#1 by matching listings
Quin Diep
Agency not supplied by feed
80% of observed sale portfolio here
AED 2.4M–7.2M
Dubai Harbour
apartment community
AED 4,072/sqft-2.9%YoY
Buyer read
2-bed homes offer a clear entry, but off-plan sales dominate
2-bed homes have a median sale price of AED 2.62M. 62% of recent sales are off-plan, while market activity ranks bottom 15%. The downside profile is elevated, based on 3 of 5 available inputs.
Entry unit
AED 2.62M
2-bed median · 2026 YTD
Recent sale mix
62% off-plan
High supply-pressure proxy
Market activity
Bottom 15%
Relative to Dubai communities
Downside profile
Elevated
3 of 5 risk inputs available
A mega waterfront development between Palm Jumeirah and JBR featuring a 1,400-berth marina, cruise terminal, and luxury residences.
Median PSF
AED 4,072
Apartments
YoY change
-2.9%
5-yr sales
9,615
DLD transactions
Gross yield
6.2%
Ejari, last 12m
DLD records through November 2026FreshYieldFreshForecastFresh
Meraas· Premium12,185residents· 2026 est.· 5K householdsEst. 2020
DUBUY VERDICT
Exceptional amenity density, weaker transit
Dubai Harbour offers exceptional amenity density with public-transport coverage is unscored. The mapped inventory covers 347 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
347
Dining
44/100
212 mapped
Shopping
18/100
49 mapped
Health
20/100
27 mapped
Nightlife
87/100
26 mapped bars
Highlights1,400-berth marinaCruise terminalAin Dubai views
DUBUY VERDICT
Capital growth, not cashflow for the appreciation thesis
Dubai Harbour has compounded 113% over 3 years. Yields are middle-of-the-road — buy for resale, not rental income.
YoY change
-2.9%
3-yr growth
+113%
Gross yield
6.2%
5yr volume
9,615
Median PSF
AED 4,072
Apartments
YoY change
-2.9%
5-yr sales
9,615
DLD transactions
Gross yield
6.2%
Ejari, last 12m
Dubai Harbour is a primarily apartment-based community in Dubai with 9,615 transactions on record over the last five years. Median price per square foot sits at AED 4,072, down 2.9% year-on-year, tracking below the city-wide 5.3% 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 Dubai Harbour median. Drag the sliders — DLD-typical 4.5% APR over 25 years.
Property priceAED 5.35M
Down payment25% · AED 1.34M
Monthly payment
AED 22K
Loan AED 4.01M · 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(10,910)
PROPERTY CATALOGUE
Homes in Dubai Harbour
Dubai Harbour is led by apartments, with 42 named developments and home types available to research.
Home types
2
Registered and marketed
Typical size
1,245 sqft
Community median
Named homes
42
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
743–2,206 sqft
Villas
Bedroom mix not published
Not published
Includes DAMAC BAY, Palace by the Beach, BAYVIEW and 39 more.
Explore all homesMarket temperature & historical discussion for Dubai Harbour
Archived discussion themes: Praised for hosts prestigious international boat show attracting luxury brands. Criticised for bridge construction causes unpredictable traffic disruptions.
Market temperatureBottom 15%8th percentileDLD transaction velocity, asking-price compression, acceleration and stability · updated 2026-11-04
Historical discussion
Bottom 30%
historical discussion rank among covered Dubai areas
Dated 2021–2026 archive from r/dubai, r/UAE and r/expats · 10 on-topic mentions · latest item Jan 29, 2026 · last scored 2026-07-21
Discussion trend
—
No quarterly data yet
Mostly discussed by
residents
40% of mentions
What people praise
- +Hosts prestigious international boat show attracting luxury brands×2
- +Multiple distinct city centers offer diverse living and entertainment options×1
- +Potential for future improvements in metro and transportation efficiency×1
- +Located at Dubai Harbour waterfront venue×1
- +Attracts luxury marine industry and enthusiasts×1
What people criticise
- −Bridge construction causes unpredictable traffic disruptions×2
- −Ushuaia nightclub noise travels kilometers to nearby residential areas×1
- −Testing and operations cause disruptive sound levels at late hours×1
- −Limited recourse for residents affected by approved municipal projects×1
- −Unclear communication about alternative routes during work×1
Who's talking
Residents 40%Considering a move 20%Tourists 20%Agents / brokers 20%
Based on 10 Reddit posts and comments (2021–2026) from r/dubai, r/UAE, r/expats and r/digitalnomad, scored by Claude Haiku. Latest collected item: Jan 29, 2026. Last scored 2026-07-21. Read the full methodology.
