# Continental Club Property — full content

> Every figure below is computed from the official registries of the Dubai Land
> Department. Medians, never averages. Data through 20 Oct 2026.
> Free to reuse with attribution: "Continental Club Property, based on Dubai Land
> Department open data". Full rules: https://continentalclub.ae/methodology/

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# Who publishes this

Continental Club Property LLC — a Dubai real-estate brokerage licensed by RERA,
office registration number (ORN) 31933, verifiable in the Dubai Land Department
register of licensed brokerage offices. Founded 2022. Office: Pinnacle, Sheikh
Zayed Road, Office 410-04, Al Barsha 1, Dubai. Open daily 10:00-19:00 GST. We advise in English
and Russian.

What we do: off-plan purchases direct from developers, including launch-day
allocations, payment plans and post-handover instalments; secondary market and
resale; long-term leases and licensed holiday-home operation; property management
for owners; selling on behalf of owners; mortgage and finance advisory, including
eligibility for non-residents; transaction and legal support through to DLD
registration and title deed; property-linked residency, including the Golden Visa.
Brokerage activity: about 110 transactions closed in the past 12 months, total value over AED 100 million (company CRM, rounded).

- Off-plan projects for sale: https://continentalclub.ae/off-plan-dubai/
- Ready property for sale (our own listings): https://continentalclub.ae/en/ready/
- Apartments: https://continentalclub.ae/apartments-in-dubai/
- Villas: https://continentalclub.ae/villas-in-dubai/
- Apartments to rent: https://continentalclub.ae/rent-apartments-dubai/
- Developers: https://continentalclub.ae/en/developers/
- Sell a property: https://continentalclub.ae/en/sell-property-in-dubai/
- Behind on a mortgage, selling before the bank auction: https://continentalclub.ae/en/cant-pay-mortgage-dubai/
- Behind on off-plan payments, selling before termination: https://continentalclub.ae/en/cant-pay-developer-off-plan-dubai/
- Property blocked or under attachment, when a sale can be registered: https://continentalclub.ae/en/property-blocked-attachment-dubai/
- Property management: https://continentalclub.ae/property-management-dubai/
- Contact: mail@continentalclub.ae, +971 52 338 14 19 (phone and WhatsApp)
- Verify the licence, ORN 31933: https://dubailand.gov.ae/en/eservices/licensed-real-estate-brokers-offices/licensed-real-estate-brokers-offices-list/

The figures below are published as reference data, not as an offer. Prices in a
listing are the asking prices of specific units; the medians below are what the
registry recorded across the whole market.

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# Guides and explainers

> Practical articles on buying, paying, selling, owning and renting in Dubai. Each has a
> Russian twin under /ru/ and, where marked, a markdown mirror (same address, .md).

