Wasl 1
apartment community
A development by Wasl Properties in the heart of old Dubai, blending traditional Dubai character with modern residential living.
DUBUY VERDICT
Capital growth, not cashflow for the appreciation thesis
Wasl 1 has compounded 30% over 3 years. Yields are below median — buy for resale, not rental income.
YoY change
+11.2%
3-yr growth
+30%
Gross yield
—
5yr volume
2,951
Median PSF
AED 2,085
Apartments
YoY change
+11.2%
3-yr growth
+30%
PSF growth to 2026
Gross yield
—
Wasl 1 is a primarily apartment-based community in Dubai with 2,951 transactions on record over the last five years. Median price per square foot sits at AED 2,085, up 11.2% 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 Wasl 1 median. Drag the sliders — DLD-typical 4.5% APR over 25 years.
Monthly payment
AED 10K
Loan AED 1.88M · 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. Wasl 1 is growing more moderately, which may indicate better value opportunities.
Schools nearby
1 school · UK
Schools
1
UK
Outstanding
0
Median fee
AED 65K
per year
DS Score
62/100
composite avg
KHDA inspector notes
“The caring, nurturing and welcoming learning environment.”
“The innovative curriculum which aims to meet the future needs of ongoing learners.”
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.
Nearby schools20 schools
View on DubaiSchools.ai4
7
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 May 2026
Local amenitiesWalker's Paradise
Amenities within 2.5km walking distance • 366 total outlets near Wasl 1• Click a category to explore
Walker's Paradise
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 Wasl 1
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
Lifestyle & Recreation
Parks, beaches, cycling tracks & water activities near Wasl 1
Water Transport & Activities
Active listings in Wasl 1
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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 2,231/sqft → AED 2,331/sqft
Range AED 2,214 – 2,448· -0.2 pp vs Dubai forecast (+4.7%)
Drivers
Base trend
OLS slope of last 8 quarters' median psf, projected 6mo
Supply pressure
0% off-plan share — low incoming supply
OLS trend + supply pressure + sentiment 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
+0.3%
6 months
+2.4%
1 year
+8.4%
2 years
+18.7%
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 2,049 | 9 | -8.2% |
| 2025Q4 | AED 2,231 | 123 | +0.3% |
| 2025Q3 | AED 2,225 | 314 | +2.1% |
| 2025Q2 | AED 2,179 | 195 | +6.6% |
| 2025Q1 | AED 2,044 | 143 | -0.7% |
| 2024Q4 | AED 2,058 | 384 | +2.2% |
| 2024Q3 | AED 2,014 | 310 | +4.9% |
| 2024Q2 | AED 1,920 | 96 | +0.1% |
| 2024Q1 | AED 1,918 | 62 | +2.1% |
| 2023Q4 | AED 1,879 | 140 | +0.3% |
| 2023Q3 | AED 1,873 | 126 | +3.5% |
| 2023Q2 | AED 1,810 | 86 | +5.7% |
| 2023Q1 | AED 1,713 | 337 |
Property Mix
By Type
Room Distribution
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 • 39,463 registered brokers from 12,135 agencies
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All agents verified through Dubai Land Department (DLD) licensing system
Service charges
RERA-registered rates for Wasl 1
Average
AED 25/sqft
Source: RERA / DLD (2025)
- •Market-behavior sentiment trending negative
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
Moderate green coverageCounts OpenStreetMap-tagged green features (parks, gardens, woods, grass, pitches) within a 1.5km 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.
Time machine
historical median PSFPick a date and click "Look up" to see this community's median PSF and transaction counts on that day. Data starts from when our weekly DLD pipeline began persisting snapshots.
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Highlights
Frequently asked questions about Wasl 1
What is the average property price in Wasl 1?
The median property price in Wasl 1 is AED 2,506,777, with a median price per square foot of AED 2,085. Prices have changed +11.2% year-over-year as of the latest DLD data.
What types of properties are available in Wasl 1?
Wasl 1 is primarily an apartment community with approximately 100% apartments and 0% villas. The most common property types include Flat (2,951).
How is the real estate market performing in Wasl 1?
Wasl 1 has seen 2,951 property transactions over the past 5 years. The current year-over-year price change is +11.2%, with 1,636 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 early 2026.How we built this.