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Dubai Islands
Investment Guide

Transaction-based price ranges, rental yields, supply pipeline, and investment analysis for Dubai Islands, Dubai. All data from the Dubai Land Department, analyzed by iRealEstate.ae.

Last updated: Q4 2026Source: Dubai Land DepartmentAnalysis: iRealEstate.ae
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Median Price/sqftAED 2,750
Gross Yield5.0%
Appreciation0.0%
12M Transactions4,948
Completed Units4,929
Pipeline Units16,078
Pricing

Property Prices in Dubai Islands

What are property prices in Dubai Islands?

Transaction-based price ranges by unit type as of Q4 2026. Source: Dubai Land Department transaction data, analyzed by iRealEstate.ae.

Ranges use trimmed percentiles to exclude outliers. Median anchors the midpoint.

Unit TypePrice Range (AED)MedianTypical Buyer
Studio976K to 2.34M1.17MYield-focused investors, entry buyers
1-Bedroom620K to 5.67M2.33MIncome investors, central-city end users
2-Bedroom1.05M to 13M3.5MFamilies, upgraded investors
3-Bedroom2.11M to 33.13M5.63MPremium buyers, larger-space end users
4-Bedroom3M to 30M9.84MPremium / end-user segment
5-Bedroom9.2M to 36.74M17.98MPremium / end-user segment
6-Bedroom48.67M to 48.67M48.67MPremium / end-user segment

What is the price per square foot in Dubai Islands?

The median price per square foot in Dubai Islands is AED 2,750 as of Q4 2026, based on 4,948 transactions recorded by the Dubai Land Department. Source: Dubai Land Department transaction data, analyzed by iRealEstate.ae.

Rental Income

Rents and Yields in Dubai Islands

What are rental prices in Dubai Islands?

Annual rent ranges by unit type as of Q4 2026. Source: Dubai Land Department transaction data, analyzed by iRealEstate.ae.

Rental bands show affordability tiers for tenants and income potential for investors.

Unit TypeAnnual Rent (AED)MedianPositioning
1-Bedroom80K to 150K140KCore demand segment
2-Bedroom115K to 140K118KHigher-income tenants, families
3-Bedroom155K to 155K155KPremium tenant segment

What is the rental yield in Dubai Islands?

The gross rental yield in Dubai Islands is approximately 5.0% as of Q4 2026, calculated as annual rent divided by purchase price. Capital appreciation over the past 12 months is 0.0%. Source: Dubai Land Department transaction data, analyzed by iRealEstate.ae.

Unit Sizes

Property Sizes in Dubai Islands

What is the typical apartment size in Dubai Islands?

Unit sizes are wide enough that bedroom count alone does not explain price. Price per square foot and building quality matter just as much. Source: Dubai Land Department transaction data, analyzed by iRealEstate.ae.

Sizes are based on transacted units, not developer brochure figures.

Unit TypeSize Range (sqft)LayoutPositioning
Studio310 to 1,750Open-planCompact, yield-oriented
1-Bedroom350 to 3,370Single enclosed bedroomBroadest demand
2-Bedroom730 to 5,160Family / shared layoutBalanced income and usability
3-Bedroom1,130 to 155,670Larger premium formatHigher-end end-user
4-Bedroom1,760 to 12,890Larger premium formatHigher-end end-user
5-Bedroom3,550 to 15,150Larger premium formatHigher-end end-user
6-Bedroom2,340 to 17,980Larger premium formatHigher-end end-user
Market Activity

Liquidity and Investment Outlook

How many property transactions happen in Dubai Islands?

Dubai Islands recorded 4,948 property transactions in the 12 months ending Q4 2026, according to the Dubai Land Department. Against a completed supply of 4,929 units, this represents a transaction-to-stock ratio of 1.00x. Source: Dubai Land Department transaction data, analyzed by iRealEstate.ae.

Is Dubai Islands a good area to invest in Dubai?

Dubai Islands combines liquidity (4,948 transactions), yields (5.0% gross), and appreciation (0.0%) as of Q4 2026. A pipeline of 16,078 upcoming units means segment selection and absorption monitoring are critical. Source: Dubai Land Department transaction data, analyzed by iRealEstate.ae.

Strength

High Liquidity

4,948 transactions against 4,929 completed units signals strong turnover. A 1.00x transaction-to-stock ratio shapes entry and exit dynamics.

Watch

Supply Pipeline

16,078 upcoming units. Absorption pace matters more than headline volume; large pipelines can limit short-term price acceleration in overbuilt segments.

Fit

Best Suited For

Income-focused investors, central-city end users, and buyers who value liquidity. Segment selection and building quality matter more than area-level averages.

Supply & Developers

Off-Plan Supply and Developer Presence

How many off-plan projects are in Dubai Islands?

As of Q4 2026, Dubai Islands has 99 active off-plan projects with an estimated pipeline of 16,078 upcoming units. Source: Dubai Land Department data, analyzed by iRealEstate.ae.

Off-Plan Projects

99 active projects delivering an estimated 16,078 units. Pipeline size shapes competition, resale liquidity, and price trajectory.

Key Developers

Developer presence shapes product quality, price positioning, and future supply trajectory.

Methodology

How This Data is Calculated

All figures on this page are derived from transactions recorded by the Dubai Land Department. iRealEstate.ae processes, cleans, trims, and groups this data by area, property type, and bedroom count. Ranges use trimmed percentiles to exclude outliers. Data is updated quarterly. Source: Dubai Land Department transaction data, analyzed by iRealEstate.ae.

Transaction-Based Pricing

All price figures reflect recorded transactions, not listings. Trimmed percentile ranges exclude extreme outliers for realistic budget bands.

Rental Yield

Annual rent divided by purchase price, grouped by area, property type, and bedroom count. Gross yield; does not account for service charges or vacancy.

Capital Appreciation

Median price per sqft compared across two consecutive 12-month periods. Mix shifts between luxury and mid-market can affect the result.

Why Medians Shift

Transaction mix changes period to period. One quarter may skew luxury, another mid-market. The median captures the center, not the full distribution.

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