence

High

Scenario confidence

Market Context

Dubai Property Index
153.7
+5.4% YoY (citywide DLD)
This Area vs Market
Underperforming
+5.3% vs +5.4%
Housing Inflation
5.3%
Annual (Dubai average)

Dubai's property market has grown 60% since the 2020 pandemic low. Arabian Ranches - 1 is growing more moderately, which may indicate better value opportunities.

Local amenities

Mapped amenities within a 2.5km straight-line radius • 47 total outlets near Arabian Ranches - 1

Exceptional amenity density
Amenity access score
100/100

Exceptional amenity density · based on mapped POI density, not routed walking conditions

Food & Drink
23
Restaurants15
Cafes & Coffee4
Bars & Nightlife4
Click to explore venues
Shopping
12
Supermarkets9
Mini Marts3
Click to explore venues
Health
2
Pharmacies1
Clinics1
Click to explore venues
Lifestyle
6
Gyms & Fitness3
Spas0
Salons3
Click to explore venues

Lifestyle Scores

Dining5/100
Shopping5/100
Health2/100
Nightlife13/100
B2 BanksATM2 ATMs

Data source: OpenStreetMap • 2.5km straight-line radius • Source snapshot: November 2026

Transport & Lifestyle

Exceptional greenery
59 park features

Exceptional mapped greenery · #3 of 86 mapped Dubai communities The 59 figure counts OpenStreetMap park-tagged features within 2.5km of the community centre. It does not mean 59 distinct named parks or confirm walking access.

Travel times from Arabian Ranches - 1

Real drive times based on Dubai road network • Peak hours (8-10am, 5-8pm) shown

Al Barsha Pond Park
Park • 8.6 km
114 min
walk
21 min
drive

Observed listing specialists

Agents with real choice in Arabian Ranches - 1

15 matching sale adverts across 10 agents. Ranked by unique listings, not paid placement or a claim of service quality.

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#1 by matching listings

Scott Ancell

Agency not supplied by feed

5

100% of observed sale portfolio here

AED 4.2M–15.8M

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#2 by matching listings

Adrian Popica

Agency not supplied by feed

2

100% of observed sale portfolio here

AED 17.5M–26M

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#3 by matching listings

Daniel Walford

Agency not supplied by feed

1

100% of observed sale portfolio here

AED 6.5M

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Observed 2 Nov 2026. One physical home can be advertised more than once; use this shortlist to find agents with options, then verify the individual RERA licence and interview them.

Active listings in Arabian Ranches - 1

Sale and rental listings pulled from PropertyFinder. Filter by purpose, bedrooms, or price — sort live.

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30-DAY REPRICING

Collecting repricing evidence for Arabian Ranches - 1

Dubuy is validating advertised asking-price reductions before publishing this community signal. Zeros are withheld until comparable collection runs and the accuracy audit pass.

Completed runs

25

Minimum release

4 runs

Audit sample

0

State

paused

Advert-level changes, not unique homes or completed-sale discounts.

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Market history

Prices rose 1.7% while sales rose 4% last quarter.

Median sale price per sqft and registered sales, by completed quarter. Volume often moves before price.

Price/sqft Sales

Latest median PSF

AED 1,551

Q3 2026

3m price change

+1.7%

vs prior completed quarter

Quarter sales

5,125

Q3 2026

3m sales change

+4.3%

vs prior completed quarter

Completed quarters are used instead of raw 1-month changes because DLD registrations typically lag 4–8 weeks and thin monthly samples can overstate changes in the mix of homes sold.

Ready vs off-plan · DLD

Ready / resale

AED 880/sqft

10,392 sales

Off-plan (developer)

AED 1,317/sqft

28,389 sales

Median AED/sqft from DLD, split by registration type. Off-plan reflects developer / Oqood pricing; ready reflects secondary-market resale.

