Community · #88 by 12M value
Al Kifaf
Market bulletin · Thu, 22 Oct 2026
Al Kifaf: median AED 2,225/sqft, up 1.9% over three months on 73 sales
Al Kifaf recorded 46 sales worth AED 122M in the 30 days to Thu, 22 Oct 2026, up 253.8% on the previous 30 days. Over the last week 15 sales were registered (AED 40.2M), against 4 the week before.
The median sale over the last three months was AED 2.76M, or AED 2,225/sqft — like-for-like prices per sqft up 1.9% on the previous three months and up 1.3% on a year earlier. Monthly medians over the past year ranged from AED 1,964/sqft to AED 2,359/sqft.
By market over 12 months: developer off-plan sales 64.9%, off-plan resales 9%, secondary (ready) sales 26%. Off-plan resales traded at a median 6.8% discount to developer prices per sqft.
Avenue Park 1 was the most active project by value over 12 months (77 sales, AED 236M), and Al Wasl Properties the leading developer with 72.1% of value.
Leases registered in the last three months had a median annual rent of AED 140K; like-for-like rent per sqft is flat on the previous three months. The best gross yield is on 1 BR apartments at about 5.9%.
Median AED/sqft
Monthly median of all registered sales
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| Date | AED/sqft |
|---|---|
| Oct 26 | AED 2,257 |
| Sept 26 | AED 2,219 |
| Aug 26 | AED 2,172 |
| Jul 26 | AED 2,006 |
| Jun 26 | AED 1,964 |
| May 26 | AED 2,282 |
| Apr 26 | AED 2,180 |
| Mar 26 | AED 2,359 |
| Feb 26 | AED 2,106 |
| Jan 26 | AED 2,079 |
| Dec 25 | AED 2,245 |
| Nov 25 | AED 2,268 |
| Oct 25 | AED 2,100 |
| Sept 25 | AED 2,226 |
| Aug 25 | AED 2,218 |
| Jul 25 | AED 2,032 |
| Jun 25 | AED 2,261 |
| May 25 | AED 2,103 |
| Apr 25 | AED 2,084 |
| Mar 25 | AED 2,012 |
| Feb 25 | AED 1,967 |
| Jan 25 | AED 2,033 |
| Dec 24 | AED 2,072 |
| Nov 24 | AED 2,056 |
Off-plan vs resale vs secondary
Monthly median AED/sqft by market (months with 10+ sales)
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| Date | Off-plan (developer) | Off-plan resale | Secondary (ready) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26 | AED 2,300 | — | — |
| Sept 26 | — | — | — |
| Aug 26 | AED 2,214 | — | — |
| Jul 26 | — | — | — |
| Jun 26 | — | — | — |
| May 26 | AED 2,345 | — | — |
| Apr 26 | AED 2,283 | — | — |
| Mar 26 | — | — | — |
| Feb 26 | — | — | — |
| Jan 26 | — | — | — |
| Dec 25 | AED 2,300 | — | — |
| Nov 25 | AED 2,313 | — | — |
| Oct 25 | AED 2,255 | — | AED 1,948 |
| Sept 25 | AED 2,229 | — | AED 2,100 |
| Aug 25 | AED 2,230 | — | AED 1,782 |
| Jul 25 | AED 2,184 | AED 2,032 | — |
| Jun 25 | AED 2,290 | — | AED 1,989 |
| May 25 | AED 2,135 | — | AED 1,914 |
| Apr 25 | — | — | AED 2,066 |
| Mar 25 | — | — | AED 1,910 |
| Feb 25 | AED 2,058 | — | AED 1,632 |
| Jan 25 | AED 2,059 | — | AED 1,687 |
| Dec 24 | AED 2,094 | — | AED 1,763 |
| Nov 24 | AED 2,076 | — | AED 1,959 |
Sales per month
Registered sales by market
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| Date | Off-plan (developer) | Off-plan resale | Secondary (ready) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26 | 33 | 2 | 7 |
| Sept 26 | 9 | 3 | 5 |
| Aug 26 | 10 | 1 | 3 |
| Jul 26 | 7 | 2 | 5 |
| Jun 26 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| May 26 | 18 | 3 | 3 |
| Apr 26 | 24 | 0 | 7 |
| Mar 26 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Feb 26 | 4 | 2 | 9 |
| Jan 26 | 6 | 1 | 9 |
| Dec 25 | 47 | 3 | 9 |
| Nov 25 | 19 | 4 | 9 |
Period comparison
This market against its own past: each window vs the one before it and vs the same window a year earlier.
| Window | Sales | vs prior | Value | AED/sqft | vs prior |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last 1 month | 46 | up 253.8% | AED 122M | 2,249 | up 1.4% |
| Last 3 months | 73 | up 49.0% | AED 203M | 2,225 | up 3.0% |
| Last 6 months | 122 | down 26.1% | AED 339M | 2,223 | up 0.5% |
| Last 12 months | 288 | down 71.1% | AED 818M | 2,219 | up 5.1% |
Raw medians — the headline change above is like-for-like (same market, type and bedrooms).
| Market | Sales | Share | Median price | AED/sqft | 1Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Off-plan (developer) | 187 | 65% | AED 2.70M | 2,285 | up 6.1% |
| Off-plan resale | 26 | 9% | AED 2.65M | 2,130 | up 3.8% |
| Secondary (ready) | 75 | 26% | AED 2.75M | 1,928 | up 1.2% |
| Bedrooms | Sales | Share | Median price | AED/sqft | 1Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 61 | 21% | AED 1.91M | 2,229 | up 0.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 155 | 54% | AED 2.70M | 2,152 | up 4.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 71 | 25% | AED 4.07M | 2,361 | up 6.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Price | Sales | Share | Median price | AED/sqft | 1Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under AED 2M | 41 | 14% | AED 1.81M | 2,045 | down 4.8% |
| AED 2M–10M | 247 | 86% | AED 2.77M | 2,225 | up 5.5% |
Rents & yields
Leases registered with Ejari / DLD.
