#1 by matching listings
Amro Basheer Muwafi
Agency not supplied by feed
59% of observed sale portfolio here
AED 1.9M–7M
DownTown Dubai
apartment community
AED 3,298/sqft+16.3%YoY
Buyer read
Studios offer a clear entry, but off-plan sales dominate
Studios have a median sale price of AED 1.49M. 52% of recent sales are off-plan, while market activity ranks bottom 30%. The downside profile is moderate, based on 3 of 5 available inputs.
Entry unit
AED 1.49M
Studio median · 2026 YTD
Recent sale mix
52% off-plan
High supply-pressure proxy
Market activity
Bottom 30%
Relative to Dubai communities
Downside profile
Moderate
3 of 5 risk inputs available
Home to the world's tallest building (Burj Khalifa), the Dubai Mall, and the famous Dubai Fountain.
Median PSF
AED 3,298
Apartments
YoY change
+16.3%
5-yr sales
20,835
DLD transactions
Gross yield
4.8%
Ejari, last 12m
Emaar Properties· Premium29,922residents· 2024 DSCEst. 2004
DUBUY VERDICT
Exceptional amenity density, weaker transit
DownTown Dubai offers exceptional amenity density with limited public transport. The mapped inventory covers 503 named venues; use the detail cards below to check the categories that matter to your routine.
Amenity access
100/100
Outdoor access
50/100
Transit
10/100
Mapped venues
503
Dining
63/100
310 mapped
Shopping
20/100
55 mapped
Health
21/100
39 mapped
Nightlife
77/100
23 mapped bars
HighlightsBurj KhalifaDubai MallDubai Fountain
DUBUY VERDICT
Capital growth, not cashflow for the appreciation thesis
DownTown Dubai has compounded 28% over 3 years. Yields are below median — buy for resale, not rental income.
YoY change
+16.3%
3-yr growth
+28%
Gross yield
4.8%
5yr volume
20,835
Median PSF
AED 3,298
Apartments
YoY change
+16.3%
5-yr sales
20,835
DLD transactions
Gross yield
4.8%
Ejari, last 12m
DownTown Dubai is a primarily apartment-based community in Dubai with 20,835 transactions on record over the last five years. Median price per square foot sits at AED 3,298, up 16.3% year-on-year, outperforming the city-wide 7.0% benchmark. Use the evidence groups above to test daily life, market depth, available homes, and downside before deciding what to do next.
Affordability quick-look
Pre-filled with DownTown Dubai median. Drag the sliders — DLD-typical 4.5% APR over 25 years.
Property priceAED 3.50M
Down payment25% · AED 875K
Monthly payment
AED 15K
Loan AED 2.63M · 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.
Explore property types:Apartments(22,642)
PROPERTY CATALOGUE
Homes in DownTown Dubai
DownTown Dubai is led by apartments, with 60 named developments and home types available to research.
Home types
5
Registered and marketed
Typical size
1,168 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, 8 B/R
472–2,211 sqft
Hotel apartments
Studio, 1 B/R, 2 B/R, 3 B/R, 4 B/R, 5 B/R, 6 B/R
656–2,184 sqft
Penthouses
4 B/R, 5 B/R
2,624–7,313 sqft
Includes DownTown Dubai, THE DUBAI MALL, Address Residences Zabeel and 57 more.
Explore all homesMarket temperature & historical discussion for DownTown Dubai
Archived discussion themes: Praised for good access to major attractions like burj khalifa and dubai mall. Criticised for rapidly increasing population and car ownership without adequate public transport infrastructure.
Market temperatureBottom 30%21st percentileDLD transaction velocity, asking-price compression, acceleration and stability · updated 2026-09-08
Historical discussion
Bottom 30%
historical discussion rank among covered Dubai areas
Dated 2021–2026 archive from r/dubai, r/UAE and r/expats · 272 on-topic mentions · latest item Jul 20, 2026 · last scored 2026-07-21
Discussion trend
Improving
+0.09 per year
Mostly discussed by
residents
56% of mentions
Sentiment over time
Axis zoomed to the observed range (-0.4 to +0.4); sentiment scores still use the full −1 to +1 scale.
Sentiment from Q1 2025 to Q3 2026 moved from -0.24 to -0.20. Based on 270 mentions across 6 quarters.