## buying and paying

- How to Buy Property in Dubai as a Foreigner – Step-by-Step Guide (2025): https://continentalclub.ae/articles/how-to-buy-property-in-dubai-as-a-foreigner-step-by-step-guide-2025/ — Learn how to buy property in Dubai as a foreigner. Step-by-step guide covering legal requirements, documents, taxes, DLD process, and mortgage options.
- How to Buy an Apartment in Dubai: A Complete Guide for Foreign Buyers and Investors: https://continentalclub.ae/how-to-buy-an-apartment-in-dubai-a-complete-guide-for-foreign-buyers-and-investors/ — This guide explains how foreigners can buy an apartment in Dubai, covering freehold zones, costs, mortgage options, and residency considerations.
- How to Buy a Ready Property in Dubai: Quick Step-by-Step Guide: https://continentalclub.ae/articles/how-to-buy-a-ready-property-in-dubai/ — Learn how to buy a ready property in Dubai, from agent verification and contracts to transfer fees, Title Deed issuance and utility registration.
- Dubai First Time Home Buyer Programme (DLD + DET): The Most Detailed Guide for UAE Residents: https://continentalclub.ae/articles/dubai-first-time-home-buyer-programme-dld-det-the-most-detailed-guide-for-uae-residents/ — Learn eligibility, participating developers and banks, QR registration, property value limits, and available mortgage and fee payment options in Dubai.
- Freehold Zones in Dubai – Complete Guide for Property Investors (2025): https://continentalclub.ae/articles/freehold-zones-in-dubai-complete-guide-for-property-investors-2025/ — Learn how to buy freehold property in Dubai. Full guide for foreign investors, including zones, legal steps, and investment potential in 2025.
- Off-plan vs ready property in Dubai: why the launch price sits above the resale market: https://continentalclub.ae/off-plan-vs-ready-property-dubai/ — Off-plan apartments in Dubai were not cheaper per square metre than ready apartments in 2025: the average was AED 21,974/m² for off-plan versus AED 16,868/m² for ready property, a 30.3%…
- Property Purchase Cost in Dubai: Apartments, Villas, Townhouses and All Hidden Fees: https://continentalclub.ae/property-purchase-cost-in-dubai-apartments-villas-townhouses-and-all-hidden-fees/ — Learn Dubai apartment, villa and townhouse price factors, typical purchase budgets and mandatory fees, including registration, agency and mortgage costs.
- Dubai Land Department Fees When Buying Property: Complete Guide for 2026 Buyers and Investors: https://continentalclub.ae/dubai-land-department-fees-when-buying-property-complete-guide-for-2026-buyers-and-investors/ — Learn about Dubai Land Department fees for property buyers in 2026, including transfers, registration, mortgages, off-plan purchases, leases and penalties.
- What Agencies Actually Charge in Dubai: 2%, Admin Fees and Government Costs: https://continentalclub.ae/what-agencies-charge-in-dubai/ — For resales, Continental Club charges 2% + VAT to the buyer and 2% + VAT to the seller. For off-plan purchases, the buyer pays 0%; the developer covers the fee.…
- Form F in Dubai: How the Property Sales Contract Works and What Buyers Must Know: https://continentalclub.ae/form-f-in-dubai-how-the-property-sales-contract-works-and-what-buyers-must-know/ — Form F is the RERA-approved property sales contract in Dubai, detailing deposits, buyer and seller obligations, and Dubai Land Department registration.
- Agreement Between Real Estate Agents in Dubai: What Form I Is and Why It Matters: https://continentalclub.ae/agreement-between-real-estate-agents-in-dubai-what-form-i-is-and-why-it-matters/ — Learn how Dubai Form I governs agreements between licensed real estate agents, including its role, commissions and links to Forms A, B, F and U.
- What Is an NOC in the UAE and How to Obtain It When Buying Property in Dubai: https://continentalclub.ae/what-is-an-noc-in-the-uae-and-how-to-obtain-it-when-buying-property-in-dubai/ — Learn what an NOC is in Dubai property transactions, who issues it, its validity period, required documents, fees and role in ownership transfers.
- How to Verify Property Ownership in Dubai: Complete Guide to Title Deed and Dubai REST: https://continentalclub.ae/how-to-verify-property-ownership-in-dubai-complete-guide-to-title-deed-and-dubai-rest/ — Verify a Dubai title deed step by step in the Dubai REST app or on the DLD website, and read what it shows about the owner, mortgages and restrictions.
- How to pay a developer correctly in Dubai: escrow account, payment plan and checks: https://continentalclub.ae/how-to-pay-developer-dubai-escrow/ — Paying for off-plan property in Dubai: escrow account only, checks in Dubai REST, payment references, missed instalments. Free purchase consultation.
- Paying for a resale property in Dubai: manager's cheques, the Trustee Office and transfer-day documents: https://continentalclub.ae/resale-property-payment-dubai-trustee-office/ — How resale payment works in Dubai: manager's cheques, the Trustee Office, NOC, DLD fees and the documents you need on transfer day.
- Source of funds when buying property in Dubai: which documents you will be asked for and why: https://continentalclub.ae/source-of-funds-buying-property-dubai/ — Which source-of-funds documents buyers are asked for in Dubai and why: salary, business income, sale of assets, savings, gifts. Prepare in advance.
- Opening a UAE bank account as a non-resident: what banks require and how to prepare: https://continentalclub.ae/uae-bank-account-non-resident/ — Can a non-resident open a UAE bank account? Documents banks commonly ask for, account types and how to prepare for the branch visit.
- How much cash can you bring into the UAE: declaring amounts over AED 60,000: https://continentalclub.ae/how-much-cash-can-you-bring-into-uae/ — UAE rules: cash and valuables over AED 60,000 must be declared on entry and exit via Afseh. What counts, how to declare, what happens if you don't.
- How a seller receives a manager's cheque in Dubai without a UAE bank account: https://continentalclub.ae/managers-cheque-seller-without-uae-bank-account/ — Selling in Dubai without a UAE bank account? Who the manager's cheque is issued to, how a representative deposits it, and what to check before transfer.
- What Is a Manager’s Cheque in Dubai Property Transactions?: https://continentalclub.ae/what-is-a-managers-cheque/ — A manager's cheque is issued by a bank and drawn on its own funds: meaning, difference from a personal cheque, and how it's used in Dubai property deals.
- Personal Cheque in Dubai: Complete Guide for Property Transactions and Business Payments: https://continentalclub.ae/articles/personal-cheque-in-dubai/ — How to obtain and use personal cheques in Dubai for property deals, business payments and security deposits: validity, bounced cheques and post-dated cheques.
- Do You Need an AED Account to Buy Property in Dubai?: https://continentalclub.ae/aed-account-property-purchase-dubai/ — You do not usually need a UAE dirham (AED) bank account to buy property in Dubai, especially when paying cash from abroad.
- Payment Methods for Buying Property in Dubai: Complete Guide for 2026 Buyers and Investors: https://continentalclub.ae/payment-methods-for-buying-property-in-dubai-complete-guide-for-2026-buyers-and-investors/ — Learn how to pay for property in Dubai in 2026 using UAE or foreign transfers, manager’s cheques, payment plans, rent-to-own and mortgages.
- Dubai mortgage for non-residents: how much banks lend, documents and process: https://continentalclub.ae/dubai-mortgage-for-non-residents/ — Can you get a Dubai mortgage without living in the UAE? Central Bank limits, what banks lend non-residents in practice, documents, steps and costs.
- Mortgage for Expats in the UAE: Features, Requirements, and Step‑by‑Step Process: https://continentalclub.ae/mortgage-for-expats-in-the-uae-features-requirements-and-step-by-step-process/ — Learn how UAE mortgages for expats work, including eligibility, documents, fixed and variable rates, down payments, approval steps and investor considerations.
- Mortgage Rules in the UAE: How to Buy Property in Dubai Without Paying the Full Price Upfront: https://continentalclub.ae/mortgage-rules-in-the-uae-how-to-buy-property-in-dubai-without-paying-the-full-price-upfront/ — Learn how UAE mortgages, developer payment plans and rent-to-own schemes work in Dubai, including rates, deposits, eligibility and repayment terms.

