Updated 3 October 2026 · Source: Dubai Land Department records · All Dubai area guides
What does a 1-bedroom apartment cost in Dubai Islands?
The median 1-bedroom apartment in Dubai Islands sold for AED 2,333,000 over the past 12 months, across 1,631 DLD-recorded sales. For comparison, a studio went for AED 1.17M, a 2-bedroom for AED 3.53M, a 3-bedroom for AED 5.47M.
DLD records Dubai Islands under the official district name Palm Deira. Figures on this page cover that whole district.
Dubai Islands prices and rents by bedroom
| Type | Median price | Sales | Median annual rent | Contracts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 1,171,000 | 35 | ||
| 1-Bedroom | AED 2,333,000 | 1,631 | ||
| 2-Bedroom | AED 3,527,359 | 1,459 | ||
| 3-Bedroom | AED 5,467,889 | 428 |
Sources: DLD-recorded sales (12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (24 months), to 3 October 2026. DLD district: Palm Deira.
Rows with fewer than 30 records are left out.
Is a 1-bedroom in Dubai Islands good value?
Across the district, price per sq ft is up 11.4% on a year earlier.
Renting a 1-bedroom in Dubai Islands: what to know
For landlords, the area's gross yield was 5.7% in the September 2026 report.
Dubai Islands price per sq ft, quarter by quarter
From Q4 2024 to Q3 2026, the median price per square foot in Dubai Islands went from AED 2,071 to AED 2,552, up 23.2%. The table lists every quarter with at least 10 recorded sales.
| Quarter | Median AED per sq ft |
|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | AED 2,552 |
| Q2 2026 | AED 3,038 |
| Q1 2026 | AED 2,788 |
| Q4 2025 | AED 2,564 |
| Q3 2025 | AED 2,327 |
| Q2 2025 | AED 2,390 |
| Q1 2025 | AED 2,270 |
| Q4 2024 | AED 2,071 |
Source: DLD-recorded sales, quarters with at least 10 sales. DLD district: Palm Deira.
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 Dubai Islands
- 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 Dubai Islands last year?
DLD recorded 1,631 sales of 1-bedroom apartments in the 12 months to 3 October 2026, at a median of AED 2,333,000.
Are most 1-bedroom sales in Dubai Islands off-plan?
Off-plan made up 100% of 1-bedroom sales over the past 12 months.
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