Dubai market evidence

Al Barshaa South First vs Al Khawaneej First: Which Costs More?

A side-by-side comparison of Al Barshaa South First and Al Khawaneej First property prices from the historical DLD transaction record, broken down by property type.

The numbers for Al Barshaa South First and Al Khawaneej First

MetricAl Barshaa South FirstAl Khawaneej First
Median AED/sqm3,139 AED/sqm3,283 AED/sqm
Median priceAED 5.2MAED 6.8M
Sampled transactions93780
P25–P75 range2,045 AED/sqm – 4,279 AED/sqm2,183 AED/sqm – 3,572 AED/sqm
Apartment share0%0%

What the price gap means

Al Khawaneej First runs 4% above Al Barshaa South First on median AED/sqm (3,139 AED/sqm in Al Barshaa South First against 3,283 AED/sqm in Al Khawaneej First). 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 Barshaa South First is anchored by First Abu Dhabi Bank Metro Station metro, Mall of the Emirates, Motor City, while Al Khawaneej First is anchored by Etisalat Metro Station metro, City Centre Mirdif.

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.

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