Dubai World Central
mixed community
A planned city around Al Maktoum International Airport, expected to become the world's largest airport. Early-stage community with strong growth potential.
DUBUY VERDICT
Capital growth, not cashflow for the appreciation thesis
Dubai World Central has compounded 543% over 3 years. Yields are middle-of-the-road — buy for resale, not rental income.
YoY change
+10.8%
3-yr growth
+543%
Gross yield
5.5%
5yr volume
17,495
Median PSF
AED 1,606
All types
YoY change
+10.8%
3-yr growth
+543%
PSF growth to 2026
Gross yield
5.5%
Ejari, last 12m
Dubai World Central is a mixed apartment-and-villa community in Dubai with 17,495 transactions on record over the last five years. Median price per square foot sits at AED 1,606, up 10.8% 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 World Central median. Drag the sliders — DLD-typical 4.5% APR over 25 years.
Monthly payment
AED 8K
Loan AED 1.41M · 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.
Market Context
Dubai's property market has grown 60% since the 2020 pandemic low. Dubai World Central is growing more moderately, which may indicate better value opportunities.
Schools nearby
1 school · UK
Schools
1
UK
Outstanding
0
Median fee
AED 42K
per year
DS Score
48/100
composite avg
KHDA inspector notes
“🤝 Outstanding Inclusion”
Highest-rated
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
Amenities within 2.5km walking distance • 1 total outlets near Dubai World Central• Click a category to explore
Almost All Errands Require a Car
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
Nearby Landmarks & Transport
Based on DLD transaction records for properties in Dubai World Central
Metro Stations
Palm Deira Metro
Nearest
Al Ras Metro
Baniyas Square Metro
Shopping Malls
Al Ghurair Centre
Nearest
BurJuman Centre
Mercato Mall
Landmarks
Gold Souk
Nearest
La Mer
Travel times from Dubai World Central
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 World Central
Water Transport & Activities
Active listings in Dubai World Central
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 590K | 1,617 | 4,212 |
| 1 B/R | AED 1.06M | 1,435 | 6,043 |
| 2 B/R | AED 1.54M | 1,296 | 6,280 |
| 3 B/R | AED 1.91M | 1,088 | 5,780 |
| 4 B/R | AED 3.31M | 978 | 4,429 |
| 5 B/R | AED 4.40M | 1,024 | 935 |
| 6 B/R | AED 16.0M | 1,858 | 28 |
| 7 B/R | AED 21.4M | 1,917 | 12 |
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 1,634/sqft → AED 1,649/sqft
Range AED 1,517 – 1,781· -3.8 pp vs Dubai forecast (+4.7%)
Drivers
Base trend
OLS slope of last 8 quarters' median psf, projected 6mo
Supply pressure
84% off-plan share — high 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 ~1.5 years — strong investment case
Median price
AED 1.88M
Annual rent
AED 103K
5.5% gross yield
Net @ 5y vs renting
+AED 405K
Net @ 10y vs renting
+AED 1.18M
Rental yields
Gross · last 24 months Ejari ÷ DLD median sale
-1.6 pp vs Dubai median
By bedroom type
AED 39K/yr ÷ AED 590K
AED 55K/yr ÷ AED 1.06M
AED 82K/yr ÷ AED 1.54M
AED 107K/yr ÷ AED 1.91M
AED 160K/yr ÷ AED 3.31M
AED 240K/yr ÷ AED 4.40M
AED 1.03M/yr ÷ AED 16.00M
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
Listing prices vs DLD median · 17 listings
-18.4 pp vs Dubai
By bedroom mix
1 B/R
+3.1%
3 listings
2 B/R
+0.7%
4 listings
Most-marked-up buildings
South Bay 4
AED 2,032/sqft asked vs AED 1,858 DLD · 3 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 · 15,513 transactions
Landmarks
Expo 2020 Site
AED 792/sqft · 5610 sales
Al Makhtoum International Airport
AED 707/sqft · 4366 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
