Updated 3 October 2026 · Source: Dubai Land Department records · All Dubai area guides
What does a studio apartment cost in Dubai Maritime City?
The median studio apartment in Dubai Maritime City sold for AED 1,376,770 over the past 12 months, across 574 DLD-recorded sales. For comparison, a 1-bedroom went for AED 2.41M, a 2-bedroom for AED 3.93M, a 3-bedroom for AED 6.15M.
DLD records Dubai Maritime City under the official district name Madinat Dubai Almelaheyah. Figures on this page cover that whole district.
Dubai Maritime City prices and rents by bedroom
| Type | Median price | Sales | Median annual rent | Contracts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 1,376,770 | 574 | ||
| 1-Bedroom | AED 2,408,250 | 1,265 | AED 65,100 | 1,494 |
| 2-Bedroom | AED 3,929,520 | 592 | AED 82,686 | 1,701 |
| 3-Bedroom | AED 6,148,000 | 137 | AED 113,000 | 472 |
Sources: DLD-recorded sales (12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (24 months), to 3 October 2026. DLD district: Madinat Dubai Almelaheyah.
Rows with fewer than 30 records are left out.
Is a studio in Dubai Maritime City good value?
Across the district, price per sq ft is up 4.8% on a year earlier.
Renting a studio in Dubai Maritime City: what to know
For landlords, the area's gross yield was 3.6% in the September 2026 report.
Dubai Maritime City price per sq ft, quarter by quarter
From Q4 2024 to Q3 2026, the median price per square foot in Dubai Maritime City went from AED 2,496 to AED 3,078, up 23.3%. The table lists every quarter with at least 10 recorded sales.
| Quarter | Median AED per sq ft |
|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | AED 3,078 |
| Q2 2026 | AED 3,104 |
| Q1 2026 | AED 3,113 |
| Q4 2025 | AED 3,150 |
| Q3 2025 | AED 3,041 |
| Q2 2025 | AED 2,964 |
| Q1 2025 | AED 2,661 |
| Q4 2024 | AED 2,496 |
Source: DLD-recorded sales, quarters with at least 10 sales. DLD district: Madinat Dubai Almelaheyah.
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 Maritime 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 many studio apartments sold in Dubai Maritime City last year?
DLD recorded 574 sales of studio apartments in the 12 months to 3 October 2026, at a median of AED 1,376,770.
Are most studio sales in Dubai Maritime City off-plan?
Off-plan made up 99.3% of studio sales over the past 12 months.
Keep exploring
- Dubai Maritime City: prices, rents and yields
- Rental yield in Dubai Maritime City
- Apartments for sale in Dubai Maritime City
- Apartments for rent in Dubai Maritime City
- 1-bedroom apartments in Dubai Maritime City
- 2-bedroom apartments in Dubai Maritime City
- 3-bedroom apartments in Dubai Maritime City
- Nearby: Dubai Islands
- Dubai Islands vs Dubai Maritime City
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