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Our platform tracks 229 Emaar projects, 160 of them under construction. 2026 DLD data puts the median Emaar apartment deal at AED 26,249/m², about 41% above the Dubai average. Of 9 recently finished projects, 8 were completed before the registered end date, though the sample is small.
A ready one-bedroom apartment in JVC yields 7.1% gross based on 2026 DLD data, but only about 4.4% net after costs. Ready apartment prices rose 22% in three years while off-plan prices stayed flat. This guide walks through costs, risks and buying steps with real numbers.
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%.
According to DLD data, the median price per square metre of Dubai apartments rose 13.7% between 2023 and 2025 but stalled in 2026, while January–September volumes fell 20%. Ready apartments became 22% more expensive in three years, whereas the off-plan median has barely moved. The market is slowing, not crashing.
Off-plan property is paid for under a developer payment plan, such as 60/40 or post-handover, with payments held in a RERA-regulated escrow account. It needs less upfront capital but earns no rental income until handover, often 2–4 years. Ready property earns rent immediately and is easier to finance, so it suits cash-flow goals.
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