When you open a real estate catalog in Dubai, you will notice some big headlines: “Apartments from $120,000”, “0% Installment”, “Burj Khalifa for 200,000”. But is this true?

In fact, it turns out that the price “from” is the cost the only studio at the garbage bin, on the ground floor, with an area of 27 m², without a view and no chance of a quick resale. This apartment is pure marketing offer, and it's not liquid.

We'll figure it out what are the real prices for apartments in Dubai in 2025, what they depend on and what they can get for their money.

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Minimum property prices in Dubai

Actual starting prices depend on the area, developer, space and liquidity. Below are the average figures in the primary market:

Property type Price in AED Price in USD Notes

Studio (≈35 m²) from 600,000 AED off $160,000 Remote areas, built-in kitchen, parking

Comfortable studio from 750,000 AED off $205,000 In a residential area, good view, liquid

1 bedroom (1BR) from 1,000,000 AED off $270,000 For rent, for living

2 bedrooms (2BR) from 1,500,000 AED off $410,000 Suitable for families

3 bedrooms (3BR) from 2,100,000 AED off $570,000 Often with views and infrastructure

It's interesting: for the same AED 1.5 million you can buy either one-bedroom apartment in the area Dubai Sports City with golf views, or studio in Downtown Dubai with views of Burj Khalifa. The choice is yours: space and tranquility or status and location.

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Why you can't believe the words “price from”

When a developer indicates “from 650,000 AED”, it means:

• This the price is only for one unit;

• This the smallest and most unfortunate layout;

• Most often no view, balcony or parking;

• This apartment will leave quickly or reserved.

The “off” approach is used to attract attentionbut the real choice begins 10— 25% more expensive.

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Where it's cheaper, where it's more expensive

Area Studio from (AED) — 1 bedroom from (AED)

Dubai South 600 000 — 900 000 Dynamically growing

Dubai Sports City 750 000 — 1 050 000 Golf course view

JVC, Arjan, Dubailand 800 000 — 1 100 000 Popular for rent

Business Bay, Downtown 1 200 000 — 1 700 000 City center

Dubai Marina, Beachfront 1 400 000 — 2 000 000 Water view, status

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Additional purchase costs

If you buy an apartment from a developer, then:

• Available installment plan up to 3 years after receiving the keys

• First installment — from 20%

• One-time DLD tax — 4% of the property value

• Contract execution — from 2,000 AED

If you need it mortgage, then:

• Minimum down payment — 40%

• Rate — from 5.5% per annum

• You will need proof of income and a package of documents

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Why more people are choosing low-cost areas

The Dubai market is becoming more mature, and customers are beginning to understand that:

• There is a pool in every home, not just in the center;

• IN residential areas are quieter, greener and cheaper;

• Instead of overpaying for Downtown, you can borrow space and comfort;

• Instead of Dubai Mall, you can buy the same thing at Mall of the Emirates — but without crowds of tourists.

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Conclusion: How much does it take to buy an apartment in Dubai?

• Minimum — from AED 600,000 (~$160,000) per studio

• Optimum — from 750—900,000 AED (~$200—250,000) for a good studio or one-bedroom apartment

• Comfort — from AED 1.5 million (~$410,000) for a two-bedroom apartment in an area with parks and infrastructure

Choose what's more important — location, liquidity, or space, and remember: we will always help you check the unit, conditions and make a safe deal with the developer.