Updated 3 October 2026 · Source: Dubai Land Department records · All Dubai area guides
How much do apartments cost in Zabeel and Dubai Design District?
Over the past 12 months, apartments in Zabeel and Dubai Design District ranged from a median of AED 2,424,500 for a 1-bedroom to AED 6,611,000 for a 3-bedroom. The table below breaks it down by bedroom, with the number of sales behind each figure.
DLD records Zabeel and Dubai Design District under the official district name Zaabeel Second. 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 Zabeel and Dubai Design District alone.
Apartment prices by bedroom in Zabeel and Dubai Design District
| Type | Median price | Sales | Off-plan share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | AED 2,424,500 | 236 | 88.6% |
| 2-Bedroom | AED 4,563,000 | 267 | 84.3% |
| 3-Bedroom | AED 6,611,000 | 95 | 74.7% |
Source: DLD-recorded sales, 12 months to 3 October 2026. DLD district: Zaabeel Second.
Rows with fewer than 30 records are left out.
How much more does an extra bedroom cost in Zabeel and Dubai Design District?
At the median, moving up from a 1-bedroom to a 2-bedroom adds about AED 2.14M; and from a 2-bedroom to a 3-bedroom adds about AED 2.05M. 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 61.3% of all sales in Zabeel and Dubai Design District in September 2026. By size over the past 12 months: 88.6% of 1-bedroom sales, 84.3% of 2-bedroom sales, 74.7% 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 Zabeel and Dubai Design District, September 2026
| Project | Sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| DOWNTOWN VIEWS | 6 | AED 3,186,262 |
| Downtown Views II | 6 | AED 3,555,000 |
| Akala Hotels and Residences | 4 | AED 6,164,350 |
| Artistry One Residences | 4 | AED 4,233,500 |
| Artistry Two Residences | 4 | AED 2,644,500 |
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 Zabeel and Dubai Design District
- 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 Zabeel and Dubai Design District?
The median 1-bedroom sold for AED 2,424,500 over the past 12 months, across 236 sales.
Should I buy off-plan or ready in Zabeel and Dubai Design District?
Off-plan made up 61.3% 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
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- Apartments for rent in Zabeel and Dubai Design District
- 1-bedroom apartments in Zabeel and Dubai Design District
- 2-bedroom apartments in Zabeel and Dubai Design District
- 3-bedroom apartments in Zabeel and Dubai Design District
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