What people praise
- +Good access to major attractions like Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall×8
- +Safe neighborhood with easy access to major tourist attractions×8
- +Well-connected metro system makes getting around convenient×5
- +High-rise accommodations with good summer hotel deals available×4
- +Nostalgic memories of vibrant culture and abundant job opportunities in early 2000s×4
What people criticise
- −Rapidly increasing population and car ownership without adequate public transport infrastructure×45
- −Now overcrowded with tourists and budget-conscious residents throughout area×9
- −Extreme daytime heat above 40 degrees makes outdoor activities difficult×6
- −Metro stations are severely overcrowded during peak hours×4
- −Poor pedestrian infrastructure limits walkability despite Dubai's extreme heat×4
Who's talking
Residents 56%Considering a move 15%Agents / brokers 14%Tourists 10%Investors 4%Unclassified 0%
Communities with similar vibes
Based on cosine similarity of what people praise and criticise about each area.
Based on 272 Reddit posts and comments (2021–2026) from r/dubai, r/UAE, r/expats and r/digitalnomad, scored by Claude Haiku. Latest collected item: Jul 20, 2026. Last scored 2026-07-21. Read the full methodology.
MARKET VERDICT
Price momentum is positive over the longer cycle
DownTown Dubai is outperforming Dubai's current 7.0% annual benchmark. Read price direction together with volume, yield, and forecast confidence rather than treating one change figure as a buy signal.
YoY change
+16.3%
3-yr growth
+28%
12m sales
3,087
Forecast
low
Current PSF
AED 2,630
6-month forecast
+1.0%
Forecast range
2,310–3,000
AED per sqft
Confidence
Low
Model confidence
HOMES & LISTINGS VERDICT
There is enough stock to narrow by name
DownTown Dubai is led by apartments, with 60 named developments and home types available to research.
Named profiles
60
Primary stock
Apartments
Agent evidence
Available
Off-plan mix
52%
Named profiles
60
complete catalogue
Primary stock
Apartments
100% of observed mix
12m sales
3,087
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 moderate with 3 of 5 composite inputs available.
Supply pressure
high
Downside
Moderate
Forecast confidence
low
Mapped greenery
High
Off-plan share
52%
Recent ready/off-plan sales
Supply pressure
High
3,087 sales sampled
Downside profile
Moderate
3 of 5 inputs
Forecast confidence
Low
Scenario confidence
Market Context
Dubai Property Index
153.7
+7.0% YoY (citywide DLD)
This Area vs Market
Outperforming
+16.3% vs +7.0%
Housing Inflation
5.3%
Annual (Dubai average)
Dubai's property market has grown 60% since the 2020 pandemic low. DownTown Dubai is growing faster than the citywide average, indicating strong local demand.
Schools nearby
1 school · UK
KHDA inspector notes
“Students' outstanding achievement in science in Primary and Secondary, along with good progress in”
“Students' outstanding levels of care, courtesy and respect, and the very positive classroom climate.”
Highest-rated
KHDA-licensed nurseries nearby(5 within range)
Best Kidz Nursery Ltd0.4 km
Babilou Br Of Babilou Investment Llc0.5 km
BABILOU NURSERY DOWNTOWN BR OF BABILOU INVESTMENT LLC0.5 km
Seashells Nursery Branch Of Babilou Investment L0.5 km
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 • 474 total outlets near DownTown Dubai
Amenity access score
100/100
Exceptional amenity density · based on mapped POI density, not routed walking conditions
Food & Drink
310
Restaurants195
Cafes & Coffee87
Bars & Nightlife23
Click to explore venues
Shopping
55
Supermarkets31
Mini Marts19
Click to explore venues
Health
39
Pharmacies16
Clinics10
Click to explore venues
Lifestyle
24
Gyms & Fitness4
Spas0
Salons20
Click to explore venues
Lifestyle Scores
Dining63/100
Shopping20/100
Health21/100
Nightlife77/100
B19 BanksATM27 ATMs
Data source: OpenStreetMap via Overpass API • 2.5km straight-line radius • Source snapshot: September 2026
Transport & Lifestyle
Transit Score
10/100
Based on metro, tram, bus & marine access
Outdoor access score
50/100
Based on the known parks, cycle tracks and local-access inventory; not pedestrian routing
2 Ferry
High greenery
13 park features
Cycle Track
High mapped greenery · #17 of 75 mapped Dubai communities The 13 figure counts OpenStreetMap park-tagged features within 1.5km of the community centre. It does not mean 13 distinct named parks or confirm walking access.
