Market bulletin · Thu, 22 Oct 2026
Celestia A: 4 sales worth AED 2.01M in 30 days
Celestia A recorded 4 sales worth AED 2.01M in the 30 days to Thu, 22 Oct 2026, up 100.0% on the previous 30 days. Over the last week 2 sales were registered (AED 940K), against 0 the week before.
The median sale over the last three months was AED 505K, or AED 1,109/sqft. Monthly medians over the past year ranged from AED 1,098/sqft to AED 1,198/sqft.
By market over 12 months: secondary (ready) sales 100%.
In Dubai South Residential District, Celestia A ranked #11 of 11 leading projects by 12-month sales value; it is developed by Damac Properties. Its first registered sale was on 30 September 2025.
Leases registered in the last three months had a median annual rent of AED 40K. The best gross yield is on Studio apartments at about 7.5%.
Median AED/sqft
Monthly median of all registered sales
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| Date | AED/sqft |
|---|---|
| Oct 26 | — |
| Sept 26 | — |
| Aug 26 | — |
| Jul 26 | — |
| Jun 26 | — |
| May 26 | — |
| Apr 26 | AED 1,136 |
| Mar 26 | — |
| Feb 26 | — |
| Jan 26 | AED 1,189 |
| Dec 25 | — |
| Nov 25 | AED 1,198 |
| Oct 25 | AED 1,098 |
| Sept 25 | — |
Sales per month
Registered sales by market
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| Date | Off-plan (developer) | Off-plan resale | Secondary (ready) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Sept 26 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Aug 26 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jul 26 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jun 26 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| May 26 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 26 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Mar 26 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Feb 26 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Jan 26 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Dec 25 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Nov 25 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
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 | 4 | up 100.0% | AED 2.01M | — | — |
| Last 3 months | 8 | up 100.0% | AED 4.71M | 1,109 | — |
| Last 6 months | 12 | down 58.6% | AED 6.76M | 1,118 | up 0.8% |
| Last 12 months | 42 | up 950.0% | AED 27.9M | 1,114 | — |
Raw medians — the headline change above is like-for-like (same market, type and bedrooms).
| Market | Sales | Share | Median price | AED/sqft | 1Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary (ready) | 42 | 100% | AED 540K | 1,114 | — |
| Bedrooms | Sales | Share | Median price | AED/sqft | 1Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 30 | 71% | AED 530K | 1,173 | — |
| 1 bedroom | 5 | 12% | AED 880K | 995 | — |
| 2 bedrooms | 7 | 17% | AED 1.17M | 1,044 | — |
| Type | Sales | Share | Median price | AED/sqft | 1Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartments | 41 | 98% | AED 540K | 1,112 | — |
| Hotel apartments | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Price | Sales | Share | Median price | AED/sqft | 1Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under AED 2M | 42 | 100% | AED 540K | 1,114 | — |
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 40K |
| Sept 26 | AED 40K |
| Aug 26 | AED 40K |
| Jul 26 | AED 40K |
| Jun 26 | AED 39K |
| May 26 | AED 40K |
| Apr 26 | AED 42K |
| Mar 26 | AED 44K |
| Feb 26 | AED 45K |
| Jan 26 | AED 47K |
| Dec 25 | AED 40K |
| Nov 25 | AED 44K |
| Oct 25 | AED 42K |
| Sept 25 | AED 40K |
- Leases (12M)
- 448
- New leases
- 52.2%
- Median rent 3M
- AED 40K
- Rent/sqft 3M
- AED 85
| Studio apartments | AED 40K / AED 530K | 7.5% |
|---|---|---|
| 1 BR apartments | AED 63K / AED 880K | 7.2% |
| 2 BR apartments | AED 75K / AED 1.17M | 6.4% |
| Bedrooms | Leases | Median rent | New leases | AED/sqft/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 289 | AED 40K | AED 41K | 89 |
| 1 BR | 47 | AED 63K | AED 65K | 72 |
| 2 BR | 12 | AED 75K | AED 76K | 67 |
Competing projects in Dubai South Residential District
CompareOther projects trading in the same community
| Name | Sales 12M | AED/sqft | 3M |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pulse Beachfront 3Dubai South Properties | 50 | 1,270 | — |
| Windsor House 2 Building AEllington Properties Development | 137 | 1,541 | — |
| Windsor House 2 Building BEllington Properties Development | 128 | 1,540 | — |
| South Square Building 1Dubai South Properties | 114 | 1,656 | — |
| The Pulse Beachfront 1Dubai South Properties | 39 | 1,301 | — |
| Avenew 888 LoomAvenew Real Estate Development | 117 | 1,664 | up 9.2% |
| South Square Building 3Dubai South Properties | 58 | 1,400 | — |
| The Pulse Beachfront 2Dubai South Properties | 21 | 1,357 | — |
| Enre Residence by ImtiazImtiaz Real Estate Investment And Development | 64 | 1,500 | up 2.5% |
| South Bay 6 PremiumDubai South Properties | 12 | 1,230 | — |
Biggest sales, last 3 months
| Price | Property | Date |
|---|---|---|
| AED 1.20M | 2 BR Apartment · 1,111 sqftCelestia A · Dubai South Residential District | 15 Aug |
| AED 550K | Studio Apartment · 440 sqftCelestia A · Dubai South Residential District | 25 Sept |
| AED 520K | Studio Apartment · 444 sqftCelestia A · Dubai South Residential District | 24 Sept |
| AED 505K | Studio Apartment · 449 sqftCelestia A · Dubai South Residential District | 30 Jul |
| AED 505K | Studio Apartment · 441 sqftCelestia A · Dubai South Residential District | 16 Sept |
| AED 495K | Studio Apartment · 454 sqftCelestia A · Dubai South Residential District | 22 Oct |
Questions about Celestia A
What is the average price per sqft in Celestia A?
The median sale price in Celestia A over the last three months was AED 1,109 per sqft (median sale AED 505K), based on 8 sales registered with Dubai Land Department.
How many properties were sold in Celestia A in the last year?
42 sales worth AED 27.9M were registered in the last 12 months: 0% developer off-plan, 0% off-plan resales and 100% secondary (ready) sales.
What is the average rent in Celestia A?
The median annual rent on leases registered in the last three months was AED 40K, and the best gross rental yield is about 7.5%.
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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