Dubai market evidence
Al Khairan First vs Palm Deira: Which Costs More?
A side-by-side comparison of Al Khairan First and Palm Deira property prices from the historical DLD transaction record, broken down by property type.
The numbers for Al Khairan First and Palm Deira
| Metric | Al Khairan First | Palm Deira |
|---|---|---|
| Median AED/sqm | 26,065 AED/sqm | 26,009 AED/sqm |
| Median price | AED 2.4M | AED 2.9M |
| Sampled transactions | 11,422 | 9,729 |
| P25–P75 range | 23,887 AED/sqm – 28,690 AED/sqm | 21,673 AED/sqm – 30,655 AED/sqm |
| Apartment share | 100% | 89% |
What the price gap means
Al Khairan First and Palm Deira carry effectively the same median AED/sqm in the sampled DLD record (26,065 AED/sqm against 26,009 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 Palm Deira is anchored by Abu Baker Al Siddique Metro Station metro, 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.
Price by property type
| Property type | Al Khairan First tx | Al Khairan First AED/sqm | Palm Deira tx | Palm Deira AED/sqm | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment — 1 Bed | 1,681 | 26,882 AED/sqm | 1,429 | 26,616 AED/sqm | +1% |
| Apartment — 2 Bed | 1,623 | 25,462 AED/sqm | 1,254 | 26,533 AED/sqm | -4% |
| Apartment — 3 Bed+ | 621 | 24,984 AED/sqm | 410 | 28,396 AED/sqm | -12% |
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