Apartments for Sale in International City: What They Sell For

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

How much do apartments cost in International City?

Over the past 12 months, apartments in International City ranged from a median of AED 365,000 for a studio to AED 1,550,000 for a 3-bedroom. The table below breaks it down by bedroom, with the number of sales behind each figure.

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.

Apartment prices by bedroom in International City

Source: DLD-recorded sales, 12 months to 3 October 2026. DLD district: Al Warsan First.

Rows with fewer than 30 records are left out.

How much more does an extra bedroom cost in International City?

At the median, moving up from a studio to a 1-bedroom adds about AED 125K; from a 1-bedroom to a 2-bedroom adds about AED 360K; and from a 2-bedroom to a 3-bedroom adds about AED 700K. 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 32.8% of all sales in International City in September 2026. By size over the past 12 months: 38.9% of studio sales, 30.3% of 1-bedroom sales, 31% of 2-bedroom sales, 0% 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 International City, 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 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 much is a 1-bedroom apartment in International City?

The median 1-bedroom sold for AED 490,000 over the past 12 months, across 671 sales.

Should I buy off-plan or ready in International City?

Off-plan made up 32.8% 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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