Apartments for Sale in Dubai Islands: What They Sell For

Updated 3 October 2026 · Source: Dubai Land Department records · All Dubai area guides

How much do apartments cost in Dubai Islands?

Over the past 12 months, apartments in Dubai Islands ranged from a median of AED 1,171,000 for a studio to AED 5,467,889 for a 3-bedroom. The table below breaks it down by bedroom, with the number of sales behind each figure.

DLD records Dubai Islands under the official district name Palm Deira. Figures on this page cover that whole district.

Apartment prices by bedroom in Dubai Islands

Source: DLD-recorded sales, 12 months to 3 October 2026. DLD district: Palm Deira.

Rows with fewer than 30 records are left out.

How much more does an extra bedroom cost in Dubai Islands?

At the median, moving up from a studio to a 1-bedroom adds about AED 1.16M; from a 1-bedroom to a 2-bedroom adds about AED 1.19M; and from a 2-bedroom to a 3-bedroom adds about AED 1.94M. 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 96.7% of all sales in Dubai Islands in September 2026. By size over the past 12 months: 100% of studio sales, 100% of 1-bedroom sales, 100% of 2-bedroom sales, 100% of 3-bedroom sales. That makes this mostly a new-launch market, so many quoted prices are for homes you'd get at handover, not today.

Busiest projects in Dubai Islands, September 2026

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 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 much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Dubai Islands?

The median 1-bedroom sold for AED 2,333,000 over the past 12 months, across 1,631 sales.

Should I buy off-plan or ready in Dubai Islands?

Off-plan made up 96.7% 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.

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