{"id":5864,"date":"2026-10-13T06:40:23","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T06:40:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/apartment-prices-dubai"},"modified":"2026-10-13T07:04:11","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T07:04:11","slug":"apartment-prices-dubai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/en\/apartment-prices-dubai","title":{"rendered":"How much does an apartment cost in Dubai? 2026 prices by area and size"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Guide \u00b7 Prices<\/div>

How much does an apartment cost in Dubai? 2026 prices by area and size<\/h1>

How much apartment does your money buy in Dubai, and why can the same size cost \u20ac150,000 in one place and \u20ac800,000 in another? Here you will find current prices per square metre for the main districts, worked examples for studios, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments, and everything that comes on top of the purchase price.<\/p>

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In short:<\/b> In the first half of 2026, a square metre of living space in Dubai cost around \u20ac4,900 on average (AED 1,916 per square foot). You can get a studio in areas like JVC or Arjan from around \u20ac145,000, a 1-bedroom apartment in Dubai Marina costs around \u20ac365,000, and considerably more in Downtown and on Palm Jumeirah. When buying a ready property, add around 6.5% in buying costs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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In this guide<\/strong>
  1. Prices per square foot and square metre<\/a><\/li>
  2. What an apartment costs in each area<\/a><\/li>
  3. Studio, 1 or 2 bedrooms: worked examples<\/a><\/li>
  4. Are there cheap apartments in Dubai?<\/a><\/li>
  5. What comes on top of the price<\/a><\/li>
  6. What drives the price within an area<\/a><\/li>
  7. FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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    Prices per square foot and square metre<\/h2>

    In Dubai, apartment sizes are given in square feet (sq ft) and prices in dirhams (AED). One square metre equals around 10.76 square feet. So if an apartment costs AED 2,000 per square foot, that is just over AED 21,500 per square metre.<\/p>

    To convert to euros, this guide uses \u20ac1 \u2248 AED 4.20 (October 2026). The dirham is pegged to the US dollar: if your currency rises or falls against the dollar, the price of the same apartment in your currency changes with it.<\/p>

    Rule of thumb:<\/b> AED per square foot multiplied by 2.56 gives roughly euros per square metre. AED 2,000 per sq ft is therefore about \u20ac5,100 per m\u00b2.<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t
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    What an apartment costs in each area<\/h2>

    The average for Dubai as a whole says little, because the districts are worlds apart. The overview below shows the average prices paid for apartments in the first half of 2026, based on the sales registered with the Dubai Land Department.<\/p>

    Area<\/th>AED per sq ft<\/th>\u2248 \u20ac per m\u00b2<\/th>Segment<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    Palm Jumeirah<\/a><\/td>4,240<\/span><\/td>10,900<\/span><\/td>luxury<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
    Downtown Dubai<\/a><\/td>3,011<\/span><\/td>7,700<\/span><\/td>upscale<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
    Dubai Creek Harbour<\/a><\/td>2,600<\/span><\/td>6,700<\/span><\/td>upscale, many new builds<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
    Business Bay<\/a><\/td>2,547<\/span><\/td>6,500<\/span><\/td>mid-range to upscale<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
    Dubai Hills Estate<\/a><\/td>2,432<\/span><\/td>6,200<\/span><\/td>upscale<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
    Dubai Marina<\/a><\/td>2,058<\/span><\/td>5,300<\/span><\/td>mid-range to upscale<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
    JLT<\/a><\/td>1,831<\/span><\/td>4,700<\/span><\/td>mid-range<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
    Arjan<\/a><\/td>1,568<\/span><\/td>4,000<\/span><\/td>budget to mid-range<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
    JVC<\/a><\/td>1,510<\/span><\/td>3,900<\/span><\/td>budget to mid-range<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
    Dubai Sports City<\/a><\/td>1,332<\/span><\/td>3,400<\/span><\/td>budget<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
    International City<\/a><\/td>approx. 960<\/span><\/td>approx. 2,500<\/span><\/td>very affordable<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
    Dubai overall<\/b><\/td>1,916<\/b><\/span><\/td>4,900<\/b><\/span><\/td>average<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>

