City Walk
apartment community
Buyer read
Apartments offer a clear entry, but off-plan sales dominate
Apartments have a median sale price of AED 3.63M. 72% of recent sales are off-plan, while market activity ranks below average. The downside profile is moderate, based on 2 of 5 available inputs.
AED 3.63M
Apartment median · 2025-07-31 to 2026-07-31
72% off-plan
High supply-pressure proxy
Below average
Relative to Dubai communities
Moderate
2 of 5 risk inputs available
An urban lifestyle destination combining residences, retail, dining, and entertainment in the heart of Jumeirah. Premium outdoor mall experience.
Median PSF
AED 3,210
Apartments
YoY change
+7.5%
5-yr sales
4,328
DLD transactions
Median price
AED 3.6M
All property types
DUBUY VERDICT
Exceptional amenity density, weaker transit
City Walk offers exceptional amenity density with public-transport coverage is unscored. The mapped inventory covers 598 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
598
Dining
75/100
333 mapped
Shopping
25/100
63 mapped
Health
46/100
57 mapped
Nightlife
60/100
18 mapped bars
DUBUY VERDICT
A compact nearby school catchment
4 schools sit in the mapped catchment; 3 currently have a KHDA inspection rating, including 2 rated Very Good or Outstanding. Families can choose across 3 curriculums; check actual drive times and admissions availability below.
Schools nearby
4
Top-rated
2
Curricula
3
Best rating
Outstanding
Schools nearby
4
Within the mapped catchment
Curriculum
UK
+2 more
Median fees
AED 38K
Approx. annual fee
Rating
Outstanding
Best nearby KHDA rating
DUBUY VERDICT
Capital growth, not cashflow for the appreciation thesis
City Walk has compounded 76% over 3 years. Yields are below median — buy for resale, not rental income.
YoY change
+7.5%
3-yr growth
+76%
Gross yield
—
5yr volume
4,328
Current PSF
AED 2,932
6-month forecast
+2.1%
Forecast range
2,755–3,235
AED per sqft
Confidence
Medium
Model confidence
City Walk is a primarily apartment-based community in Dubai with 4,328 transactions on record over the last five years. Median price per square foot sits at AED 3,210, up 7.5% year-on-year, tracking below the city-wide 8.3% 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 Walk median. Drag the sliders — DLD-typical 4.5% APR over 25 years.
Monthly payment
AED 15K
Loan AED 2.73M · 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.
PROPERTY CATALOGUE
Homes in City Walk
City Walk is led by apartments, with 40 named developments and home types available to research.
Home types
1
Registered and marketed
Typical size
1,210 sqft
Community median
Named homes
40
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
783–2,334 sqft
Includes City Walk, Rove City Walk, Verve City Walk and 37 more.
Explore all homesMarket temperature & historical discussion for City Walk
Archived discussion themes: Praised for strong community vibe with natural networking opportunities. Criticised for automatic parking system caused unexpected fine due to payment account issues.
Historical discussion
Above average
historical discussion rank among covered Dubai areas
Dated 2021–2026 archive from r/dubai, r/UAE and r/expats · 89 on-topic mentions · latest item Jul 21, 2026 · last scored 2026-07-21
Discussion trend
—
Need 1 more quarter
Mostly discussed by
residents
43% of mentions
Sentiment over time
Axis zoomed to the observed range (-0.5 to +0.5); sentiment scores still use the full −1 to +1 scale.
Sentiment from Q4 2025 to Q3 2026 moved from -0.37 to -0.24. Based on 76 mentions across 3 quarters.
What people praise
- +Strong community vibe with natural networking opportunities×2
- +Thoughtfully designed space that promotes calm and focus×2
- +Walkable neighborhood with convenient access to daily essentials×2
- +Excellent dining options with high-quality restaurants×2
- +Great destination for frequent outings and entertainment×2
What people criticise
- −Automatic parking system caused unexpected fine due to payment account issues×5
- −Inconsistent enforcement of stated parking policies×2
- −Safety concerns due to regional tensions and recent incidents×2
- −Parking fines issued without SMS notification system working properly×2
- −Limited activities and entertainment options for children×1
Who's talking
Communities with similar vibes
Based on cosine similarity of what people praise and criticise about each area.
Based on 89 Reddit posts and comments (2021–2026) from r/dubai, r/UAE, r/expats and r/digitalnomad, scored by Claude Haiku. Latest collected item: Jul 21, 2026. Last scored 2026-07-21. Read the full methodology.
Market Context
Dubai's property market has grown 60% since the 2020 pandemic low. City Walk is growing more moderately, which may indicate better value opportunities.
Schools nearby
4 schools · UK · Japanese · Indian
KHDA inspector notes
“Outstanding Inclusion”
“Verified exam results”
School fee inflation
Index normalised to 100 in 2014. Same-grade-across-years comparison (avoids grade-tier expansion bias).
Highest-rated
Horizons English School L.L.C
UK · FS1-Y6 · AED 38K/yr · Selective entry
JSS Private School L.L.C
Indian · Pre Primary-G12 · AED 19K/yr · Selective entry
Japanese School
Japanese · Pre-primary-G9 · AED 35K/yr · Selective entry
Dubai British School Jumeira
UK · ECC (2-3) - Y7 · AED 63K/yr · Selective entry
KHDA-licensed nurseries nearby(9 within range)
Straight-line distances; real walking/driving routes typically 20–40% longer.
Full school analysis on DubaiSchools.ai
KHDA inspection history · fee trajectories · curriculum search · admissions data
Source: DubaiSchools.ai · KHDA inspection ratings, demand scores, and fees curated from public records.
