Area guide
Downtown Dubai: what homes really sell for
Emaar’s district around Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Mall, built as apartment towers. Dubai Land Department records it under the area name Burj Khalifa.
Dubai Land Department sales, 16 Apr 2026 to 19 Oct 2026. Median prices.
- Apartments, median price per sq ft
- AED 2,714
- AED 29,210 per sq m
- Homes sold in 6 months
- 941
- Sold off-plan
- 22%
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Typical apartment prices by size
| Size | Sales | Median price | Per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 63 | AED 1.3M | AED 2,714 |
| 1 bedroom | 339 | AED 2.2M | AED 2,424 |
| 2 bedrooms | 369 | AED 3.8M | AED 2,715 |
| 3 bedrooms | 135 | AED 7M | AED 3,539 |
Ready or off-plan
- Ready apartments
- AED 2,507 per sq ft · 737
- Off-plan apartments
- AED 3,538 per sq ft · 204
Apartment price per sq ft, month by month
Most sold projects
| Project | Sales | Apartments per sq ft |
|---|---|---|
| Burj Khalifa Towers | 53 | AED 2,737 |
| The St. Regis Residences, Downtown Dubai | 43 | AED 3,221 |
| The Address Dubai Opera | 35 | AED 3,341 |
| Inaura Hotels & Residences | 32 | AED 4,973 |
| Imperial Avenue | 29 | AED 2,211 |
| Act One | Act Two | 27 | AED 2,983 |
| Burj Crown | 27 | AED 2,507 |
| Forte | 26 | AED 2,727 |
Questions about buying here
What is the price per sq ft in Downtown Dubai?
Apartments in Downtown Dubai sold for a median AED 2,714 per sq ft between 16 Apr 2026 and 19 Oct 2026, from Dubai Land Department sales records.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Downtown Dubai?
The median 1-bedroom apartment sale in Downtown Dubai was AED 2.2M, across 339 sales in the last 6 months.
Is Downtown Dubai mostly off-plan?
22% of the homes sold in Downtown Dubai in the last 6 months were off-plan, that is, bought from the developer before completion.
Can foreigners buy property in Downtown Dubai?
Yes. Downtown Dubai is a freehold area, so buyers of any nationality can own property there outright, with the title registered at Dubai Land Department.
Sources
- Dubai Land Department, real estate open data: Dubai Land Department sales, 16 Apr 2026 to 19 Oct 2026. Median prices.
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