Umm Suqeim Property Guide: Apartment Prices and Buildings

Umm Suqeim is an apartment area with a mix of finished buildings and new launches. Dubai Land Department recorded 259 sales here in the latest 12 months, all of them apartments: 147 in completed buildings and 112 off-plan. We list 25 buildings and communities in Umm Suqeim, 12 of them completed and 10 off-plan or under construction. It suits buyers who want to compare ready apartments with launches in one place, and tenants who want to see what registered rents look like before they search.

Key takeaways

• Dubai Land Department recorded 259 sales in Umm Suqeim over the latest 12 months, all of them apartments.
• 147 of those sales were in completed buildings and 112 were off-plan.
• The median sale price was AED 2,681,000 and the median price was AED 2,814.05 per sq ft.
• Dubai Land Department registered 305 rental contracts in the latest 12 months, at a median annual rent of AED 165,000.
• In October 2026, one-bedroom apartments were listed at typical asking prices of AED 2,200,000 to AED 2,938,000.
• Meraas has 12 of the projects here on our site and Dubai Holding has 6.

Apartments, both finished and still to come

Of the 25 buildings and communities on our site, 12 are completed and 10 are off-plan or under construction. The sales figures show a similar split: 147 sales in completed buildings against 112 off-plan, so neither type dominates.

Every one of the 259 sales was an apartment. The latest 12 months had no villa, townhouse or land sales. By bedroom count, one-bedroom apartments led with 129 sales, then 79 two-bedroom apartments, 40 three-bedroom apartments and 11 four-bedroom apartments. One- and two-bedroom units are most of the activity, and larger layouts are a smaller part of what changes hands.

The busiest buildings by listings in the last 90 days were Madinat Jumeirah Living (MJL) with 249, Jomana with 123 and MJL Al Jazi with 103. More listings mean more units to compare on one visit, but they do not tell you whether a given price is fair.

What 259 registered sales say about prices

Dubai Land Department recorded 259 sales in Umm Suqeim over the latest 12 months. The median sale price was AED 2,681,000, and the median price was AED 2,814.05 per sq ft. The most recent sale was registered on 2026-05-11. You can read the individual registered transactions, and how these figures are counted explains what is included.

An area median is the middle value: half of the sales were priced lower and half higher. It helps you judge whether a quote sits far outside the usual range. It cannot tell you what one apartment is worth, because floor, view, size, condition and handover date all change the price. The median also blends completed buildings with off-plan contracts, so a ready unit and a launch unit are not directly comparable. Ask for the registered size of any unit and compare its price per sq ft with the area median, rather than looking at the total price on its own.

Rents: 305 contracts and a median of AED 165,000

Dubai Land Department registered 305 rental contracts in Umm Suqeim over the latest 12 months, at a median annual rent of AED 165,000. That is the middle figure across every size of apartment, so individual contracts sit both below and above it depending on the size of the apartment. Use it to test a landlord's asking rent, not to predict what a specific unit will let for. Tenants should make sure the tenancy contract is registered through Ejari.

What apartments were listed for in October 2026

These are asking prices seen on listings, not sale prices, and a final price can differ from the advertised one. In October 2026, the typical asking prices were:

• One-bedroom apartments: AED 2,200,000 to AED 2,938,000, with a median of AED 2,550,000.
• Two-bedroom apartments: AED 3,650,000 to AED 4,400,000, with a median of AED 3,990,000.
• Three-bedroom apartments: AED 5,650,000 to AED 8,959,000, with a median of AED 7,500,000.
• Four-bedroom apartments: AED 9,600,000 to AED 12,000,000, with a median of AED 11,000,000.

One-bedroom apartments had the most listings, 278, followed by 190 two-bedroom listings, 105 three-bedroom listings and 30 four-bedroom listings. The three-bedroom range is wide, from AED 5,650,000 to AED 8,959,000, so two three-bedroom apartments in the same area can be priced far apart.

Eleven buildings to put side by side

The developer is shown for each building. A completion date is the developer's target and can move.

