Dubai Land Residence Complex
apartment community
Buyer read
Villas offer a clear entry, but off-plan sales dominate
Villas have a median sale price of AED 1.32M. 66% of recent sales are off-plan, while market activity ranks above average. The downside profile is moderate, based on 3 of 5 available inputs.
AED 1.32M
Villa median · 5-year DLD sample
66% off-plan
High supply-pressure proxy
Above average
Relative to Dubai communities
Moderate
3 of 5 risk inputs available
A rapidly growing apartment community in Dubailand offering some of the most affordable units in Dubai with strong rental yields.
Median PSF
AED 1,328
Apartments
YoY change
-2.8%
5-yr sales
3,023
DLD transactions
Gross yield
9.1%
Ejari, last 12m
DUBUY VERDICT
Exceptional amenity density, weaker transit
Dubai Land Residence Complex offers strong day-to-day convenience with public-transport coverage is unscored. The mapped inventory covers 42 named venues; use the detail cards below to check the categories that matter to your routine.
Amenity access
77/100
Outdoor access
—
Transit
—
Mapped venues
42
Dining
4/100
17 mapped
Shopping
6/100
15 mapped
Health
2/100
3 mapped
Nightlife
0/100
0 mapped bars
DUBUY VERDICT
Broad access to highly rated schools
9 schools sit in the mapped catchment; 9 currently have a KHDA inspection rating, including 5 rated Very Good or Outstanding. Families can choose across 6 curriculums; check actual drive times and admissions availability below.
Schools nearby
9
Top-rated
5
Curricula
6
Best rating
Outstanding
Schools nearby
9
Within the mapped catchment
Curriculum
UK
+5 more
Median fees
AED 46K
Approx. annual fee
Rating
Outstanding
Best nearby KHDA rating
DUBUY VERDICT
Standout on yield and growth worth serious attention
Dubai Land Residence Complex sits in the top tier for both rental yield and 3-year price appreciation — a rare combination in Dubai. Liquidity is deep.
YoY change
-2.8%
3-yr growth
+69%
Gross yield
9.1%
5yr volume
3,023
Current PSF
AED 1,267
6-month forecast
-4.5%
Forecast range
1,150–1,271
AED per sqft
Confidence
High
Model confidence
Dubai Land Residence Complex is a primarily apartment-based community in Dubai with 3,023 transactions on record over the last five years. Median price per square foot sits at AED 1,328, down 2.8% 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 Dubai Land Residence Complex median. Drag the sliders — DLD-typical 4.5% APR over 25 years.
Monthly payment
AED 6K
Loan AED 1.12M · 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 Dubai Land Residence Complex
Dubai Land Residence Complex is led by apartments, with 50 named developments and home types available to research.
Home types
3
Registered and marketed
Typical size
995 sqft
Community median
Named homes
50
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
168–5,000 sqft
Villas
2 B/R, 3 B/R, 4 B/R, 5 B/R, 6 B/R
Not published
Townhouses
2 B/R, 3 B/R, 4 B/R, 5 B/R
1,261–2,730 sqft
Includes Mayfair Nexus by Seven Mayfair, Al Waha, Al Waha Villas and 47 more.
Explore all homesMarket temperature & historical discussion for Dubai Land Residence Complex
Archived discussion themes: Praised for residence complex has functional tennis courts available to residents. Criticised for fighter jets cause severe noise pollution early mornings.
Historical discussion
Bottom 15%
historical discussion rank among covered Dubai areas
Dated 2021–2026 archive from r/dubai, r/UAE and r/expats · 62 on-topic mentions · latest item Apr 22, 2026 · last scored 2026-07-21
Discussion trend
Improving
+0.07 per year
Mostly discussed by
residents
53% of mentions
Sentiment over time
Axis zoomed to the observed range (-0.6 to +0.6); sentiment scores still use the full −1 to +1 scale.
Sentiment from Q4 2024 to Q2 2026 moved from -0.09 to -0.31. Based on 60 mentions across 7 quarters.
