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Market bulletin · Thu, 22 Oct 2026
Skygardens: 4 sales worth AED 5.88M in 30 days
Skygardens recorded 4 sales worth AED 5.88M in the 30 days to Thu, 22 Oct 2026, up 33.3% on the previous 30 days. Over the last week 1 sale was registered (AED 1.73M), against 1 the week before.
The median sale over the last three months was AED 1.38M, or AED 2,129/sqft. Monthly medians over the past year ranged from AED 1,531/sqft to AED 2,129/sqft.
By market over 12 months: secondary (ready) sales 100%.
In DIFC, Skygardens ranked #5 of 11 leading projects by 12-month sales value; it is developed by Al Mazaya Real Estate Development. Its first registered sale was on 21 April 2025.
Leases registered in the last three months had a median annual rent of AED 102K. The best gross yield is on Studio apartments at about 6.7%.
Median AED/sqft
Monthly median of all registered sales
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| Date | AED/sqft |
|---|---|
| Oct 26 | — |
| Sept 26 | — |
| Aug 26 | AED 2,129 |
| Jul 26 | AED 1,531 |
| Jun 26 | — |
| May 26 | — |
| Apr 26 | AED 2,071 |
| Mar 26 | — |
| Feb 26 | — |
| Jan 26 | AED 1,992 |
| Dec 25 | AED 1,649 |
| Nov 25 | AED 2,123 |
| Oct 25 | AED 1,674 |
| Sept 25 | — |
| Aug 25 | AED 1,999 |
| Jul 25 | AED 1,620 |
| Jun 25 | AED 1,504 |
| May 25 | AED 1,727 |
| Apr 25 | AED 1,642 |
Sales per month
Registered sales by market
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| Date | Off-plan (developer) | Off-plan resale | Secondary (ready) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Sept 26 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Aug 26 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Jul 26 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Jun 26 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| May 26 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 26 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Mar 26 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Feb 26 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Jan 26 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Dec 25 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Nov 25 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
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 33.3% | AED 5.88M | — | — |
| Last 3 months | 11 | up 22.2% | AED 16.8M | 2,129 | up 4.9% |
| Last 6 months | 20 | down 48.7% | AED 34.2M | 2,038 | up 2.3% |
| Last 12 months | 59 | down 16.9% | AED 120M | 2,006 | up 20.9% |
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) | 59 | 100% | AED 1.77M | 2,006 | up 20.9% |
| Bedrooms | Sales | Share | Median price | AED/sqft | 1Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 27 | 47% | AED 1.35M | 2,342 | up 34.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 11 | 19% | AED 1.80M | 2,046 | down 1.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19 | 33% | AED 2.45M | 1,531 | up 2.2% |
| Price | Sales | Share | Median price | AED/sqft | 1Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under AED 2M | 36 | 61% | AED 1.41M | 2,218 | up 27.0% |
| AED 2M–10M | 23 | 39% | AED 2.47M | 1,531 | down 1.8% |
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 105K |
| Sept 26 | AED 105K |
| Aug 26 | AED 105K |
| Jul 26 | AED 100K |
| Jun 26 | AED 115K |
| May 26 | — |
| Apr 26 | AED 113K |
| Mar 26 | AED 113K |
| Feb 26 | AED 115K |
| Jan 26 | AED 110K |
| Dec 25 | AED 120K |
| Nov 25 | AED 116K |
| Oct 25 | AED 115K |
| Sept 25 | AED 110K |
| Aug 25 | AED 106K |
| Jul 25 | AED 115K |
| Jun 25 | — |
| May 25 | AED 128K |
- Leases (12M)
- 328
- New leases
- 100%
- Median rent 3M
- AED 102K
- Rent/sqft 3M
- AED 127
| Studio apartments | AED 90K / AED 1.35M | 6.7% |
|---|---|---|
| 1 BR apartments | AED 120K / AED 1.80M | 6.7% |
| 2 BR apartments | AED 155K / AED 2.45M | 6.3% |
| Bedrooms | Leases | Median rent | New leases | AED/sqft/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 126 | AED 90K | AED 90K | 146 |
| 1 BR | 87 | AED 120K | AED 120K | 141 |
| 2 BR | 61 | AED 155K | AED 155K | 110 |
Competing projects in DIFC
CompareOther projects trading in the same community
| Name | Sales 12M | AED/sqft | 3M |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eden House DIFCH&H Investment and Development | 55 | 4,328 | — |
| Four Seasons Private Residences DIFCH&H Investment and Development | 12 | 6,543 | — |
| Burj Daman (Buildings By Daman)Daman Real Estate Capital Partners | 26 | 2,936 | — |
| DIFC Heights TowerDubai International Financial Centre | 22 | 4,274 | — |
| Ritz Carlton and Limestone HouseUnion Properties | 25 | 2,447 | — |
| Index Tower (One Central Park)Union Properties | 20 | 2,824 | — |
| Central Park Residential Tower (Arady Tower)Arady Developments | 17 | 2,231 | — |
| DIFC Living and Innovation TwoDubai International Financial Centre | 12 | 3,838 | — |
| Park Tower 1Damac Properties | 20 | 1,680 | — |
| Park Tower 2Damac Properties | 17 | 1,643 | — |
Biggest sales, last 3 months
| Price | Property | Date |
|---|---|---|
| AED 2.55M | 2 BR Apartment · 1,652 sqftSkygardens · DIFC | 3 Sept |
| AED 2.55M | 2 BR Apartment · 1,652 sqftSkygardens · DIFC | 4 Sept |
| AED 1.73M | 1 BR Apartment · 782 sqftSkygardens · DIFC | 22 Oct |
| AED 1.44M | Studio Apartment · 588 sqftSkygardens · DIFC | 6 Oct |
| AED 1.40M | Studio Apartment · 528 sqftSkygardens · DIFC | 14 Oct |
| AED 1.38M | Studio Apartment · 589 sqftSkygardens · DIFC | 26 Aug |
Questions about Skygardens
What is the average price per sqft in Skygardens?
The median sale price in Skygardens over the last three months was AED 2,129 per sqft (median sale AED 1.38M), based on 11 sales registered with Dubai Land Department.
How many properties were sold in Skygardens in the last year?
59 sales worth AED 120M 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 Skygardens?
The median annual rent on leases registered in the last three months was AED 102K, and the best gross rental yield is about 6.7%.
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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