International City Phase 3
apartment community
Buyer read
Apartments offer a clear entry, but off-plan sales dominate
Apartments have a median sale price of AED 770K. 72% of recent sales are off-plan, while market activity ranks top 30%. The downside profile is robust, based on 2 of 5 available inputs.
AED 770K
Apartment median · 2025-09-04 to 2026-09-04
72% off-plan
High supply-pressure proxy
Top 30%
Relative to Dubai communities
Robust
2 of 5 risk inputs available
The newest phase of International City featuring modern apartment blocks and improved infrastructure compared to earlier phases.
Median PSF
AED 1,113
Apartments
YoY change
+19.2%
5-yr sales
3,405
DLD transactions
Median price
AED 772K
All property types
DUBUY VERDICT
Exceptional amenity density, weaker transit
International City Phase 3 offers exceptional amenity density with public-transport coverage is unscored. The mapped inventory covers 51 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
51
Dining
6/100
24 mapped
Shopping
3/100
10 mapped
Health
1/100
1 mapped
Nightlife
0/100
0 mapped bars
DUBUY VERDICT
Capital growth, not cashflow for the appreciation thesis
International City Phase 3 has compounded 107% over 3 years. Yields are below median — buy for resale, not rental income.
YoY change
+19.2%
3-yr growth
+107%
Gross yield
—
5yr volume
3,405
Median PSF
AED 1,113
Apartments
YoY change
+19.2%
5-yr sales
3,405
DLD transactions
Median price
AED 772K
All property types
International City Phase 3 is a primarily apartment-based community in Dubai with 3,405 transactions on record over the last five years. Median price per square foot sits at AED 1,113, up 19.2% year-on-year, outperforming the city-wide 7.0% 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 International City Phase 3 median. Drag the sliders — DLD-typical 4.5% APR over 25 years.
Monthly payment
AED 3K
Loan AED 579K · 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 International City Phase 3
International City Phase 3 is led by apartments, with 60 named developments and home types available to research.
Home types
2
Registered and marketed
Typical size
713 sqft
Community median
Named homes
60
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
398–1,132 sqft
Hotel apartments
Studio, 1 B/R
407–862 sqft
Includes International City Phase 3, GLOBAL POINT, Coventry 2 and 57 more.
Explore all homesMarket temperature & historical discussion for International City Phase 3
Archived discussion themes: Praised for affordable rental options available for budget-conscious students. Criticised for parking enforcement appears predatory with excessive fines for minor violations.
Historical discussion
Bottom 30%
historical discussion rank among covered Dubai areas
Dated 2021–2026 archive from r/dubai, r/UAE and r/expats · 141 on-topic mentions · latest item Jul 21, 2026 · last scored 2026-07-21
Discussion trend
Getting worse
-0.25 per year
Mostly discussed by
residents
50% of mentions
Sentiment over time
Axis zoomed to the observed range (-0.5 to +0.5); sentiment scores still use the full −1 to +1 scale.
Sentiment from Q1 2024 to Q3 2026 moved from -0.27 to -0.30. Based on 129 mentions across 9 quarters.
What people praise
- +Affordable rental options available for budget-conscious students×4
- +Affordable apartments under 1 million AED available×3
- +Competitive rental yields compared to other budget segments×2
- +International clusters offer diverse dining options from different countries×2
- +Affordable rental prices compared to other Dubai areas×2
What people criticise
- −Parking enforcement appears predatory with excessive fines for minor violations×31
- −Real estate agencies offering monthly rentals have poor reviews×5
- −Sharjah is a better residential alternative than Dubai International City×3
- −Severe overcrowding with illegal bedspace arrangements and poor hygiene conditions×2
- −Studio apartments in this budget range are concentrated here×2
Who's talking
Communities with similar vibes
Based on cosine similarity of what people praise and criticise about each area.
Based on 141 Reddit posts and comments (2021–2026) from r/dubai, r/UAE, r/expats and r/digitalnomad, scored by Claude Haiku. Latest collected item: Jul 21, 2026. Last scored 2026-07-21. Read the full methodology.
MARKET VERDICT
Price momentum is positive over the longer cycle
International City Phase 3 is outperforming Dubai's current 7.0% annual benchmark. Read price direction together with volume, yield, and forecast confidence rather than treating one change figure as a buy signal.
YoY change
+19.2%
3-yr growth
+107%
12m sales
1,270
Forecast
medium
Current PSF
AED 1,248
6-month forecast
+6.9%
Forecast range
1,227–1,441
AED per sqft
Confidence
Medium
Model confidence
HOMES & LISTINGS VERDICT
There is enough stock to narrow by name
International City Phase 3 is led by apartments, with 60 named developments and home types available to research.
Named profiles
60
Primary stock
Apartments
Agent evidence
Limited
Off-plan mix
72%
Named profiles
60
complete catalogue
Primary stock
Apartments
92% of observed mix
12m sales
1,270
DLD transactions
Agent evidence
Limited
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 robust with 2 of 5 composite inputs available.
