Land and Plots for Sale in Dubai: Prices by Community
Freehold villa plots and building land, with registered sale prices
Property guide
Foreigners can buy land in Dubai in the designated freehold areas, from villa plots on Palm Jumeirah, in Emirates Hills and Dubai Hills Estate to building plots in Arjan and Majan. The table below shows what plots actually sold for in each community over the last 12 months, from Dubai Land Department registered sales.
Buying a plot lets you design and build your own home in a finished community, with roads, utilities and amenities already in place. Plot prices depend above all on the community and on the plot itself: its size, its position and what it faces, such as the beach, a golf course, a lake or a park. The fairest comparison is the price per sq ft of land within the same community, which is how the table below is set out.
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Key facts
- Who can buy
- Anyone, in designated freehold areas
- Price basis
- AED per sq ft of land, DLD registered sales
- Prime plot markets
- Palm Jumeirah, Emirates Hills, Dubai Hills Estate
- Transfer fee
- 4% DLD fee, as for any purchase
DLD registered sales
What plots sold for in each community
Dubai Land Department registered plot sales, November 6, 2025 to November 5, 2026.
Villa plots
| Community | Sales | Median price | Middle half of prices | Median plot | AED per sq ft of land |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Jumeirah | 20 | AED 66.3M | AED 32.5M · AED 112M | 13,579 sq ft | 6,463 |
| Palm Jebel Ali, Beach and Coral Collection | 291 | AED 28.6M | AED 26.3M · AED 42.3M | 7,569 sq ft | 3,407 |
| Emirates Hills | 15 | AED 75M | AED 55M · AED 124M | 27,208 sq ft | 2,800 |
| Sobha Hartland | 25 | AED 19.4M | AED 8.8M · AED 24.7M | 7,592 sq ft | 2,740 |
| Al Barari | 13 | AED 40M | AED 29.3M · AED 44.6M | 13,455 sq ft | 2,739 |
| Pearl Jumeirah | 12 | AED 29.1M | AED 21M · AED 35.1M | 10,686 sq ft | 2,559 |
| Dubai Hills Estate | 31 | AED 41M | AED 30.5M · AED 64.2M | 13,333 sq ft | 2,492 |
| Jumeirah Golf Estates | 33 | AED 25.1M | AED 19M · AED 31.1M | 14,424 sq ft | 1,979 |
| Jumeirah Park | 8 | AED 16.8M | AED 9.3M · AED 17.8M | 8,140 sq ft | 1,976 |
| Palm Jebel Ali, premium plots | 30 | AED 49M | AED 45M · AED 99.5M | 25,293 sq ft | 1,894 |
| Mohammed Bin Rashid City, District 11 | 9 | AED 50M | AED 27M · AED 56M | 16,577 sq ft | 1,667 |
| Al Furjan | 43 | AED 9M | AED 6.1M · AED 11.3M | 6,505 sq ft | 1,356 |
Building plots (mostly for apartment buildings)
What counts: DLD registered sales of land in freehold plot markets, without a villa project name (developers register many new villas as land), from AED 200,000 and 2,000 sq ft of land. Compare plots by AED per sq ft of land within the same community: frontage and position move prices a lot.
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Where you can buy land in Dubai
Foreign buyers can own land outright in Dubai's designated freehold areas. Most plot sales fall into two groups: villa plots in established communities, where you build a home for yourself, and building plots, mostly bought to develop apartment buildings.
Villa plots trade in Palm Jumeirah, Palm Jebel Ali, Emirates Hills, Dubai Hills Estate, Al Barari, Jumeirah Golf Estates, Pearl Jumeirah, Jumeirah Park, Mohammed Bin Rashid City, Sobha Hartland and Al Furjan. Building plots trade mostly in Arjan and Majan. Palm Jebel Ali is a special case: Nakheel sells its villas with the plot, and the Dubai Land Department registers them as land.
How buying a plot works
A plot is bought like any other property in Dubai: you agree the price and terms with the seller, the seller obtains the master developer's no objection certificate, and the transfer is completed at a Dubai Land Department trustee office, where the 4% transfer fee is paid.
To build, an architect designs the home within the community's rules, the master developer approves the plans, and the building authority for that area issues the building permit before construction starts. Many master developers publish design guidelines, and some sale contracts set a period within which construction must begin, so read the plot's documents before you commit.
What to check before you buy a plot
A plot is a long project, so a few checks at the start save time later.
- The affection plan: the plot's official plan with its size, permitted use, height and buildable area.
- The master developer's design guidelines and any construction deadline in the contract.
- Frontage and position: beach, golf, lake or park plots sell at a clear premium within the same community.
- Service charges and community fees, and the connection of water and electricity.
- Title deed status and a no objection certificate showing no outstanding payments to the developer.
How we read the figures
The table counts Dubai Land Department registered sales of land in the communities listed, over the last 12 months, from AED 200,000 and 2,000 sq ft of land. Developers register many new villas as land, so sales inside a named villa project are left out unless the project is itself a plot collection. The figures are refreshed every month.
Where to look
Best communities for plots
Good to know
Plots in Dubai, answered
How much does a plot of land cost in Dubai?+
It depends mostly on the community. Over the last 12 months of Dubai Land Department registered sales, the median villa plot sold for about AED 9M in Al Furjan and AED 75M in Emirates Hills. By land value, Palm Jumeirah was the most expensive at about AED 6,463 per sq ft. The table on this page shows every community we track, refreshed every month.
Can foreigners buy land in Dubai?+
Yes. Foreign buyers can own land outright in Dubai's designated freehold areas, including Palm Jumeirah, Palm Jebel Ali, Emirates Hills, Dubai Hills Estate, Al Barari and Jumeirah Golf Estates. The purchase is registered with the Dubai Land Department like any other property.
Can I build my own villa on a plot in Dubai?+
Yes. You design the villa within the community's guidelines, the master developer approves the plans, and the building authority for that area issues the building permit. Some contracts set a period within which construction must start, so check the plot's documents first.
What fees apply when buying a plot?+
The same as for a home: the 4% Dubai Land Department transfer fee, trustee office fees and, if you buy through an agent, the agency commission, usually 2% plus VAT.
Is a plot or a finished villa the better buy?+
It depends on your plans. A plot gives you a home built to your own design; a finished villa is ready to live in or rent at once. Compare the price per sq ft of land with finished villas in the same community, and allow for design and construction time.