Dubai Investment Park First
mixed community
A mixed-use development combining industrial, commercial, and residential zones. Affordable living near Expo City.
DUBUY VERDICT
Yield play if cashflow is the goal
Gross yield clears 12.3% — comfortably above the city median. Capital growth has been soft; this is a hold-for-income market, not a flip-for-capital market.
YoY change
-4.8%
3-yr growth
+9%
Gross yield
12.3%
5yr volume
2,945
Median PSF
AED 914
All types
YoY change
-4.8%
3-yr growth
+9%
PSF growth to 2026
Gross yield
12.3%
Ejari, last 12m
Dubai Investment Park First is a mixed apartment-and-villa community in Dubai with 2,945 transactions on record over the last five years. Median price per square foot sits at AED 914, down 4.8% year-on-year, tracking below 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 Dubai Investment Park First median. Drag the sliders — DLD-typical 4.5% APR over 25 years.
Monthly payment
AED 5K
Loan AED 836K · 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.
What residents say about Dubai Investment Park First
Praised for strategic location near al maktoum airport with good access to major dubai areas. Criticised for broken roads and footpaths create safety hazards for residents.
Resident sentiment
Top 15%
vs all tracked Dubai communities
“Massive amenities including polo field, equestrian facilities, and extensive green space”
“Broken roads and footpaths create safety hazards for residents”
Reddit r/dubai, r/UAE, r/expats · 22 on-topic mentions · updated 2026-04-24
What they talk about
- price100%
- investment88%
- amenities38%
- resale31%
- rental market25%
- community25%
Sentiment trend
—
Need 2 more quarters
Mostly discussed by
investors
41% of mentions
Sentiment over time
Sentiment from Q3 2025 to Q1 2026 moved from -0.32 to 0.03. Based on 15 mentions across 2 quarters.
What people praise
- +Strategic location near Al Maktoum Airport with good access to major Dubai areas×3
- +Significant 40% discount available for investors×2
- +Potential for stable rental income with pre-arranged long-term tenant commitment×2
- +High-spec facility with 8.5m ceilings and 1000kW power suitable for logistics×2
- +Massive amenities including polo field, equestrian facilities, and extensive green space×1
What people criticise
- −Broken roads and footpaths create safety hazards for residents×1
- −Facilities management lacks competence and responsiveness to maintenance issues×1
- −Infrastructure deterioration has caused resident injuries and health risks×1
- −Premium pricing may limit ROI potential compared to earlier Emaar developments×1
- −Market maturity could prevent achieving historical 230% returns seen in older projects×1
What people talk about
Horizontal bars showing how often each aspect is discussed and how positively or negatively. Longest bars are most-discussed aspects.
Paraphrased by AI from the original Reddit content — never verbatim. Click any card to read the source thread.
“Massive amenities including polo field, equestrian facilities, and extensive green space”
“Waterfront location with wellness-focused amenities and green spaces”
“Significant 40% discount available for investors”
“Broken roads and footpaths create safety hazards for residents”
“Severely insufficient parking spaces relative to resident population”
“Bus routes redesigned, travel time doubled from 30 to 60 minutes”
Who's talking
Communities with similar vibes
Based on cosine similarity of what people praise and criticise about each area.
Based on 22 Reddit posts and comments (2021–2026) from r/dubai, r/UAE, r/expats and r/digitalnomad, scored by Claude Haiku. Last updated 2026-04-24. Read the full methodology.
Market Context
Dubai's property market has grown 60% since the 2020 pandemic low. Dubai Investment Park First is growing more moderately, which may indicate better value opportunities.
Education Quality Overview
6
Schools nearby
50/100
Quality score
AED 43K
Avg annual fee
8,846
Total students
Available Curriculums
Source: KHDA School Ratings
Schools nearby
6 schools · UK · US · Indian · …
Schools
6
UK · US…
Outstanding
0
Median fee
AED 50K
per year
DS Score
61/100
composite avg
KHDA inspector notes
“The improved quality of teaching in Elementary and High.”
“The procedures for ensuring students’ health, safety and wellbeing.”
School fee inflation
Index normalised to 100 in 2017. Same-grade-across-years comparison (avoids grade-tier expansion bias).
Highest-rated
Greenfield International School
IB · Pre Primary-G12 · AED 62K/yr · Selective entry
Al Nibras International Private School
US · KG1-G12 · AED 38K/yr · Selective entry
Bright Riders School
Indian · Pre-primary-G8 · AED 24K/yr · Selective entry
Dove Green Private School L.L.C
UK · FS1-Y9 · AED 50K/yr · Selective entry
Durham School L.L.C
UK · FS1-Y9 · AED 50K/yr · Selective entry
KHDA-licensed nurseries nearby(7 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.
