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
| Metric | Al Barshaa South First | Al Khawaneej First |
|---|---|---|
| Median AED/sqm | 3,139 AED/sqm | 3,283 AED/sqm |
| Median price | AED 5.2M | AED 6.8M |
| Sampled transactions | 93 | 780 |
| P25–P75 range | 2,045 AED/sqm – 4,279 AED/sqm | 2,183 AED/sqm – 3,572 AED/sqm |
| Apartment share | 0% | 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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