    These figures are averages. Within a district, prices often vary by 30% or more depending on the building, floor and view. We explain why further below. You will find more on each area in our overview of Dubai districts<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t

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    Studio, 1 or 2 bedrooms: worked examples<\/h2>

    In Dubai, apartments are described by the number of bedrooms. A studio is a single room with a kitchenette.<\/p>

    For the examples we have assumed typical sizes: studio around 37 m\u00b2 (400 sq ft), 1-bedroom around 70 m\u00b2 (750 sq ft), 2-bedroom around 107 m\u00b2 (1,150 sq ft), each at the average price of the district.<\/p>

    Area<\/th>Studio<\/th>1 bedroom<\/th>2 bedrooms<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    JVC<\/td>AED 0.60m
    \u2248 \u20ac145,000<\/span><\/td>    		AED 1.13m
    \u2248 \u20ac270,000<\/span><\/td>    		AED 1.74m
    \u2248 \u20ac415,000<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
    Dubai Marina<\/td>AED 0.82m
    \u2248 \u20ac195,000<\/span><\/td>    		AED 1.54m
    \u2248 \u20ac365,000<\/span><\/td>    		AED 2.37m
    \u2248 \u20ac565,000<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
    Business Bay<\/td>AED 1.02m
    \u2248 \u20ac245,000<\/span><\/td>    		AED 1.91m
    \u2248 \u20ac455,000<\/span><\/td>    		AED 2.93m
    \u2248 \u20ac700,000<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
    Downtown Dubai<\/td>AED 1.20m
    \u2248 \u20ac285,000<\/span><\/td>    		AED 2.26m
    \u2248 \u20ac540,000<\/span><\/td>    		AED 3.46m
    \u2248 \u20ac825,000<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
    Palm Jumeirah<\/td>AED 1.70m
    \u2248 \u20ac405,000<\/span><\/td>    		AED 3.18m
    \u2248 \u20ac755,000<\/span><\/td>    		AED 4.88m
    \u2248 \u20ac1.16m<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>

    These are guide values, not asking prices. New builds and apartments with water or Burj Khalifa views are usually higher, older buildings without a view lower. For comparison: across all areas, the median sale price of an apartment in Dubai recently stood at around AED 1.1 million, or roughly \u20ac260,000.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t

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    Are there cheap apartments in Dubai?<\/h2>

    Yes, but in Dubai \u201ccheap\u201d does not mean \u20ac50,000. Even in the most affordable areas such as International City<\/a> or Dubai South, small studios start at around AED 350,000 to 400,000, roughly \u20ac85,000 to \u20ac95,000. For \u20ac50,000 you will not find a freehold apartment in Dubai that we would recommend as an investment.<\/p>

    As a rough guide, worthwhile entry-level investments with a sensible standard of location and quality start at around \u20ac150,000, plus buying costs. With new-build projects you do not have to pay this amount in one go: the developer\u2019s payment plan spreads it over the construction period, often with 10 to 20% up front. How this works and how your money is protected is explained in our guide Buying off-plan in Dubai<\/a>.<\/p>

    Caution:<\/b> A very low price per square foot is not a reason to buy in itself. In budget areas, service charges, vacancy and the condition of the building decide whether the apartment pays off in the end.<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t
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    What comes on top of the price<\/h2>

    When buying a ready property, expect around 6.5% in buying costs: mainly the 4% registration fee to the Dubai Land Department and 2% agency commission plus VAT. With off-plan, it is mainly the 4% registration fee. After that you pay annual service charges for the upkeep of the building; there is no property tax.<\/p>

    The full breakdown with a worked example is in our guide Buying costs for property in Dubai<\/a>. How you can finance the total is covered in our FAQ on financing<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t

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    What drives the price within an area<\/h2>