Nearby schools8 schools
View on DubaiSchools.ai0
1
4
56/100
Durham School L.L.C
Arcadia Global School
Greenfield International School
Dove Green Private School L.L.C
Al Nibras International Private School
Bright Riders School
Available Curriculums
School data from DubaiSchools.ai • KHDA ratings • Updated May 2026
Local amenities
Amenities within 2.5km walking distance • 29 total outlets near Dubai Investment Park First• Click a category to explore
Somewhat Walkable
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
Metro Stations
Nearby Landmarks & Transport
Based on DLD transaction records for properties in Dubai Investment Park First
Metro Stations
Emirates Towers Metro
Nearest
Financial Centre Metro
Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall
Shopping Malls
Dubai Mall
Nearest
Mercato Mall
BurJuman Centre
Landmarks
Burj Khalifa
Nearest
Museum of the Future
Dubai Frame
Travel times from Dubai Investment Park First
Real drive times based on Dubai road network • Peak hours (8-10am, 5-8pm) shown
Lifestyle & Recreation
Parks, beaches, cycling tracks & water activities near Dubai Investment Park First
Water Transport & Activities
Active listings in Dubai Investment Park First
Sale and rental listings pulled from PropertyFinder. Filter by purpose, bedrooms, or price — sort live.
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Price per sqft · 2020–2026
Median AED/sqft from DLD transactions
Median sale price by bedroom
DLD transaction records, 2020–2026
| Type | Median Price | AED/sqft | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 383K | 1,026 | 154 |
| 1 B/R | AED 680K | 835 | 505 |
| 2 B/R | AED 1.14M | 810 | 441 |
| 3 B/R | AED 2.97M | 853 | 1,040 |
| 4 B/R | AED 2.36M | 585 | 1,331 |
| 5 B/R | AED 5.45M | 427 | 58 |
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 938/sqft → AED 920/sqft
Range AED 846 – 994· -6.7 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 →
Buy vs rent
Years until buying beats renting · 25% down · 4% nominal growth
Buying breaks even in ~1 years — strong investment case
Median price
AED 1.12M
Annual rent
AED 137K
12.3% gross yield
Net @ 5y vs renting
+AED 642K
Net @ 10y vs renting
+AED 1.57M
Rental yields
Gross · last 24 months Ejari ÷ DLD median sale
+5.2 pp vs Dubai median
By bedroom type
AED 47K/yr ÷ AED 383K
AED 102K/yr ÷ AED 680K
AED 75K/yr ÷ AED 1.14M
AED 158K/yr ÷ AED 2.97M
AED 315K/yr ÷ AED 2.36M
AED 358K/yr ÷ AED 5.45M
Gross yield only — service charges (0.5–1.5%) and management costs not deducted. Confidence reflects sample size: high (≥25/25), medium (≥10/10).
Mortgage LTV
Median loan-to-value · DLD-registered mortgages
-9.0 pp vs Dubai
Avg LTV
63.8%
2026Q1
Sample
54
financed sales
Trend (3y)
+2.0 pp
12 quarters
LTV trend (last 12 quarters)
Building-level LTV
SCHON BUSINESS PARK
AED 1.06M loan ÷ AED 1.33M sale · 25 financed
Lake Views
AED 813K loan ÷ AED 1.06M sale · 24 financed
LAKE APARTMENT
AED 1.14M loan ÷ AED 1.32M sale · 14 financed
TERRACE APARTMENT 1
AED 2.54M loan ÷ AED 3.25M sale · 13 financed
SOUTH WEST APARTMENTS 8
AED 678K loan ÷ AED 788K sale · 10 financed
GARDEN APARTMENTS EAST C
AED 2.41M loan ÷ AED 3.06M sale · 10 financed
DLD-registered mortgages only — foreign / private-bank financing not captured. Sanity-bounded to LTV ∈ [20%, 100%]. Reasonable for trends, not absolute totals.
RERA Rent Increase Calculator
Dubai Law No. 43 of 2013 — what can your landlord legally charge?
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
Listing prices vs DLD median · 6 listings
-1.4 pp vs Dubai
By bedroom mix
4 B/R
+119.4%
4 listings
Sample-based — PropertyFinder listings only. Premium = listing psf vs DLD-realized median for the same community + bedroom mix. Methodology →
Proximity premiums
Highest-psf POIs vs area median · 2,967 transactions
Metro stations
Ibn Battuta Metro Station
AED 769/sqft · 663 sales
DANUBE Metro Station
AED 664/sqft · 2273 sales
UAE Exchange Metro Station
AED 283/sqft · 16 sales
Malls / shopping
Ibn-e-Battuta Mall
AED 693/sqft · 2953 sales
Landmarks
Expo 2020 Site
AED 693/sqft · 2953 sales
Source: DLD Pulse (CC0). Premium = transactions tagged with this POI vs area median. Reflects buyer choice, not pure proximity value.
