City of Arabia Property Prices: Studios and Off-Plan Buildings

Registered sales in City of Arabia over the latest 12 months were almost entirely off-plan apartments: 715 of the 725 sales were off-plan, 721 were apartments, and studios alone accounted for 463. Our site has pages for 16 buildings here, 2 completed and 14 off-plan or under construction. The area suits buyers who are comfortable buying from a developer's plans, who want a smaller home, and who will read a payment schedule line by line.

Key takeaways

• Dubai Land Department recorded 725 sales in City of Arabia in the latest 12 months: 715 off-plan and 10 ready.
• Apartments made up 721 of the sales, and there were no villa or townhouse sales. Land accounted for 4.
• Studios were the largest group with 463 sales, followed by 195 one-bedroom and 58 two-bedroom homes.
• The median sale price was AED 633,000 and the median price was AED 1,621.95 per sq ft. The most recent sale was on 2026-05-12.
• In October 2026, studios were listed at typical asking prices of AED 720,000 to AED 803,000.
• Our site has 16 buildings here, 2 completed and 14 off-plan or under construction, and Majid Al Futtaim has 6 of them.

What is built in City of Arabia and what is still to come

Of the 16 buildings with pages on our site, only 2 are completed: Wadi Tower and Avenue 353, both by Ilyas & Mustafa Galadari Real Estate. The other 14 are off-plan or under construction, with completion dates that run from Q2 2026 to Q2 2029. Anyone buying here is, in practice, choosing between developers' schedules.

The sales figures point the same way. Of the 725 sales, 721 were apartments and 4 were land. By bedroom count, studios led with 463 sales, followed by 195 one-bedroom, 58 two-bedroom and 5 three-bedroom homes. Studios were more than half of everything registered, so the area's median figures mostly describe small units.

Dubai Land Department sales in the latest 12 months

Dubai Land Department recorded 725 sales in City of Arabia over the latest 12 months. Of these, 715 were off-plan and 10 were ready. The median sale price was AED 633,000, the median price was AED 1,621.95 per sq ft, and the most recent sale was on 2026-05-12. You can browse registered transactions on our site, and our methodology page explains how these figures are counted.

An area median sits in the middle of every sale counted. In City of Arabia it is shaped by studios and by off-plan purchases made at different stages of different projects. It shows roughly where registered sales landed, but it does not tell you what a particular unit in a particular building is worth. Ask for registered sales of the same size in the same building, with dates, before you accept any number.

What sellers were asking in October 2026

These are asking prices seen in listings over the latest 90 days, not sale prices, and a buyer may agree a different figure. In October 2026, studios were listed at typical asking prices of AED 720,000 to AED 803,000, with a median of AED 738,000 across 171 listings. One-bedroom homes were listed at AED 1,094,000 to AED 1,610,000, with a median of AED 1,430,000 across 291 listings. Two-bedroom homes were listed at AED 2,189,000 to AED 2,850,000, with a median of AED 2,433,000 across 236 listings. Three-bedroom homes were listed at AED 3,500,000 to AED 4,633,000, with a median of AED 3,700,000 across 116 listings.

Do not set these figures directly against the registered median of AED 633,000. That median covers every unit type, mostly studios, while an asking price describes one seller's expectation for one unit today.

Buildings worth comparing

Most of the choice is among off-plan and under-construction buildings. Majid Al Futtaim's Ghaf Woods buildings:

• Cilia at Ghaf Woods, under construction, due Q4 2027, by Majid Al Futtaim
• Serra at Ghaf Woods, under construction, due Q4 2027, by Majid Al Futtaim
• Lacina at Ghaf Woods, off-plan, due Q4 2027, by Majid Al Futtaim
• Capria West at Ghaf Woods, under construction, due Q2 2028, by Majid Al Futtaim
• Capria East at Ghaf Woods, off-plan, due Q2 2028, by Majid Al Futtaim

Other developers' off-plan and under-construction buildings:

• MAG 330, under construction, due Q2 2026, by MAG
• Laguna Residence, under construction, due Q4 2027, by One Development
• Azizi Milan, under construction, due Q1 2027, by Azizi Developments
• Azizi Milan Heights, off-plan, due Q2 2028, by Azizi Developments
• Arancia Yards, off-plan, due Q4 2028, by Beyond Developments

The two completed buildings:

• Wadi Tower, completed in Q2 2020, by Ilyas & Mustafa Galadari Real Estate
• Avenue 353, completed in Q4 2025, by Ilyas & Mustafa Galadari Real Estate

Listing activity is uneven. Over the latest 90 days there were 196 listings for MAG 330 and 166 for Cilia at Ghaf Woods. For MAG 330, ask the developer for the current handover date in writing.

