Updated 3 October 2026 · Source: Dubai Land Department records · All Dubai area guides
What does a studio apartment cost in Dubailand?
The median studio apartment in Dubailand sold for AED 688,999 over the past 12 months, across 2,985 DLD-recorded sales. Renting one costs a median of AED 38,431 a year, about AED 3,203 a month, based on 1,037 Ejari contracts. For comparison, a 1-bedroom went for AED 1.12M, a 2-bedroom for AED 1.6M, a 3-bedroom for AED 2.15M.
DLD records Dubailand under the official district name Wadi Al Safa 3. Figures on this page cover that whole district.
Dubailand prices and rents by bedroom
| Type | Median price | Sales | Median annual rent | Contracts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 688,999 | 2,985 | AED 38,431 | 1,037 |
| 1-Bedroom | AED 1,120,999 | 1,689 | AED 56,592 | 2,736 |
| 2-Bedroom | AED 1,600,000 | 768 | AED 85,000 | 1,899 |
| 3-Bedroom | AED 2,152,888 | 173 | AED 150,000 | 275 |
Sources: DLD-recorded sales (12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (24 months), to 3 October 2026. DLD district: Wadi Al Safa 3.
Rows with fewer than 30 records are left out.
Is a studio in Dubailand good value?
A studio in Dubailand costs about 17.9 years of median rent to buy. Across the district, price per sq ft is down 4.5% on a year earlier.
Renting a studio in Dubailand: what to know
For landlords, the area's gross yield was 10.1% 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.
Dubailand price per sq ft, quarter by quarter
From Q4 2024 to Q3 2026, the median price per square foot in Dubailand went from AED 1,418 to AED 1,439, up 1.5%. The table lists every quarter with at least 10 recorded sales.
| Quarter | Median AED per sq ft |
|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | AED 1,439 |
| Q2 2026 | AED 1,454 |
| Q1 2026 | AED 1,622 |
| Q4 2025 | AED 1,693 |
| Q3 2025 | AED 1,502 |
| Q2 2025 | AED 1,403 |
| Q1 2025 | AED 1,537 |
| Q4 2024 | AED 1,418 |
Source: DLD-recorded sales, quarters with at least 10 sales. DLD district: Wadi Al Safa 3.
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 Dubailand
- 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 Dubailand last year?
DLD recorded 2,985 sales of studio apartments in the 12 months to 3 October 2026, at a median of AED 688,999.
Is AED 38,431 a fair rent for a studio in Dubailand?
It's the median, so half of the 1,037 recent contracts were above it and half below. Floor, view and furnishing move the number.
Are most studio sales in Dubailand off-plan?
Off-plan made up 93.1% of studio sales over the past 12 months.
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