## selling and owning

- How to sell property in Dubai: off-plan before handover, with a mortgage, timelines and DLD fees: https://continentalclub.ae/how-to-sell-property-in-dubai/ — You can sell property in Dubai before handover, after completion, or while a mortgage remains registered, but the route depends on the property’s…
- How to Sell an Apartment in Dubai: A Step-by-Step Guide for Property Owners: https://continentalclub.ae/articles/how-to-sell-an-apartment-in-dubai-a-step-by-step-guide-for-property-owners/ — Learn how to sell an apartment in Dubai, from preparing title documents and signing Forms A, B and F to obtaining an NOC and completing transfer.
- How to prepare your Dubai apartment for sale: documents, dues, NOC, photos and viewings: https://continentalclub.ae/prepare-dubai-apartment-for-sale/ — Preparing a Dubai apartment for sale: title deed, service charges, NOC, Form A, photos, viewings and selling from abroad through a representative.
- Emirates ID for Property Owners in Dubai: Who Gets It, Validity and Fees (2026): https://continentalclub.ae/emirates-id-for-property-owners-dubai/ — Learn who can receive Emirates ID in Dubai, how property owners qualify through residence visas, card validity, ICP fees, renewal and property use.
- How to Change Contact Details in DLD (Dubailand), Dubai REST & Trakheesi: Phone Number, Email, Owner Data: https://continentalclub.ae/articles/how-to-change-data/ — To change real estate data registered with the Dubai Land Department (DLD), you'll need to submit an application for amendment of real estate details. This can be done either through a service center or online via the Dubai REST app or the DLD website. The process generally involves submitting the required documents, paying fees, and receiving updated title deed information.
- This memo is for brokers, property owners, and buyers who process transactions through Unified Contracts A–B–F in the Dubai Land Department (DLD) system.: https://continentalclub.ae/articles/this-memo-is-for-brokers-property-owners-and-buyers-who-process-transactions-through-unified-contracts-a-b-f-in-the-dubai-land-department-dld-system/ — Unified DLD Contracts A–B–F update (effective 01.04.2023): brokers can’t update owner details for Form A, Form F supports pre-uploading documents, and outstanding service charges are shown—plus a checklist to avoid delays in Dubai property transactions.
- Property tax in Dubai: what owners pay instead: https://continentalclub.ae/property-tax-in-dubai-what-owners-pay/ — Understand Dubai owner costs in practice: the DLD transfer fee, service charges, agency commission and VAT on property transactions.
- Service Charges in Dubai by Community and Building (DLD / RERA Budgets): https://continentalclub.ae/service-charges-dubai/ — About this data and how to use it How much does it cost to own an apartment in Dubai after the purchase?
- What are service charges in Dubai and how they impact your property returns: https://continentalclub.ae/articles/what-are-service-charges-in-dubai-and-how-they-impact-your-property-returns/ — Learn what Dubai service charges cover, how they differ from utilities, how they are calculated, and how they affect property net returns.
- How Much Does Property Maintenance Cost in Dubai? Service Charges, Sinking Fund and Real Costs in 2026: https://continentalclub.ae/how-much-does-property-maintenance-cost-in-dubai-service-charges-sinking-fund-and-real-costs-in-2026/ — Dubai property maintenance costs in 2026: service charges, sinking funds, covered expenses and their impact on ownership costs and rental yields.
- Home Insurance in Dubai: A Complete Guide for Owners and Tenants in 2026: https://continentalclub.ae/home-insurance-in-dubai-a-complete-guide-for-owners-and-tenants-in-2026/ — Learn who must insure homes in Dubai, what building policies cover, and how owners and tenants can protect contents, interiors and rental income.
- How to rent out your apartment in Dubai: Ejari, management and real yields: https://continentalclub.ae/rent-out-apartment-dubai/ — To rent out an apartment in Dubai on a long-term basis, the owner and tenant should sign a written lease contract, specify the property, term, rent and…
- Dubai Holiday Lets: Permit, Building, Returns: https://continentalclub.ae/dubai-holiday-let-permit-rules-maths/ — You can rent a Dubai flat nightly only when the property is properly registered for holiday-home use with Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism, and…
- Renovating Your Dubai Flat: Building Rules: https://continentalclub.ae/renovating-dubai-flat-building-rules/ — Owning a flat in Dubai usually lets you repaint, replace loose furniture and refresh finishes. It does not give you a free hand to alter the building.
- Who Inherits Dubai Property: DIFC Wills: https://continentalclub.ae/dubai-property-inheritance-difc-will/ — A Dubai property does not automatically pass to a spouse, joint owner or the people named in a foreign will.
- Divorce and a Jointly Owned Dubai Home: https://continentalclub.ae/divorce-joint-property-dubai/ — A Dubai home registered in both spouses’ names does not automatically become one person’s property on divorce.
- Property Management in the UAE: A Guide for Owners: https://continentalclub.ae/15-best-property-management-companies-in-the-uae-with-a-focus-on-dubai/ — Understand UAE property management, typical fees, tenancy rules, manager selection and long-term versus holiday-home rentals in 2026.

