Apartment prices in Dubai in 2026: the short answer
The average apartment transaction price in Dubai in 2025 was AED 774,959 for a studio, AED 1,441,196 for a one-bedroom apartment, AED 2,675,027 for a two-bedroom apartment and AED 5,393,599 for a three-bedroom apartment. In US dollars, at AED 3.6725 per USD, this is approximately USD 211,000, USD 392,000, USD 728,000 and USD 1.47 million respectively. These are average prices of completed 2025 transactions, not starting prices, advertised prices or a budget for every apartment in the market.
For 2026, the available figures through August show that the average price per square metre was AED 20,640, almost unchanged from AED 20,614 per square metre in 2025. The market therefore remained active, while the average price per square metre was broadly stable during the first eight months of 2026.
How much does an apartment in Dubai cost in 2026?
When people ask how much it costs to buy an apartment in Dubai in 2026, the most useful starting point is the average transaction price by apartment size. A studio is usually the lowest-priced apartment format in the citywide data. One-bedroom apartments form the largest transaction segment, while two- and three-bedroom apartments have higher average prices both because of their size and because larger units are more often located in projects and areas with higher prices per square metre.
The figures below describe transactions completed in 2025. They are relevant for understanding the price level entering 2026, but they should not be read as a fixed offer price for a specific property. The actual price of an apartment depends on its location, building, condition, size, floor, view, parking, completion status and transaction terms.
| Apartment type | Transactions in 2025 | Average transaction price, AED | Average transaction price, USD | Average price, AED/m² | Average area, m² |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 41,796 | AED 774,959 | USD 211,017 | AED 19,634 | 40 |
| 1 bedroom | 73,889 | AED 1,441,196 | USD 392,429 | AED 19,643 | 74 |
| 2 bedrooms | 39,727 | AED 2,675,027 | USD 728,394 | AED 21,615 | 121 |
| 3 bedrooms | 9,453 | AED 5,393,599 | USD 1,468,645 | AED 26,014 | 194 |
| 4 bedrooms | 1,120 | AED 15,100,185 | USD 4,111,691 | AED 36,258 | 378 |
| 5 bedrooms | 169 | AED 40,724,529 | USD 11,089,048 | AED 45,182 | 815 |
Throughout this page a “transaction” means a sale of an apartment registered with the Dubai Land Department during 2025: completed homes and off-plan sales, including assignments and lease-to-own registrations. Mortgages and gifts are excluded. Records with a price per square metre outside 3,000–200,000 AED or a total outside AED 100,000 – 500,000,000 are dropped as data-entry errors.
One-bedroom apartments accounted for 44% of apartment transactions in this group of bedroom categories. That makes the one-bedroom format the most frequently traded apartment type in 2025. Its average transaction price was AED 1.44 million, while the average size was 74 square metres.
A two-bedroom apartment cost AED 2.67 million on average. This does not mean that every two-bedroom apartment costs close to this figure: the category combines different locations, old and new buildings, completed homes and properties with very different sizes. The same principle applies to a three-bedroom apartment, where the citywide average transaction price was AED 5.38 million.
Studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartment prices
How much is a studio apartment in Dubai?
The average studio transaction price in 2025 was AED 774,959, or approximately USD 211,000. The average studio area was 40 square metres and the average transaction price per square metre was AED 19,634. This is a citywide average across 41,796 studio transactions, so it includes both lower-priced and higher-priced districts.
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in Dubai?
The average one-bedroom apartment transaction price in 2025 was AED 1,441,196, or approximately USD 392,000. The average one-bedroom unit measured 74 square metres. The average price per square metre was AED 19,643, close to the studio average on a per-square-metre basis, while the total price was higher because the average apartment was larger.
How much is a two-bedroom apartment in Dubai?
The average two-bedroom apartment transaction price in 2025 was AED 2,675,027, or approximately USD 728,000. The average area was 121 square metres and the average price per square metre was AED 21,615. The higher price per square metre compared with studios and one-bedroom apartments shows that apartment size alone does not determine pricing: the mix of locations and buildings also affects the average.
How much is a three-bedroom apartment in Dubai?
The average three-bedroom apartment transaction price in 2025 was AED 5,393,599, or approximately USD 1.47 million. The average area was 194 square metres and the average price per square metre was AED 26,014. Transactions in this segment were much less numerous than in the studio and one-bedroom segments.
