Updated 3 October 2026 · Source: Dubai Land Department records · All Dubai area guides
What does a 1-bedroom apartment cost in Al Satwa?
The median 1-bedroom apartment in Al Satwa sold for AED 1,605,571 over the past 12 months, across 532 DLD-recorded sales. Renting one costs a median of AED 70,000 a year, about AED 5,833 a month, based on 4,690 Ejari contracts. For comparison, a studio went for AED 1.03M and a 2-bedroom for AED 2.33M.
Al Satwa is an official Dubai Land Department district. Projects here include Stamn Yuni, West 5 Residences, Holm One.
Al Satwa prices and rents by bedroom
| Type | Median price | Sales | Median annual rent | Contracts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 1,027,408 | 472 | AED 53,000 | 803 |
| 1-Bedroom | AED 1,605,571 | 532 | AED 70,000 | 4,690 |
| 2-Bedroom | AED 2,326,500 | 131 | AED 94,500 | 3,854 |
| 3-Bedroom | AED 195,000 | 396 |
Sources: DLD-recorded sales (12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (24 months), to 3 October 2026. DLD district: Al Satwa.
Rows with fewer than 30 records are left out.
Is a 1-bedroom in Al Satwa good value?
A 1-bedroom in Al Satwa costs about 22.9 years of median rent to buy. Across the district, price per sq ft is up 4.1% on a year earlier.
Renting a 1-bedroom in Al Satwa: what to know
For landlords, the area's gross yield was 5% in the September 2026 report. Contracts are annual, and most landlords ask for payment in one to four cheques. Offering fewer cheques is often the easiest way to negotiate the rent down.
Al Satwa price per sq ft, quarter by quarter
From Q4 2024 to Q3 2026, the median price per square foot in Al Satwa went from AED 1,800 to AED 2,202, up 22.3%. The table lists every quarter with at least 10 recorded sales.
| Quarter | Median AED per sq ft |
|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | AED 2,202 |
| Q2 2026 | AED 2,381 |
| Q1 2026 | AED 2,217 |
| Q4 2025 | AED 2,340 |
| Q3 2025 | AED 2,162 |
| Q2 2025 | AED 1,963 |
| Q1 2025 | AED 1,875 |
| Q4 2024 | AED 1,800 |
Source: DLD-recorded sales, quarters with at least 10 sales. DLD district: Al Satwa.
Market reports
For the wider picture, read our monthly reports built from the same DLD records.
- Dubai market report, August 2026: Prices firm as volume slips in August. A pause, or a turn?
Before you buy in Al Satwa
- Ask for the service charge per sq ft and the last two years of statements.
- Check whether the unit is ready or off-plan. For off-plan, get the handover date and payment plan in writing.
- Compare the asking price with recorded sales in the same building, not just the area median.
- Get mortgage pre-approval before you make an offer, so you know your real budget.
Questions buyers and owners ask
How many 1-bedroom apartments sold in Al Satwa last year?
DLD recorded 532 sales of 1-bedroom apartments in the 12 months to 3 October 2026, at a median of AED 1,605,571.
Is AED 70,000 a fair rent for a 1-bedroom in Al Satwa?
It's the median, so half of the 4,690 recent contracts were above it and half below. Floor, view and furnishing move the number.
Are most 1-bedroom sales in Al Satwa off-plan?
Off-plan made up 91.4% of 1-bedroom sales over the past 12 months.
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