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Dubai property and apartment prices: what actually moves them

12 September 2026 3 min

Why two same-sized apartments in one district can differ hugely in price, and where to find real data.

Look past the per-square-metre price

A price per square metre says little on its own. Building age and quality, service charges, view, floor, parking and handover condition all move the number considerably.

Where to find real figures

Dubai transaction data is public: Dubai Land Department and Dubai Pulse publish completed sales rather than asking prices. Always benchmark against transactions.

What not to base a decision on

A single year of price change, a headline record sale or a guaranteed-yield promise is not a forecast. Property markets are cyclical and past performance is no guarantee.

Sources and scope: Sources were checked on 12 September 2026. Rules and market information may change; verify current requirements and obtain individual legal and tax advice before acting.

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