Ksenia Kolesnikova
Head of Sales, Tranio Middle East
We find the right property, handle legal due diligence, and manage it for you after the deal closes
Ksenia Kolesnikova
Head of Sales, Tranio Middle East
We find the right property, handle legal due diligence, and manage it for you after the deal closes
Apartment prices in Deira remain relatively affordable compared with many newer central districts of Dubai, although the market is highly fragmented. In September 2026, market data apartment price index placed the average value at approximately AED 1,317 per sq. ft., down about 2.2% from AED 1,347 per sq. ft. a year earlier. Market estimates indicate an average apartment price of approximately AED 1.5 million across the wider Deira market.
Prices vary significantly between older buildings in established neighbourhoods and newer residential developments. The relatively limited number of apartments actively offered for sale also means that district-wide averages can change considerably as new listings and transactions enter the market.
Studios provide one of the lowest entry points into Deira’s residential property market. Current market guidance places typical studio prices at approximately AED 640,000–900,000, with floor areas generally ranging from around 300 to 500 sq. ft.
Prices depend heavily on building age, condition and location. Older properties may offer lower acquisition costs, while recently completed apartments with modern facilities, parking and upgraded interiors tend to command higher prices.
One-bedroom apartments typically cost approximately AED 905,000–1.35 million, according to current market data. Typical floor areas range from around 600 to 950 sq. ft. In individual buildings, however, prices can differ substantially depending on ownership structure, proximity to Metro stations and building specifications.
The September 2026 market index shows particularly high price-per-square-foot figures for the limited one-bedroom transaction sample, illustrating how small transaction volumes can distort short-term averages in Deira.
Two-bedroom apartments generally range from approximately AED 1.3 million to AED 2.5 million. Typical units provide around 1,100–1,600 sq. ft., making them attractive to families seeking larger apartments in a central part of Dubai.
Market data recorded an average of approximately AED 766 per sq. ft. for two-bedroom apartments in September 2026, although this figure was down sharply year on year. Given the relatively small sales market, building-level transactions provide a more reliable benchmark than short-term district averages.
Three-bedroom apartments generally range from approximately AED 1.37 million to AED 4.45 million, with typical floor areas of around 1,500–2,100 sq. ft. The market index placed the average at approximately AED 1,411 per sq. ft. in September 2026, up around 13.3% year on year.
Larger apartments in newer developments or waterfront locations can command substantial premiums, particularly when they offer Creek views, larger balconies and modern communal facilities.
Building age, Metro access, apartment size, parking and ownership rights are among the main factors affecting values. Established areas such as Al Rigga, Al Muraqqabat, Port Saeed and Riggat Al Buteen contain much of Deira’s traditional housing stock.
Ownership structure is particularly important for foreign buyers because much of traditional Deira is not standard freehold territory for non-GCC nationals. Buyers should therefore check title eligibility before comparing properties. Recent transactions within the same building, service charges and achievable rents provide the most useful basis for evaluating an individual apartment.
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