Supply pressure
high
Downside
Robust
Forecast confidence
medium
Mapped greenery
Unavailable
Off-plan share
72%
Recent ready/off-plan sales
Supply pressure
High
1,270 sales sampled
Downside profile
Robust
2 of 5 inputs
Forecast confidence
Medium
Scenario confidence
Market Context
Dubai's property market has grown 60% since the 2020 pandemic low. International City Phase 3 is growing faster than the citywide average, indicating strong local demand.
Schools nearby
1 school · US
KHDA inspector notes
“Students’ outstanding personal and social development in all phases”
“The excellent standard of health and safety which ensures all students are safe and secure”
KHDA-licensed nurseries nearby(5 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.
Local amenities
Mapped amenities within a 2.5km straight-line radius • 51 total outlets near International City Phase 3
Exceptional 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: September 2026
Transport & Lifestyle
Travel times from International City Phase 3
Real drive times based on Dubai road network • Peak hours (8-10am, 5-8pm) shown
Agent inventory status
No community-level agent inventory observed for International City Phase 3
We are not ranking agents or linking to an unfiltered market for this community. This status is checked whenever the listing snapshot refreshes.
Active listings in International City Phase 3
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 International City Phase 3
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
shadow
Advert-level changes, not unique homes or completed-sale discounts.
Open filtered Repricing RadarMarket history
Prices rose 3.2% while sales rose 144% last quarter.
Median sale price per sqft and registered sales, by completed quarter. Volume often moves before price.
Latest median PSF
AED 1,141
Q2 2026
3m price change
+3.2%
vs prior completed quarter
Quarter sales
470
Q2 2026
3m sales change
+143.5%
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.
The headline median blends ready resale with off-plan (developer) sales — about 72% of recorded sales here are off-plan. A ready-only split is added on the next DLD data refresh.
6-month forecast
From 2026Q3 · 8 quarters of data
AED 1,248/sqft → AED 1,334/sqft
Range AED 1,227 – 1,441· +5.6 pp vs Dubai forecast (+1.3%)
Drivers
Base trend
OLS slope of last 8 quarters' median psf, projected 6mo
Supply pressure
72% off-plan share — high incoming supply
OLS trend + supply pressure + dated discussion momentum. Not a substitute for property-level appraisal. Methodology →
Offer guide
Build an opening reference for International City Phase 3
142 ready-home DLD sales put the exact bedrooms middle PSF at AED 877. 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
+9.4%
6 months
+12.8%
1 year
+18.3%
2 years
+70.3%
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 1,248 | 221 | +9.4% |
| 2026Q2 | AED 1,141 | 470 | +3.2% |
| 2026Q1 | AED 1,106 | 193 | +5.0% |
| 2025Q4 | AED 1,053 | 320 | -0.2% |
| 2025Q3 | AED 1,055 | 399 | +16.4% |
| 2025Q2 | AED 906 | 344 | -5.6% |
| 2025Q1 | AED 960 | 277 | +14.7% |
| 2024Q4 | AED 837 | 210 | +14.2% |
| 2024Q3 | AED 733 | 233 | -10.8% |
| 2024Q2 | AED 822 | 163 | +7.9% |
| 2024Q1 | AED 762 | 101 | -2.3% |
| 2023Q4 | AED 780 | 74 | +2.5% |
| 2023Q3 | AED 761 | 68 | -2.2% |
| 2023Q2 | AED 778 | 82 | +44.9% |
| 2023Q1 | AED 537 | 57 | +31.0% |
| 2022Q4 | AED 410 | 46 | -17.7% |
| 2022Q3 | AED 498 | 28 | -24.8% |
| 2022Q2 | AED 662 | 17 | +3.8% |
| 2022Q1 | AED 638 | 31 | +2.6% |
| 2021Q4 | AED 622 | 63 | +12.7% |
| 2021Q3 | AED 552 | 8 |
Property Mix
By Type
Room Distribution
Developers3 developers
Scores are editorial — DLD delivery record + RERA filings + industry reportsNakheel
- •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
Azizi Developments
- •Competitive pricing
- •High rental yields
- •Flexible payment plans
- •Mixed reviews on finishes
- •High density projects
Real Estate Agents in Dubai
DLD-licensed agents • 8,724 registered brokers from 792 agencies
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Featured Agents
All agents verified through Dubai Land Department (DLD) licensing system
Off-plan risk
39/100
Moderate
Headline risk for International City Phase 3. Buyer Pro explains the five supply, developer, pricing, liquidity, and momentum drivers.
Explain International City Phase 3's off-plan risk score
See the five scored drivers covering supply concentration, developer delivery, price premium, exit liquidity, and momentum.
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.
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Frequently asked questions about International City Phase 3
What is the average property price in International City Phase 3?
The median property price in International City Phase 3 is AED 771,625, with a median price per square foot of AED 1,113. Prices have changed +19.2% year-over-year as of September 2026.
What types of properties are available in International City Phase 3?
International City Phase 3 is primarily an apartment community with approximately 92% apartments and 0% villas. The most common property types include Flat (3,305), Shop (37).
How is the real estate market performing in International City Phase 3?
International City Phase 3 has seen 3,405 property transactions over the past 5 years. The current year-over-year price change is +19.2%, with 1,270 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 September 2026.How we built this.