Dubai market evidence
Al Karama vs Al Ras: Which Costs More?
A side-by-side comparison of Al Karama and Al Ras property prices from the historical DLD transaction record, broken down by property type.
The numbers for Al Karama and Al Ras
| Metric | Al Karama | Al Ras |
|---|---|---|
| Median AED/sqm | 33,433 AED/sqm | 38,788 AED/sqm |
| Median price | AED 8.0M | AED 805K |
| Sampled transactions | 83 | 23 |
| P25–P75 range | 24,745 AED/sqm – 47,393 AED/sqm | 21,755 AED/sqm – 61,148 AED/sqm |
| Apartment share | 0% | 0% |
What the price gap means
Al Ras runs 14% above Al Karama on median AED/sqm (33,433 AED/sqm in Al Karama against 38,788 AED/sqm in Al Ras). 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 Karama is anchored by ADCB Metro Station metro, Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, while Al Ras is anchored by Al Ras Metro Station metro, Dubai Mall, Dubai International Airport.
This is sales transaction evidence only and ends 2026-08-13. It covers sales, not rentals, and is market reference, not valuation or investment advice.
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