First Central, Barsha Heights: Prices, Rents and Recent Sales

Updated 5 October 2026 · Source: Dubai Land Department records · All Dubai area guides

How much does it cost to buy or rent in First Central?

The most recent sale DLD has recorded in First Central was a 1-bedroom for AED 950,000 on 15 September 2026. Over the past 6 months, 9 sales had a median of AED 2,275 per sq ft, against AED 2,183 over 12 months (10 sales).

Source: DLD-recorded sales and Ejari contracts for First Central, Al Thanyah First. "6 months" and "12 months" mean the 6 and 12 months to the latest data.

Recent sales in First Central

The latest DLD-recorded sales, newest first. Share transfers and data errors are filtered out by the DLD API.

Prices and rents by bedroom in First Central

Over the past 6 months, a typical 1-bedroom in First Central sold for AED 1,157,640. Over 12 months the figures were AED 1,098,720 to buy.

Sale prices

Sale prices: median of DLD-recorded sales of each type in the 6 and 12 months to 7 October 2026 (at least 3 sales). Rents: median of Ejari contracts registered in each period (at least 5), matched to each type by the building's registered unit sizes. Gross yield is annual rent divided by the sale price for the same period, before service charges and other costs. – means too few records in that period, or a figure still being compiled.

How prices have moved around First Central

The median price per sq ft across Barsha Heights was AED 1,683 in Q3 2026; some quarters jump by more than half, which reflects a change in which units sold, so compare neighbouring quarters only. Recent sales in First Central averaged AED 2,183 per sq ft, 29.7% above the district.

District figures: DLD-recorded sales across Al Thanyah First, quarters with at least 10 sales. A building-level chart replaces this once enough quarterly data is loaded.

How First Central compares with Barsha Heights

Recent sales here ran 57% above the Barsha Heights median of AED 1,391 per sq ft in September 2026. The district's gross rental yield was 5.8% in the same report. First Central is by T F G Real Estate, and DLD recorded 30 sales in the project over the past 24 months.

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 First Central

• 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 an apartment in First Central?

Studios sold at a median of AED 850,000 over the past 12 months; 1-bedrooms sold at a median of AED 1,157,640 over the past 6 months (AED 1,098,720 over 12 months), based on DLD-recorded sales.

Who developed First Central?

T F G Real Estate, according to the DLD project register.

Which area is First Central in?

DLD records it in Al Thanyah First, the district that covers Barsha Heights (TECOM).

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