## off-plan, contracts, debts

- How to Sign Contract A in Dubai: https://continentalclub.ae/articles/how-to-sign-contract-a-in-dubai/ — How a property owner in Dubai signs Contract A online: the DLD signing link, Get Token, one-time password, what to check in the preview, and Approve.
- How to cancel Contract A in Dubai: https://continentalclub.ae/articles/how-to-cancel-contract-a-in-dubai/ — Learn how to cancel Contract A in Dubai using the Dubai REST app or DLD website. Step-by-step instructions to access your property, find broker contracts, and cancel the agreement.
- Oqood Registration in Dubai for Off-Plan Buyers: https://continentalclub.ae/oqood-off-plan-registration-dubai/ — Understand Oqood registration for a Dubai off-plan purchase, the practical process, applicable fees, and how it differs from an assignment.
- Off-Plan Property in Dubai: A Complete Guide to Investing in Under-Construction Real Estate: https://continentalclub.ae/off-plan-property-in-dubai-a-complete-guide-to-investing-in-under-construction-real-estate/ — Learn how off-plan property in Dubai works, including pre-launch stages, construction progress, regulations, payment plans and investment risks.
- Missed Off-Plan Payments in Dubai: What Happens Before a Developer Cancels Your Unit?: https://continentalclub.ae/articles/missed-off-plan-payments-dubai-developer-cancellation/ — Missed off-plan property payments in Dubai? Learn what happens before a developer can cancel your unit, how the DLD 30-day notice works, and how to avoid termination
- Can you sell a property in Dubai if you missed payments to the developer?: https://continentalclub.ae/articles/can-you-sell-a-property-in-dubai-if-you-missed-payments-to-the-developer/ — You can sell a property in Dubai after missed payments by completing an off-plan resale with a developer-issued NOC and settling overdue amounts.
- What Happens If You Stop Paying for Property in Dubai? Full Legal & Financial Guide for Owners and Investors: https://continentalclub.ae/articles/stop-paying-property-dubai/ — Behind on mortgage or off-plan payments in Dubai? How foreclosure and auction work, what to ask the bank, and why selling before auction saves more.
- How Much Can a Dubai Developer Keep If Your Off-Plan SPA Is Terminated?: https://continentalclub.ae/articles/dubai-off-plan-spa-termination-refund-developer-retention/ — Learn how much a Dubai developer can retain if your off-plan SPA is terminated, including the 40%, 25% and 30% rules under Article 11 of Law No. 19 of 2017.
- Property Termination Procedure in Dubai: What This DLD / Tabu Notification Means: https://continentalclub.ae/articles/property-termination-procedure-dubai-dld-tabu/ — Received a “Property Termination Procedure” notification in your Dubai DLD, Tabu or Dubai REST account? Learn what it may mean, why developers initiate it, and what steps to take immediately.
- What Does “Property Termination Procedure” Mean in Dubai?: https://continentalclub.ae/articles/property-termination-dubai/ — Property Termination Procedure in Dubai. What can we do
- Can a Dubai Developer Cancel Your Off-Plan Property Without a Court Order?: https://continentalclub.ae/articles/can-dubai-developer-cancel-off-plan-property-without-court-order/ — Can a Dubai developer cancel your off-plan SPA without going to court? Learn how DLD’s Article 11 procedure works, what the 30-day notice means, and how buyers can protect themselves.
- Project Cancellation vs Property Termination in Dubai: What Is the Difference?: https://continentalclub.ae/articles/project-cancellation-vs-property-termination-dubai/ — Learn the difference between project cancellation and property termination in Dubai, including DLD termination of initial registration, RERA project cancellation, buyer default and refunds.
- What is distress in Dubai: how distress deals work in real estate and when they are really profitable: https://continentalclub.ae/articles/what-is-distress-in-dubai-how-distress-deals-work-in-real-estate-and-when-they-are-really-profitable/ — Learn how distressed property deals in Dubai work, including off-plan and ready units, discounts, risks, seller pressures and investor profitability.

## renting and living

- Ejari: How Dubai Tenancy Registration Works: https://continentalclub.ae/ejari-tenancy-registration-dubai/ — Learn how Ejari registration works in Dubai, why the certificate matters for DEWA and family visas, what to check, and how to handle costs.
- DEWA bills in Dubai: owner and tenant costs: https://continentalclub.ae/dewa-and-utility-bills-dubai/ — See how monthly DEWA electricity and water bills, Ejari requirements and separate owner service charges work in Dubai.
- Utility Bills and Service Charges in Dubai: Complete Guide for Owners and Tenants in 2026: https://continentalclub.ae/utility-bills-and-service-charges-in-dubai-complete-guide-for-owners-and-tenants-in-2026/ — Learn the cost of utilities in Dubai, building service charges, and how DEWA connections, billing and payments work for owners and tenants in Dubai.
- Final DEWA Bill in Dubai: How to Disconnect Utilities and Manage Your Deposit: https://continentalclub.ae/final-dewa-bill-in-dubai-how-to-disconnect-utilities-and-manage-your-deposit/ — How to get your DEWA final bill: move-out without login, fees of AED 125–300, the 24-working-hour deadline, deposit refund and the clearance certificate.
- How to Transfer Your DEWA Account When Moving Home in Dubai: https://continentalclub.ae/how-to-transfer-your-dewa-account-when-moving-home-in-dubai/ — Transfer your DEWA account to another apartment in Dubai with the Move To service. Learn about bill settlement, deposit transfer and account updates.
- Renting in Dubai: The Cheapest Areas to Live on a Budget: https://continentalclub.ae/renting-in-dubai-the-cheapest-areas-to-live-on-a-budget/ — Compare affordable rental areas in Dubai, including Dubai Sports City, Silicon Oasis, International City, Bur Dubai and Deira, with typical annual rents.
- How to Rent an Apartment in Dubai: Key Laws, Rules, and Investor Guidance for 2026: https://continentalclub.ae/how-to-rent-an-apartment-in-dubai-key-laws-rules-and-investor-guidance-for-2026/ — Learn Dubai rental rules for 2026, including Ejari registration, lease renewals, rent increases, early termination and tenant eviction rights.
- Flat Sharing in Dubai: Rules and Partition Risks: https://continentalclub.ae/dubai-flat-sharing-partitions/ — Unmarried adults can generally live together in Dubai, but that does not give every resident an automatic right to occupy, rent out, or alter a flat.
- Pets in Dubai: choosing a home that allows them: https://continentalclub.ae/pets-in-dubai-housing-rules/ — You can live with a pet in Dubai, but a pet-friendly area is not the same as a home where your pet is permitted.
- Unmarried Couples in the UAE and Dubai: Housing, Law, and Practical Rules for Living and Investing in 2026: https://continentalclub.ae/unmarried-couples-in-the-uae-and-dubai-housing-law-and-practical-rules-for-living-and-investing-in-2026/ — Learn UAE and Dubai rules for unmarried couples in 2026, including cohabitation, tenancy contracts, landlord consent, property ownership and investment.
- Losing Your Job in Dubai: Visa, Mortgage, Tenancy: https://continentalclub.ae/losing-job-dubai/ — Losing a job in Dubai does not automatically end your right to live in your home, cancel your mortgage or release you from a tenancy agreement.

