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Dubai, UAE
$193,000
Total area 43 m² · 1 bathroom · Studio
Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), Jumeirah Village, Dubai, UAE
$254,000
Total area 34 m² · 1 bathroom · Studio
Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), Jumeirah Village, Dubai, UAE
$359,000
Total area 60 m² · 1 bathroom · Studio

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Al Barsha South, Dubai, UAE
$272,000
Total area 32 m² · 1 bathroom · Studio
Business Bay, Dubai, UAE
$310,000
Total area 39 m² · 1 bathroom · Studio
Silicon Oasis, Dubai, UAE
$202,000
Total area 35 m² · 1 bathroom · Studio
Al Jadaf, Dubai, UAE
$303,000
Total area 34 m² · 1 bathroom · Studio
Motor City, Dubai, UAE
$175,000
Total area 42 m² · 1 bathroom · Studio
Business Bay, Dubai, UAE
$386,000
Total area 38 m² · 1 bathroom · Studio

Studio apartment prices in Dubai

Studio apartments are among the most affordable residential properties in Dubai and are widely purchased by first-time buyers and investors. Prices vary considerably depending on location, building quality, developer, amenities and whether the property is completed or off-plan. In September 2026, the average price of a studio apartment across Dubai was approximately AED 1,811 per sq. ft., around 1.5% lower than a year earlier.

Dubai Land Department transaction data for the previous 12 months show an average studio sale price of approximately AED 743,000 and an average transaction price of AED 1,827 per sq. ft. More than 43,000 studio transactions were recorded during this period, demonstrating the importance of small apartments within Dubai’s residential market.

Studio apartment prices in Downtown Dubai

Downtown Dubai is one of the most expensive areas for studio apartments. Average values stood at approximately AED 3,163 per sq. ft. in September 2026 and were broadly unchanged from the previous year. Properties in premium towers or buildings close to Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall can command substantially higher prices.

Prices also vary considerably between individual developments. Floor level, views, furnishing, building age and access to hotel-style amenities can all influence the value of a studio in Downtown Dubai.

Studio apartment prices in Business Bay

Business Bay provides a wider range of studio properties and generally offers lower prices than Downtown Dubai. In September 2026, studio apartments averaged approximately AED 2,517 per sq. ft., around 1.2% lower than a year earlier. Individual buildings ranged from approximately AED 1,665 per sq. ft. in Park Central to more than AED 3,000 per sq. ft. in some newer developments.

Properties close to the Dubai Canal and Downtown generally achieve higher values, while older buildings can provide a lower entry point for investors.

Affordable studio apartment prices in Dubai

Jumeirah Village Circle is one of the city’s most active mid-market apartment locations. Studio prices averaged approximately AED 1,664 per sq. ft. in September 2026, around 1.4% lower than 12 months earlier. Prices within individual JVC districts ranged from roughly AED 1,580 to AED 1,830 per sq. ft.

Dubai Sports City offers another comparatively affordable option. Studios averaged around AED 1,501 per sq. ft., although values were approximately 6.8% below the previous year. Individual buildings can be considerably cheaper, with some established developments priced close to AED 1,100 per sq. ft.

Studio apartment prices in International City

International City remains one of the lowest-cost established markets for studios in Dubai. Average studio values reached approximately AED 1,139 per sq. ft. in September 2026, although some older clusters were significantly cheaper. Studios in Morocco Cluster averaged around AED 728 per sq. ft., while China Cluster was approximately AED 822 per sq. ft.

International City recorded strong annual price growth, with average studio values increasing by more than 30% over the previous 12 months. This means that traditionally affordable areas can still experience substantial price changes when demand increases.

What affects studio apartment prices in Dubai?

Location remains the main pricing factor, but developer reputation, building condition, floor level, views, furnishing and amenities also influence values. New off-plan studios may carry higher prices per square foot because of modern specifications and flexible payment plans.

Investors should also compare service charges, achievable rents, vacancy levels and the amount of competing studio supply. Because studios are relatively small, high annual service charges can have a noticeable effect on net rental returns even when the purchase price appears attractive.

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