UAE (Dubai) Market Snapshot (Oct 2026): Prime residential property in Dubai & Abu Dhabi trades at a median of AED 2,150/sq ft (typical unit price AED 2.6M, +12.8% YoY), with median rents at AED 14,500/mo and gross rental yields of 6.7%. Acquisition taxes follow 4% DLD Fee · RERA, and mortgage financing reaches up to 80% LTV for residents and 60% LTV for eligible foreign buyers (Mortgage Calculator · Stamp Duty Calculator).

Median / sq ftAED 2,150/sq ft+12.8% YoY

Median Sale PriceAED 2.6M180,000+ DLD Records

Median Rent & YieldAED 14,500/mo (6.7%)Gross Yield

Duty & Max LTV4% DLD Fee · RERAUp to 80% LTV

Area / Precinct (Dubai & Abu Dhabi)	Median / sq ft	Median Rent	Gross Yield	12M YoY
Dubai Marina	AED 2,280	AED 15,200	6.8%	+13.4%
Downtown Dubai	AED 2,950	AED 19,500	6.1%	+14.2%
Business Bay	AED 2,040	AED 13,800	7.1%	+11.9%

Frequently Asked Questions — Buying & Renting in UAE (Dubai)

What is the median property price and rental yield in UAE (Dubai)?

According to official open data benchmarks on Property.co, the prime median price in UAE (Dubai) (Dubai & Abu Dhabi) is AED 2,150/sq ft (median sale price AED 2.6M, +12.8% YoY), with a median monthly rent of AED 14,500/mo and gross rental yield averaging 6.7%.

Can foreigners buy residential property in UAE (Dubai)?

Foreign buyers enjoy 100% freehold ownership in designated zones (Dubai Marina, Downtown Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, Business Bay, DIFC, JVC) with 0% annual property or capital gains tax and 10-year Golden Visa eligibility from AED 2,000,000.

What are the mortgage LTV limits and stamp duty rates in UAE (Dubai)?

UAE Central Bank caps total Debt Burden Ratio (DBR) at 50% of monthly income, with up to 80% LTV for UAE residents on properties under AED 5M and 60%–65% LTV for non-resident investors. Statutory transfer/stamp duty in UAE (Dubai) follows 4% DLD Fee · RERA (UAE Central Bank (50% DBR) & Dubai Land Dept (4% DLD)). Local residents qualify for up to 80% LTV and non-residents up to 60% LTV.

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