1. Definition of the district and data structure
Actual location: According to DLD, MARIA TOWER is located in the Jabal Ali First district and belongs to the Al Furjan master project. All further comparisons by district will therefore be made with Jabal Ali First, which is confirmed by the results of the transaction database analysis.
2. Sales analysis for 1-bedroom apartments (1BR) in MARIA TOWER
– Transaction volume and analysis period: 68 sales of 1-bedroom apartments in MARIA TOWER have been recorded from 2020 to early 2026.
– Demand distribution: The highest activity has been observed since 2024, when the market began to recover significantly.
– Average price per m² dynamics:
– In 2020 the average selling price for 1BR units was 5,761–9,325 AED/m².
– In 2022 the average level was around 7,600–8,157 AED/m².
– From late 2023 and throughout 2024 the average selling price increased to 10,000–11,000 AED/m² in the latest quarters.
– Average price per m² in the building over the last 12 months: 10,461 AED/m².
Comparison with the district (Jabal Ali First – all apartments in comparable use segments):
– Over the last 12 months the average selling price in the district was 18,644 AED/m², which is significantly higher than in MARIA TOWER. This reflects both the mass-market positioning of MARIA TOWER and the presence of more premium projects in the district.
3. Market dynamics in Jabal Ali First for apartment sales
– Transaction volume is very high (hundreds to thousands of apartments per quarter), confirming the district’s liquidity.
– Average price per m² dynamics in the district:
– In 2020–2021: 7,400–8,800 AED/m².
– In 2022: growth to 10,300–10,900 AED/m².
– In 2023–2024: growth to 12,000–13,000 AED/m², followed by a sharp increase in certain quarters in 2025–2026 (reflecting spikes in premium projects).
– Prices in MARIA TOWER are noticeably below the district average, which may be attractive for buyers focused on more affordable options.
4. Rental market analysis
– Rental data for 1-bedroom apartments (1BR) in MARIA TOWER is not available in the DLD contracts database — there are no active confirmed contracts for the building or the Al Furjan master project.
– At the Jabal Ali First district level there are also not enough 1BR contracts to calculate an average rate for this unit type.
– For all residential apartments in Jabal Ali First over the last 12 months, the average rental rate was about 876 AED/m² per year.
District dynamics:
– In 2020 rents were in the range of 570–650 AED/m².
– In 2022 — 590–620 AED/m².
– Significant growth from 2023: 690–815 AED/m², in 2025 – 855–892 AED/m², and in early 2026 – up to 954 AED/m².
5. Comparative analysis of price/yield and fair value
ROI (gross yield) — estimated potential return based on DLD data:
– Over the last 12 months:
– Average selling price in the building (MARIA TOWER 1BR): 10,461 AED/m².
– Average rent in the district: 876 AED/m² per year.
– Approximate gross ROI: 8.4% per annum (876 / 10,461).
– Net ROI — taking into account all purchase costs, commissions and registration fees (~7–8% of initial outlay): about 7.7–7.8% per annum (after adjustment).
– “Fair price” for an investor targeting a 7–8% ROI:
– Range: 10,950–12,510 AED/m² (calculation: 876 / 0.08 and 876 / 0.07).
– The current average price in MARIA TOWER (10,461 AED/m²) is slightly below this “fair” range.
– The market price in MARIA TOWER is 44% lower than the district average (18,644 vs 10,461 AED/m²), which makes this building attractive for budget-conscious tenants and investors seeking maximum yield.
6. Liquidity and market outlook
– MARIA TOWER demonstrates stable liquidity: 68 transactions over 4 years for 1-bedroom apartments alone.
– The high transaction volume in Jabal Ali First and the variety of new projects support overall market momentum, although price dispersion in the district is huge, with both economy and business-class projects present.
– The range of rental rates in the district is expanding, confirming good inflation protection for investors.
– The outpacing price growth in the district over the last two years suggests further capital appreciation, while prices in MARIA TOWER remain more affordable. As a result, the building is likely to remain highly liquid in its segment and offer yields above the market average.
Conclusion: MARIA TOWER is a building with a moderate entry price compared to the district, stable liquidity and potential DLD-based returns in the 7.7–8.4% per annum range (if benchmarked against the district’s average rent). For an income-focused investor or buyer, this meets the criteria of high investment efficiency with relatively low risk. The potential for rental growth remains, especially as the gap with the wider district narrows in line with rising overall demand.
Related Articles
- ROI analysis of apartment in WADI TOWER: DLD data and real deals
- ROI analysis of apartment in The Square: DLD data and real deals
- How to sell an unit in Dubai in Ice Hockey – analysis 2026
- ROI analysis of apartment in ACES CHATEAU: DLD data and real deals
- How to sell an apartment in Dubai in Elite Sports Residence 8 – analysis 2026