What people praise
- +Residence complex has functional tennis courts available to residents×2
- +Developer has strong track record with completed projects like MoE and Tilal Al Ghaf×1
- +Forest living concept appeals to community-focused residents×1
- +Significant infrastructure development planned by 2030 including metro and rail×1
- +Current rental yield attractive with projected growth potential×1
What people criticise
- −Fighter jets cause severe noise pollution early mornings×4
- −Unexplained loud noises occurring multiple times at night×4
- −Long commute times using public transportation×2
- −Insufficient parking spots relative to resident vehicle needs×2
- −Sudden loud explosions reported in the area×2
Who's talking
Communities with similar vibes
Based on cosine similarity of what people praise and criticise about each area.
Based on 62 Reddit posts and comments (2021–2026) from r/dubai, r/UAE, r/expats and r/digitalnomad, scored by Claude Haiku. Latest collected item: Apr 22, 2026. Last scored 2026-07-21. Read the full methodology.
Market Context
Dubai's property market has grown 60% since the 2020 pandemic low. Dubai Land Residence Complex is growing more moderately, which may indicate better value opportunities.
Nearby schools9 schools
View on DubaiSchools.aiDubai English Speaking College
GEMS First Point School L.L.C
Lycee Francais International Georges Pompidou School (Dubai Branch)
German International School Dubai
GEMS Wellington Academy -Fze
The Aquila School
Available Curriculums
School data from DubaiSchools.ai • KHDA ratings • Updated May 2026
Local amenities
Mapped amenities within a 2.5km straight-line radius • 35 total outlets near Dubai Land Residence Complex
High 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
Moderate mapped greenery · #49 of 75 mapped Dubai communities The 7 figure counts OpenStreetMap park-tagged features within 1.5km of the community centre. It does not mean 7 distinct named parks or confirm walking access.
Active listings in Dubai Land Residence Complex
Sale and rental listings pulled from PropertyFinder. Filter by purpose, bedrooms, or price — sort live.
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Market history
Prices fell 3.9% while sales fell 28% last quarter.
Median sale price per sqft and registered sales, by completed quarter. Volume often moves before price.
Latest median PSF
AED 1,407
Q2 2026
3m price change
-3.9%
vs prior completed quarter
Quarter sales
214
Q2 2026
3m sales change
-28.2%
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.
Ready vs off-plan · DLD
Ready / resale
AED 1,133/sqft
4,206 sales
Off-plan (developer)
AED 950/sqft
3,289 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 360K | 922 | 285 |
| 1 B/R | AED 576K | 936 | 1,261 |
| 2 B/R | AED 1.07M | 981 | 1,912 |
| 3 B/R | AED 1.93M | 967 | 1,600 |
| 4 B/R | AED 3.16M | 1,073 | 832 |
| 5 B/R | AED 3.91M | 568 | 12 |
Ejari rental contracts
Government-filed · 30,779 contracts
6-month forecast
From 2026Q3 · 8 quarters of data
AED 1,267/sqft → AED 1,210/sqft
Range AED 1,150 – 1,271· -6.1 pp vs Dubai forecast (+1.6%)
Drivers
Base trend
OLS slope of last 8 quarters' median psf, projected 6mo
Supply pressure
66% off-plan share — high incoming supply
OLS trend + supply pressure + dated discussion momentum. Not a substitute for property-level appraisal. Methodology →
Buy vs rent
Buying breaks even in ~1 years — strong investment case
See the year-by-year buy-vs-rent cashflow for Dubai Land Residence Complex
Pro members get the full 30-year simulation chart with sensitivity sliders.
Rental yields
Gross · last 24 months Ejari ÷ DLD median sale
+3.3 pp vs Dubai median
By bedroom type
AED 42K/yr ÷ AED 360K
AED 65K/yr ÷ AED 576K
AED 100K/yr ÷ AED 1.07M
AED 170K/yr ÷ AED 1.93M
AED 240K/yr ÷ AED 3.16M
AED 299K/yr ÷ AED 3.91M
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?
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
80% of active listings sit >15% above DLD median — negotiation room before you offer.
See the building-level asking-vs-DLD gap in Dubai Land Residence Complex
Pro members get every building's premium-vs-fair-value, ranked — useful for finding negotiation room before you offer.
