City Of Arabia
apartment community
A planned entertainment and residential development in Dubailand near the site of the planned Mall of Arabia.
DUBUY VERDICT
Capital growth, not cashflow for the appreciation thesis
City Of Arabia has compounded 95% over 3 years. Yields are below median — buy for resale, not rental income.
YoY change
+14.5%
3-yr growth
+95%
Gross yield
—
5yr volume
1,238
Median PSF
AED 1,405
Apartments
YoY change
+14.5%
3-yr growth
+95%
PSF growth to 2026
Gross yield
—
City Of Arabia is a primarily apartment-based community in Dubai with 1,238 transactions on record over the last five years. Median price per square foot sits at AED 1,405, up 14.5% year-on-year, outperforming the city-wide 13.3% benchmark. Use the tabs above to drill into the market detail, rental economics, schools catchment, lifestyle amenities, off-plan pipeline or active listings.
Affordability quick-look
Pre-filled with City Of Arabia median. Drag the sliders — DLD-typical 4.5% APR over 25 years.
Monthly payment
AED 3K
Loan AED 628K · 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.
Market Context
Dubai's property market has grown 60% since the 2020 pandemic low. City Of Arabia is growing faster than the citywide average, indicating strong local demand.
Nearby schools6 schools
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2
4
60/100
GEMS First Point School L.L.C
Lycee Francais International Georges Pompidou School (Dubai Branch)
GEMS Winchester School
The Aquila School
The Indian International School (Dso Branch)
Dunecrest American School L.L.C
Available Curriculums
School data from DubaiSchools.ai • KHDA ratings • Updated May 2026
Local amenities
Amenities within 2.5km walking distance • 5 total outlets near City Of Arabia• Click a category to explore
Almost All Errands Require a Car
Lifestyle Scores
Data source: OpenStreetMap via Overpass API • 2.5km radius • Last updated: June 2026
Transport & Lifestyle
Based on metro, tram, bus & marine access
Based on parks, cycling tracks & local amenities
Nearby Landmarks & Transport
Based on DLD transaction records for properties in City Of Arabia
Metro Stations
GGICO Metro
Nearest
Deira City Centre
Airport Terminal 1
Shopping Malls
City Centre Deira
Nearest
Festival City Mall
BurJuman Centre
Landmarks
Dubai Frame
Nearest
Dubai Creek Tower
Gold Souk
Lifestyle & Recreation
Parks, beaches, cycling tracks & water activities near City Of Arabia
Water Transport & Activities
Active listings in City Of Arabia
Sale and rental listings pulled from PropertyFinder. Filter by purpose, bedrooms, or price — sort live.
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Investability index
5-driver composite · v1.0
Investor-leaning. Not a buy/sell signal — cross-reference drivers before deciding.
6-month forecast
From 2025Q4 · 8 quarters of data
AED 1,615/sqft → AED 1,742/sqft
Range AED 1,516 – 1,968· +3.1 pp vs Dubai forecast (+4.7%)
Drivers
Base trend
OLS slope of last 8 quarters' median psf, projected 6mo
Supply pressure
0% off-plan share — low incoming supply
OLS trend + supply pressure + sentiment momentum. Not a substitute for property-level appraisal. Methodology →
Value a unit in this community
Bedroom-specific psf, building-tier adjusted, with the actual comparables we used. Free — methodology shown.
Price Trends
Median PSF change over time
3 months
+2.2%
6 months
+8.2%
1 year
+42.2%
2 years
+303.8%
Median price per square foot (PSF), quarter-on-quarter, ending 2025Q4. From DLD transactions; monthly granularity isn't published.
| Quarter | Median/sqft | Transactions | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026Q1 | AED 1,680 | 22 | +4.0% |
| 2025Q4 | AED 1,615 | 289 | +2.2% |
| 2025Q3 | AED 1,581 | 121 | +5.9% |
| 2025Q2 | AED 1,493 | 213 | -3.6% |
| 2025Q1 | AED 1,548 | 64 | +36.3% |
| 2024Q4 | AED 1,136 | 6 | -7.3% |
| 2024Q3 | AED 1,225 | 172 | -6.5% |
| 2024Q2 | AED 1,310 | 300 | +7.1% |
| 2024Q1 | AED 1,223 | 25 | +205.8% |
| 2023Q4 | AED 400 | 5 | -47.8% |
| 2023Q3 | AED 767 | 4 | +55.9% |
| 2023Q2 | AED 492 | 1 | -40.6% |
| 2023Q1 | AED 828 | 3 |
Property Mix
By Type
Room Distribution
Developers4 developers
Scores are editorial — DLD delivery record + RERA filings + industry reportsEmaar Properties
- •Strongest brand recognition
- •Proven delivery track record
- •Premium locations
- •Premium pricing
- •Slower capital appreciation in mature areas
Nakheel
- •Iconic waterfront locations
- •Strong government backing
- •Established communities
- •Some older stock needs renovation
- •Service charges vary
Meraas
- •Exceptional design quality
- •Lifestyle-focused amenities
- •Prime locations
- •Premium pricing
- •Limited inventory
Azizi Developments
- •Competitive pricing
- •High rental yields
- •Flexible payment plans
- •Mixed reviews on finishes
- •High density projects
Area health & valuations
Healthcare, education, government housing, air quality, and official land valuations.
Real Estate Agents in Dubai
DLD-licensed agents • 39,463 registered brokers from 12,135 agencies
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Featured Agents
All agents verified through Dubai Land Department (DLD) licensing system
Service charges
RERA-registered rates for City Of Arabia
Average
AED 16/sqft
Source: RERA / DLD (2025)
Composite of leverage trend, transaction velocity, asking-vs-realized wedge, sentiment proxy, and off-plan share. Higher = more vulnerable to a downturn. Not a buy/sell signal — context only.
Green coverage
Moderate green coverageCounts OpenStreetMap-tagged green features (parks, gardens, woods, grass, pitches) within a 1.5km walking radius of the community centroid. Weighted score privileges named parks + established woods over generic grass strips. v2 will add ESA WorldCover 10m satellite NDVI for actual % canopy coverage — captures everything green including private gardens, road verges, and golf courses.
Time machine
historical median PSFPick a date and click "Look up" to see this community's median PSF and transaction counts on that day. Data starts from when our weekly DLD pipeline began persisting snapshots.
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Data updated June 2026 · DLD Official Records
Highlights
Frequently asked questions about City Of Arabia
What is the average property price in City Of Arabia?
The median property price in City Of Arabia is AED 836,950, with a median price per square foot of AED 1,405. Prices have changed +14.5% year-over-year as of the latest DLD data.
What types of properties are available in City Of Arabia?
City Of Arabia is primarily an apartment community with approximately 97% apartments and 0% villas. The most common property types include Flat (1,206).
How is the real estate market performing in City Of Arabia?
City Of Arabia has seen 1,238 property transactions over the past 5 years. The current year-over-year price change is +14.5%, with 1,212 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 Ejari rental contracts as of early 2026.How we built this.