Median sale price by bedroom

DLD transaction records, 2020–2026

TypeMedian PriceAED/sqftSales
StudioAED 640K1,476
9,490
1 B/RAED 978K1,204
8,539
2 B/RAED 1.31M1,039
4,375
3 B/RAED 2.20M1,403
8,281
4 B/RAED 3.07M1,067
4,736
5 B/RAED 13.0M2,522
325
6 B/RAED 30.4M2,834
47
7 B/RAED 39.9M3,185
11

Ejari rental records

Government-filed · 120,952 rental records

+58%2020–2026
AED 38K
AED 34K
AED 37K
AED 44K
AED 50K
AED 55K
AED 60K
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

6-month forecast

From 2026Q4 · 8 quarters of data

high
-0.1%over 6mo

AED 1,491/sqft → AED 1,490/sqft

Range AED 1,416 – 1,565· -0.6 pp vs Dubai forecast (+0.5%)

Drivers

Base trend

OLS slope of last 8 quarters' median psf, projected 6mo

+1.7 pp

Supply pressure

89% off-plan share — high incoming supply

-1.8 pp

OLS trend + supply pressure + dated discussion momentum. Not a substitute for property-level appraisal. Methodology →

Rental yields

Gross · last 24 months Ejari ÷ DLD median sale

5.5%

-0.2 pp vs Dubai median

By bedroom type

Studiohigh
5.9%

AED 38K/yr ÷ AED 640K

1 B/Rhigh
5.2%

AED 51K/yr ÷ AED 978K

2 B/Rhigh
5.3%

AED 69K/yr ÷ AED 1.31M

3 B/Rhigh
6.8%

AED 150K/yr ÷ AED 2.20M

4 B/Rhigh
6.5%

AED 200K/yr ÷ AED 3.07M

5 B/Rhigh
2.1%

AED 280K/yr ÷ AED 13.00M

6 B/Rhigh
1.2%

AED 365K/yr ÷ AED 30.38M

Gross yield only — service charges (0.5–1.5%) and management costs not deducted. Confidence reflects sample size: high (≥25/25), medium (≥10/10).

RERA Rent Increase Calculator

Indicative estimate from Ejari medians; verify the official DLD index.

AED
Published increase bands (Decree 43 of 2013)
Current rent vs marketMax increase
At or above market0%
Up to 10% below market0%
11–20% below market5%
21–30% below market10%
31–40% below market15%
More than 40% below market20%

The sample median uses observed Ejari contracts for this community and unit type (2025-01-01 to 2026-11-03). It is not the official rental index. Confirm any permitted increase with the official DLD Rental Index.

Offer guide

Build an opening reference for Arabian Ranches - 1

122 ready-home DLD sales put the exact bedrooms middle PSF at AED 1,645. Add the asking price and internal area to scale the evidence to a home.

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Bedroom-specific psf, building-tier adjusted, with the actual comparables we used. Free — methodology shown.

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Property Mix

By Type

Villas99.7%
Apartment Median
AED 1,494/sqft
Villa Median
AED 1,561/sqft

Developer1 developer

Scores are editorial — DLD delivery record + RERA filings + industry reports

Area health & valuations

Healthcare, education, government housing, air quality, and official land valuations.

Real Estate Agents in Dubai

DLD directory • 33,565 observed brokers from 9,963 offices • Observed 2 Nov 2026 • Complete coverage unverified

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Top Agencies by Team Size

1
WHITE AND WHITE REAL ESTATE L....
494 observed brokers
2
HARBOR REAL ESTATE BROKER L.L....
354 observed brokers
3
ON PLAN REAL ESTATE L.L.C
353 observed brokers
4
HAUS & HAUS REAL ESTATE BROKER...
325 observed brokers
5
METROPOLITAN PREMIUM PROPERTIE...
236 observed brokers

Featured Agents

ADAM WEBBER
WHITE AND WHITE...
+971 58 621 98
BRN 29553 • Card expiry 2027-03-17 • Office expiry 2028-01-05
SHIREEN ROSE
WHITE AND WHITE...
04 302 5800
BRN 36032 • Card expiry 2027-01-05 • Office expiry 2028-01-05
SAMEH NAGI
HARBOR REAL ESTATE...
+971 52 911 3211
BRN 511 • Card expiry 2027-10-25 • Office expiry 2027-10-25
MOHANAD NAGI
HARBOR REAL ESTATE...
+971 05 065 55800
BRN 689 • Card expiry 2027-10-25 • Office expiry 2027-10-25
LUKE NICHOLAS
HAUS & HAUS...
+971 52 912 8484
BRN 28117 • Card expiry 2027-06-24 • Office expiry 2027-06-24
SIMON MARTYN
HAUS & HAUS...
+971 55 372 3721
BRN 28124 • Card expiry 2027-06-24 • Office expiry 2027-06-24