The developers with the most projects here

Majid Al Futtaim has 6 projects here on our site, Azizi Developments has 3, and Beyond Developments, Ilyas & Mustafa Galadari Real Estate and MAG have 2 each. One Development has 1. Because nearly every building is off-plan, the developer's delivery record and payment terms matter as much as the unit itself.

How to choose between buildings in City of Arabia

Start with the stage of the building. Only 10 of the 725 registered sales were ready, so a completed building is the exception here. A completed building lets you see the unit, the common areas and the service charge budget. An off-plan building gives you a plan and a schedule, and the stated completion dates run from Q2 2026 to Q2 2029.

Compare unit sizes on the same basis. Studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom homes sell in very different numbers, and a small unit can look cheap in total while costing more per square foot. Ask for the internal area and divide the price yourself, then compare it with the area median of AED 1,621.95 per sq ft as background only.

Ask what the service charges are expected to be, how parking is assigned and which floors have which views. For an off-plan unit, ask which side of the building it faces and request the floor plan, because the view from your actual unit may differ from the show apartment. Once a building is finished, visit at different times of day to judge noise and traffic.

A checklist for buying in City of Arabia

Because nearly all sales here are off-plan, most steps follow the off-plan route, with the final steps for ready homes.

1. Confirm the building's status and its stated completion date, and note whether the date has changed.
2. Ask for the exact unit: number, floor, internal and outdoor area, and floor plan.
3. Check that the project is registered and that your sale will be recorded in Oqood, the Dubai Land Department system for off-plan contracts.
4. Ask for the escrow account details of the project and pay only into that account.
5. Get the developer's dated payment schedule in writing, and compare each instalment with the construction milestone it is tied to.
6. Read the sale contract for the handover date, what happens if it is missed, and who pays the service charges at handover.
7. Compare two or three buildings on the same written list, including developer, completion date and payment terms.
8. At handover, arrange a snagging inspection before you accept keys, and list every defect in writing.
9. For a ready unit, ask to see the title deed, confirm the seller's name matches the owner on it, and request the owners' association service charge budget.
10. If a tenant will live in the unit, register the tenancy in Ejari, and complete any transfer through Dubai Land Department.

Next step for City of Arabia buyers

The area page for City of Arabia lists every building on our site. Want current asking prices or a shortlist of buildings in City of Arabia? Message us on WhatsApp and we'll send them, or ask Sophia on aigentsrealty.com.

FAQ

How many sales did Dubai Land Department record in City of Arabia in the latest 12 months?

Dubai Land Department recorded 725 sales in City of Arabia over the latest 12 months, 715 of them off-plan and 10 ready. The most recent sale was on 2026-05-12.

What is the median price per sq ft in City of Arabia?

The median price was AED 1,621.95 per sq ft over the latest 12 months, and the median sale price was AED 633,000.

Is City of Arabia mostly apartments or villas?

It is almost entirely apartments: 721 of the 725 registered sales were apartments, 4 were land and none were villas or townhouses.

Are most sales in City of Arabia ready or off-plan?

Almost all were off-plan: 715 of the 725 sales were off-plan and only 10 were ready.

What were studios in City of Arabia listed for in October 2026?

In October 2026, studios were listed at typical asking prices of AED 720,000 to AED 803,000, with a median of AED 738,000. These are asking prices, not sale prices.

Which developers have the most projects in City of Arabia?

Majid Al Futtaim has the most, with 6 projects on our site, followed by Azizi Developments with 3. Beyond Developments, Ilyas & Mustafa Galadari Real Estate and MAG have 2 each.

How many buildings in City of Arabia are on AiGents Realty?

Our site has 16 buildings in City of Arabia, 2 of them completed and 14 off-plan or under construction.