Median annual rent
Monthly median of registered leases (new and renewed)
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| Date | Annual rent |
|---|---|
| Oct 26 | AED 140K |
| Sept 26 | AED 140K |
| Aug 26 | AED 135K |
| Jul 26 | AED 130K |
| Jun 26 | AED 123K |
| May 26 | AED 128K |
| Apr 26 | AED 155K |
| Mar 26 | AED 160K |
| Feb 26 | AED 149K |
| Jan 26 | AED 140K |
| Dec 25 | AED 130K |
| Nov 25 | AED 125K |
| Oct 25 | AED 140K |
| Sept 25 | AED 147K |
| Aug 25 | AED 145K |
| Jul 25 | AED 145K |
| Jun 25 | AED 140K |
| May 25 | AED 130K |
| Apr 25 | AED 150K |
| Mar 25 | AED 142K |
| Feb 25 | AED 136K |
| Jan 25 | AED 140K |
| Dec 24 | AED 144K |
| Nov 24 | AED 135K |
- Leases (12M)
- 741
- New leases
- 54.9%
- Median rent 3M
- AED 140K
- Rent/sqft 3M
- AED 100
| 1 BR apartments | AED 105K / AED 1.78M | 5.9% |
|---|---|---|
| 2 BR apartments | AED 150K / AED 2.81M | 5.3% |
| 3 BR apartments | AED 220K / AED 4.26M | 5.2% |
| Bedrooms | Leases | Median rent | New leases | AED/sqft/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BR | 205 | AED 105K | AED 105K | 112 |
| 2 BR | 304 | AED 150K | AED 150K | 100 |
| 3 BR | 22 | AED 220K | AED 220K | 102 |
Top projects
By sales value, last 12 months
| Project | Sales 12M | AED/sqft | 3M |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avenue Park 1Al Kifaf | 77 | 2,250 | — |
| Avenue Park 2Al Kifaf | 51 | 2,269 | — |
| Park Views Residences BAl Kifaf | 29 | 1,986 | — |
| 1 Residences by Wasl Tower 1Al Kifaf | 26 | 2,028 | — |
| Park Views Residences at Wasl 1Al Kifaf | 25 | — | — |
| Avenue Park Towers IIAl Kifaf | 21 | 2,298 | — |
| 1 Residences by Wasl Tower 2Al Kifaf | 19 | — | — |
| Park Gate Residences 4Al Kifaf | 11 | — | — |
| Avenue Park Towers 2 - Tower AAl Kifaf | 8 | 2,267 | — |
| Park Gate Residences 3Al Kifaf | 7 | — | — |
| Park Gate Residences 2Al Kifaf | 7 | — | — |
| Park Gate Residences 1Al Kifaf | 5 | — | — |
Developers in Al Kifaf
Their sales here only, last 12 months
| Developer | Sales 12M | AED/sqft | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Wasl Properties | 192 | 2,226 | 72.1% |
| Wasl Properties | 75 | 2,142 | 27.9% |
Similarly priced communities
CompareCommunities with the closest 12-month median AED/sqft
| Name | Sales 12M | AED/sqft | 3M |
|---|---|---|---|
| District One | 262 | 1,996 | up 4.7% |
| The Springs | 277 | 2,155 | down 3.6% |
| Arabian Ranches | 224 | 2,193 | down 1.1% |
| Jumeirah Park | 113 | 2,123 | down 4.2% |
| Al Satwa | 253 | 1,737 | — |
| Horizon | 932 | 2,376 | down 2.2% |
| Ras Al Khor Industrial First | 156 | 2,270 | down 1.5% |
| Victory Heights | 65 | 2,265 | — |
Biggest sales, last 3 months
| Price | Property | Date |
|---|---|---|
| AED 5.43M | 3 BR Apartment · 1,951 sqft1 Residences by Wasl Tower 2 | 21 Sept |
| AED 4.47M | 4 BR Apartment · 2,010 sqftPark Views Residences B | 18 Sept |
| AED 4.24M | 3 BR Apartment · 1,745 sqftAvenue Park 2 | 11 Aug |
| AED 4.23M | 3 BR Apartment · 1,745 sqftAvenue Park 2 | 17 Oct |
| AED 4.15M | 3 BR Apartment · 1,745 sqftAvenue Park 2 | 21 Aug |
| AED 4.10M | 3 BR Apartment · 1,745 sqftAvenue Park 2 | 21 Aug |
Questions about Al Kifaf
What is the average price per sqft in Al Kifaf?
The median sale price in Al Kifaf over the last three months was AED 2,225 per sqft (median sale AED 2.76M), based on 73 sales registered with Dubai Land Department.
Are property prices in Al Kifaf going up?
Like-for-like prices per sqft are up 1.3% on a year earlier and up 1.9% on the previous three months.
How many properties were sold in Al Kifaf in the last year?
288 sales worth AED 818M were registered in the last 12 months: 65% developer off-plan, 9% off-plan resales and 26% secondary (ready) sales.
What is the average rent in Al Kifaf?
The median annual rent on leases registered in the last three months was AED 140K, and the best gross rental yield is about 5.9%.
Source: Dubai Land Department registrations, data through Thu, 22 Oct 2026. Medians need at least five sales; like-for-like changes compare the same market, property type and bedroom count. DLD files townhouses as villas — we split them out where the project or unit name says townhouse.
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