Dubai Water Canal
apartment community
Residential developments along the 3.2km Dubai Water Canal connecting Business Bay to the sea. Premium waterfront addresses.
Market Context
Dubai's property market has grown 60% since the 2020 pandemic low. Dubai Water Canal is growing faster than the citywide average, indicating strong local demand.
Around the area
Schools, amenities, transport, travel times, and what's changing nearby.
Nearby schools26 schools
View on DubaiSchools.ai4
10
7
100/100
Dubai British School Jumeira
Horizons English School L.L.C
Jumeirah English Speaking School
GEMS Jumeira Primary School - Dubai Branch
Jumeirah College
JSS Private School L.L.C
Available Curriculums
School data from DubaiSchools.ai • KHDA ratings • Updated January 2026
Local amenitiesWalker's Paradise
Amenities within 2.5km walking distance • 423 total outlets near Dubai Water Canal• Click a category to explore
Walker's Paradise
Lifestyle Scores
Data source: OpenStreetMap via Overpass API • 2.5km radius • Last updated: January 2026
Transport & Lifestyle
Based on metro, tram, bus & marine access
Based on parks, cycling tracks & local amenities
Nearby Landmarks & Transport
Based on DLD transaction records for properties in Dubai Water Canal
Metro Stations
Palm Deira Metro
Nearest
Al Ras Metro
Baniyas Square Metro
Shopping Malls
Al Ghurair Centre
Nearest
BurJuman Centre
City Centre Deira
Landmarks
Gold Souk
Nearest
Dubai Frame
La Mer
Travel times from Dubai Water Canal
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 Water Canal
Water Transport & Activities
For sale in Dubai Water Canal
Price per sqft · 2020–2026
Median AED/sqft, from DLD transaction records
6-Month forecast
From 2025Q4 · 8 quarters of data
AED 3,107/sqft → AED 3,079/sqft(range AED 2,679 – 3,479)
-5.6 pp vs Dubai-wide forecast (+4.7%)
Drivers
Base trend
OLS slope of last 8 quarters' median psf, projected 6mo
Supply pressure
31% off-plan share — moderate incoming supply
Approximate — based on transparent OLS trend + supply pressure + sentiment momentum. Not a substitute for property-level appraisal. View full methodology →
Value a unit in this community
Bedroom-specific psf, building-tier adjusted, with the actual comparables we used. Free — methodology shown.
Quarterly Price Trends
| Quarter | Median/sqft | Transactions | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026Q1 | AED 3,309 | 21 | +6.5% |
| 2025Q4 | AED 3,107 | 220 | -1.1% |
| 2025Q3 | AED 3,140 | 256 | -1.5% |
| 2025Q2 | AED 3,189 | 443 | +7.5% |
| 2025Q1 | AED 2,966 | 139 | +38.0% |
| 2024Q4 | AED 2,150 | 146 | -46.2% |
| 2024Q3 | AED 3,993 | 83 | +28.6% |
| 2024Q2 | AED 3,104 | 91 | +5.0% |
| 2024Q1 | AED 2,956 | 80 | +26.7% |
| 2023Q4 | AED 2,333 | 127 | -11.3% |
| 2023Q3 | AED 2,629 | 79 | +4.8% |
| 2023Q2 | AED 2,508 | 74 | -3.8% |
| 2023Q1 | AED 2,608 | 107 |
Property Mix
By Type
Room Distribution
Developers4 developers
Emaar Properties
- •Strongest brand recognition
- •Proven delivery track record
- •Premium locations
- •Premium pricing
- •Slower capital appreciation in mature areas
Meraas
- •Exceptional design quality
- •Lifestyle-focused amenities
- •Prime locations
- •Premium pricing
- •Limited inventory
Azizi Developments
- •Competitive pricing
- •High rental yields
- •Flexible payment plans
- •Mixed reviews on finishes
- •High density projects
Binghatti Developers
- •Contemporary designs
- •Good rental yields
- •Competitive pricing
- •Newer track record
- •High density
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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Investment details
Rental yields, service charges, off-plan pipeline and building-level breakdown.
Service charges
RERA-registered rates for Dubai Water Canal
Average
AED 38/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 1393K | AED 47K | 3.4% | 2.9% |
| 1 B/R | ~68 sqm | AED 2256K | AED 70K | 3.1% | 2.6% |
| 2 B/R | ~98 sqm | AED 3251K | AED 94K | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| 3 B/R | ~142 sqm | AED 4711K | AED 120K | 2.3% | 2% |
| 4 B/R | ~200 sqm | AED 6635K | AED 153K | 2% | 1.7% |
Off-plan risk assessment
Five-factor risk score for buying off-plan in this community
Moderate
Overall risk score
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