The Valley
villa community
Buyer read
Villas offer a clear entry, but off-plan sales dominate
Villas have a median sale price of AED 3.18M. 63% of recent sales are off-plan, while market activity ranks below average. The downside profile is moderate, based on 2 of 5 available inputs.
AED 3.18M
Villa median · 2025-07-31 to 2026-07-31
63% off-plan
High supply-pressure proxy
Below average
Relative to Dubai communities
Moderate
2 of 5 risk inputs available
A new townhouse community by Emaar set in the desert landscape south of Dubai, offering affordable family homes.
Median PSF
AED 1,460
Villas
YoY change
+12.1%
5-yr sales
8,603
DLD transactions
Median price
AED 3.4M
All property types
DUBUY VERDICT
Convenience varies by pocket
The Valley offers a car-dependent daily routine with public-transport coverage is unscored. The mapped inventory covers 0 named venues; use the detail cards below to check the categories that matter to your routine.
Amenity access
0/100
Outdoor access
—
Transit
—
Mapped venues
0
Dining
0/100
0 mapped
Shopping
0/100
0 mapped
Health
0/100
0 mapped
Nightlife
0/100
0 mapped bars
DUBUY VERDICT
A compact nearby school catchment
1 school sits in the mapped catchment; 1 currently has a KHDA inspection rating, including 0 rated Very Good or Outstanding. Families can choose across 1 curriculum; check actual drive times and admissions availability below.
Schools nearby
1
Top-rated
0
Curricula
1
Best rating
Good
Schools nearby
1
Within the mapped catchment
Curriculum
UK
Median fees
AED 54K
Approx. annual fee
Rating
Good
Best nearby KHDA rating
DUBUY VERDICT
Capital growth, not cashflow for the appreciation thesis
The Valley has compounded 95% over 3 years. Yields are below median — buy for resale, not rental income.
YoY change
+12.1%
3-yr growth
+95%
Gross yield
—
5yr volume
8,603
Current PSF
AED 1,365
6-month forecast
-0.9%
Forecast range
1,245–1,461
AED per sqft
Confidence
Medium
Model confidence
The Valley is a primarily villa-based community in Dubai with 8,603 transactions on record over the last five years. Median price per square foot sits at AED 1,460, up 12.1% year-on-year, outperforming 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 The Valley median. Drag the sliders — DLD-typical 4.5% APR over 25 years.
Monthly payment
AED 14K
Loan AED 2.58M · 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 The Valley
The Valley is led by villas, with 31 named developments and home types available to research.
Home types
2
Registered and marketed
Typical size
904 sqft
Community median
Named homes
31
Projects and home types
Floor plans
0 licensed
Rights-cleared only
Villas
3 B/R, 4 B/R, 5 B/R
Not published
Townhouses
3 B/R, 4 B/R
1,669–3,358 sqft
Includes The Valley - Elva, The Valley - Farm Gardens 2, The Valley - Farm Grove and 28 more.
Explore all homesMarket temperature & historical discussion for The Valley
Archived discussion themes: Praised for emaar's strong track record for project delivery and resale demand. Criticised for large landfill located in proximity to residential developments.
Historical discussion
Top 30%
historical discussion rank among covered Dubai areas
Dated 2021–2026 archive from r/dubai, r/UAE and r/expats · 29 on-topic mentions · latest item Apr 19, 2026 · last scored 2026-07-21
Discussion trend
—
Need 3 more quarters
Mostly discussed by
people considering a move
52% of mentions
What people praise
- +Emaar's strong track record for project delivery and resale demand×3
- +Flexible payment plans improve affordability for buyers×2
- +Elegant townhouse designs with floor-to-ceiling windows×2
- +Natural light and peaceful views in units×2
- +Modern off-plan properties with good specifications and reasonable payment plans×1
What people criticise
- −Large landfill located in proximity to residential developments×3
- −Located far from downtown and established areas despite proximity to some communities×1
- −Property prices appear significantly higher than market average×1
- −Off-plan purchase carries inherent handover uncertainty×1
- −Environmental concern with waste facility near housing×1
Who's talking
Communities with similar vibes
Based on cosine similarity of what people praise and criticise about each area.
Based on 29 Reddit posts and comments (2021–2026) from r/dubai, r/UAE, r/expats and r/digitalnomad, scored by Claude Haiku. Latest collected item: Apr 19, 2026. Last scored 2026-07-21. Read the full methodology.
Market Context
Dubai's property market has grown 60% since the 2020 pandemic low. The Valley is growing faster than the citywide average, indicating strong local demand.
Schools nearby
1 school · UK
KHDA inspector notes
“The progress of children in FS as a result of high-quality teaching, learning and assessment”
“Students’ strong personal development”
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 • 0 total outlets near The Valley
Sparse mapped amenities · 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
Sparse mapped greenery · #71 of 75 mapped Dubai communities The 0 figure counts OpenStreetMap park-tagged features within 2.5km of the community centre. It does not mean 0 distinct named parks or confirm walking access.
