Updated 3 October 2026 · Source: Dubai Land Department records · All Dubai area guides
What does a 1-bedroom apartment cost in Dubailand?
The median 1-bedroom apartment in Dubailand sold for AED 1,204,500 over the past 12 months, across 1,078 DLD-recorded sales. Renting one costs a median of AED 55,000 a year, about AED 4,583 a month, based on 30 Ejari contracts. For comparison, a studio went for AED 591K, a 2-bedroom for AED 2.48M, a 3-bedroom for AED 4.16M.
DLD records Dubailand under the official district name Wadi Al Safa 4. Figures on this page cover that whole district.
Dubailand prices and rents by bedroom
| Type | Median price | Sales | Median annual rent | Contracts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 591,000 | 1,847 | ||
| 1-Bedroom | AED 1,204,500 | 1,078 | AED 55,000 | 30 |
| 2-Bedroom | AED 2,477,500 | 524 | ||
| 3-Bedroom | AED 4,155,500 | 118 |
Sources: DLD-recorded sales (12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (24 months), to 3 October 2026. DLD district: Wadi Al Safa 4.
Rows with fewer than 30 records are left out.
Is a 1-bedroom in Dubailand good value?
A 1-bedroom in Dubailand costs about 21.9 years of median rent to buy. Across the district, price per sq ft is down 11.7% on a year earlier.
Renting a 1-bedroom in Dubailand: what to know
For landlords, the area's gross yield was 7.6% 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.
Dubailand price per sq ft, quarter by quarter
From Q4 2024 to Q3 2026, the median price per square foot in Dubailand went from AED 1,770 to AED 1,716, down 3.1%. The table lists every quarter with at least 10 recorded sales.
| Quarter | Median AED per sq ft |
|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | AED 1,716 |
| Q2 2026 | AED 1,720 |
| Q1 2026 | AED 1,763 |
| Q4 2025 | AED 1,781 |
| Q3 2025 | AED 1,995 |
| Q2 2025 | AED 1,625 |
| Q1 2025 | AED 1,852 |
| Q4 2024 | AED 1,770 |
Source: DLD-recorded sales, quarters with at least 10 sales. DLD district: Wadi Al Safa 4.
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 Dubailand
- 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 Dubailand last year?
DLD recorded 1,078 sales of 1-bedroom apartments in the 12 months to 3 October 2026, at a median of AED 1,204,500.
Is AED 55,000 a fair rent for a 1-bedroom in Dubailand?
It's the median, so half of the 30 recent contracts were above it and half below. Floor, view and furnishing move the number.
Are most 1-bedroom sales in Dubailand off-plan?
Off-plan made up 99.4% of 1-bedroom sales over the past 12 months.
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