Updated 3 October 2026 · Source: Dubai Land Department records · All Dubai area guides
What does a 1-bedroom apartment cost in Madinat Jumeirah Living?
The median 1-bedroom apartment in Madinat Jumeirah Living sold for AED 2,280,000 over the past 12 months, across 137 DLD-recorded sales. Renting one costs a median of AED 120,000 a year, about AED 10,000 a month, based on 609 Ejari contracts. For comparison, a 2-bedroom went for AED 3.65M and a 3-bedroom for AED 6.12M.
DLD records Madinat Jumeirah Living under the official district name Um Suqaim Third. Figures on this page cover that whole district.
Madinat Jumeirah Living prices and rents by bedroom
| Type | Median price | Sales | Median annual rent | Contracts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | AED 2,280,000 | 137 | AED 120,000 | 609 |
| 2-Bedroom | AED 3,650,000 | 136 | AED 192,000 | 407 |
| 3-Bedroom | AED 6,121,500 | 56 | AED 300,000 | 69 |
Sources: DLD-recorded sales (12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (24 months), to 3 October 2026. DLD district: Um Suqaim Third.
Rows with fewer than 30 records are left out.
Is a 1-bedroom in Madinat Jumeirah Living good value?
A 1-bedroom in Madinat Jumeirah Living costs about 19.0 years of median rent to buy. Across the district, price per sq ft is down 0.8% on a year earlier.
Renting a 1-bedroom in Madinat Jumeirah Living: what to know
For landlords, the area's gross yield was 5.2% 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.
Madinat Jumeirah Living price per sq ft, quarter by quarter
From Q4 2024 to Q3 2026, the median price per square foot in Madinat Jumeirah Living went from AED 2,756 to AED 2,643, down 4.1%. The table lists every quarter with at least 10 recorded sales.
| Quarter | Median AED per sq ft |
|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | AED 2,643 |
| Q2 2026 | AED 2,569 |
| Q1 2026 | AED 2,798 |
| Q4 2025 | AED 3,063 |
| Q3 2025 | AED 2,677 |
| Q2 2025 | AED 2,775 |
| Q1 2025 | AED 2,810 |
| Q4 2024 | AED 2,756 |
Source: DLD-recorded sales, quarters with at least 10 sales. DLD district: Um Suqaim Third.
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 Madinat Jumeirah Living
- 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 Madinat Jumeirah Living last year?
DLD recorded 137 sales of 1-bedroom apartments in the 12 months to 3 October 2026, at a median of AED 2,280,000.
Is AED 120,000 a fair rent for a 1-bedroom in Madinat Jumeirah Living?
It's the median, so half of the 609 recent contracts were above it and half below. Floor, view and furnishing move the number.
Are most 1-bedroom sales in Madinat Jumeirah Living off-plan?
Off-plan made up 58.4% of 1-bedroom sales over the past 12 months.
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