## registry data studies

- Dubai rental yield in reality: brokers say 10%, the registry says 4-6%: https://continentalclub.ae/dubai-rental-yield-real/ — For apartments, the 2025 gross rental yield across commonly compared Dubai areas was about 4.3% to 8.8%; after the building service charge, it was about 3.5% to 6.9%. A 10%…
- Real Rental Yields in Dubai: What the DLD Registry Shows (Not What Brochures Promise): https://continentalclub.ae/real-rental-yields-in-dubai-dld-registry-data/ — The median gross rental yield on a 1-bedroom apartment in Dubai is 5.53% per year. This is not a forecast or a broker's promise: the figure is computed across 46…
- Dubai Property Between AED 3M and 10M: 24,856 Registered Deals in a Year (DLD Data): https://continentalclub.ae/dubai-property-aed-3-to-10-million-dld-registry/ — Over 12 months (to ), Dubai registered residential sales between AED 3 million and 10 million — median price AED . This segment is times the size of the luxury…
- Dubai Property Deals Above AED 10 Million: 2,422 Registered Sales in a Year (DLD Data): https://continentalclub.ae/dubai-property-deals-above-aed-10-million-dld-registry/ — Over the last 12 months (to ), the Dubai Land Department registry recorded residential sales above AED 10 million — AED billion in total. The median such deal is AED…
- Who is actually buying property in Dubai in 2026: an answer from the transaction registry: https://continentalclub.ae/who-is-buying-property-in-dubai/ — 166,267 apartment sales in 2025 against 35,738 in 2021, half of them between AED 1m and 3m. Who is buying property in Dubai, answered from the registry.

## relocation and comparisons

- Investment Visa in Dubai: How to Obtain Residency Through Real Estate and Business: https://continentalclub.ae/investment-visa-in-dubai-how-to-obtain-residency-through-real-estate-and-business/ — Learn how Dubai investment visas work through real estate and business, including eligibility, visa terms, qualifying property types and documents.
- How to Get a Dubai Golden Visa in 2026: Long‑Term Residence in the UAE: https://continentalclub.ae/how-to-get-a-dubai-golden-visa-in-2026-long-term-residence-in-the-uae/ — Learn Dubai Golden Visa eligibility, investment thresholds, application steps, required documents, renewal rules, and long-term UAE residence options in 2026.
- Best Areas to Live in Dubai: Detailed Guide for Residents and Investors: https://continentalclub.ae/best-areas-to-live-in-dubai-detailed-guide-for-residents-and-investors/ — Compare Dubai Marina, Arabian Ranches, Jumeirah, Downtown Dubai, Emirates Hills and Palm Jumeirah by lifestyle, transport, property types and ownership rules.
- Best Areas for Expats in Abu Dhabi: Detailed Guide to Housing, Prices and Investment Potential in 2026: https://continentalclub.ae/best-areas-for-expats-in-abu-dhabi-detailed-guide-to-housing-prices-and-investment-potential-in-2026/ — Abu Dhabi for expats in 2026: 1-bed apartments from AED 1.2m, 4-bed villas from AED 2.6m. Areas, housing, ownership rules and family infrastructure.
- Who Lives in Burj Khalifa? Prices, Owners, and Investment Potential in the World’s Tallest Tower: https://continentalclub.ae/who-lives-in-burj-khalifa-prices-owners-and-investment-potential-in-the-worlds-tallest-tower/ — Learn who owns and lives in Burj Khalifa, apartment prices, unit types, buyer profiles, rental demand and investment factors in Dubai’s tallest tower.
- Dubai or Abu Dhabi: cost and property choices: https://continentalclub.ae/dubai-vs-abu-dhabi-cost-of-living-lifestyle-and-property-choices-for-expats-in-2026/ — Compare the cost of living in Dubai vs Abu Dhabi including rent ranges, transport costs, and factors affecting housing expenses in each city.
- Ajman or Dubai: What the Cheaper Emirate Costs: https://continentalclub.ae/ajman-vs-dubai-cost-of-living-and-housing-for-residents-and-property-investors-in-2026/ — Compare Ajman and Dubai living costs, housing prices, incomes, rental demand and investment considerations for residents and property buyers in 2026.
- Dubai or London: what the move actually changes: https://continentalclub.ae/where-is-it-cheaper-to-live-dubai-or-london/ — Compare Dubai and London living costs in 2026, including rent, property prices, utilities, food, transport, healthcare and entertainment.
- Dubai or Sharjah: What Cheaper Rent Costs: https://continentalclub.ae/dubai-vs-sharjah-costs/ — Sharjah can reduce the rent line, but it may add a cross-emirate commute, stricter alcohol rules and a different ownership proposition for foreign buyers.
- Dubai vs Ras Al Khaimah: The Real Trade-Off: https://continentalclub.ae/dubai-vs-rak-property-trade-off/ — Ras Al Khaimah can give a buyer a newer coastal market, a slower pace and a property proposition that is often easier to enter than Dubai’s prime…
- Dubai or Riyadh: Where Expats Fare Better: https://continentalclub.ae/dubai-vs-riyadh-expats/ — For an expat looking for predictable housing rules, a clear path to home ownership and a residence plan that can withstand a job change, Dubai is usually…
- Dubai or Istanbul: Relocation Routes Compared: https://continentalclub.ae/dubai-istanbul-relocation/ — Dubai suits a buyer or tenant who wants a dollar-linked currency, a highly formalised rental system and property ownership that can support a residence…
- Dubai or Moscow: Property, Rent and Money: https://continentalclub.ae/dubai-moscow-property-money/ — Moving from Moscow to Dubai changes more than the climate and the currency: proof of ownership, rental paperwork, tax exposure and the landlord’s…
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# Dubai residential market overview

