Recorded Dubai Land Department sales, 2026 — what buyers paid, not asking prices. Data as of 26 Oct 2026.
| Development | Filed handover | Built | Sales | Median paid | AED/sqft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The St. Regis Residences, Downtown DubaiEmaar | Dec 2026 | 76.1% | 99 | AED 3,900,000 | 3,122 |
| Binghatti Skyblade | — | — | 71 | AED 3,649,999 | 3,924 |
| One Residence | — | — | 39 | AED 1,660,000 | 3,130 |
| Solara Tower Dubai | — | — | 35 | AED 9,959,740 | 3,749 |
| Inaura Hotels & ResidencesArada | Jun 2030 | 1.3% | 35 | AED 6,992,000 | 4,989 |
| Baccarat Hotel and Residences, DubaiBC Residences | Dec 2026 | 21.2% | 27 | AED 28,300,000 | 5,711 |
| City Center ResidencesDar Global | Sep 2026 | 72.3% | 24 | AED 2,075,000 | 2,653 |
| Mercedes-Benz Places | BinghattiBinghatti | Dec 2026 | 65.3% | 20 | AED 17,800,000 | 5,492 |
| Volta Tower | — | — | 17 | AED 2,595,000 | 2,392 |
| ROVE HOME RESIDENCES by IRTHIrth | Apr 2026 | 62.7% | 16 | AED 1,677,319 | 3,372 |
| Society House Downtown Dubai | — | — | 14 | AED 2,148,419 | 2,904 |
| Azha Downtown Residences | — | — | 7 | AED 4,176,910 | 2,530 |
| Elegance TowerPathfinder | Finished | 100% | 7 | AED 2,438,000 | 2,465 |
| Exquisite Living Residences | — | — | 6 | AED 3,325,356 | 2,605 |
| Euphoric Residences | — | — | 4 | AED 4,492,555 | 3,364 |
Source: Dubai Land Department open data. Medians are calculated across recorded off-plan sales and move as more register. Handover is the completion date filed on the DLD project register and “Built” its construction figure; a dash means the project is not on this year’s register. How we read the register · Search every project’s sales.
What buyers paid, January to October 2026. The middle half is the range most sales fell in; a quarter of sales were below its lower end.
| Unit | Median price | Middle half | Median AED/sq ft | Typical size | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 1.66M | AED 1.52M–AED 1.81M | 3,536 | 470 sq ft | 55 |
| 1 bed | AED 2.6M | AED 2.19M–AED 3.39M | 3,104 | 821 sq ft | 138 |
| 2 bed | AED 4.39M | AED 3.71M–AED 5.99M | 3,192 | 1,335 sq ft | 138 |
| 3 bed | AED 14.05M | AED 8.94M–AED 18.62M | 4,502 | 2,891 sq ft | 59 |
| 4 bed | AED 30M | AED 20.99M–AED 39.69M | 5,699 | 5,234 sq ft | 30 |
Source: Dubai Land Department register, residential off-plan sales. Unit types with fewer than 20 recorded sales are left out. A range is not a valuation — floor, view and the building itself move the price. Get these figures for your unit by email. Own a home here? See what it is worth →
1 development with a page on this site, ordered by recorded Dubai Land Department purchases in 2026.
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By what buyers actually chose in 2026, the most-bought off-plan developments in Downtown Dubai were The St. Regis Residences, Downtown Dubai (99 recorded sales), Binghatti Skyblade (71 recorded sales), One Residence (39 recorded sales). We track 1 project in Downtown Dubai with payment plans and handover dates, including One Residence. Popularity is not quality — check each project's payment plan, developer record and completion date before you buy.
The median recorded off-plan price in Downtown Dubai in 2026 is AED 3,464 per sq ft, across 422 sales (January to October 2026). Half of all sales were between AED 2.39M and AED 6.9M in total price. By unit type (median per sq ft): Studio AED 3,536, 1 bed AED 3,104, 2 bed AED 3,192, 3 bed AED 4,502, 4 bed AED 5,699.
Recorded studio sales in Downtown Dubai in 2026 had a median price of AED 1.66M (typical size 470 sq ft). The middle half sold between AED 1.52M and AED 1.81M — a quarter of sales were at or below AED 1.52M. Based on 55 sales in Dubai Land Department records.
Recorded one-bedroom sales in Downtown Dubai in 2026 had a median price of AED 2.6M (typical size 821 sq ft). The middle half sold between AED 2.19M and AED 3.39M — a quarter of sales were at or below AED 2.19M. Based on 138 sales in Dubai Land Department records.
Payment plans on projects we track in Downtown Dubai include 10/40/50 (One Residence). The figures are the percentages paid on booking, during construction and at or after handover. Confirm the plan in your sale agreement — developers revise them.
Downtown Dubai can be strong for investment because it combines landmark location, global recognition, central access, and long-term resale relevance.
Most buyers choose Downtown Dubai for prestige, centrality, skyline views, and proximity to Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, DIFC, and major business districts.
The best way to compare Downtown Dubai off-plan projects is by exact micro-location, view quality, pricing versus prestige, payment plan structure, and realistic resale depth.
Yes, many Downtown Dubai apartments suit end users who want a central urban lifestyle, premium surroundings, and immediate access to major city landmarks.
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Downtown Dubai is a growing residential area in Dubai attracting both end users and investors.
Projects here are evaluated by reliability, risk profile and demand trends rather than marketing hype.
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