What does a budget buy in City of Arabia?
The median resale 1-bed in City of Arabia sold for AED 645k in the 12 months to 23 October 2026. 93% of home sales were under AED 1.5m.
| Budget | Sales, 12 months | Share | Resale | Median sq ft | Most common home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under AED 1m | 2,171 | 71% | 14 | 342 | Studio |
| AED 1m to 1.5m | 683 | 22% | 6 | 732 | 1-bed |
| AED 1.5m to 2m | 66 | 2% | 5 | 1,104 | 2-bed |
| AED 2m to 3m | 129 | 4% | 7 | 1,127 | 2-bed |
| AED 3m to 5m | 13 | 0% | 0 | 1,745 | 3-bed |
| AED 5m and over | 1 | 0% | 0 | 3,092 | 3-bed |
Source: Dubai Land Department sale records for City of Arabia homes, 12 months to 23 October 2026, as built into BUY DUBAI. Rents and homes for sale: adverts read on 23 October 2026.
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Assumptions, the same in every BUY DUBAI calculator: rate 3.99% a year, the most common 3-year fixed rate in two bank comparison lists dated 5 October 2026; repayment loan over 25 years; Land Department fee 4% of the price plus AED 580; trustee office AED 4,200 (AED 2,100 under AED 500,000); agent 2% plus 5% VAT; with a loan: mortgage registration 0.25% of the loan plus AED 290, bank fee 1% of the loan plus VAT (it differs by bank), valuation AED 3,150. Life cover, insurance and service charges are not included. This is an illustration, not an offer of a loan.
Non-residents can usually borrow only 50 to 60% and pay higher rates. Off-plan homes are paid in stages to the developer, not on the day. See home loans and steps, costs and papers.
Band by band
Under AED 1m
2,171 sales (71% of City of Arabia), 14 of them resale. Median size 342 sq ft, AED 1,716 per sq ft. Mix: Studio 90%, 1-bed 10%.
- Azizi Milan 20 · 325 sales
- Azizi Milan 30 · 305 sales
- Azizi Milan Heights Tower G · 304 sales
- Azizi Milan 55 · 216 sales
- Azizi Milan Heights Tower F · 206 sales
- Azizi Milan Heights Tower H · 186 sales
AED 1m to 1.5m
683 sales (22% of City of Arabia), 6 of them resale. Median size 732 sq ft, AED 1,595 per sq ft. Mix: 1-bed 98%, 2-bed 2%, Studio 0%.
- Arancia Yards By Beyond Building B · 69 sales
- Arancia Yards 2 Building B · 66 sales
- Azizi Milan Heights Tower G · 64 sales
- Arancia Yards 2 By Beyond Building A · 63 sales
- Arancia Yards By Beyond Building C · 56 sales
- Arancia Yards By Beyond Building A · 56 sales
AED 1.5m to 2m
66 sales (2% of City of Arabia), 5 of them resale. Median size 1,104 sq ft, AED 1,430 per sq ft. Mix: 2-bed 67%, 1-bed 29%, 3-bed 5%.
- MAG 330 · 18 sales
- Laguna Residence · 11 sales
- Arancia Yards 2 By Beyond Building C · 9 sales
- Laguna Residence B · 8 sales
- Azizi Milan 20 · 5 sales
- Azizi Milan 53 · 4 sales
AED 2m to 3m
129 sales (4% of City of Arabia), 7 of them resale. Median size 1,127 sq ft, AED 1,930 per sq ft. Mix: 2-bed 95%, 3-bed 5%.
- Arancia Yards By Beyond Building B · 22 sales
- Arancia Yards By Beyond Building C · 19 sales
- Arancia Yards By Beyond Building A · 19 sales
- Arancia Yards 2 By Beyond Building C · 15 sales
- MAG 330 · 12 sales
- Laguna Residence · 11 sales
AED 3m to 5m
13 sales (0% of City of Arabia), 0 of them resale. Median size 1,745 sq ft, AED 2,088 per sq ft. Mix: 3-bed 100%.
- Arancia Yards By Beyond Building B · 2 sales
- Arancia Yards By Beyond Building C · 2 sales
- Arancia Yards By Beyond Building A · 2 sales
- Arancia Yards 2 By Beyond Building C · 2 sales
- Arancia Yards 2 By Beyond Building A · 2 sales
- Arancia Yards 2 By Beyond Building C · 2 sales
AED 5m and over
1 sales (0% of City of Arabia), 0 of them resale. Median size 3,092 sq ft, AED 1,871 per sq ft. Mix: 3-bed 100%.
- Laguna Residence B · 1 sales
Common questions
How much is a 1-bed in City of Arabia?
The median resale 1-bed sold for AED 645k in the 12 months to 23 October 2026.
How much cash do I need to buy in City of Arabia?
With an 80% mortgage, about 28% of the price on a AED 1.5m home (AED 415k): the 20% deposit plus about 7.7% in fees (Land Department 4%, agent 2% plus VAT, trustee, mortgage registration, bank fee and valuation). A cash buyer needs the price plus about 6.4%.
City of Arabia market context
Across City of Arabia, the Dubai Land Department recorded 3,990 home sales in the 12 months to 23 October 2026, with apartments selling at a median of AED 1,725 per sq ft. A median needs 10 or more sales.