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Apartments for sale in Downtown Dubai

Downtown apartments from ~AED 850k at 5–6% gross yield, the highest price per sq.ft in Dubai (~AED 3,011) — the prestige core around the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall. Suits end-users and capital-preservation buyers, not yield-chasers.

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AED 850k

apartments from

3,011

AED / sq.ft

5–6%

gross yield

Burj Khalifa

+ Dubai Mall, Opera

Updated 30 June 2026

In short

Downtown Dubai is the city’s prestige address — built by Emaar around the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall and Dubai Opera. Curious what an apartment inside the tower itself costs? See our Burj Khalifa price guide. It carries the highest apartment price per sq.ft in Dubai (~AED 3,011), with high-rise units typically AED 2.2M–6M and gross yields of 5–6%. Supply is limited and tenant demand is premium, so the appeal is prestige, liquidity and steady capital appreciation rather than headline yield.

Sources: Bayut, Property Finder, Engel & Völkers, DLD · 2026

The area

Dubai’s prestige core, priced accordingly

Downtown Dubai is Emaar’s flagship master community and the postcard of the city: the Burj Khalifa, the Dubai Fountain, Dubai Mall and Dubai Opera all sit within it. Residential stock ranges from the Burj Khalifa’s own apartments to Address-branded residences, the Opera District and Downtown Views, plus boulevard towers along Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard.

It is the most expensive place to buy an apartment per square foot in Dubai, and that premium buys prestige and a deep pool of high-income tenants who want to live at the centre. Yields are lower than mid-market because prices are high, but limited new supply, global brand recognition and constant tourist and corporate demand support resale liquidity and long-run appreciation. Most demand here is end-user and prime-tenant, not yield-driven.

Downtown Dubai

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Amenities

Prices & yield · 2026

How much does property in Downtown Dubai cost in 2026?

Type	From	Gross yield
Studio	~AED 850k	5.5–6%
1 bedroom	~AED 2.2M	5–6%
2 bedroom	~AED 3.5M	5–5.5%
Branded / penthouse	AED 6M+	4–5%

Indicative 2026 figures; vary by tower, floor and view. Sources: Property Finder, Engel & Völkers, DLD.

Recent sales · DLD

What Downtown Dubai actually sold for

1,115 sales were registered in Downtown Dubai in Jan–Jun 2026, at a median of AED 3,249,999 (~AED 2,921/sqft). Most recent registered transactions:

Date	Beds	Status	Size	Price	AED/sqft
2026-06-29	1 B/R	Off-plan	901 sqft	AED 2,600,000	2,887
2026-06-29	1 B/R	Ready	841 sqft	AED 1,700,000	2,021
2026-06-29	Studio	Ready	519 sqft	AED 1,700,000	3,275
2026-06-29	5 B/R	Ready	3,978 sqft	AED 11,500,000	2,891
2026-06-28	1 B/R	Off-plan	786 sqft	AED 1,675,000	2,132
2026-06-26	1 B/R	Ready	877 sqft	AED 1,950,000	2,223

Source: Dubai Land Department — registered sales transactions, Jan–Jun 2026. Actual recorded deals, not asking prices.

Investment view

Is Downtown Dubai right for you?

In favour

Dubai’s most prestigious, globally recognised address
Premium, high-income tenant pool
Limited new supply supports price and liquidity
Walk to Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall and Opera

Worth knowing

Highest price per sq.ft in the city (~AED 3,011)
Lower yield (5–6%) than mid-market areas
High service charges on prime towers
Tourist density and traffic around the core

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Currency

Purchase budget 850,000 AED

850k4.2M AED

Gross estimate from typical Downtown Dubai yields; net is lower after service charges (AED 12–25/sq.ft). Actual rent varies by tower.

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How much is an apartment in Downtown Dubai?

High-rise apartments typically run AED 2.2M–6M; studios from ~AED 850k. Downtown has the highest price per sq.ft in Dubai at ~AED 3,011 (2026).

What yield does Downtown Dubai give?

About 5–6% gross. It is lower than mid-market areas because prices are high — Downtown is bought for prestige, prime tenants and appreciation.

Is Downtown Dubai a good investment?

For capital preservation and prestige, yes: limited supply, global recognition and strong tenant demand. For maximum cash yield, mid-market areas like JVC or Business Bay do better.

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