MARKET VERDICT
Price momentum is softening over the longer cycle
Dubai Harbour is tracking below Dubai's current 5.3% annual benchmark. Read price direction together with volume, yield, and forecast confidence rather than treating one change figure as a buy signal.
YoY change
-2.9%
3-yr growth
+113%
12m sales
772
Forecast
medium
Current PSF
AED 3,389
6-month forecast
-7.2%
Forecast range
2,892–3,396
AED per sqft
Confidence
Medium
Model confidence
HOMES & LISTINGS VERDICT
There is enough stock to narrow by name
Dubai Harbour is led by apartments, with 42 named developments and home types available to research.
Named profiles
42
Primary stock
Apartments
Agent evidence
Available
Off-plan mix
62%
Named profiles
42
complete catalogue
Primary stock
Apartments
100% of observed mix
12m sales
772
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 elevated with 3 of 5 composite inputs available.
Supply pressure
high
Downside
Elevated
Forecast confidence
medium
Mapped greenery
Moderate
Off-plan share
62%
Recent ready/off-plan sales
Supply pressure
High
772 sales sampled
Downside profile
Elevated
3 of 5 inputs
Forecast confidence
Medium
Scenario confidence
Market Context
Dubai Property Index
153.7
+5.3% YoY (citywide DLD)
This Area vs Market
Underperforming
-2.9% vs +5.3%
Housing Inflation
5.3%
Annual (Dubai average)
Dubai's property market has grown 60% since the 2020 pandemic low. Dubai Harbour is growing more moderately, which may indicate better value opportunities.
Nearby schools7 schools
View on DubaiSchools.aiFilter:
Dubai College
4.0 km away
OutstandingBritish
YEAR 7 - YEAR 13AED 97k - 110k
Published fees: 2026-2027
GEMS Dubai American Academy - Dubai Branch
5.0 km away
OutstandingAmerican
KG 1 - GRADE 12,GRADE 11 - GRADE 12AED 66k - 93k
Published fees: 2026-2027
Regent International Private School L.L.C
4.3 km away
Very goodBritish
FS 1 - YEAR 13AED 49k - 104k
Published fees: 2026-2027
EMIRATES INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL MEADOWS
4.4 km away
Very goodIB World
,FS 1 - YEAR 13AED 29k - 86k
Published fees: 2026-2027
The International School of Choueifat
4.1 km away
AcceptableBritish
Pre primary - GRADE 12AED 22k - 35k
Published fees: 2026-2027
Queen Elizabeth's School L.L.C
2.8 km away
British
Grades N/AFees N/A
Available Curriculums
School locations and ratings from DubaiSchools.ai • Mapping recorded November 2026 • KHDA ratings checked 2026-11-01 • KHDA fee tables checked 2026-11-01
Local amenities
Mapped amenities within a 2.5km straight-line radius • 347 total outlets near Dubai Harbour
Amenity access score
100/100
Exceptional amenity density · based on mapped POI density, not routed walking conditions
Food & Drink
212
Restaurants135
Cafes & Coffee49
Bars & Nightlife26
Click to explore venues
Shopping
49
Supermarkets30
Mini Marts16
Click to explore venues
Health
27
Pharmacies19
Clinics6
Click to explore venues
Lifestyle
31
Gyms & Fitness3
Spas0
Salons28
Click to explore venues
Lifestyle Scores
Dining44/100
Shopping18/100
Health20/100
Nightlife87/100
B13 BanksATM15 ATMs
Data source: OpenStreetMap • 2.5km straight-line radius • Source snapshot: November 2026
Transport & Lifestyle
Moderate greenery
5 park features
Moderate mapped greenery · #45 of 86 mapped Dubai communities The 5 figure counts OpenStreetMap park-tagged features within 1.5km of the community centre. It does not mean 5 distinct named parks or confirm walking access.
