Updated 3 October 2026 · Source: Dubai Land Department records · All Dubai area guides
What does a 3-bedroom apartment cost in International City?
The median 3-bedroom apartment in International City sold for AED 1,550,000 over the past 12 months, across 33 DLD-recorded sales. Renting one costs a median of AED 100,000 a year, about AED 8,333 a month, based on 466 Ejari contracts. For comparison, a studio went for AED 365K, a 1-bedroom for AED 490K, a 2-bedroom for AED 850K.
DLD records International City under the official district name Al Warsan First. Figures on this page cover that whole district, which also takes in neighbouring communities, so treat them as a guide to the wider area rather than International City alone.
International City prices and rents by bedroom
| Type | Median price | Sales | Median annual rent | Contracts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 365,000 | 687 | AED 29,000 | 17,823 |
| 1-Bedroom | AED 490,000 | 671 | AED 40,000 | 19,395 |
| 2-Bedroom | AED 850,000 | 113 | AED 56,000 | 5,139 |
| 3-Bedroom | AED 1,550,000 | 33 | AED 100,000 | 466 |
Sources: DLD-recorded sales (12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (24 months), to 3 October 2026. DLD district: Al Warsan First.
Rows with fewer than 30 records are left out.
Is a 3-bedroom in International City good value?
A 3-bedroom in International City costs about 15.5 years of median rent to buy. Across the district, price per sq ft is up 33.5% on a year earlier.
Renting a 3-bedroom in International City: what to know
For landlords, the area's gross yield was 7.3% 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.
International City price per sq ft, quarter by quarter
From Q4 2024 to Q3 2026, the median price per square foot in International City went from AED 637 to AED 893, up 40.2%. The table lists every quarter with at least 10 recorded sales.
| Quarter | Median AED per sq ft |
|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | AED 893 |
| Q2 2026 | AED 1,105 |
| Q1 2026 | AED 822 |
| Q4 2025 | AED 691 |
| Q3 2025 | AED 669 |
| Q2 2025 | AED 652 |
| Q1 2025 | AED 650 |
| Q4 2024 | AED 637 |
Source: DLD-recorded sales, quarters with at least 10 sales. DLD district: Al Warsan First.
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 International City
- 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 3-bedroom apartments sold in International City last year?
DLD recorded 33 sales of 3-bedroom apartments in the 12 months to 3 October 2026, at a median of AED 1,550,000.
Is AED 100,000 a fair rent for a 3-bedroom in International City?
It's the median, so half of the 466 recent contracts were above it and half below. Floor, view and furnishing move the number.
Are most 3-bedroom sales in International City off-plan?
Off-plan made up 0% of 3-bedroom sales over the past 12 months.
Keep exploring
- International City: prices, rents and yields
- Rental yield in International City
- Apartments for sale in International City
- Apartments for rent in International City
- Studio apartments in International City
- 1-bedroom apartments in International City
- 2-bedroom apartments in International City
- Nearby: Dubai Silicon Oasis
- International City vs Dubai Silicon Oasis
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