Dubai market evidence
Al Baraha vs Al Merkadh: Which Costs More?
A side-by-side comparison of Al Baraha and Al Merkadh property prices from the historical DLD transaction record, broken down by property type.
The numbers for Al Baraha and Al Merkadh
| Metric | Al Baraha | Al Merkadh |
|---|---|---|
| Median AED/sqm | 20,956 AED/sqm | 20,753 AED/sqm |
| Median price | AED 5.0M | AED 1.3M |
| Sampled transactions | 25 | 17,539 |
| P25–P75 range | 7,791 AED/sqm – 26,265 AED/sqm | 18,212 AED/sqm – 23,299 AED/sqm |
| Apartment share | 0% | 96% |
What the price gap means
Al Baraha runs 1% above Al Merkadh on median AED/sqm (20,956 AED/sqm in Al Baraha against 20,753 AED/sqm in Al Merkadh). There is not enough sampled data on both sides to break the gap down by property type.
Citywide medians mix property types unevenly, so a headline gap can reflect what is being sold rather than a like-for-like premium. The per-type table above compares only the property types with enough sampled sales in both areas.
Beyond price, Al Baraha has no listed metro, mall, or landmark anchor in this dataset, while Al Merkadh is anchored by Creek Metro Station metro, Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai.
This is sales transaction evidence only and ends 2026-08-13. It covers sales, not rentals, and is market reference, not valuation or investment advice.
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