Dubai market evidence
Al Karama vs World Islands: Which Costs More?
A side-by-side comparison of Al Karama and World Islands property prices from the historical DLD transaction record, broken down by property type.
The numbers for Al Karama and World Islands
| Metric | Al Karama | World Islands |
|---|---|---|
| Median AED/sqm | 33,433 AED/sqm | 41,086 AED/sqm |
| Median price | AED 8.0M | AED 1.8M |
| Sampled transactions | 83 | 355 |
| P25–P75 range | 24,745 AED/sqm – 47,393 AED/sqm | 32,995 AED/sqm – 51,220 AED/sqm |
| Apartment share | 0% | 82% |
What the price gap means
World Islands runs 19% above Al Karama on median AED/sqm (33,433 AED/sqm in Al Karama against 41,086 AED/sqm in World Islands). 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 World Islands has no listed metro, mall, or landmark anchor in this dataset.
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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