Marine Transport
Burj Khalifa LakeBurj Plaza
Travel times from DownTown Dubai
Real drive times based on Dubai road network • Peak hours (8-10am, 5-8pm) shown
Dubai Mall
0.4 km
5 min
walk
3 min
peak
2 min
off-peak
Burj Khalifa Metro
0.6 km
8 min
walk
3 min
peak
2 min
off-peak
Business Bay Metro
1 km
12 min
walk
5 min
peak
3 min
off-peak
DIFC
1.2 km
15 min
walk
5 min
peak
3 min
off-peak
City Walk
3.5 km
8 min
peak
5 min
off-peak
Dubai Healthcare City
5 km
10 min
peak
7 min
off-peak
Jumeirah Beach
8 km
15 min
peak
10 min
off-peak
Mall of Emirates
14 km
18 min
peak
12 min
off-peak
AIR
Dubai Airport T3
12 km
18 min
peak
12 min
off-peak
AIR
DWC Airport
52 km
45 min
peak
35 min
off-peak
Walkable Destinations
Dubai Mall(5 min)Burj Khalifa Metro(8 min)Business Bay Metro(12 min)DIFC(15 min)
What's Reachable by Car
10 min drive
Dubai MallDIFCBusiness BayCity Walk
15 min drive
JumeirahAl SafaOud MethaHealthcare City
30 min drive
Dubai MarinaJBRPalm JumeirahDubai Airport
Lifestyle & Recreation
Parks, beaches, cycling tracks & water activities near DownTown Dubai
Water Transport & Activities
Burj Khalifa Lake
Water Taxi
Burj Plaza
Water Taxi
Cycling Infrastructure
Boulevard Track
15 segments • RTA Certified
Airport access
Drive times from DownTown Dubai to Dubai airports
DXBNearest
Dubai International
11.1 km
Off-peak13 min
Normal18 min
Peak hour32 min
Via Dubai-Al Ain Road (E66) or direct via Airport Road
~1 Salik toll gate
DWCFuture Hub
Al Maktoum International
35.4 km
Off-peak42 min
Normal57 min
Peak hour1h 42m
Via Emirates Road (E611) → Expo Road
~2 Salik toll gates
Future: Expanding to become world's largest airport by 2040
AUH
Abu Dhabi International
105.7 km
Off-peak2h 7m
Normal2h 49m
Peak hour5h 4m
Via Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) → Abu Dhabi
~3 Salik toll gates
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)
Tourism
Museum of the Future District
Completed 2024
Development of the area around Museum of the Future as a tech and innovation district.
Completed
Key Benefits:
- 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.
Observed listing specialists
Agents with real choice in DownTown Dubai
169 matching sale adverts across 115 agents. Ranked by unique listings, not paid placement or a claim of service quality.
10
View agent
#2 by matching listings
Youssef Fayez Nabelsi
Agency not supplied by feed
88% of observed sale portfolio here
AED 2.7M–15.5M
#3 by matching listings
Daniela von Rotz
Agency not supplied by feed
38% of observed sale portfolio here
AED 2.6M–44.0M
Observed 7 Sept 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 DownTown Dubai
Sale and rental listings pulled from PropertyFinder. Filter by purpose, bedrooms, or price — sort live.
No active listings indexed yet
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30-DAY REPRICING
Collecting repricing evidence for DownTown Dubai
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
shadow
Advert-level changes, not unique homes or completed-sale discounts.
Open filtered Repricing RadarMarket history
Prices rose 1.6% while sales fell 11% 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 3,010
Q2 2026
3m price change
+1.6%
vs prior completed quarter
Quarter sales
729
Q2 2026
3m sales change
-11.0%
vs prior completed quarter
3,6593,0332,407
Sales
23Q324Q225Q226Q2
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 2,060/sqft
10,002 sales
Off-plan (developer)
AED 2,700/sqft
8,819 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
| Type | Median Price | AED/sqft | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 1.31M | 2,792 | 1,474 |
| 1 B/R | AED 1.85M | 2,269 | 6,880 |
| 2 B/R | AED 3.15M | 2,404 | 7,210 |
| 3 B/R | AED 5.00M | 2,744 | 2,666 |
| 4 B/R | AED 19.0M | 3,634 | 481 |
| 5 B/R | AED 33.1M | 3,837 | 83 |
| 6 B/R | AED 54.3M | 3,487 | 8 |
Ejari rental contracts
Government-filed · 115,143 contracts
+39%2020–2026
AED 90K
AED 86K
AED 95K
AED 110K
AED 120K
AED 125K
AED 125K
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
6-month forecast
From 2026Q3 · 8 quarters of data
+1.0%over 6mo
AED 2,630/sqft → AED 2,655/sqft
Range AED 2,310 – 3,000· -0.3 pp vs Dubai forecast (+1.3%)
Drivers
Base trend
OLS slope of last 8 quarters' median psf, projected 6mo
Supply pressure
52% off-plan share — high incoming supply
Discussion momentum
Historical discussion trend +0.09 over last 4q (dated 2021–2026 Reddit archive, n=272)
OLS trend + supply pressure + dated discussion momentum. Not a substitute for property-level appraisal. Methodology →
Buy vs rent
1.7yuntil buying beats renting
Buying breaks even in ~1.7 years — strong investment case
See the year-by-year buy-vs-rent cashflow for DownTown Dubai
Pro members get the full 30-year simulation chart with sensitivity sliders.
