Dubai market evidence
Al Khairan First vs Burj Khalifa: Which Costs More?
A side-by-side comparison of Al Khairan First and Burj Khalifa property prices from the historical DLD transaction record, broken down by property type.
The numbers for Al Khairan First and Burj Khalifa
| Metric | Al Khairan First | Burj Khalifa |
|---|---|---|
| Median AED/sqm | 22,310 AED/sqm | 23,391 AED/sqm |
| Median price | AED 2.4M | AED 2.8M |
| Sampled transactions | 25,978 | 55,278 |
| P25–P75 range | 17,947 AED/sqm – 26,204 AED/sqm | 17,760 AED/sqm – 29,826 AED/sqm |
| Apartment share | 100% | 100% |
What the price gap means
Burj Khalifa runs 5% above Al Khairan First on median AED/sqm (22,310 AED/sqm in Al Khairan First against 23,391 AED/sqm in Burj Khalifa). That gap is widest for Apartment — 3 Bed+, where Burj Khalifa runs 31% above Al Khairan First. The headline number is driven by that unit type rather than a uniform premium across the board.
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, City Centre Mirdif, Dubai International Airport, while Burj Khalifa is anchored by Buj Khalifa Dubai Mall Metro Station metro, Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa.
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.
Price by property type
| Property type | Al Khairan First tx | Al Khairan First AED/sqm | Burj Khalifa tx | Burj Khalifa AED/sqm | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment — 1 Bed | 2,032 | 26,041 AED/sqm | 1,820 | 27,482 AED/sqm | -5% |
| Apartment — 2 Bed | 2,149 | 24,845 AED/sqm | 1,832 | 28,369 AED/sqm | -12% |
| Apartment — 3 Bed+ | 880 | 24,387 AED/sqm | 794 | 35,567 AED/sqm | -31% |
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