Completed

• Madinat Jumeirah Living (MJL), ready, Dubai Holding, 2021.
• Lamtara at Madinat Jumeirah Living, ready, Meraas, Q1 2021.
• Marsa Al Arab, ready, Marsa Al Arab, Q2 2023.
• Asayel, ready, Dubai Holding, Q2 2023.
• MJL Jadeel, ready, Meraas, Q3 2024.
• MJL Al Jazi, ready, Meraas, Q4 2024.
• Jadeel 2, completed, Meraas, Q2 2025.

Under construction

• Jomana, Dubai Holding, due Q2 2026.

Off-plan

• Elara, Meraas, due Q4 2026.
• Riwa, Meraas, due Q3 2027.
• Nourelle, Meraas, due Q1 2029.

The developers with the most projects here

Meraas has 12 projects here on our site and Dubai Holding has 6. After them come Shamal Holding with 2, then Alta Real Estate, Bin Hamoodah Properties and Meraas Holding with 1 each. Meraas and Meraas Holding appear as separate developer entries on our site, so check the exact developer named in the sale documents for any unit you consider.

Choosing between buildings in Umm Suqeim

Decide first between a ready apartment and a launch. The sales split is close, so both routes are active. A ready unit lets you inspect the actual apartment, its view and its condition today. An off-plan unit gives you a later handover date and a payment schedule, and you are buying from a plan.

For ready buildings, ask for the owners' association service charge budget and what it covers, and ask how many parking spaces come with the unit and whether they are assigned in writing. Visit at different times of day to check noise, light and lift waiting times, and judge the view from the unit you would actually buy, not a different floor. For launches such as Elara, Riwa or Nourelle, compare the completion quarters, which run from Q4 2026 to Q1 2029, and ask for the exact floor plan and size.

Unit size also matters. With one- and two-bedroom apartments making up most of the sales, larger units have fewer comparable sales, so rely more on the registered size and on a direct comparison with similar units in the same building.

A buyer's checklist for Umm Suqeim

The area has both ready and off-plan sales, so this list covers both.

1. Choose between a ready apartment and an off-plan one, and set a budget in AED that treats asking prices as a starting point only.
2. Shortlist two or three buildings and compare their completion dates and the unit sizes you can afford.
3. Get the exact unit number, registered size and floor plan in writing.
4. For a ready unit, check the title deed and confirm there are no outstanding service charges.
5. Ask for the owners' association service charge budget and read what it covers.
6. For an off-plan unit, ask for the developer's dated payment schedule and check that each instalment is tied to a date or construction stage.
7. For off-plan, confirm that payments go into the project's escrow account and that the sale is registered in Oqood, the Dubai Land Department system for off-plan contracts.
8. Read the sale and purchase agreement, including the handover date and what happens if it slips.
9. Tenants should check that the contract is registered through Ejari and keep a copy.
10. At handover or before moving in, inspect the apartment for snagging defects and list them in writing.

Next step

See every building we list on the Umm Suqeim area page.

Want current asking prices or a shortlist of buildings in Umm Suqeim? 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 Umm Suqeim?

Dubai Land Department recorded 259 sales in Umm Suqeim over the latest 12 months, and the most recent was on 2026-05-11.

What is the median price per sq ft in Umm Suqeim?

The median price in the latest 12 months was AED 2,814.05 per sq ft, and the median sale price was AED 2,681,000.

Is Umm Suqeim mostly apartments or villas?

It is all apartments: every one of the 259 sales was an apartment, with no villas, townhouses or land recorded.

Are sales in Umm Suqeim ready or off-plan?

Both: 147 of the 259 sales were in completed buildings and 112 were off-plan.

How much was the typical rent in Umm Suqeim?

Dubai Land Department registered 305 rental contracts in the latest 12 months, at a median annual rent of AED 165,000.

What were one-bedroom apartments listed for in Umm Suqeim?

In October 2026, one-bedroom apartments were listed at typical asking prices of AED 2,200,000 to AED 2,938,000. These are asking prices, not sale prices.

Which developers have the most projects in Umm Suqeim?

Meraas has 12 projects here on our site and Dubai Holding has 6, followed by Shamal Holding with 2.