Travel times from Dubai Harbour
Real drive times based on Dubai road network • Peak hours (8-10am, 5-8pm) shown
JBR Beach
Park • 1.4 km
19 min
walk
3 min
drive
SOBHA REALTY
Metro Station • 1.8 km
24 min
walk
4 min
drive
DMCC
Metro Station • 2.5 km
33 min
walk
6 min
drive
Dubai Internet City
Metro Station • 3.1 km
42 min
walk
8 min
drive
Jebel Ali
Metro Station • 4.1 km
54 min
walk
10 min
drive
The Gardens
Metro Station • 4.2 km
56 min
walk
10 min
drive
Al Barsha Pond Park
Park • 6.9 km
92 min
walk
17 min
drive
Observed listing specialists
Agents with real choice in Dubai Harbour
65 matching sale adverts across 51 agents. Ranked by unique listings, not paid placement or a claim of service quality.
8
View agent
#2 by matching listings
Fahd Bouazer
Agency not supplied by feed
38% of observed sale portfolio here
AED 6.5M–13M
#3 by matching listings
Baptiste Oliver Parneix
Agency not supplied by feed
100% of observed sale portfolio here
AED 8.3M–8.5M
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 Dubai Harbour
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 Dubai Harbour
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.
Open filtered Repricing RadarMarket history
Quarterly price and sales history shows whether liquidity confirms the latest price move.
Median sale price per sqft and registered sales, by completed quarter. Volume often moves before price.
Price/sqft Sales
Latest median PSF
AED 2,455
Q3 2026
3m price change
—
Withheld when volume is thin
Quarter sales
54
Q3 2026
3m sales change
—
Withheld when volume is thin
2,4551,7621,068
Sales
23Q424Q325Q326Q3
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 1,268/sqft
340 sales
Off-plan (developer)
AED 2,491/sqft
55 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 578K | 1,225 | 20 |
| 1 B/R | AED 1.20M | 1,406 | 150 |
| 2 B/R | AED 1.71M | 1,268 | 171 |
| 3 B/R | AED 3.36M | 1,702 | 47 |
Ejari rental records
Government-filed · 6,445 rental records
+47%2020–2026
AED 75K
AED 68K
AED 74K
AED 81K
AED 95K
AED 100K
AED 110K
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
6-month forecast
From 2026Q4 · 8 quarters of data
-7.2%over 6mo
AED 3,389/sqft → AED 3,144/sqft
Range AED 2,892 – 3,396· -7.5 pp vs Dubai forecast (+0.3%)
Drivers
Base trend
OLS slope of last 8 quarters' median psf, projected 6mo
Supply pressure
62% off-plan share — high incoming supply
OLS trend + supply pressure + dated discussion momentum. Not a substitute for property-level appraisal. Methodology →
Buy vs rent
1.3yuntil buying beats renting
Buying breaks even in ~1.3 years — strong investment case
See the year-by-year buy-vs-rent cashflow for Dubai Harbour
Pro members get the full 30-year simulation chart with sensitivity sliders.
Rental yields
Gross · last 24 months Ejari ÷ DLD median sale
6.2%
+0.5 pp vs Dubai median
By bedroom type
Studiomedium
8.7%
AED 50K/yr ÷ AED 578K
1 B/Rhigh
7.2%
AED 86K/yr ÷ AED 1.20M
2 B/Rhigh
5.9%
AED 100K/yr ÷ AED 1.71M
3 B/Rhigh
5.4%
AED 181K/yr ÷ AED 3.36M
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 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% |
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.
Asking vs DLD
+148.6%median premium · 30 listings
100% of active listings sit >15% above DLD median — negotiation room before you offer.
See the building-level asking-vs-DLD gap in Dubai Harbour
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 Dubai Harbour
133 ready-home DLD sales put the exact bedrooms middle PSF at AED 3,153. 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
-11.3%
6 months
-19.3%
1 year
-17.8%
2 years
-18.0%
Median price per square foot (PSF), quarter-on-quarter, ending 2026Q4. From DLD transactions; monthly granularity isn't published.
