Updated 3 October 2026 · Source: Dubai Land Department records · All Dubai area guides
The Valley at a glance
The median home in The Valley sold for AED 4,072,118 in September 2026, or AED 1,930 per sq ft. Price per sq ft is up 37.1% on a year earlier. Landlords are earning a gross yield of about 3.3%. Off-plan deals made up 35.4% of the month's sales.
DLD records The Valley under the official district name Al Yufrah 1. Figures on this page cover that whole district.
Source: DLD-recorded transactions and Ejari contracts, September 2026 report. DLD district: Al Yufrah 1.
The Valley prices and rents by bedroom
| Type | Median price | Sales | Median annual rent | Contracts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | AED 1,012,744 | 165 | ||
| 2-Bedroom | AED 1,714,921 | 58 |
Sources: DLD-recorded sales (12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (24 months), to 3 October 2026. DLD district: Al Yufrah 1.
Rows with fewer than 30 records are left out.
How much more does an extra bedroom cost in The Valley?
At the median, moving up from a 1-bedroom to a 2-bedroom adds about AED 702K. 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.
The Valley price per sq ft, quarter by quarter
From Q4 2024 to Q3 2026, the median price per square foot in The Valley went from AED 1,297 to AED 1,908, up 47.1%. The table lists every quarter with at least 10 recorded sales.
| Quarter | Median AED per sq ft |
|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | AED 1,908 |
| Q2 2026 | AED 1,339 |
| Q1 2026 | AED 1,263 |
| Q4 2025 | AED 1,554 |
| Q3 2025 | AED 1,333 |
| Q2 2025 | AED 1,321 |
| Q1 2025 | AED 1,346 |
| Q4 2024 | AED 1,297 |
Source: DLD-recorded sales, quarters with at least 10 sales. DLD district: Al Yufrah 1.
Busiest projects in The Valley, September 2026
| Project | Sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| The Woods | 81 | AED 1,042,663 |
| The Greens at Sobha Sanctuary | 59 | AED 4,170,870 |
| The Grove at Sobha Sanctuary | 36 | AED 9,538,246 |
| The Brooks at Sobha Sanctuary | 30 | AED 5,765,728 |
| The Valley - Elora | 13 | AED 3,320,000 |
Source: DLD-recorded sales, projects with 3 or more sales in the month.
The most active developers here over the past 24 months were Emaar Development (3,149 sales, 94.6%), Sobha (178 sales, 5.4%).
Source: DLD-recorded sales, 24 months to the end of September 2026.
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?
Questions buyers and owners ask
What is the rental yield in The Valley?
The gross yield in The Valley was 3.3% in the September 2026 DLD data. Net yield will be lower once service charges and vacancy are counted.
What is the price per square foot in The Valley?
The median was AED 1,930 per sq ft in September 2026, up 37.1% on the same month last year.
Is The Valley mostly off-plan or ready property?
Off-plan made up 35.4% of DLD-recorded sales in September 2026. The rest were ready homes changing hands.
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