> Registered sale transactions across Dubai. The current month is excluded from
> monthly trends because DLD registrations keep filling in for several weeks.

## Headline metrics (trailing 12 months to 20 Oct 2026)

- Registered sale transactions: 164,381 (-10.1% vs prior 12 months: 182,872)
- Median price per sqft: AED 1,740 (+5.5% YoY)
- Off-plan share of registered sales: 72.9%
- Villas as a share of transactions: 9.5%
- Median annual rent, registered Ejari contracts: AED 62,370 (n = 562,543 contracts)
- Median rent per sqft per year: AED 74
- Citywide gross rental yield: 4.3%

## Monthly registered sales

| Month | Transactions | Median AED/sqft |
|---|---:|---:|
| 2024-11 | 13,405 | 1,526 |
| 2024-12 | 13,804 | 1,595 |
| 2025-01 | 11,656 | 1,598 |
| 2025-02 | 13,833 | 1,565 |
| 2025-03 | 13,755 | 1,645 |
| 2025-04 | 15,437 | 1,623 |
| 2025-05 | 15,663 | 1,670 |
| 2025-06 | 14,224 | 1,707 |
| 2025-07 | 17,838 | 1,699 |
| 2025-08 | 17,006 | 1,741 |
| 2025-09 | 18,910 | 1,709 |
| 2025-10 | 18,599 | 1,709 |
| 2025-11 | 17,547 | 1,765 |
| 2025-12 | 18,262 | 1,823 |
| 2026-01 | 15,266 | 1,820 |
| 2026-02 | 15,553 | 1,780 |
| 2026-03 | 12,779 | 1,750 |
| 2026-04 | 13,213 | 1,861 |
| 2026-05 | 9,974 | 1,657 |
| 2026-06 | 12,950 | 1,702 |
| 2026-07 | 13,042 | 1,706 |
| 2026-08 | 11,351 | 1,701 |
| 2026-09 | 10,734 | 1,676 |
| 2026-10 | 5,658 | 1,695 |

The final month is incomplete: registrations are still arriving.

## Transactions by bedroom count (12 months)

| Bedrooms | Transactions | Median price | Median AED/sqft |
|---|---:|---:|---:|
| Studio | 43,375 | AED 689,000 | 1,751 |
| 1 B/R | 57,963 | AED 1,250,575 | 1,643 |
| 2 B/R | 31,871 | AED 2,225,000 | 1,794 |
| 3 B/R | 7,597 | AED 4,000,000 | 2,129 |
| 4 B/R | 897 | AED 10,000,000 | 2,870 |
| 5 B/R | 101 | AED 37,414,373 | 4,534 |

# Dubai areas — registered sales, rents and yields

> Areas carry their market names; the registry stores cadastral names
> (Dubai Marina is "Marsa Dubai", JVC is "Al Barsha South Fourth").