For buyers comparing Dubai apartments in dollars, the conversion used here is AED 3.6725 per USD. Prices in Russian rubles should be calculated at the exchange rate on the date of payment or calculation. A fixed ruble equivalent is not used because the AED-to-ruble rate changes.
Apartment prices by Dubai area: cadastral and market names
District names in transaction records may differ from the names commonly used in property listings. The table below gives both the cadastral district name and the market name used by buyers, sellers and agents. Average transaction prices describe all apartment sales within each district in 2025, rather than a single development or building.
| Cadastral district name | Market name | Transactions | Average price, AED/m² | Average transaction price, AED | Average transaction price, USD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Barsha South Fourth | Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) | 17,589 | AED 15,780 | AED 1,055,109 | USD 287,000 |
| Business Bay | Business Bay | 11,564 | AED 26,941 | AED 2,306,617 | USD 628,000 |
| Wadi Al Safa 5 | Dubailand / Arjan | 8,729 | AED 14,489 | AED 979,752 | USD 267,000 |
| Madinat Al Mataar | Dubai South | 7,768 | AED 17,885 | AED 1,454,243 | USD 396,000 |
| Marsa Dubai | Dubai Marina | 6,995 | AED 30,678 | AED 3,868,986 | USD 1,054,000 |
| Jabal Ali First | Jebel Ali / Discovery Gardens | 6,112 | AED 18,536 | AED 1,544,636 | USD 421,000 |
| Al Hebiah First | Motor City / Sports City | 5,804 | AED 18,614 | AED 1,283,280 | USD 349,000 |
| Madinat Dubai Almelaheyah | Dubai Maritime City | 5,462 | AED 31,952 | AED 2,976,537 | USD 810,000 |
| Me’Aisem First | Dubai Production City (IMPZ) | 5,461 | AED 14,775 | AED 838,248 | USD 228,000 |
| Al Barshaa South Second | Dubai Science Park | 5,427 | AED 18,503 | AED 1,245,375 | USD 339,000 |
| Wadi Al Safa 3 | Dubailand | 5,055 | AED 15,802 | AED 1,063,053 | USD 289,000 |
| Al Barsha South Fifth | JVT | 4,959 | AED 16,755 | AED 1,088,429 | USD 296,000 |
JVC, recorded as Al Barsha South Fourth, had the highest number of apartment transactions in this group: 17,589. Its average transaction price was AED 1.06 million. Business Bay followed with 11,564 transactions and an average transaction price of AED 2.31 million. Dubai South, recorded as Madinat Al Mataar, ranked fourth with 7,768 transactions.
Business Bay, Dubai Marina and Dubai Maritime City had higher average prices per square metre within this group. Dubai Marina, recorded as Marsa Dubai, had an average price of AED 30,678 per square metre and an average transaction price of AED 3.87 million. Dubai Maritime City had the highest average price per square metre in the table, AED 31,952.
Cheapest areas for apartments in Dubai
For buyers searching for inexpensive apartments in Dubai or asking where the cheapest apartment may be found, total average transaction price is one practical indicator. The following districts had the lowest average apartment transaction prices among districts with at least 200 transactions in 2025. These are district averages, not guaranteed prices for individual apartments.
| Cadastral district name | Market name | Transactions | Average transaction price, AED | Average transaction price, USD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Warsan First | International City | 1,829 | AED 458,469 | USD 125,000 |
| Jabal Ali | Jebel Ali Industrial | 663 | AED 620,300 | USD 169,000 |
| Warsan Fourth | International City Phase 2 | 1,637 | AED 698,123 | USD 190,000 |
| Saih Shuaib 2 | Dubai Industrial City | 996 | AED 711,103 | USD 194,000 |
| Madinat Hind 4 | Damac Hills 2 | 292 | AED 729,904 | USD 199,000 |
| Wadi Al Safa 7 | Dubailand (Liwan / Queue Point) | 292 | AED 777,567 | USD 212,000 |
International City, recorded as Al Warsan First, had the lowest average transaction price in this comparison: AED 458,469, or approximately USD 125,000. Jebel Ali Industrial followed with AED 620,300, while International City Phase 2 had an average of AED 698,123.
The term “cheap” requires caution. A lower district average can result from smaller apartments, a different building mix, different construction periods or the concentration of particular unit types. It does not mean that every apartment in the district is lower priced than every apartment elsewhere. Before comparing listings, buyers should compare the same apartment type, similar area and similar building status.
