Best Dubai areas to invest (DLD community data)
129 Dubai master communities have enough DLD depth to index here — yields, 12-month sales, and project lists from registered transactions, not portal listings. Highest 12-month DLD sales among indexed areas: Dubai World Central (10,530 sales). Open an area, then run Offer Verdict on any live quote.Source: Dubai Land Department · 2026-10-25
129 master communities with enough DLD depth for indexing · Data as of 2026-10-25
Each report shows yield distribution, price landscape, and top projects from DLD records. When you have a live quote, run Offer Verdict to compare the asking price with registered sales.
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- Which Dubai communities can I compare with DLD data?
- This directory lists 129 master communities with enough registered sales and projects to publish. Thin areas stay out of the index.
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- Open the community report for yield and 12-month sales, then paste the broker ask into Offer Verdict at /check. The first verdict is free.
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- Community figures are DLD registered transactions. Portal asking prices are not used for the averages on these pages.
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Compare Dubai Master Communities (Yields, ROI & DLD Data)
Which area delivers the best yield, growth, and liquidity? Ranked by real DLD data — not broker claims. Open any community for context, then run Offer Verdict when you have a real quoted price.
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9 communities#1 by yieldApartments
Jumeirah Village Circle
248 projects · Economy–Medium segment
Avg yield
7.8%
Total return +20.2%
Growth +12.4%
Yield7.8%
Growth 12m+12.4%
LiquidityHigh
AED/m²
18,500
Return
+20.2%
Tx/yr
3,240
248 projects · best #12Full analysis
#2 by yieldApartments
Jumeirah Lake Towers
82 clusters · Economy–Medium segment
Avg yield
7.2%
Total return +17.0%
Growth +9.8%
Yield7.2%
Growth 12m+9.8%
LiquidityMedium
AED/m²
17,800
Return
+17.0%
Tx/yr
1,640
82 projects · best clusters A–ZFull analysis
#1 by total returnMixed
Dubai South (DWC)
74 projects · Economy segment
Avg yield
6.9%
Total return +35.3%
Growth +28.4%
Yield6.9%
Growth 12m+28.4%
LiquidityMed
AED/m²
9,800
Return
+35.3%
Tx/yr
1,240
74 projects · best #3Full analysis
#2 by total returnApartments
Dubai Marina
112 projects · Medium–Premium segment
Avg yield
6.4%
Total return +25.1%
Growth +18.7%
Yield6.4%
Growth 12m+18.7%
LiquidityVery high
AED/m²
28,400
Return
+25.1%
Tx/yr
2,810
112 projects · best #8Full analysis
#1 by growthApartments
Business Bay
96 projects · Medium–Premium segment
Avg yield
6.1%
Total return +28.4%
Growth +22.3%
Yield6.1%
Growth 12m+22.3%
LiquidityHigh
AED/m²
24,200
Return
+28.4%
Tx/yr
1,980
96 projects · best #9Full analysis
#1 villa communityVillas
Dubai Hills Estate
64 projects · Premium villas & apts
Avg yield
5.8%
Total return +25.0%
Growth +19.2%
Yield5.8%
Growth 12m+19.2%
LiquidityMedium
AED/m²
22,100
Return
+25.0%
Tx/yr
940
64 projects · best #15Full analysis
#2 villa communityVillas
Arabian Ranches
38 projects · Villa community
Avg yield
5.4%
Total return +21.0%
Growth +15.6%
Yield5.4%
Growth 12m+15.6%
LiquidityMed
AED/m²
16,400
Return
+21.0%
Tx/yr
620
38 projects · best —Full analysis
#1 price growthApartments
Downtown Dubai
48 projects · Premium segment
Avg yield
5.2%
Total return +29.3%
Growth +24.1%
Yield5.2%
Growth 12m+24.1%
LiquidityHigh
AED/m²
38,600
Return
+29.3%
Tx/yr
1,120
48 projects · best #22Full analysis
#1 capital growthMixed
Palm Jumeirah
52 projects · Ultra-premium
Avg yield
4.8%
Total return +36.0%
Growth +31.2%
Yield4.8%
Growth 12m+31.2%
LiquidityMed
AED/m²
54,800
Return
+36.0%
Tx/yr
780
52 projects · best —Full analysis
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| Community | Avg yield | Growth 12m | Total return | Avg AED/m² | Tx 12m |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jumeirah Village Circle 248 projects | 7.8% | +12.4% | +20.2% | 18,500 | 3,240 |
Dubai Marina 112 projects | 6.4% | +18.7% | +25.1% | 28,400 | 2,810 |
Business Bay 96 projects | 6.1% | +22.3% | +28.4% | 24,200 | 1,980 |
Jumeirah Lake Towers 82 clusters | 7.2% | +9.8% | +17.0% | 17,800 | 1,640 |
Dubai Hills Estate 64 projects | 5.8% | +19.2% | +25.0% | 22,100 | 940 |
Downtown Dubai 48 projects | 5.2% | +24.1% | +29.3% | 38,600 | 1,120 |
Dubai South (DWC) 74 projects | 6.9% | +28.4% | +35.3% | 9,800 | 1,240 |
Arabian Ranches 38 projects | 5.4% | +15.6% | +21.0% | 16,400 | 620 |
Palm Jumeirah 52 projects | 4.8% | +31.2% | +36.0% | 54,800 | 780 |
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All data from Dubai Land Department (DLD) registered transactions. DLD data may contain errors and does not include unregistered off-plan sales. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Not investment advice.