Updated 3 October 2026 · Source: Dubai Land Department records · All Dubai area guides
How much do apartments cost in Downtown Dubai?
Over the past 12 months, apartments in Downtown Dubai ranged from a median of AED 1,767,499 for a studio to AED 7,100,000 for a 3-bedroom. The table below breaks it down by bedroom, with the number of sales behind each figure.
DLD records Downtown Dubai under the official district name Burj Khalifa. Figures on this page cover that whole district.
Apartment prices by bedroom in Downtown Dubai
| Type | Median price | Sales | Off-plan share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 1,767,499 | 348 | 72.4% |
| 1-Bedroom | AED 2,320,500 | 758 | 27.6% |
| 2-Bedroom | AED 3,900,000 | 797 | 27.4% |
| 3-Bedroom | AED 7,100,000 | 254 | 23.2% |
Source: DLD-recorded sales, 12 months to 3 October 2026. DLD district: Burj Khalifa.
Rows with fewer than 30 records are left out.
How much more does an extra bedroom cost in Downtown Dubai?
At the median, moving up from a studio to a 1-bedroom adds about AED 553K; from a 1-bedroom to a 2-bedroom adds about AED 1.58M; and from a 2-bedroom to a 3-bedroom adds about AED 3.2M. Use the gap to judge whether a bigger unit is worth the stretch, or whether a better building in the smaller size gives you more for the money.
Off-plan or ready?
Off-plan deals made up 20.6% of all sales in Downtown Dubai in September 2026. By size over the past 12 months: 72.4% of studio sales, 27.6% of 1-bedroom sales, 27.4% of 2-bedroom sales, 23.2% of 3-bedroom sales. Most buyers here are picking up finished homes, so what you see is usually what you can move into or let straight away.
Busiest projects in Downtown Dubai, September 2026
| Project | Sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| Inaura Hotels & Residences | 11 | AED 7,188,300 |
| The St. Regis Residences, Downtown Dubai | 10 | AED 5,818,444 |
| 29 BOULEVARD | 8 | AED 2,647,500 |
| BURJ KHALIFA TOWERS | 8 | AED 3,125,000 |
| THE ADDRESS DUBAI OPERA | 6 | AED 4,000,000 |
Source: DLD-recorded sales, projects with 3 or more sales in the month.
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 Downtown Dubai
- 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 much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Downtown Dubai?
The median 1-bedroom sold for AED 2,320,500 over the past 12 months, across 758 sales.
Should I buy off-plan or ready in Downtown Dubai?
Off-plan made up 20.6% of sales here in September 2026. Off-plan usually means a payment plan and a wait for handover. Ready means you can move in or rent it out straight away.
Keep exploring
- Downtown Dubai: prices, rents and yields
- Rental yield in Downtown Dubai
- Apartments for rent in Downtown Dubai
- Studio apartments in Downtown Dubai
- 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Dubai
- 2-bedroom apartments in Downtown Dubai
- 3-bedroom apartments in Downtown Dubai
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