Dubai market evidence
Al Barsha First vs Al Thanyah Third: Which Costs More?
A side-by-side comparison of Al Barsha First and Al Thanyah Third property prices from the historical DLD transaction record, broken down by property type.
The numbers for Al Barsha First and Al Thanyah Third
| Metric | Al Barsha First | Al Thanyah Third |
|---|---|---|
| Median AED/sqm | 18,835 AED/sqm | 18,330 AED/sqm |
| Median price | AED 2.7M | AED 1.9M |
| Sampled transactions | 246 | 2,338 |
| P25–P75 range | 13,701 AED/sqm – 19,396 AED/sqm | 15,683 AED/sqm – 21,645 AED/sqm |
| Apartment share | 89% | 91% |
What the price gap means
Al Barsha First runs 3% above Al Thanyah Third on median AED/sqm (18,835 AED/sqm in Al Barsha First against 18,330 AED/sqm in Al Thanyah Third). That gap is widest for Apartment — 1 Bed, where Al Barsha First runs 11% above Al Thanyah Third. The headline number is driven by that unit type rather than a uniform premium across the board.
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.
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.
Price by property type
| Property type | Al Barsha First tx | Al Barsha First AED/sqm | Al Thanyah Third tx | Al Thanyah Third AED/sqm | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment — 1 Bed | 27 | 19,375 AED/sqm | 349 | 17,467 AED/sqm | +11% |
| Apartment — 2 Bed | 25 | 19,375 AED/sqm | 222 | 18,304 AED/sqm | +6% |
| Apartment — 3 Bed+ | 22 | 17,675 AED/sqm | 105 | 19,554 AED/sqm | -10% |
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