Dubai market evidence
Al Khairan First vs Bukadra: Which Costs More?
A side-by-side comparison of Al Khairan First and Bukadra property prices from the historical DLD transaction record, broken down by property type.
The numbers for Al Khairan First and Bukadra
| Metric | Al Khairan First | Bukadra |
|---|---|---|
| Median AED/sqm | 26,065 AED/sqm | 26,103 AED/sqm |
| Median price | AED 2.4M | AED 2.0M |
| Sampled transactions | 11,422 | 10,191 |
| P25–P75 range | 23,887 AED/sqm – 28,690 AED/sqm | 24,741 AED/sqm – 27,394 AED/sqm |
| Apartment share | 100% | 98% |
What the price gap means
Al Khairan First and Bukadra carry effectively the same median AED/sqm in the sampled DLD record (26,065 AED/sqm against 26,103 AED/sqm).
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 Khairan First is anchored by Creek Metro Station metro, Dubai Mall, Dubai International Airport, while Bukadra is anchored by Creek Metro Station metro, Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai.
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.
Price by property type
| Property type | Al Khairan First tx | Al Khairan First AED/sqm | Bukadra tx | Bukadra AED/sqm | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment — 1 Bed | 1,681 | 26,882 AED/sqm | 2,165 | 25,995 AED/sqm | +3% |
| Apartment — 2 Bed | 1,623 | 25,462 AED/sqm | 1,214 | 26,210 AED/sqm | -3% |
| Apartment — 3 Bed+ | 621 | 24,984 AED/sqm | 154 | 26,910 AED/sqm | -7% |
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