Local amenities
Mapped amenities within a 2.5km straight-line radius • 477 total outlets near City Walk
Exceptional amenity density · based on mapped POI density, not routed walking conditions
Lifestyle Scores
Data source: OpenStreetMap via Overpass API • 2.5km straight-line radius • Source snapshot: January 2026
Transport & Lifestyle
Sparse mapped greenery · #57 of 75 mapped Dubai communities The 5 figure counts OpenStreetMap park-tagged features within 1.0km of the community centre. It does not mean 5 distinct named parks or confirm walking access.
Travel times from City Walk
Real drive times based on Dubai road network • Peak hours (8-10am, 5-8pm) shown
Airport access
Drive times from City Walk to Dubai airports
Future: Expanding to become world's largest airport by 2040
Drive times are estimates based on distance and typical Dubai traffic patterns. Actual times may vary based on traffic conditions and route taken.
Future developmentsDeveloping outlook
Area Outlook
Some infrastructure improvements planned. Area is maturing with ongoing development.
Planned & Ongoing Projects (1)
Museum of the Future District
Development of the area around Museum of the Future as a tech and innovation district.
- Innovation hub
- Tourism attraction
- Tech ecosystem
Data compiled from Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, RTA announcements, developer publications, and official government sources. Project timelines are subject to change.
Active listings in City Walk
Sale and rental listings pulled from PropertyFinder. Filter by purpose, bedrooms, or price — sort live.
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Market history
Prices fell 11.8% while sales fell 34% last quarter.
Median sale price per sqft and registered sales, by completed quarter. Volume often moves before price.
Latest median PSF
AED 2,932
Q2 2026
3m price change
-11.8%
vs prior completed quarter
Quarter sales
168
Q2 2026
3m sales change
-34.1%
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.
The headline median blends ready resale with off-plan (developer) sales — about 72% of recorded sales here are off-plan. A ready-only split is added on the next DLD data refresh.
6-month forecast
From 2026Q2 · 8 quarters of data
AED 2,932/sqft → AED 2,995/sqft
Range AED 2,755 – 3,235· +0.5 pp vs Dubai forecast (+1.6%)
Drivers
Base trend
OLS slope of last 8 quarters' median psf, projected 6mo
Supply pressure
72% off-plan share — high incoming supply
Discussion momentum
Historical discussion trend +0.00 over last 4q (dated 2021–2026 Reddit archive, n=89)
OLS trend + supply pressure + dated discussion 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
-11.8%
6 months
-7.2%
1 year
-6.7%
2 years
+9.9%
Median price per square foot (PSF), quarter-on-quarter, ending 2026Q2. From DLD transactions; monthly granularity isn't published.
| Quarter | Median/sqft | Transactions | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026Q3 | AED 2,942 | 29 | +0.3% |
| 2026Q2 | AED 2,932 | 168 | -11.8% |
| 2026Q1 | AED 3,326 | 255 | +5.3% |
| 2025Q4 | AED 3,159 | 161 | +1.4% |
| 2025Q3 | AED 3,115 | 163 | -0.9% |
| 2025Q2 | AED 3,143 | 391 | +12.6% |
| 2025Q1 | AED 2,792 | 122 | +4.8% |
| 2024Q4 | AED 2,665 | 120 | -9.0% |
| 2024Q3 | AED 2,927 | 423 | +9.7% |
| 2024Q2 | AED 2,667 | 343 | -13.6% |
| 2024Q1 | AED 3,088 | 292 | +35.4% |
| 2023Q4 | AED 2,281 | 113 | -12.9% |
| 2023Q3 | AED 2,620 | 235 | +12.9% |
| 2023Q2 | AED 2,320 | 298 | +6.0% |
| 2023Q1 | AED 2,189 | 216 | +2.6% |
| 2022Q4 | AED 2,134 | 480 | +8.1% |
| 2022Q3 | AED 1,974 | 152 | +6.5% |
| 2022Q2 | AED 1,853 | 155 | +1.0% |
| 2022Q1 | AED 1,834 | 150 | +12.2% |
| 2021Q4 | AED 1,634 | 27 | -1.9% |
| 2021Q3 | AED 1,665 | 35 |
Property Mix
By Type
Room Distribution
Developers3 developers
Scores are editorial — DLD delivery record + RERA filings + industry reportsMeraas
- •Exceptional design quality
- •Lifestyle-focused amenities
- •Prime locations
- •Premium pricing
- •Limited inventory
Nakheel
- •Iconic waterfront locations
- •Strong government backing
- •Established communities
- •Some older stock needs renovation
- •Service charges vary
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 • 8,724 registered brokers from 792 agencies
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Featured Agents
All agents verified through Dubai Land Department (DLD) licensing system
Off-plan risk
48/100
Moderate
Headline risk for City Walk. Buyer Pro explains the five supply, developer, pricing, liquidity, and momentum drivers.
Explain City Walk's off-plan risk score
See the five scored drivers covering supply concentration, developer delivery, price premium, exit liquidity, and momentum.
- •DLD market temperature trending negative
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
Sparse mapped greeneryCounts OpenStreetMap-tagged green features (parks, gardens, woods, grass and pitches) within a 1.0km straight-line search radius of the community centroid. 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.
Time machine
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Frequently asked questions about City Walk
What is the average property price in City Walk?
The median property price in City Walk is AED 3,635,000, with a median price per square foot of AED 3,210. Prices have changed +7.5% year-over-year as of July 2026.
What types of properties are available in City Walk?
City Walk is primarily an apartment community with approximately 100% apartments and 0% villas. The most common property types include Flat (4,607), Hotel Rooms (408).
How is the real estate market performing in City Walk?
City Walk has seen 4,328 property transactions over the past 5 years. The current year-over-year price change is +7.5%, with 748 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 July 2026.How we built this.