Are apartment prices in Dubai going up in 2026?
Average apartment prices per square metre rose substantially between 2021 and 2025. The average increased from AED 14,061 per square metre in 2021 to AED 20,614 in 2025. This is a 47% increase over four years. The number of apartment transactions also increased from 35,759 in 2021 to 166,309 in 2025.
The 2026 figure covers January through August only. At AED 20,640 per square metre, it was 0.1% above the 2025 average. On this measure, the price increase had effectively paused by August 2026, although transaction activity continued.
| Year | Apartment transactions | Average price, AED/m² | Change from previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 35,759 | AED 14,061 | — |
| 2022 | 62,665 | AED 17,078 | 21.5% |
| 2023 | 93,892 | AED 18,440 | 8.0% |
| 2024 | 136,633 | AED 19,156 | 3.9% |
| 2025 | 166,309 | AED 20,614 | 7.6% |
| 2026, January to August | 84,569 | AED 20,640 | 0.1% |
The table should not be interpreted as a forecast. It records past and current transaction averages only. Price movements can differ materially between districts, apartment sizes and individual buildings. A citywide average may remain stable while prices in one area rise and prices in another area decline.
What is the catch with average apartment prices?
An average transaction price is useful for market orientation, but it is not the price of a typical listing. It is calculated by adding transaction prices and dividing by the number of transactions. As a result, a small number of expensive sales can increase the average, especially in segments with fewer transactions.
The difference between total price and price per square metre is also important. A district can have a lower total average price because its apartments are smaller, while its price per square metre may not be low. Conversely, a larger apartment can have a high total price even if its price per square metre is comparatively moderate.
- Studios and one-bedroom apartments are not interchangeable: their average areas differ significantly.
- Two apartments with the same number of bedrooms may have different internal areas and layouts.
- A district average combines multiple buildings and project types.
- Transaction price is not necessarily the same as an initial asking price.
- 2026 data through August does not represent a full calendar year.
- Citywide figures cannot determine the value of a specific apartment.
The most meaningful comparison is therefore between apartments of the same bedroom type, similar area and similar location. For a buyer deciding whether to purchase an apartment, the citywide average can establish a broad budget range, while a building-level comparison is required to assess a specific property.
Buying apartments and understanding sales figures
The figures on this page concern apartment sale transactions. They do not describe rental prices. Therefore, they cannot answer how much it costs to rent an apartment in Dubai, how much annual rent is, or how rental payments are structured. Those questions require rental data and depend on the specific apartment and agreement.
The figures also concern flats only. They cannot be used to answer how much a villa in Dubai costs. Villas are a different property type and are not included in these apartment averages.
For apartment purchases, it is important to distinguish between a completed transaction and a property advertisement. A completed sale reflects a recorded transaction price. An advertisement can be priced above, below or close to the eventual transaction price. The average transaction figures here should therefore be used as a market reference rather than as a statement that an apartment can be bought at a particular price.
When reviewing a property, the relevant details depend on the individual case. These normally include the unit type, area, district, project, building, status and the terms of the particular sale. No fixed additional costs, dates or legal outcomes can be inferred from the average prices in this article.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a studio apartment in Dubai cost?
The average studio transaction price in 2025 was AED 774,959, approximately USD 211,000.
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in Dubai?
The average one-bedroom apartment transaction price in 2025 was AED 1,441,196, approximately USD 392,000.
How much is a two-bedroom apartment in Dubai?
The average two-bedroom apartment transaction price in 2025 was AED 2,675,027, approximately USD 728,000.
What is the average price of an apartment in Dubai in 2026?
The available 2026 data through August shows an average apartment price of AED 20,640 per square metre. Average total prices by bedroom type are based on completed 2025 transactions.
What are the cheapest areas for apartments in Dubai?
Among districts with at least 200 transactions in 2025, International City had the lowest average transaction price: AED 458,469 in Al Warsan First.
Are Dubai apartment prices rising?
The average price per square metre rose from AED 14,061 in 2021 to AED 20,614 in 2025. In January through August 2026, it was AED 20,640, which was broadly unchanged from 2025.
How much is an apartment in Dubai in rubles?
The AED amount can be converted into rubles at the exchange rate on the relevant date. A fixed ruble price is not used because exchange rates change.