Rental yields
Gross · last 24 months Ejari ÷ DLD median sale
4.8%
-1.1 pp vs Dubai median
By bedroom type
Studiohigh
5.3%
AED 70K/yr ÷ AED 1.31M
1 B/Rhigh
5.9%
AED 110K/yr ÷ AED 1.85M
2 B/Rhigh
4.8%
AED 150K/yr ÷ AED 3.15M
3 B/Rhigh
2.9%
AED 143K/yr ÷ AED 5.00M
4 B/Rhigh
2.0%
AED 385K/yr ÷ AED 19.00M
5 B/Rhigh
1.7%
AED 550K/yr ÷ AED 33.10M
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
Dubai Law No. 43 of 2013 — what can your landlord legally charge?
AED
How RERA calculates the cap (Law 43 of 2013)
| Current rent vs market | Max increase |
|---|---|
| At or above market | 0% |
| Up to 10% below market | 0% |
| 11–20% below market | 5% |
| 21–30% below market | 10% |
| 31–40% below market | 15% |
| More than 40% below market | 20% |
Market rate is the RERA rental index for this community + unit type, derived from Ejari registration data. Data covers thousands of registered contracts.
Asking vs DLD
+23.0%median premium · 184 listings
64% of active listings sit >15% above DLD median — negotiation room before you offer.
See the building-level asking-vs-DLD gap in DownTown Dubai
Pro members get every building's premium-vs-fair-value, ranked — useful for finding negotiation room before you offer.
Offer guide
Build an opening reference for DownTown Dubai
501 ready-home DLD sales put the exact bedrooms middle PSF at AED 2,373. Add the asking price and internal area to scale the evidence to a home.
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
-9.5%
6 months
-12.0%
1 year
-28.4%
2 years
-2.6%
Median price per square foot (PSF), quarter-on-quarter, ending 2026Q3. From DLD transactions; monthly granularity isn't published.
| Quarter | Median/sqft | Transactions | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026Q3 | AED 2,630 | 418 | -9.5% |
| 2026Q2 | AED 2,905 | 392 | -2.8% |
| 2026Q1 | AED 2,989 | 624 | -20.9% |
| 2025Q4 | AED 3,781 | 1,290 | +3.0% |
| 2025Q3 | AED 3,671 | 1,324 | +32.2% |
| 2025Q2 | AED 2,776 | 812 | +1.7% |
| 2025Q1 | AED 2,730 | 902 | +2.7% |
| 2024Q4 | AED 2,658 | 937 | -1.6% |
| 2024Q3 | AED 2,700 | 1,010 | +3.9% |
| 2024Q2 | AED 2,598 | 1,889 | -5.0% |
| 2024Q1 | AED 2,736 | 1,383 | +2.3% |
| 2023Q4 | AED 2,675 | 1,337 | +9.7% |
| 2023Q3 | AED 2,439 | 983 | +8.7% |
| 2023Q2 | AED 2,243 | 1,188 | -7.7% |
| 2023Q1 | AED 2,431 | 962 | +6.2% |
| 2022Q4 | AED 2,289 | 833 | -4.3% |
| 2022Q3 | AED 2,391 | 1,289 | -4.0% |
| 2022Q2 | AED 2,491 | 1,514 | +19.6% |
| 2022Q1 | AED 2,082 | 776 | -2.7% |
| 2021Q4 | AED 2,140 | 770 | +9.1% |
| 2021Q3 | AED 1,961 | 200 |
Property Mix
By Type
Apartments99.9%
Room Distribution
2 B/R
38%
1 B/R
36%
3 B/R
15%
Studio
8%
4 B/R
3%
Developers2 developers
Scores are editorial — DLD delivery record + RERA filings + industry reportsEmaar Properties
Premium DeveloperGovernment BackedEst. 1997
97/100
Excellent
95
Delivery
96
Quality
6.5%
Avg ROI
6.5%
Yield
120+ active projects
100K+ units delivered
AED 46B portfolio
Master-planned communitiesIconic towersMixed-use developments
Strengths
- •Strongest brand recognition
- •Proven delivery track record
- •Premium locations
Considerations
- •Premium pricing
- •Slower capital appreciation in mature areas
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Azizi Developments
Established DeveloperEst. 2007
82/100
Very Good
78
Delivery
80
Quality
7%
Avg ROI
6.7%
Yield
80+ active projects
Affordable luxuryRapid constructionMultiple locations
Strengths
- •Competitive pricing
- •High rental yields
- •Flexible payment plans
Considerations
- •Mixed reviews on finishes
- •High density projects
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Azizi RivieraAzizi VeniceAl Furjan projectsDubai Healthcare City
Area health & valuations
Healthcare, education, government housing, air quality, and official land valuations.
