Dubai market evidence
Al Buteen vs Al Sabkha: Which Costs More?
A side-by-side comparison of Al Buteen and Al Sabkha property prices from the historical DLD transaction record, broken down by property type.
The numbers for Al Buteen and Al Sabkha
| Metric | Al Buteen | Al Sabkha |
|---|---|---|
| Median AED/sqm | 64,818 AED/sqm | 49,938 AED/sqm |
| Median price | AED 1.4M | AED 119K |
| Sampled transactions | 132 | 45 |
| P25–P75 range | 36,631 AED/sqm – 97,305 AED/sqm | 35,879 AED/sqm – 95,735 AED/sqm |
| Apartment share | 0% | 0% |
What the price gap means
Al Buteen runs 30% above Al Sabkha on median AED/sqm (64,818 AED/sqm in Al Buteen against 49,938 AED/sqm in Al Sabkha). 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 Buteen is anchored by Al Ras Metro Station metro, Dubai Mall, Dubai International Airport, while Al Sabkha is anchored by Baniyas Square Metro Station metro, Dubai Mall, 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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