Market data
Dubai prime property price guide, 2026
Indicative 2026 price ranges for Dubai's prime and super-prime communities, alongside the key facts that shape the cost of buying, owning and selling. Compiled by EQT from public Dubai Land Department data and our own market experience. These are starting points for orientation, not valuations.
| Community | From | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Jumeirah | AED 12M | Beachfront villas and sea-view apartments |
| Emirates Hills | AED 20M | Gated golf-side mansions |
| Al Barari | AED 12M | Low-density villas among botanical gardens |
| Jumeirah Islands | AED 8M | Lake-set family villas |
| Downtown Dubai | AED 1.5M | Burj Khalifa-view apartments and penthouses |
| Dubai Marina | AED 1.5M | Waterfront apartments with strong liquidity |
| Business Bay | AED 1M | Central, canal-side, accessible entry point |
The numbers that matter
- DLD transfer fee
- 4% of price
- Usually paid by the buyer
- Agency commission
- 2% + 5% VAT
- Standard market rate
- Annual property tax
- None
- No annual property tax in Dubai
- Capital gains tax
- None
- No CGT on residential resale
- Prime apartment yields
- ~5 to 7% gross
- Villas typically ~4 to 5%
- Golden Visa threshold
- AED 2M+
- Supports a 10-year renewable visa