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Land valuations (official)
Avg. Commercial Land Value
AED 25,000/sqm
Based on 42 official government valuations
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Rental market in DownTown Dubai
31,572 Ejari contracts · DLD official data
Median annual rent
AED 125K
Registered Ejari contracts
Monthly equivalent
AED 10,417
Annual median divided by 12
Gross yield
3.6%
Before service charges and costs
New / renewed
13,601 / 17,971
Contract counts
Rent by Bedroom Type
studio Bedrooms
1310 contracts
AED 70K/yr
AED 5,856/mo
1 Bedroom
10506 contracts
AED 110K/yr
AED 9,167/mo
2 Bedrooms
13040 contracts
AED 150K/yr
AED 12,500/mo
3 Bedrooms
6477 contracts
AED 143K/yr
AED 11,917/mo
4 Bedrooms
211 contracts
AED 385K/yr
AED 32,083/mo
5 Bedrooms
28 contracts
AED 550K/yr
AED 45,833/mo
Short-term rental (Airbnb) yield
Estimated from 3,802 active Airbnb listing-months. Medians, not guarantees — actual returns depend on hosting effort, seasonality and DTCM permit costs.
Median nightly
AED 786
Occupancy
61%
Est. annual revenue
AED 152,388
Gross STR yield
4.4%
Long-term Ejari yields 0.4 percentage points more in this area — short-term may not be worth the hosting effort here.
Source: AirROI Dubai Airbnb listing-month data (Kaggle jasonairroi/airbnb-short-term-rental-data-dubai) joined to DLD median sale prices · Refreshed 2026-09-08 · methodology
Coverage note: the underlying dataset omits several areas (including Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah and JBR), so STR yields aren't available for every community — absence here means no data, not no short-term-rental market.
Rental market by bedrooms
Studio/1BR
AED 110,000/yr(10506 contracts)
2 Bedrooms
AED 150,000/yr(13040 contracts)
3 Bedrooms
AED 143,000/yr(6477 contracts)
4 Bedrooms
AED 385,000/yr(211 contracts)
5 Bedrooms
AED 550,000/yr(28 contracts)
studio Bedrooms
AED 70,269/yr(1310 contracts)
Source: DLD Ejari rental contracts
Off-plan risk
37/100
Moderate
Headline risk for DownTown Dubai. Buyer Pro explains the five supply, developer, pricing, liquidity, and momentum drivers.
Explain DownTown Dubai's off-plan risk score
See the five scored drivers covering supply concentration, developer delivery, price premium, exit liquidity, and momentum.
Moderate fragility · 3/5 inputs
- •DLD market temperature trending negative
- •Sellers asking far above realized prices (denial gap)
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
High mapped greeneryParks
13
Gardens
34
Woods / forest
0
Recreation grounds
0
Pitches
8
Grass / lawns
53
Total features
108
Named parks
10
Satellite vegetation
5.7%
Counts OpenStreetMap-tagged green features (parks, gardens, woods, grass and pitches) within a 1.5km 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.
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Frequently asked questions about DownTown Dubai
What is the average property price in DownTown Dubai?
The median property price in DownTown Dubai is AED 3,500,000, with a median price per square foot of AED 3,298. Prices have changed +16.3% year-over-year as of September 2026.
What types of properties are available in DownTown Dubai?
DownTown Dubai is primarily an apartment community with approximately 100% apartments and 0% villas. The most common property types include Flat (19,662), Hotel Apartment (2,780), Office (171).
How is the real estate market performing in DownTown Dubai?
DownTown Dubai has seen 20,835 property transactions over the past 5 years. The current year-over-year price change is +16.3%, with 3,087 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 September 2026.How we built this.