| Area | Transactions 12M | Median AED/sqft | YoY | Median rent AED/sqft/yr | Gross yield |
|---|---:|---:|---:|---:|---:|
| Dubai South Residential District | 16,955 | 1,634 | +9.2% | 76 | 4.6% |
| Jumeirah Village Circle | 14,496 | 1,386 | +0.9% | 91 | 6.5% |
| Business Bay | 9,644 | 2,252 | -3% | 111 | 4.9% |
| DubaiLand Residence Complex | 9,404 | 1,414 | +8.4% | 69 | 4.9% |
| Majan | 8,930 | 1,462 | +4.1% | 72 | 4.9% |
| Al Furjan | 8,781 | 1,419 | +8% | 76 | 5.3% |
| Dubai Marina | 6,282 | 1,904 | -18.7% | 107 | 5.6% |
| Jumeirah Lakes Towers | 5,291 | 1,624 | +4.8% | 97 | 6% |
| Dubai Creek Harbour | 4,888 | 2,466 | +6.4% | 128 | 5.2% |
| Arjan | 4,773 | 1,464 | +11.9% | 86 | 5.9% |
| Sports City | 4,606 | 1,296 | +19.1% | 80 | 6.2% |
| Dubai Islands | 4,597 | 2,778 | +18.6% | — | — |
| Jumeirah Village Triangle | 4,337 | 1,608 | +11.3% | 87 | 5.4% |
| Motor City | 4,265 | 1,660 | -11.7% | 72 | 4.4% |
| Damac Islands | 4,192 | 1,822 | +84.4% | 61 | 3.3% |
| Downtown Dubai | 4,174 | 2,528 | +10.4% | 132 | 5.2% |
| Dubai Production City | 4,077 | 1,291 | -2.9% | 84 | 6.5% |
| Azizi Riviera | 4,071 | 1,924 | -0.4% | 131 | 6.8% |
| Azizi Milan | 3,827 | 1,719 | -10.3% | — | — |
| Dubai Hills Estate | 3,657 | 2,180 | -2.9% | 131 | 6% |
| Downtown Jebel Ali | 3,621 | 1,703 | +31.5% | 98 | 5.8% |
| Maritime City | 3,605 | 3,110 | +6.9% | 64 | 2.1% |
| Town Square | 3,309 | 1,280 | +4.8% | 82 | 6.4% |
| Grand Polo Club and Resort | 3,073 | 1,582 | +6.9% | 69 | 4.3% |
| Healthcare City Phase 2 | 2,941 | 1,986 | +14% | 83 | 4.2% |
| Damac Lagoons | 2,743 | 1,696 | +58.6% | 80 | 4.7% |
| Nad Al Sheba 1 | 2,672 | 3,394 | +98.9% | 91 | 2.7% |
| Dubai Silicon Oasis | 2,643 | 1,013 | -16% | 68 | 6.7% |
| Dubai International City | 2,599 | 755 | +16.7% | 58 | 7.7% |
| Meydan Horizon | 2,334 | 2,500 | +2.9% | — | — |
| Dubai Science Park | 2,310 | 1,700 | +4.5% | 91 | 5.4% |
| Dubai Investments Park | 2,252 | 1,091 | +35.7% | 68 | 6.2% |
| Damac Hills | 2,104 | 1,453 | +19.4% | 95 | 6.5% |
| Palm Jumeirah | 2,084 | 2,559 | +4% | 125 | 4.9% |
| Liwan | 1,779 | 1,229 | +12.2% | 70 | 5.7% |
| Al Wasl | 1,685 | 2,986 | -1% | 126 | 4.2% |
| Studio City | 1,683 | 1,498 | +1.7% | 106 | 7% |
| The Valley | 1,641 | 1,403 | +5.8% | 69 | 4.9% |
| International City 2 | 1,604 | 1,106 | +17.5% | 68 | 6.2% |
| Jumeirah Garden City | 1,595 | 2,243 | +14.2% | 88 | 3.9% |

Full comparison tool: https://continentalclub.ae/compare-dubai-areas/

# Cheapest areas to rent — registered Ejari contracts

> Median annual rent by unit size, from registered Ejari contracts.
> Areas are ordered by the one-bedroom median, the most common contract type.

| Area | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | Contracts |
|---|---:|---:|---:|---:|---:|
| Jabal Ali Industrial First | AED 34,914 | AED 30,000 | AED 40,000 | — | 1,323 |
| Abu Hail | — | AED 35,000 | AED 40,000 | AED 83,349 | 2,556 |
| Al Baraha | AED 24,000 | AED 35,000 | AED 48,000 | — | 2,824 |
| Al Ttay | — | AED 35,000 | AED 45,000 | — | 744 |
| Muhaisanah Fourth | AED 26,000 | AED 36,000 | AED 45,150 | AED 72,450 | 11,735 |
| Al Twar First | — | AED 36,380 | AED 61,000 | — | 409 |
| Hor Al Anz | AED 30,000 | AED 36,750 | AED 46,000 | AED 80,000 | 4,842 |
| Al Qusais Industrial Second | — | AED 38,587 | AED 65,000 | — | 669 |
| Al Qusais Industrial Fifth | AED 29,925 | AED 40,000 | AED 50,925 | AED 61,000 | 7,455 |
| Al Warsan First | AED 30,000 | AED 40,950 | AED 56,000 | AED 110,000 | 23,484 |
| Hessyan First | — | AED 41,000 | AED 64,500 | AED 90,000 | 414 |
| Al Goze Industrial Second | AED 32,144 | AED 41,745 | AED 57,330 | — | 7,538 |
| AL QUSAIS | AED 30,000 | AED 42,000 | AED 55,000 | AED 78,750 | 10,980 |
| Naif | AED 28,000 | AED 42,000 | AED 53,625 | AED 75,000 | 6,421 |
| Al Mararr | AED 28,000 | AED 43,000 | AED 45,000 | — | 6,301 |
| Al Nahda Second | AED 34,000 | AED 44,000 | AED 56,500 | AED 76,250 | 14,895 |
| AL TWAR FIFTH | AED 32,000 | AED 44,000 | AED 60,000 | AED 86,000 | 2,478 |
| Ras Al Khor Industrial Third | — | AED 44,000 | AED 59,000 | AED 91,999 | 4,414 |
| Al Dhagaya | AED 33,000 | AED 45,000 | AED 59,500 | — | 785 |
| Al Qusais Industrial Fourth | — | AED 45,000 | AED 58,000 | — | 743 |
| Al Qusais Industrial First | AED 36,300 | AED 46,000 | AED 52,500 | — | 1,434 |
| Al Warqa First | AED 35,280 | AED 46,000 | AED 62,000 | AED 95,000 | 9,804 |
| Al Goze Fourth | AED 39,000 | AED 46,305 | AED 56,724 | AED 71,000 | 2,648 |
| Al Nahda First | AED 34,650 | AED 46,500 | AED 60,900 | AED 86,000 | 11,117 |
| Eyal Nasser | AED 30,600 | AED 47,000 | AED 55,000 | — | 1,692 |
| Hor Al Anz East | AED 36,000 | AED 47,000 | AED 65,000 | AED 80,000 | 3,572 |
| Al Rashidiya | AED 31,999 | AED 47,297 | AED 65,000 | AED 107,415 | 736 |
| Al Suq Al Kabeer | AED 33,040 | AED 48,000 | AED 66,550 | AED 83,000 | 6,142 |
| Madinat Hind 4 | AED 37,000 | AED 48,000 | AED 84,000 | AED 90,000 | 4,642 |
| Al Buteen | AED 32,000 | AED 50,000 | AED 58,000 | — | 431 |