| Quarter | Median/sqft | Transactions | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026Q4 | AED 3,389 | 43 | -11.3% |
| 2026Q3 | AED 3,820 | 116 | -9.0% |
| 2026Q2 | AED 4,200 | 164 | +3.1% |
| 2026Q1 | AED 4,074 | 243 | -1.2% |
| 2025Q4 | AED 4,123 | 303 | -0.4% |
| 2025Q3 | AED 4,138 | 256 | +0.8% |
| 2025Q2 | AED 4,106 | 516 | -7.1% |
| 2025Q1 | AED 4,420 | 547 | +6.9% |
| 2024Q4 | AED 4,134 | 479 | +3.6% |
| 2024Q3 | AED 3,990 | 266 | -3.7% |
| 2024Q2 | AED 4,145 | 361 | +0.7% |
| 2024Q1 | AED 4,116 | 483 | -4.2% |
| 2023Q4 | AED 4,295 | 871 | -5.3% |
| 2023Q3 | AED 4,537 | 923 | +17.5% |
| 2023Q2 | AED 3,861 | 1,324 | +19.0% |
| 2023Q1 | AED 3,245 | 290 | -9.6% |
| 2022Q4 | AED 3,588 | 533 | +21.7% |
| 2022Q3 | AED 2,949 | 499 | +10.6% |
| 2022Q2 | AED 2,667 | 358 | +1.2% |
| 2022Q1 | AED 2,635 | 476 | +2.4% |
| 2021Q4 | AED 2,572 | 564 |
Property Mix
By Type
Apartments99.9%
Room Distribution
2 B/R
39%
1 B/R
39%
3 B/R
19%
4 B/R
3%
5 B/R
0%
6 B/R
0%
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
Other Emaar Properties Communities
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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 projects
Area health & valuations
Healthcare, education, government housing, air quality, and official land valuations.
Real Estate Agents in Dubai
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Registration details from the latest available Dubai Land Department broker export
Rental market in Dubai Harbour
1,473 Ejari rental records · DLD official data
Median annual rent
AED 105K
Registered Ejari contracts
Monthly equivalent
AED 8,750
Annual median divided by 12
Gross yield
2.0%
Before service charges and costs
New / renewed
489 / 984
Record counts
Rent by Bedroom Type
studio Bedrooms
214 rental records
AED 50K/yr
AED 4,163/mo
1 Bedroom
347 rental records
AED 86K/yr
AED 7,150/mo
2 Bedrooms
407 rental records
AED 100K/yr
AED 8,333/mo
3 Bedrooms
220 rental records
AED 181K/yr
AED 15,046/mo
4 Bedrooms
226 rental records
AED 236K/yr
AED 19,688/mo
5 Bedrooms
58 rental records
AED 397K/yr
AED 33,083/mo
Rental market by bedrooms
Studio/1BR
AED 85,800/yr(347 rental records)
2 Bedrooms
AED 100,000/yr(407 rental records)
3 Bedrooms
AED 180,550/yr(220 rental records)
4 Bedrooms
AED 236,250/yr(226 rental records)
5 Bedrooms
AED 397,000/yr(58 rental records)
studio Bedrooms
AED 49,960/yr(214 rental records)
Source: DLD Ejari property rental records
Off-plan risk
52/100
Elevated
Headline risk for Dubai Harbour. Buyer Pro explains the five supply, developer, pricing, liquidity, and momentum drivers.
Explain Dubai Harbour's off-plan risk score
See the five scored drivers covering supply concentration, developer delivery, price premium, exit liquidity, and momentum.
Elevated fragility · 3/5 inputs
- •Sellers asking far above realized prices (denial gap)
- •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
Moderate mapped greeneryParks
5
Gardens
29
Woods / forest
0
Recreation grounds
0
Pitches
12
Grass / lawns
18
Total features
64
Named parks
0
Satellite vegetation
11.9%
Counts OpenStreetMap-tagged green features (parks, gardens, woods, grass and pitches) within a 1.5km 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.
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All guides & rankingsFrequently asked questions about Dubai Harbour
What is the average property price in Dubai Harbour?
The median property price in Dubai Harbour is AED 5,350,000, with a median price per square foot of AED 4,072. Prices have changed -2.9% year-over-year as of November 2026.
What types of properties are available in Dubai Harbour?
Dubai Harbour is primarily an apartment community with approximately 100% apartments and 0% villas. The most common property types include Flat (10,907), Shop (3).
How is the real estate market performing in Dubai Harbour?
Dubai Harbour has seen 9,615 property transactions over the past 5 years. The current year-over-year price change is -2.9%, with 772 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 November 2026.How we built this.