Intl City Price per SqFt 2026 — DLD Data

The median price in International City is AED 523 per sq ft, based on DLD data for July 2026. The district remains an accessible entry point to Dubai property, with investment demand supported by the mainstream rental market. A total of 2,998 transactions were recorded over the past 12 months, while the median property price reached AED 410,000. With median annual rent of AED 36,000, the gross yield stands at 8.8%.

Key metrics (июль 2026)

Source: DLD area_roi_summary, июль 2026. Weighted medians by transaction count.

PSF by unit type

What drives PSF here

PSF in International City is shaped primarily by a property's position within the wider district, its condition and the convenience of everyday access. Views and floor level may create a premium, but its size should be verified against comparable transactions rather than asking prices. Short-term rental potential can also support PSF, although it depends on the rules of the specific building and proven demand. Liquidity is stronger in accessible formats: studios and one-bedroom apartments recorded 642 and 780 transactions respectively.

Price dynamics

The district's median price increased by 7.2% year on year, indicating positive momentum without implying equal growth across every apartment type. Studios recorded a median PSF of AED 783, a median price of AED 362,000 and 642 transactions. One-bedroom apartments stood at AED 693 per sq ft, with a median price of AED 510,000 and 780 transactions. Two-bedroom units recorded AED 759 per sq ft, a median price of AED 835,000 and 129 transactions. For three-bedroom apartments, the figures were AED 610 per sq ft, AED 1,362,000 and 85 transactions. The higher studio PSF relative to one- and three-bedroom units reflects the usual per-area premium of compact homes.

Risks to account for

The first risk is the district's uneven stock: the area-wide median PSF can conceal meaningful differences between buildings, apartment condition and micro-location. The second is thinner liquidity for larger layouts. Two- and three-bedroom units recorded only 129 and 85 transactions, making their valuation more sensitive to a limited comparable set. The third is overpaying for an assumed view or short-term rental premium without support from closed transactions, building rules and sustained demand.

Frequently asked questions

What is the median PSF in International City in 2026?

According to DLD data for July 2026, the median price is AED 523 per sq ft.

How have International City prices changed year on year?

The median price increased by 7.2% year on year. Individual apartment types may perform differently from the district-wide figure.

Which segment has the highest median PSF?

Studios lead the listed segments at AED 783 per sq ft, followed by two-bedroom units at AED 759, one-bedroom units at AED 693 and three-bedroom units at AED 610.

How liquid is the International City market?

The district recorded 2,998 transactions over 12 months. Among the listed layouts, one-bedroom apartments were most active with 780 deals, followed by studios with 642.

How does PSF relate to rental yield?

PSF measures the purchase price relative to floor area but does not replace a yield calculation. With median annual rent of AED 36,000, the district's gross yield is 8.8%.