Dubai market evidence
Al Barshaa South First vs Al Waheda: Which Costs More?
A side-by-side comparison of Al Barshaa South First and Al Waheda property prices from the historical DLD transaction record, broken down by property type.
The numbers for Al Barshaa South First and Al Waheda
| Metric | Al Barshaa South First | Al Waheda |
|---|---|---|
| Median AED/sqm | 3,139 AED/sqm | 3,229 AED/sqm |
| Median price | AED 5.2M | AED 1.5M |
| Sampled transactions | 93 | 762 |
| P25–P75 range | 2,045 AED/sqm – 4,279 AED/sqm | 2,203 AED/sqm – 4,844 AED/sqm |
| Apartment share | 0% | 0% |
What the price gap means
Al Waheda runs 3% above Al Barshaa South First on median AED/sqm (3,139 AED/sqm in Al Barshaa South First against 3,229 AED/sqm in Al Waheda). 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 Waheda is anchored by Abu Baker Al Siddique Metro Station metro, Dubai International Airport.
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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