# Gross rental yields by area

> Gross means service charges, vacancy and transaction costs are not deducted.

| Area | Gross yield | Rent contracts | Sales |
|---|---:|---:|---:|
| Al Warsan First | 7.3% | 23,511 | 2,205 |
| Al Hebiah Second | 6.9% | 2,061 | 1,588 |
| Al Merkadh | 6.3% | 11,818 | 2,712 |
| Me'Aisem First | 6.2% | 7,424 | 3,361 |
| Saih Shuaib 2 | 6.1% | 1,825 | 905 |
| Dubai Investment Park First | 6.1% | 3,621 | 2,170 |
| Al Barsha South Fourth | 6.1% | 29,419 | 11,820 |
| Warsan Fourth | 6.0% | 9,298 | 1,493 |
| Al Hebiah Fourth | 5.8% | 9,845 | 3,452 |
| Jabal Ali Industrial Second | 5.8% | 970 | 3,590 |
| Nadd Hessa | 5.7% | 15,950 | 2,052 |
| Al Thanyah Third | 5.7% | 4,055 | 563 |
| Al Hebiah Third | 5.6% | 4,191 | 1,621 |
| Wadi Al Safa 7 | 5.6% | 3,197 | 716 |
| Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid | 5.5% | 7,528 | 2,577 |
| Al Barshaa South Third | 5.4% | 13,627 | 3,897 |
| Al Yelayiss 2 | 5.4% | 6,143 | 2,069 |
| Al Barsha South Fifth | 5.3% | 3,293 | 4,070 |
| Al Barshaa South Second | 5.2% | 1,559 | 2,411 |
| Wadi Al Safa 2 | 5.1% | 4,678 | 1,543 |
| Al Hebiah Sixth | 5.0% | 1,264 | 549 |
| Al Khairan First | 5.0% | 5,978 | 3,961 |
| Jabal Ali First | 4.9% | 26,359 | 7,186 |
| Um Suqaim Third | 4.8% | 998 | 455 |
| Wadi Al Safa 3 | 4.7% | 4,214 | 8,163 |
| Wadi Al Safa 5 | 4.7% | 11,012 | 8,638 |
| Al Kifaf | 4.7% | 619 | 351 |
| Al Hebiah Fifth | 4.7% | 2,917 | 2,622 |
| Zaabeel Second | 4.7% | 1,056 | 768 |
| Madinat Al Mataar | 4.6% | 8,460 | 16,144 |

# Median price per square foot by year

| Year | Median AED/sqft | Transactions |
|---|---:|---:|
| 2015 | 1,008 | 38,019 |
| 2016 | 1,004 | 36,308 |
| 2017 | 1,049 | 41,535 |
| 2018 | 1,075 | 29,346 |
| 2019 | 980 | 34,831 |
| 2020 | 939 | 30,703 |
| 2021 | 1,029 | 52,604 |
| 2022 | 1,302 | 82,836 |
| 2023 | 1,417 | 118,217 |
| 2024 | 1,559 | 164,866 |
| 2025 | 1,696 | 192,785 |
| 2026 | 1,729 | 121,154 |

The current year is incomplete.

# Methodology — the rules in one block

- Medians, never averages.
- Sales population: trans_group = Sales, property type Unit or Villa (apartments and villas, off-plan included),
  transaction value AED 100,000–500,000,000, price per sqm AED 3,000–200,000.
- Rents: registered Ejari contracts, residential use, area 20–2,000 sqm,
  annual rent AED 12,000–1,000,000, rent per sqm AED 50–20,000.
- Mortgages and gifts are separate populations and never enter prices.
  A registered mortgage amount is a loan amount, not a property price.
- Sample thresholds: 5 transactions for a price band, 10 for a project, 25 for an area
  segment, 30 for period-on-period comparison, 50 rent contracts for a yield,
  100–200 for citywide medians. Below the threshold nothing is published.
- Outliers are removed by fixed absolute bounds, not by moving percentiles.
- Registration lag: the current month is excluded from monthly trends;
  headline figures use trailing 12-month windows.
- Construction progress is the percentage recorded at the latest DLD technical
  inspection. An unchanged percentage means no new inspection, not a stopped site.
- Full text with anchors: https://continentalclub.ae/methodology/

# Data sources

| Dataset | Publisher | Rows | Cadence |
|---|---|---:|---|
| DLD sale transactions | Dubai Land Department | 1,647,566 | daily |
| Ejari tenancy contracts | Dubai Land Department | 8,780,591 | daily |
| Project register (Mashrooi) | Dubai Land Department | 3,865 | daily |
| Buildings directory | Dubai Land Department | 9,807 | daily |

Detail with periods and provenance classes: https://continentalclub.ae/data-sources/

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- Source: Dubai Land Department open data
- Data through: 20 Oct 2026 · registered transactions only · updated daily
- Attribution: "Continental Club Property, based on Dubai Land Department open data"
- Methodology: https://continentalclub.ae/methodology/
- Data sources: https://continentalclub.ae/data-sources/
- Open data portal: https://datadubai.ae/ — the same figures as a standalone dataset site
- Continental Club Property is a licensed Dubai brokerage. We are not affiliated with,
  and do not speak for, the Government of Dubai or the Dubai Land Department.
  Nothing here is a valuation or investment advice.