Zabeel 1&2 off-plan price per sqft: AED 4,450
Off-plan property in Zabeel 1&2 is asking a median AED 4,450 per sqft as of July 2026, 120% above the Dubai-wide off-plan median of AED 2,021. The middle half of 27 priced unit records sits between AED 3,670 and AED 4,849 per sqft, across 2 projects with published inventory.
The median asking price is AED 8.69M for a 2,090 sqft unit; 1 br units start around AED 3.81M.
Where the prices sit
AED per sqft of built-up area, from asking prices published for individual units and unit types. 27 of the 27 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BR | 6 | 3,594 | 3,506 to 3,668 | AED 3,832,500 | 1,044 sqft | AED 3,806,750 |
| 2 BR | 8 | 3,953 | 3,705 to 4,231 | AED 7,562,500 | 1,838 sqft | AED 6,382,500 |
| 3 BR | 8 | 4,620 | 4,580 to 4,848 | AED 15,955,000 | 3,396 sqft | AED 12,890,000 |
| 4 BR | 3 | 5,059 | 5,048 to 5,063 | AED 23,770,000 | 4,698 sqft | AED 21,075,000 |
Delivery pipeline
By year: 2029 (2). Construction status: under construction 2.
Developers in Zabeel 1&2
Every off-plan project in Zabeel 1&2
| Project | Developer | Type | From | Median AED/sqft | Pre-handover | Handover | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akala Residences | Arada | AED 3.80M | 4,514 | 55% | Q4 2029 | On sale | |
| The Residences DIFC Zabeel District | Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) | AED 2.98M | 3,522 | 50% | Q4 2029 | On sale |
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 Zabeel 1&2 | Median price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIFC | 0.4 km | 6 | 4,181 | -6% | AED 7.70M |
| Sheikh Zayed Road | 0.9 km | 10 | 3,691 | -17% | AED 4.59M |
| Al Satwa | 1.6 km | 47 | 2,331 | -48% | AED 1.80M |
| Zabeel | 1.9 km | 2 | 3,570 | -20% | AED 6.05M |
| Downtown Dubai | 2.3 km | 24 | 3,463 | -22% | AED 5.93M |
| City Walk | 2.5 km | 13 | 2,698 | -39% | AED 3.67M |
Questions this data answers
What is the average price per sqft for off-plan property in Zabeel 1&2?+
As of July 2026, the median asking price across 27 priced off-plan units in Zabeel 1&2 is AED 4,450 per sqft. Half of all units fall between AED 3,670 and AED 4,849 per sqft. The mean is AED 4,318.
How much does a 1 br off-plan unit cost in Zabeel 1&2?+
1 BR: median AED 3,832,500 (1,044 sqft, AED 3,594/sqft, 6 units); 2 BR: median AED 7,562,500 (1,838 sqft, AED 3,953/sqft, 8 units); 3 BR: median AED 15,955,000 (3,396 sqft, AED 4,620/sqft, 8 units); 4 BR: median AED 23,770,000 (4,698 sqft, AED 5,059/sqft, 3 units).
Which developers are building off-plan in Zabeel 1&2?+
2 developers have off-plan projects in Zabeel 1&2. The most active are Arada (1), Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) (1).
When do off-plan projects in Zabeel 1&2 hand over?+
Scheduled handovers by year: 2029: 2. 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.