Updated 3 October 2026 · Source: Dubai Land Department records · All Dubai area guides
What does a studio apartment cost in Dubai Studio City?
The median studio apartment in Dubai Studio City sold for AED 549,440 over the past 12 months, across 804 DLD-recorded sales. Renting one costs a median of AED 46,000 a year, about AED 3,833 a month, based on 1,101 Ejari contracts. For comparison, a 1-bedroom went for AED 1M and a 2-bedroom for AED 1.47M.
DLD records Dubai Studio City under the official district name Al Hebiah Second. Figures on this page cover that whole district.
Dubai Studio City prices and rents by bedroom
| Type | Median price | Sales | Median annual rent | Contracts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 549,440 | 804 | AED 46,000 | 1,101 |
| 1-Bedroom | AED 1,003,733 | 465 | AED 66,000 | 1,245 |
| 2-Bedroom | AED 1,474,920 | 62 | AED 90,000 | 414 |
| 3-Bedroom | AED 110,000 | 58 |
Sources: DLD-recorded sales (12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (24 months), to 3 October 2026. DLD district: Al Hebiah Second.
Rows with fewer than 30 records are left out.
Is a studio in Dubai Studio City good value?
A studio in Dubai Studio City costs about 11.9 years of median rent to buy. Across the district, price per sq ft is up 5.6% on a year earlier.
Renting a studio in Dubai Studio City: what to know
For landlords, the area's gross yield was 10.5% in the September 2026 report. Contracts are annual, and most landlords ask for payment in one to four cheques. Offering fewer cheques is often the easiest way to negotiate the rent down.
Dubai Studio City price per sq ft, quarter by quarter
From Q4 2024 to Q3 2026, the median price per square foot in Dubai Studio City went from AED 1,396 to AED 1,558, up 11.6%. The table lists every quarter with at least 10 recorded sales.
| Quarter | Median AED per sq ft |
|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | AED 1,558 |
| Q2 2026 | AED 1,563 |
| Q1 2026 | AED 1,568 |
| Q4 2025 | AED 1,419 |
| Q3 2025 | AED 1,477 |
| Q2 2025 | AED 1,533 |
| Q1 2025 | AED 1,486 |
| Q4 2024 | AED 1,396 |
Source: DLD-recorded sales, quarters with at least 10 sales. DLD district: Al Hebiah Second.
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 Studio 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 Studio City last year?
DLD recorded 804 sales of studio apartments in the 12 months to 3 October 2026, at a median of AED 549,440.
Is AED 46,000 a fair rent for a studio in Dubai Studio City?
It's the median, so half of the 1,101 recent contracts were above it and half below. Floor, view and furnishing move the number.
Are most studio sales in Dubai Studio City off-plan?
Off-plan made up 71.6% of studio sales over the past 12 months.
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