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
+0.2%
6 months
-2.6%
1 year
-7.2%
2 years
-3.7%
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 1,267 | 42 | +0.2% |
| 2026Q2 | AED 1,264 | 59 | -2.8% |
| 2026Q1 | AED 1,301 | 92 | -6.0% |
| 2025Q4 | AED 1,384 | 172 | +1.4% |
| 2025Q3 | AED 1,365 | 134 | -7.5% |
| 2025Q2 | AED 1,476 | 313 | +6.1% |
| 2025Q1 | AED 1,391 | 326 | +3.5% |
| 2024Q4 | AED 1,344 | 521 | +2.2% |
| 2024Q3 | AED 1,315 | 271 | +1.9% |
| 2024Q2 | AED 1,291 | 643 | +32.1% |
| 2024Q1 | AED 977 | 71 | -24.3% |
| 2023Q4 | AED 1,291 | 23 | -1.5% |
| 2023Q3 | AED 1,311 | 24 | -8.3% |
| 2023Q2 | AED 1,429 | 31 | +31.0% |
| 2023Q1 | AED 1,091 | 31 | +110.2% |
| 2022Q4 | AED 519 | 33 | -65.6% |
| 2022Q3 | AED 1,508 | 32 | -0.1% |
| 2022Q2 | AED 1,509 | 75 | +0.1% |
| 2022Q1 | AED 1,507 | 59 | +58.1% |
| 2021Q4 | AED 953 | 34 | +113.2% |
| 2021Q3 | AED 447 | 37 |
Property Mix
By Type
Room Distribution
Developers8 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
Sobha Realty
- •Vertically integrated (builds own projects)
- •Superior finish quality
- •Reliable delivery
- •Limited location diversity
- •Premium pricing
Azizi Developments
- •Competitive pricing
- •High rental yields
- •Flexible payment plans
- •Mixed reviews on finishes
- •High density projects
Select Group
- •Marina expertise
- •Quality construction
- •Good locations
- •Limited portfolio diversity
- •Premium pricing for Marina
Reportage Properties
- •Very affordable entry
- •Good yields
- •Simple layouts
- •Basic finishes
- •Less premium locations
Aldar Properties
- •Abu Dhabi market leader
- •Government backing
- •Quality construction
- •Primarily Abu Dhabi focused
- •Less Dubai presence
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
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Rental market in Dubai Land Residence Complex
8,111 Ejari contracts · DLD official data
Median annual rent
AED 149K
Registered Ejari contracts
Monthly equivalent
AED 12,399
Annual median divided by 12
Gross yield
10.0%
Before service charges and costs
New / renewed
4,002 / 4,109
Contract counts
Rent by Bedroom Type
6 Bedrooms
96 contracts
AED 310K/yr
AED 25,833/mo
studio Bedrooms
370 contracts
AED 42K/yr
AED 3,500/mo
1 Bedroom
1208 contracts
AED 65K/yr
AED 5,417/mo
2 Bedrooms
1504 contracts
AED 100K/yr
AED 8,333/mo
3 Bedrooms
2949 contracts
AED 170K/yr
AED 14,167/mo
4 Bedrooms
1545 contracts
AED 240K/yr
AED 20,000/mo
5 Bedrooms
439 contracts
AED 299K/yr
AED 24,931/mo
Rental market by bedrooms
Source: DLD Ejari rental contracts
Off-plan risk
51/100
Elevated
Headline risk for Dubai Land Residence Complex. Buyer Pro explains the five supply, developer, pricing, liquidity, and momentum drivers.
Explain Dubai Land Residence Complex's off-plan risk score
See the five scored drivers covering supply concentration, developer delivery, price premium, exit liquidity, and momentum.
- •Sellers asking far above realized prices (denial gap)
- •Thin transaction volume (slow price discovery)
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 greeneryCounts 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.
Flood exposure
Flooding reported (2024)April 2024: Waterlogged internal roads reported in the Dubailand belt.
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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Frequently asked questions about Dubai Land Residence Complex
What is the average property price in Dubai Land Residence Complex?
The median property price in Dubai Land Residence Complex is AED 1,493,109, with a median price per square foot of AED 1,328. Prices have changed -2.8% year-over-year as of July 2026.
What types of properties are available in Dubai Land Residence Complex?
Dubai Land Residence Complex is primarily an apartment community with approximately 99% apartments and 0% villas. The most common property types include Flat (16,100), Office (97), Shop (20).
How is the real estate market performing in Dubai Land Residence Complex?
Dubai Land Residence Complex has seen 3,023 property transactions over the past 5 years. The current year-over-year price change is -2.8%, with 458 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.