Dubai market evidence
Al Barsha South Fifth vs Al Thanyah First: Which Costs More?
A side-by-side comparison of Al Barsha South Fifth and Al Thanyah First property prices from the historical DLD transaction record, broken down by property type.
The numbers for Al Barsha South Fifth and Al Thanyah First
| Metric | Al Barsha South Fifth | Al Thanyah First |
|---|---|---|
| Median AED/sqm | 13,867 AED/sqm | 13,563 AED/sqm |
| Median price | AED 1.0M | AED 1.4M |
| Sampled transactions | 19,480 | 6,500 |
| P25–P75 range | 8,872 AED/sqm – 17,583 AED/sqm | 9,811 AED/sqm – 24,757 AED/sqm |
| Apartment share | 93% | 99% |
What the price gap means
Al Barsha South Fifth runs 2% above Al Thanyah First on median AED/sqm (13,867 AED/sqm in Al Barsha South Fifth against 13,563 AED/sqm in Al Thanyah First). That gap is widest for Apartment — Studio, where Al Thanyah First runs 28% above Al Barsha South Fifth. 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.
Beyond price, Al Barsha South Fifth is anchored by Damac Properties metro, Ibn-e-Battuta Mall, Sports City Swimming Academy, while Al Thanyah First is anchored by Dubai Internet City metro, Mall of the Emirates, Burj Al Arab.
This is sales transaction evidence only and ends 2026-07-27. It covers sales, not rentals, and is market reference, not valuation or investment advice.
Price by property type
| Property type | Al Barsha South Fifth tx | Al Barsha South Fifth AED/sqm | Al Thanyah First tx | Al Thanyah First AED/sqm | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment — Studio | 1,415 | 18,597 AED/sqm | 86 | 25,820 AED/sqm | -28% |
| Apartment — 1 Bed | 1,891 | 15,885 AED/sqm | 38 | 15,770 AED/sqm | +1% |
| Apartment — 2 Bed | 565 | 14,343 AED/sqm | 72 | 11,317 AED/sqm | +27% |
| Apartment — 3 Bed+ | 50 | 16,857 AED/sqm | 16 | 19,301 AED/sqm | -13% |
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