Academic City off-plan price per sqft: AED 1,660
Off-plan property in Academic City is asking a median AED 1,660 per sqft as of July 2026, 18% below the Dubai-wide off-plan median of AED 2,021. The middle half of 460 priced unit records sits between AED 1,578 and AED 1,851 per sqft, across 3 projects with published inventory (4 tracked in total).
The median asking price is AED 4.94M for a 2,824 sqft unit; 3 br units start around AED 3.69M.
Payment plans here typically ask 15% on booking and 60% in total before handover.
Handover is concentrated in 2029, when 3 of the tracked projects are scheduled to complete.
Where the prices sit
AED per sqft of built-up area, from asking prices published for individual units and unit types. 459 of the 460 records are individual units with a listed price and size; the rest are unit-type starting prices. Outliers beyond plausible bounds are excluded, see methodology.
By bedroom count
| Type | Units | Median AED/sqft | p25 to p75 | Median price | Median size | Entry (p25 price) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 BR | 18 | 1,541 | 1,537 to 1,566 | AED 3,700,000 | 2,400 sqft | AED 3,690,000 |
| 4 BR | 223 | 1,589 | 1,574 to 1,631 | AED 4,420,000 | 2,775 sqft | AED 4,370,000 |
| 5 BR | 125 | 1,869 | 1,848 to 1,990 | AED 5,530,000 | 2,824 sqft | AED 5,270,000 |
| 6+ BR | 94 | 1,698 | 1,667 to 1,856 | AED 7,070,000 | 4,162 sqft | AED 6,940,000 |
By property type (median AED/sqft): Villa 1,675 (396), Townhouse 1,572 (64).
Payment plan norms
Medians are computed stage by stage, so bars may not sum to exactly 100. Plans with a stated total outside 90 to 110% are excluded.
Delivery pipeline
Developers in Academic City
Every off-plan project in Academic City
| Project | Developer | Type | From | Median AED/sqft | Pre-handover | Handover | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tilal Binghatti | Binghatti | Townhouse, Villa | AED 4.20M | 1,684 | 60% | Q2 2028 | On sale |
| Greenz by Danube | Danube | Townhouse, Villa | AED 3.67M | 1,575 | 60% | Q4 2029 | On sale |
| Tilal Oasis Grand Villa | Binghatti | Villa | AED 6.25M | 2,213 | 50% | Q1 2029 | Might Be Sold Out |
| Tilal Dunes | Binghatti | AED 4.20M | n/a | n/a | Q1 2029 | Not stated |
Project facts (name, developer, starting price, handover, payment plan) are as published by the developer. Status reflects the latest listing state we observed. Median AED/sqft is our computation over that project's priced units.
Nearby communities
| Community | Distance | Projects | Median AED/sqft | vs Academic City | Median price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Warsan | 4.6 km | 25 | 1,200 | -28% | AED 947K |
| Warsan 4 | 5.1 km | 2 | 1,300 | -22% | AED 1.11M |
| Dubai Silicon Oasis | 5.2 km | 12 | 1,591 | -4% | AED 1.13M |
| International City | 5.6 km | 16 | 1,324 | -20% | AED 925K |
| Dubai Land Residence Complex | 6.0 km | 95 | 1,488 | -10% | AED 1.03M |
| Dubailand Residence Complex | 6.1 km | 13 | 1,251 | -25% | AED 1.08M |
Questions this data answers
What is the average price per sqft for off-plan property in Academic City?+
As of July 2026, the median asking price across 460 priced off-plan units in Academic City is AED 1,660 per sqft. Half of all units fall between AED 1,578 and AED 1,851 per sqft. The mean is AED 1,745.
How much does a 3 br off-plan unit cost in Academic City?+
3 BR: median AED 3,700,000 (2,400 sqft, AED 1,541/sqft, 18 units); 4 BR: median AED 4,420,000 (2,775 sqft, AED 1,589/sqft, 223 units); 5 BR: median AED 5,530,000 (2,824 sqft, AED 1,869/sqft, 125 units); 6+ BR: median AED 7,070,000 (4,162 sqft, AED 1,698/sqft, 94 units).
Which developers are building off-plan in Academic City?+
2 developers have off-plan projects in Academic City. The most active are Binghatti (3), Danube (1).
What payment plans are typical for off-plan in Academic City?+
Across 6 published payment plans in Academic City, the median structure is 15% on booking, 40% during construction and 40% on handover, so 60% is typically paid before keys. 0% of plans include post-handover instalments and 17% ask 50% or less before handover.
When do off-plan projects in Academic City hand over?+
Scheduled handovers by year: 2028: 1, 2029: 3. Dates are as published by developers and can move.
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Source: OffplanIndex derived analytics, built 2026-09-02 from developer-published project facts and unit inventories aggregated from public portals (latest observation 2026-07-30). All statistics are computed by OffplanIndex; no third-party database is reproduced. See the methodology and data policy. Not investment advice.