Beachfront & waterfront: Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina, JBR, Bluewaters Island, Pearl Jumeirah, Dubai Harbour, La Mer.
Central & urban hubs: Downtown Dubai, Business Bay, DIFC, City Walk, Al Wasl.
Luxury villas & gated: Emirates Hills, Arabian Ranches I–III, Dubai Hills Estate, Jumeirah Golf Estates, Victory Heights, The Villa.
Family & affordable: The Springs, The Meadows, The Lakes, Jumeirah Park, Al Furjan, Mudon, Living Legends, Dubai Land Residential Complex, International City, Discovery Gardens, JVC, JVT, Dubai South, Town Square, Arjan, Dubai Investment Park.
Mixed-use & up-and-coming: Dubai Creek Harbour, MBR City, Meydan, Dubai Sports City, Motor City, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Al Barari, Dubai Festival City (select phases), Culture Village.
Recent additions: Al Jaddaf and parts along Sheikh Zayed Road.
Legal: Full ownership rights in freehold zones; a few projects grant unit ownership without land—check contracts.
Prices & rental yields (guide, 2025)
| Area | Typical purchase prices (AED) | Rental yield |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Jumeirah | 1.5M+ (villas up to ~140M) | Up to ~19.27% (luxury villas) |
| Downtown Dubai | 1.5M–20M | ~6–8% |
| Dubai Marina | 1M–10M | ~6–8% (higher short-term) |
| JVC | 723K–5M | ~8–10% |
| Dubai Hills Estate | 1.5M–30M | ~5.21–7.98% |
| Dubai Investment Park | 500K–3M | Up to ~11.2% |
Notes: Prime zones (Palm, Downtown) command higher entry prices yet remain strong for yields; value areas (JVC, DSO, International City, DIP) often exceed 8% and suit income-focused investors.
