Updated 3 October 2026 · Source: Dubai Land Department records · All Dubai area guides
What does a studio apartment cost in La Mer?
A studio apartment in La Mer costs a median of AED 48,625 a year, about AED 4,052 a month, based on 104 Ejari contracts.
DLD records La Mer under the official district name Jumeirah First. Figures on this page cover that whole district.
La Mer prices and rents by bedroom
| Type | Median price | Sales | Median annual rent | Contracts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 48,625 | 104 | ||
| 1-Bedroom | AED 2,300,000 | 52 | AED 100,000 | 1,254 |
| 2-Bedroom | AED 4,750,000 | 65 | AED 156,000 | 1,302 |
| 3-Bedroom | AED 24,267,000 | 45 | AED 186,899 | 276 |
Sources: DLD-recorded sales (12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (24 months), to 3 October 2026. DLD district: Jumeirah First.
Rows with fewer than 30 records are left out.
Is a studio in La Mer good value?
Across the district, price per sq ft is down 2.4% on a year earlier.
Renting a studio in La Mer: what to know
For landlords, the area's gross yield was 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.
La Mer price per sq ft, quarter by quarter
The median price per square foot in La Mer was AED 2,916 in Q3 2026. Earlier quarters are not like for like: the median jumps by more than half from one quarter to the next, which happens when the mix of property sold changes. Compare recent quarters with each other, not with the start of the series.
| Quarter | Median AED per sq ft |
|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | AED 2,916 |
| Q2 2026 | AED 2,691 |
| Q1 2026 | AED 3,685 |
| Q4 2025 | AED 6,736 |
| Q3 2025 | AED 2,808 |
| Q2 2025 | AED 3,129 |
| Q1 2025 | AED 2,899 |
| Q4 2024 | AED 2,764 |
Source: DLD-recorded sales, quarters with at least 10 sales. DLD district: Jumeirah First.
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 La Mer
- 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
Is AED 48,625 a fair rent for a studio in La Mer?
It's the median, so half of the 104 recent contracts were above it and half below. Floor, view and furnishing move the number.
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