The World
apartment community
A collection of 300 man-made islands shaped like a world map, located 4km off the coast. Limited residential development on select islands.
Market Context
Dubai's property market has grown 60% since the 2020 pandemic low. The World is growing faster than the citywide average, indicating strong local demand.
Around the area
Schools, amenities, transport, travel times, and what's changing nearby.
Local amenities
Amenities within 2.5km walking distance • 0 total outlets near The World
Almost All Errands Require a Car
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 The World
Metro Stations
Airport Terminal 1
Nearest
Airport Terminal 3
GGICO Metro
Shopping Malls
City Centre Deira
Nearest
Al Ghurair Centre
Festival City Mall
Landmarks
Gold Souk
Nearest
Dubai Frame
Dubai Creek Tower
Travel times from The World
Real drive times based on Dubai road network • Peak hours (8-10am, 5-8pm) shown
For sale in The World
Price per sqft · 2020–2026
Median AED/sqft, from DLD transaction records
Median Sale Price by Bedroom
DLD transaction records, 2020–2026
| Type | Median Price | AED/sqft | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 B/R | AED 9.40M | 2,807 | 7 |
| 5 B/R | AED 47.5M | 1,520 | 13 |
| 6 B/R | AED 71.4M | 2,179 | 23 |
6-Month forecast
From 2026Q1 · 8 quarters of data
AED 4,356/sqft → AED 4,700/sqft(range AED 4,089 – 5,311)
+3.2 pp vs Dubai-wide forecast (+4.7%)
Drivers
Base trend
OLS slope of last 8 quarters' median psf, projected 6mo
Supply pressure
94% off-plan share — high 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 4,356 | 3 | -14.1% |
| 2025Q4 | AED 5,073 | 5 | +21.5% |
| 2025Q3 | AED 4,177 | 39 | +0.1% |
| 2025Q2 | AED 4,174 | 37 | -11.4% |
| 2025Q1 | AED 4,711 | 27 | -4.2% |
| 2024Q4 | AED 4,919 | 35 | +108.3% |
| 2024Q3 | AED 2,362 | 27 | -29.3% |
| 2024Q2 | AED 3,340 | 71 | +9.3% |
| 2024Q1 | AED 3,056 | 7 | -11.7% |
| 2023Q4 | AED 3,460 | 51 | +8.1% |
| 2023Q3 | AED 3,200 | 81 | -1.1% |
| 2023Q2 | AED 3,237 | 93 | -1.7% |
| 2023Q1 | AED 3,294 | 3 |
Property Mix
By Type
Room Distribution
Area health & valuations
Healthcare, education, government housing, air quality, and official land valuations.
Real Estate Agents in Dubai
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Investment details
Rental yields, service charges, off-plan pipeline and building-level breakdown.
Service charges
RERA-registered rates for The World
Average
AED 38/sqft
Source: RERA / DLD (2025)
Off-plan risk assessment
Five-factor risk score for buying off-plan in this community
Moderate
Overall risk score
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