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In 2026, 43.5% of Dubai apartment sales were below AED 1.12 million (about €270,000). The median ready studio sold for AED 565,000 and the median ready one-bedroom for AED 1,057,000, about 20% below off-plan medians. In JVC the gross rental yield was about 7.2%.
The best Dubai area depends on your goal: steady rental income, short-term letting, personal use or capital growth. Of seven popular freehold areas, Dubai Marina & JBR suit short-term rental, JVC offers lower entry prices and strong long-term tenant demand, and Dubai Creek Harbour suits longer-horizon off-plan investors. Always check upcoming supply and actual transaction prices.
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