Buyer guide · Dubai
Where off-plan is being built in Dubai: the areas with the most projects
The areas with the largest choice of new projects right now, with starting prices from the developers.
Areas by the number of projects on sale
| Area | Projects on sale | Developer prices from | Average Seafront Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubailand | 126 | AED 495,000 | 49 |
| Dubai Islands | 112 | AED 1.2M | 51 |
| Dubai South | 97 | AED 426,000 | 53 |
| Jumeirah Village Circle | 81 | AED 498,000 | 46 |
| Al Furjan | 45 | AED 400,000 | 47 |
| Business Bay | 35 | AED 650,000 | 52 |
| International City | 33 | AED 450,000 | 43 |
| Jebel Ali | 28 | AED 601,000 | 66 |
| Damac Islands | 26 | AED 680,000 | 68 |
| Meydan | 24 | AED 1M | 53 |
| Palm Jebel Ali | 21 | AED 2.5M | 71 |
| Arjan / Motor City | 20 | AED 699,000 | 43 |
The table is rebuilt from our project data every day. A large number of projects means a wide choice and competition between developers; it does not by itself mean that the area is the best for you.
How to choose an area
- For living: the way to work and school, what is already built around, the handover year.
- For rent: who rents there and what is already rented nearby — we show the registered deals.
- For resale: how many units come to the market in the same years.
- By the water: the first line is limited — see the waterfront areas separately.
Questions and answers
Do you advise one area for everybody?
No. The answer depends on the budget, the purpose and the timing — tell us these three things and we narrow it down to two or three areas.
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