Muhalab Adam - Dubai Real Estate Intelligence Platform

Q: What is the average property price per square foot in Dubai in 2026?

As of Q1 2026, the average property price in Dubai is AED 1,350/sqft (DLD data). Palm Jumeirah: AED 3,200/sqft, Downtown: AED 2,650/sqft, Dubai Marina: AED 1,850/sqft, JVC: AED 950/sqft, International City: AED 580/sqft.

Q: What are the best areas for rental yield in Dubai?

Highest yields (2026): International City 9.2%, Dubai South 8.5%, JVC 8.1%, Al Barsha 7.8%, Meydan 7.5%, JLT 7.4%, Business Bay 7.2%. Source: DLD, Property Monitor, REIDIN.

Q: Can foreigners buy property in Dubai?

Yes. Foreigners can buy freehold property in 40+ designated zones including Dubai Marina, Downtown, Palm Jumeirah, JVC, Dubai Hills. No residency required. AED 750K+ qualifies for residency visa; AED 2M+ for 10-year Golden Visa.

Q: What are the property transaction costs in Dubai?

DLD Transfer Fee: 4% of value. Agency Commission: 2%. NOC Fee: AED 500-5,000. Trustee Fee: AED 4,000+VAT (properties over AED 500K). Mortgage Registration: 0.25% of loan. No annual property tax in Dubai.

Q: What is the Dubai real estate market forecast for 2026?

Knight Frank, JLL, CBRE forecast 3-8% price growth in 2026. Drivers: population growth (3.8M+), Golden Visa demand (+30%), limited prime supply, 6.5% avg rental yield. Fastest areas: Dubai South +25.1%, Meydan +22.3%, MBR City +19.6%.

Q: Off-plan vs ready properties: which is better in Dubai?

Off-plan: 10-20% lower prices, flexible 60/40 payment plans, strong capital appreciation in emerging areas. Ready: immediate rental income (avg 6.5% yield), no construction risk. Off-plan was 60% of 2025 DLD transactions. Best off-plan areas: Dubai South, Meydan. Best ready: Dubai Marina, JVC.

Q: What are the fastest-growing real estate areas in Dubai?

2026 YoY growth (DLD/DXB Interact): Dubai South +25.1%, Meydan +22.3%, MBR City +19.6%, JVC +18.2%, Dubai Creek Harbour +16.8%, Palm Jumeirah +15.1%, Dubai Hills +14.7%. Highest transaction volume: JVC (4,560), International City (3,670), Business Bay (3,210).

Q: How much money do I need to invest in Dubai real estate?

Entry points: Studios from AED 280K (International City), 1BR from AED 700K (JVC), off-plan studios from AED 400K with 10-20% down. Golden Visa: AED 2M+ property. Premium: Palm villas from AED 15M+. Emirates Hills villas from AED 45M+.

Muhalab Adam

IMTIAZ · Featured Project

Sheikh Zayed Road, Downtown Jebel Ali — Dubai

Raw District

Life in Display

A creator-first mixed-use district on Sheikh Zayed Road — studios, homes, offices and retail wrapped around a co-working, wellness and cultural ecosystem, connected to the metro by a pedestrian bridge.

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Handover Q1 2029

01 — Overview

A district built by creators, for creators

Raw District rewrites urban living on Sheikh Zayed Road — homes, studios, offices and co-working wrapped in a cultural, wellness and communal-dining ecosystem, all under one roof and connected directly to the metro.

Starting From

AED 649,000

Handover

Q1 2029

Payment Plan

20 / 30 / 50

Metro

Direct Bridge

02 — The Ecosystem

Fourteen anchors you won’t find in a normal residential tower

Raw Pro Gym

Adult & Kids Pools + Cold Plunge

6AM Coffee Club

Distrikt Table Communal Dining

Raw Stations Co-working

Podcast & Media Studio

Indoor & Outdoor Cinema

The Reading Room

The Gallery (Art Collection)

Yoga Deck & Observation Deck

Zero-Gravity Nap Pods

Body-Weight Training Park

Raw Stay Serviced Apartments

The Design Lab (3D Print)

03 — The Residences

From studios to 3-bedrooms, offices and retail

Type	From	Size
Studios	AED 649,000	380 sq.ft
1-Bed Suite	AED 889,000	610 sq.ft
1 Bedroom	AED 1,000,000	720 sq.ft
2 Bedrooms	AED 1,400,000	1,054 sq.ft
3 Bedrooms	AED 1,900,000	1,400 sq.ft
Office Space	AED 1,200,000	700 sq.ft
Retail Space	AED 2,500,000	1,000 sq.ft

04 — 20 / 30 / 50 Plan

A transparent schedule — booking to handover

20%

On Booking

+ 4% DLD + Admin

2nd Installment

15 Oct 2026

3rd Installment

01 Mar 2027

4th Installment

15 Jul 2027

5th Installment

01 Dec 2027

6th Installment

15 Apr 2028

7th Installment

01 Sep 2028

50%

On Completion

Q1 2029

Post-handover plan available: 60% during construction · 40% over 3 years (3.3% quarterly).

05 — Location

Sheikh Zayed Road. Direct metro. Minutes from everything.

10min

Palm Jebel Ali

10min

Expo City

15min

Dubai Marina

20min

Palm Jumeirah

25min

Al Maktoum International Airport

30min

Dubai International Airport

06 — Gallery

Life at Raw District

Launch Phase

Launch-phase pricing — pedestrian-bridge tower units filling fast.

07 — Register Interest

A dedicated advisor within 24 hours

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