Airport access
Drive times from The Valley to Dubai airports
Future: Expanding to become world's largest airport by 2040
Strategic Airport Location
Closer to Al Maktoum Airport (DWC) - Dubai's future main hub. Only 29 min drive vs 50 min to DXB.
Drive times are estimates based on distance and typical Dubai traffic patterns. Actual times may vary based on traffic conditions and route taken.
Future developmentsPositive outlook
Coming Soon: Al Maktoum International Airport Expansion
Key infrastructure improvements coming to this area. Al Maktoum International Airport Expansion will enhance connectivity and amenities.
Planned & Ongoing Projects (2)
Al Maktoum International Airport Expansion
Massive expansion to make DWC the world's largest airport with 5 parallel runways, 400+ gates, and capacity for 260 million passengers annually. Will become Emirates' new hub.
- Major employment hub (500,000+ jobs)
- Significant property value appreciation for nearby areas
- World-class connectivity
Emirates Road (E311) Capacity Upgrade
Widening and improvement of Emirates Road to handle increased traffic from growing southern communities.
- Reduced commute times
- Better connectivity to Dubai South
- Supports residential growth
Data compiled from Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, RTA announcements, developer publications, and official government sources. Project timelines are subject to change.
Active listings in The Valley
Sale and rental listings pulled from PropertyFinder. Filter by purpose, bedrooms, or price — sort live.
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Market history
Prices fell 4.4% while sales fell 49% last quarter.
Median sale price per sqft and registered sales, by completed quarter. Volume often moves before price.
Latest median PSF
AED 1,251
Q2 2026
3m price change
-4.4%
vs prior completed quarter
Quarter sales
122
Q2 2026
3m sales change
-49.0%
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 63% 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 1,365/sqft → AED 1,353/sqft
Range AED 1,245 – 1,461· -2.5 pp vs Dubai forecast (+1.6%)
Drivers
Base trend
OLS slope of last 8 quarters' median psf, projected 6mo
Supply pressure
63% off-plan share — high incoming supply
OLS trend + supply pressure + dated discussion momentum. Not a substitute for property-level appraisal. Methodology →
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
+9.1%
6 months
+4.3%
1 year
-1.0%
2 years
+15.9%
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 1,365 | 56 | +9.1% |
| 2026Q2 | AED 1,251 | 122 | -4.4% |
| 2026Q1 | AED 1,309 | 239 | -16.7% |
| 2025Q4 | AED 1,572 | 635 | +14.0% |
| 2025Q3 | AED 1,379 | 265 | +2.8% |
| 2025Q2 | AED 1,342 | 467 | +0.1% |
| 2025Q1 | AED 1,340 | 1,243 | +4.2% |
| 2024Q4 | AED 1,286 | 684 | +9.2% |
| 2024Q3 | AED 1,178 | 1,156 | +2.6% |
| 2024Q2 | AED 1,148 | 535 | +14.3% |
| 2024Q1 | AED 1,004 | 305 | -9.1% |
| 2023Q4 | AED 1,105 | 678 | +17.6% |
| 2023Q3 | AED 940 | 490 | +6.7% |
| 2023Q2 | AED 881 | 148 | +8.5% |
| 2023Q1 | AED 812 | 371 | -0.7% |
| 2022Q4 | AED 818 | 79 | -1.2% |
| 2022Q3 | AED 828 | 244 | +6.7% |
| 2022Q2 | AED 776 | 125 | -1.1% |
| 2022Q1 | AED 785 | 255 | +7.8% |
| 2021Q4 | AED 728 | 399 | +13.2% |
| 2021Q3 | AED 643 | 107 |
Property Mix
By Type
Developer1 developer
Scores are editorial — DLD delivery record + RERA filings + industry reportsArea 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
All agents verified through Dubai Land Department (DLD) licensing system
Off-plan risk
39/100
Moderate
Headline risk for The Valley. Buyer Pro explains the five supply, developer, pricing, liquidity, and momentum drivers.
Explain The Valley's off-plan risk score
See the five scored drivers covering supply concentration, developer delivery, price premium, exit liquidity, and momentum.
- •DLD market temperature trending negative
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
Sparse mapped greeneryCounts OpenStreetMap-tagged green features (parks, gardens, woods, grass and pitches) within a 2.5km 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.
Time machine
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All guides & rankingsFrequently asked questions about The Valley
What is the average property price in The Valley?
The median property price in The Valley is AED 3,439,888, with a median price per square foot of AED 1,460. Prices have changed +12.1% year-over-year as of July 2026.
What types of properties are available in The Valley?
The Valley is primarily a villa community with approximately 0% apartments and 88% villas. The most common property types include Villa (8,265).
How is the real estate market performing in The Valley?
The Valley has seen 8,603 property transactions over the past 5 years. The current year-over-year price change is +12.1%, with 1,206 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.