Registration details from the latest available Dubai Land Department broker export

Rental market in Arabian Ranches - 1

40,334 Ejari rental records · DLD official data

Median annual rent

AED 58K

Registered Ejari contracts

Monthly equivalent

AED 4,833

Annual median divided by 12

Gross yield

5.4%

Before service charges and costs

New / renewed

18,399 / 21,935

Record counts

Rent by Bedroom Type

6 Bedrooms

135 rental records

AED 365K/yr

AED 30,417/mo

studio Bedrooms

6872 rental records

AED 38K/yr

AED 3,150/mo

1 Bedroom

15797 rental records

AED 51K/yr

AED 4,225/mo

2 Bedrooms

8673 rental records

AED 69K/yr

AED 5,750/mo

3 Bedrooms

4811 rental records

AED 150K/yr

AED 12,500/mo

4 Bedrooms

3046 rental records

AED 200K/yr

AED 16,667/mo

5 Bedrooms

1000 rental records

AED 280K/yr

AED 23,333/mo

Rental market by bedrooms

Studio/1BR
AED 50,694/yr(15797 rental records)
2 Bedrooms
AED 69,000/yr(8673 rental records)
3 Bedrooms
AED 150,000/yr(4811 rental records)
4 Bedrooms
AED 200,000/yr(3046 rental records)
5 Bedrooms
AED 280,000/yr(1000 rental records)
6 Bedrooms
AED 365,000/yr(135 rental records)
studio Bedrooms
AED 37,804/yr(6872 rental records)

Source: DLD Ejari property rental records

Off-plan risk

37/100

Moderate

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Low fragility · 2/5 inputs

Composite of leverage trend, transaction velocity, asking-vs-realized wedge, market-temperature proxy, and off-plan share. Exact scores require at least 4 of 5 inputs; lower coverage is shown as a tier only. Higher = more vulnerable to a downturn. Not a buy/sell signal — context only.

Mapped greenery

Exceptional mapped greenery
Parks
59
Gardens
17
Woods / forest
20
Recreation grounds
0
Pitches
32
Grass / lawns
4
Total features
132
Named parks
3
Satellite vegetation
8.0%

Counts OpenStreetMap-tagged green features (parks, gardens, woods, grass and pitches) within a 2.5km straight-line search radius of the community reference point. The tier is relative to other Dubai communities and does not claim walkability or shade. Satellite vegetation is the ESA WorldCover 2021 share at 10m resolution when available.

Flood exposure

Flooding reported (2024)
Basis
Reported April 2024 flooding
Elevation (context)
25 m

April 2024: Villa flooding and waterlogged roads reported.

A conservative, news-derived read of communities reported flooded in the April 2024 event — indicative only, not an engineering, drainage or insurance assessment. Elevation is shown as context, not used to score risk (Dubai is flat; drainage drives flooding). Communities without a rating were simply not reported — that is not evidence of safety. Methodology

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Frequently asked questions about Arabian Ranches - 1

What is the average property price in Arabian Ranches - 1?

The median property price in Arabian Ranches - 1 is AED 1,083,011, with a median price per square foot of AED 1,496. Prices have changed +5.3% year-over-year as of October 2026.

What types of properties are available in Arabian Ranches - 1?

Arabian Ranches - 1 is primarily a villa community with approximately 0% apartments and 100% villas. The most common property types include Villa (1,110).

How is the real estate market performing in Arabian Ranches - 1?

Arabian Ranches - 1 has seen 35,570 property transactions over the past 5 years. The current year-over-year price change is +5.3%, with 9,650 transactions in the last 12 months. This data is sourced from the Dubai Land Department (DLD).

Numbers above are derived from Dubai Land Department (DLD) transaction records and property-level Ejari rental records. DLD transaction coverage through October 2026.How we built this.