Short answer: in October 2026 the median off-plan starting price in Dubai is about AED 785,000 for a studio, AED 1.38M for a 1-bedroom and AED 2.06M for a 2-bedroom. Prices vary widely by area: a 1-bedroom starts at about AED 0.9M in Dubai International City and about AED 2.5M in Business Bay.
Vidabricks catalogue, 18 Oct 2026: starting prices published by developers for off-plan projects. Reviewed by the Vidabricks advisory team. Method below.
Prices by bedroom
| Type | Projects | Median starting price (AED) | Middle 50% (AED) | Typical size (sq ft) | Median AED per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 185 | 785,000 | 696,000 – 899,000 | 412 | 1,867 |
| 1 bedroom | 412 | 1,375,000 | 1,124,000 – 1,888,000 | 758 | 1,829 |
| 2 bedrooms | 439 | 2,061,000 | 1,648,000 – 2,927,000 | 1,189 | 1,814 |
| 3 bedrooms | 203 | 4,149,000 | 2,925,000 – 5,816,000 | 1,852 | 2,090 |
| 4 bedrooms | 103 | 6,835,000 | 4,298,000 – 12,155,000 | 3,057 | 2,150 |
Prices by area
| Area | Studio (AED) | 1 bedroom (AED) | 2 bedrooms (AED) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai International City | 575,000 | 894,000 | 1,414,000 |
| Dubai South | 722,000 | 1,091,000 | 1,432,000 |
| Dubailand Residence Complex | 725,000 | 1,092,000 | 1,568,000 |
| Majan | 771,000 | 1,188,000 | 1,626,000 |
| JVC | 800,000 | 1,248,000 | 1,850,000 |
| JVT | 860,000 | 1,289,000 | 1,937,000 |
| Arjan | 839,000 | 1,415,000 | 2,029,000 |
| Al Furjan | – | 1,530,000 | 1,897,000 |
| Meydan (Nad Al Sheba 1) | 1,350,000 | 1,818,000 | 2,945,000 |
| Dubai Islands | – | 2,211,000 | 2,927,000 |
| Business Bay | 1,508,000 | 2,528,000 | 4,360,000 |
Median starting price per project. A dash means fewer than three projects of that type in the area. Al Furjan has 5 one-bedroom and 8 two-bedroom data points, so treat its figures as indicative.
How we calculate these figures
- Source: the unit-type price tables on 600+ off-plan project pages on vidabricks.com, built from developer data.
- Scope: projects on sale or in presale; ready and completed projects are excluded.
- Starting price: the lowest published price for each unit type in each project. The median is taken across projects, not units.
- Cleaning: 144 unit rows with sizes outside a normal range for their type (for example offices or penthouses labelled as studios) are excluded: studio 250–700 sq ft, 1 bedroom 450–1,400, 2 bedrooms 750–2,200, 3 bedrooms 1,100–3,500, 4 bedrooms 1,800–6,000.
- Not transaction prices: for completed sales, check Dubai Land Department data. We update this page every quarter.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a 1-bedroom apartment cost in Dubai?
Across 412 off-plan projects in the Vidabricks catalogue, the median starting price of a 1-bedroom is about AED 1.38M (18 Oct 2026). Half of projects start between AED 1.12M and AED 1.89M.
How much does a 2-bedroom apartment cost in Dubai?
The median starting price of a 2-bedroom is about AED 2.06M across 439 off-plan projects, with half between AED 1.65M and AED 2.93M.
What is the cheapest area for a studio in Dubai?
In our catalogue, Dubai International City has the lowest median studio starting price (about AED 575K), followed by Dubai South (about AED 722K) and Dubailand Residence Complex (about AED 725K).
Are these sale prices or asking prices?
They are developers' published starting prices for off-plan units, not DLD transaction prices. Resale prices and final negotiated prices can differ.
