Dubai — Neighborhoods
20 Dubai neighborhoods
Each guide covers the dominant typology, conservation posture, permit authority, median property value, and typical renovation spend — built so you know before you start.
Emaar
Downtown Dubai
Apartment tower
Median AED 4.1M · Renovation AED 180K-AED 1.5M
Emaar
Dubai Marina
Apartment tower
Median AED 3.3M · Renovation AED 150K-AED 1.2M
Dubai Properties
Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR)
Apartment tower
Median AED 3.94M · Renovation AED 160K-AED 1.4M
Nakheel
Palm Jumeirah
Freehold villa (G+1/G+2)
Median AED 44.6M · Renovation AED 800K-AED 18M
DIFC Authority
DIFC
Apartment tower
Median AED 4.8M · Renovation AED 200K-AED 1.6M
Dubai Properties
Business Bay
Apartment tower
Median AED 2.2M · Renovation AED 120K-AED 900K
DMCC Authority
Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT)
Apartment tower
Median AED 1.9M · Renovation AED 100K-AED 750K
Nakheel
Jumeirah Village Triangle (JVT)
Townhouse row and villa
Median AED 2.4M · Renovation AED 110K-AED 650K
Nakheel
Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC)
Apartment tower and townhouse row
Median AED 1.8M · Renovation AED 80K-AED 600K
Emaar
Arabian Ranches
Freehold villa (G+1/G+2)
Median AED 11.7M · Renovation AED 250K-AED 4.0M
Emaar
Emirates Hills
Freehold villa (G+1/G+2) — custom build
Median AED 65M · Renovation AED 1.5M-AED 25M
Dubai Municipality
Al Barsha
UAE-national villa and apartment
Median AED 6.2M · Renovation AED 200K-AED 1.5M
Emaar
Meadows
Freehold villa (G+1)
Median AED 11.5M · Renovation AED 250K-AED 3.5M
Emaar
Springs
Freehold townhouse and villa
Median AED 4.8M · Renovation AED 180K-AED 1.2M
Dubai Municipality
Jumeirah
UAE-national villa (legacy)
Median AED 12.5M · Renovation AED 300K-AED 3.0M
Dubai Municipality
Deira
Legacy apartment and shop-house
Median AED 1.2M · Renovation AED 80K-AED 400K
Dubai Municipality
Bur Dubai
Legacy apartment and shop-house
Median AED 1.4M · Renovation AED 90K-AED 450K
Dubai Municipality
Al Karama
Legacy apartment
Median AED 950K · Renovation AED 60K-AED 300K
Dubai Municipality
Mirdif
UAE-national villa and leasehold townhouse
Median AED 2.4M · Renovation AED 120K-AED 700K
Dubai Municipality
Al Qusais
Legacy apartment and UAE-national villa
Median AED 1.1M · Renovation AED 70K-AED 350K