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
+7.0%
6 months
+12.1%
1 year
+6.1%
2 years
+9.5%
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 987 | 17 | +5.2% |
| 2025Q4 | AED 938 | 138 | +7.0% |
| 2025Q3 | AED 877 | 122 | +4.8% |
| 2025Q2 | AED 837 | 119 | +3.7% |
| 2025Q1 | AED 807 | 107 | -8.7% |
| 2024Q4 | AED 884 | 126 | +15.0% |
| 2024Q3 | AED 769 | 167 | -19.6% |
| 2024Q2 | AED 957 | 223 | -5.2% |
| 2024Q1 | AED 1,009 | 299 | +17.7% |
| 2023Q4 | AED 857 | 106 | +24.4% |
| 2023Q3 | AED 689 | 119 | +6.5% |
| 2023Q2 | AED 647 | 82 | -17.8% |
| 2023Q1 | AED 787 | 94 |
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
Azizi Developments
- •Competitive pricing
- •High rental yields
- •Flexible payment plans
- •Mixed reviews on finishes
- •High density projects
Ellington Properties
- •Design excellence
- •Quality materials
- •Attention to detail
- •Premium pricing
- •Smaller developer
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
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Rental market in Dubai Investment Park First
9,804 Ejari contracts · DLD official data
Median Annual Rent
AED 80K
Monthly Equivalent
AED 6,667
Gross Yield
7.2%
New vs Renewed
3,507 new
6,297 renewed
Rent by Bedroom Type
studio Bedrooms
2557 contracts
AED 47K/yr
AED 3,938/mo
1 Bedroom
4832 contracts
AED 102K/yr
AED 8,533/mo
2 Bedrooms
1970 contracts
AED 75K/yr
AED 6,250/mo
3 Bedrooms
283 contracts
AED 158K/yr
AED 13,125/mo
4 Bedrooms
134 contracts
AED 315K/yr
AED 26,250/mo
5 Bedrooms
27 contracts
AED 358K/yr
AED 29,792/mo
Rental market by bedrooms
Source: DLD Ejari rental contracts
Service charges
RERA-registered rates for Dubai Investment Park First
Average
AED 13/sqft
Source: RERA / DLD (2025)
Room-type yield matrix
Estimated gross yield by bedroom type · Ejari rental data
| Type | Avg Size | Est. Price | Annual Rent | Gross Yield | Net Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | ~42 sqm | AED 413K | AED 36K | 14.2% | 12.1% |
| 1 B/R | ~68 sqm | AED 669K | AED 54K | 13% | 11% |
| 2 B/R | ~98 sqm | AED 964K | AED 72K | 11.6% | 9.9% |
| 3 B/R | ~142 sqm | AED 1397K | AED 91K | 9.5% | 8.1% |
Pro feature
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Try Pro free for 7 daysPer-building projection
6 buildings · ≥40 sales eachWithin Dubai Investment Park First, the predictor projects each high-volume building separately — building median PSF vs community median, multiplied by the community 36-month projection.
LAKE APARTMENT
+23.0%±7.5pp- Building PSF
- AED 893/sqft
- vs community
- +20.3%
- 36m horizon
- Calibrated
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
Low 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.
Flood exposure
Severe flooding reported (2024)April 2024: Heavy standing water across the district persisting after the storm.
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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Highlights
Frequently asked questions about Dubai Investment Park First
What is the average property price in Dubai Investment Park First?
The median property price in Dubai Investment Park First is AED 1,115,248, with a median price per square foot of AED 914. Prices have changed -4.8% year-over-year as of the latest DLD data.
What types of properties are available in Dubai Investment Park First?
Dubai Investment Park First is a mixed-use community with approximately 39% apartments and 55% villas. The most common property types include Villa (1,605), Flat (908), Office (174).
How is the real estate market performing in Dubai Investment Park First?
Dubai Investment Park First has seen 2,945 property transactions over the past 5 years. The current year-over-year price change is -4.8%, with 1,318 transactions in the last 12 months. This data is sourced from the Dubai Land Department (DLD).
What schools are near Dubai Investment Park First?
There are 1 KHDA-rated schools near Dubai Investment Park First, including Al Nibras International Private School (American, Good). Schools offer various curricula including British, American, IB, and Indian systems.
Numbers above are derived from Dubai Land Department (DLD) transaction records and Ejari rental contracts as of early 2026.How we built this.