+2.1%
6 months
-9.2%
1 year
+2.4%
2 years
+1.1%
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 1,652 | 332 | +1.1% |
| 2025Q4 | AED 1,634 | 1,946 | +2.1% |
| 2025Q3 | AED 1,601 | 1,770 | -11.1% |
| 2025Q2 | AED 1,800 | 1,778 | -2.9% |
| 2025Q1 | AED 1,854 | 2,394 | +16.2% |
| 2024Q4 | AED 1,595 | 2,330 | +16.3% |
| 2024Q3 | AED 1,371 | 2,321 | -12.0% |
| 2024Q2 | AED 1,558 | 715 | -4.5% |
| 2024Q1 | AED 1,632 | 628 | +0.9% |
| 2023Q4 | AED 1,617 | 594 | +62.0% |
| 2023Q3 | AED 998 | 742 | +25.4% |
| 2023Q2 | AED 796 | 145 | +1.9% |
| 2023Q1 | AED 781 | 166 |
Property Mix
By Type
Room Distribution
Developers2 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
Azizi Developments
- •Competitive pricing
- •High rental yields
- •Flexible payment plans
- •Mixed reviews on finishes
- •High density projects
Area health & valuations
Healthcare, education, government housing, air quality, and official land valuations.
Real Estate Agents in Dubai
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Rental market in Dubai World Central
19,390 Ejari contracts · DLD official data
Median Annual Rent
AED 68K
Monthly Equivalent
AED 5,667
Gross Yield
3.6%
New vs Renewed
10,967 new
8,423 renewed
Rent by Bedroom Type
6 Bedrooms
195 contracts
AED 1030K/yr
AED 85,811/mo
studio Bedrooms
3471 contracts
AED 39K/yr
AED 3,250/mo
1 Bedroom
6281 contracts
AED 55K/yr
AED 4,583/mo
2 Bedrooms
4853 contracts
AED 82K/yr
AED 6,825/mo
3 Bedrooms
2984 contracts
AED 107K/yr
AED 8,933/mo
4 Bedrooms
1246 contracts
AED 160K/yr
AED 13,333/mo
5 Bedrooms
360 contracts
AED 240K/yr
AED 20,000/mo
Rental market by bedrooms
Source: DLD Ejari rental contracts
Service charges
RERA-registered rates for Dubai World Central
Average
AED 10/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 726K | AED 33K | 6.6% | 5.6% |
| 1 B/R | ~68 sqm | AED 1176K | AED 49K | 6% | 5.1% |
| 2 B/R | ~98 sqm | AED 1694K | AED 65K | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| 3 B/R | ~142 sqm | AED 2455K | AED 83K | 4.4% | 3.7% |
Pro feature
See which bedroom type gives the best yield in Dubai World Central
Try Pro free for 7 daysOff-plan risk assessment
Five-factor risk score for buying off-plan in this community
Moderate
Overall risk score
Per-building projection
129 buildings · ≥40 sales eachWithin Dubai World Central, the predictor projects each high-volume building separately — building median PSF vs community median, multiplied by the community 36-month projection.
AB SOUTH RESIDENCE
+7.7%±7.5pp- Building PSF
- AED 898/sqft
- vs community
- -39.0%
- 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 3.0km 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.
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All guides & rankingsFrequently asked questions about Dubai World Central
What is the average property price in Dubai World Central?
The median property price in Dubai World Central is AED 1,881,812, with a median price per square foot of AED 1,606. Prices have changed +10.8% year-over-year as of March 2026.
What types of properties are available in Dubai World Central?
Dubai World Central is a mixed-use community with approximately 61% apartments and 34% villas. The most common property types include Flat (10,679), Villa (5,625), Shop (47).
How is the real estate market performing in Dubai World Central?
Dubai World Central has seen 17,495 property transactions over the past 5 years. The current year-over-year price change is +10.8%, with 14,214 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 March 2026.How we built this.