Market insights
Analysis and context on Dubai's residential market. Where numbers appear, they carry a period and a source — or they don't appear.
AED 1,014 / sq.ft
Motor City apartments
Q3 2026 · Source: Awan listing data (demo figures) · Updated August 2026
6–8%
Typical JVC gross yield
Q3 2026 · Source: Awan portfolio range (demo figures) · Updated August 2026
AED 140K / yr
Marina 2BR median ask
Q3 2026 · Source: Awan listing data (demo figures) · Updated August 2026
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