Deira is a district of Dubai, 796 m from Abu Baker Al Siddique Metro Station, 6 listings available with us.
Deira is one of Dubai’s oldest urban districts, established around maritime trade on the banks of Dubai Creek. It retains a street-level, souk-oriented character with a mix of residential apartment blocks, commercial buildings, government offices and traditional retail streets. The area developed as an international trading hub and grew around the creek’s port functions; traces of that mercantile history remain visible in its markets, abra crossings and civic institutions.
Deira sits on the northern bank of Dubai Creek and has been a focal point for trade and settlement for well over a century. Many government buildings, courts and foreign consular offices are sited in and near the district, reflecting its long role as an administrative and commercial heart of the city. Built largely in the mid-20th century, much of the residential stock comprises older apartment buildings rather than modern gated communities or high-rise towers typical of New Dubai.
Deira lies near latitude 25.276912 and longitude 55.328573. Its urban fabric includes narrow streets, souks and mixed-use blocks; traditional abras continue to operate across the creek as a practical pedestrian link.
Deira is well connected by Dubai’s public transport network and by road. The Green Line of the Dubai Metro serves the area, with station G18 approximately 796 metres from the district’s central point and within walking distance. Public buses and local taxis complement the metro for short trips within the neighbourhood and across the creek.
Approximate road distances from Deira to major Dubai destinations:
Travel times vary by time of day. The district’s proximity to Dubai International Airport makes parts of Deira especially convenient for airport access.
Deira comprises several named subdistricts and residential pockets, including:
These smaller districts form a dense urban patchwork rather than a single homogeneous neighbourhood.
The built form in Deira is dominated by mid-century and later low- to mid-rise apartment buildings and commercial blocks. There are relatively few villas; most housing is in apartment blocks that can be older than properties in New Dubai. Many buildings offer basic residential accommodation while amenities such as pools and gyms are commonly provided by nearby hotels that serve both visitors and residents.
Large-scale port activity that once defined the creek-side economy has shifted over time; Port Rashid’s commercial shipping role moved to other ports and the waterfront has been subject to redevelopment planning. The area remains a working urban district with retail streets, professional offices and civic uses alongside residential accommodation.
Notable residential and commercial buildings in and around Deira include:
The local project mix is typical of an inner-city district, combining incremental building works, apartment blocks and occasional larger developer-led schemes.
Deira’s streets are known for a dense retail offer that favours independent shops and traditional souks over large enclosed malls. Market streets specialise in goods such as spices, gold and textiles, and the district offers many small eateries and service businesses catering to residents and visitors alike. The area also contains civic services and a number of educational institutions.
Short pedestrian crossings across the creek are provided by abras, traditional wooden ferries that offer an inexpensive and direct link between Deira and the opposite banks. Recreational amenities in the vicinity include the Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club on the creek.
Q: How close is the metro?
A: Green Line station G18 is about 796 metres from central Deira and is within walking distance.
Q: Which notable projects are nearby?
A: Projects include Zeenah Residence, Wasl Trio by Wasl Properties and City Apartments, among others.
Q: What are the nearest major points of interest and how far are they?
A: Downtown Dubai / Burj Khalifa is about 10.4 km away, The Dubai Mall is 10.1 km away, Dubai International Airport is 4.6 km away and DIFC is 8.6 km away. Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina and Mall of the Emirates are also accessible by road.
Q: What kind of housing is typical in Deira?
A: The area is mainly composed of older apartment buildings and mixed-use blocks. Villas are relatively uncommon; many residents live in apartments that reflect mid- to late-20th-century urban development patterns.
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The figures below come from registered Dubai Land Department transactions, not from listings. We show the median rather than the mean, so that one-off penthouses do not distort it.
The yearly figure compares the last 12 months with the 12 before them. Calendar years would not work here: the current one is unfinished, so the comparison would understate the change. The median across the whole district moved +19% over the same year — that gap reflects which buildings came to market, not existing homes changing in price.
Top to bottom: purchase price per m², year, annual rent per m², gross yield. Showing the last 4 years, from 2023.
* 2026 is still in progress, so its bar covers part of the year and is not directly comparable with the ones before it. The growth figure below uses completed years only.
All figures are medians rather than means: in thin years the mean swings with the mix of units and shows movement the market never had. The yield is gross — service charges are not published in the register, so they cannot be deducted honestly.
| Building | Deals | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|
| ELLINGTON SANDS I - TOWER A | 320 | 30 028 |
| ELLINGTON SANDS II - TOWER A | 320 | 30 472 |
| MERIVA SUNSET | 241 | 37 051 |
| Hado By Beyond Tower A | 228 | 33 502 |
| Hado By Beyond Tower C | 218 | 34 169 |
| Hado By Beyond Tower B | 182 | 37 466 |
| Bay Villas - Dubai Islands | 180 | 19 657 |
| WYNWOOD BY IMTIAZ | 140 | 25 046 |
| Cotier House 1 by Imtiaz | 136 | 28 574 |
| Bay Grove Residences B - Building 7 | 123 | 27 774 |
| Baygrove Residences C - Building 10 | 121 | 25 878 |
| Baygrove Residences C - Building 11 | 110 | 25 835 |
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Source: Dubai Land Department transaction registry. Prices per square metre, sale transactions.
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