Dubai market evidence

Al Khawaneej First vs Nad Al Shiba Fourth: Which Costs More?

A side-by-side comparison of Al Khawaneej First and Nad Al Shiba Fourth property prices from the historical DLD transaction record, broken down by property type.

The numbers for Al Khawaneej First and Nad Al Shiba Fourth

MetricAl Khawaneej FirstNad Al Shiba Fourth
Median AED/sqm3,283 AED/sqm3,391 AED/sqm
Median priceAED 6.8MAED 14M
Sampled transactions78061
P25–P75 range2,183 AED/sqm – 3,572 AED/sqm2,153 AED/sqm – 4,551 AED/sqm
Apartment share0%0%

What the price gap means

Nad Al Shiba Fourth runs 3% above Al Khawaneej First on median AED/sqm (3,283 AED/sqm in Al Khawaneej First against 3,391 AED/sqm in Nad Al Shiba Fourth). 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 Khawaneej First is anchored by Etisalat Metro Station metro, City Centre Mirdif, while Nad Al Shiba Fourth is anchored by Creek Metro Station metro, City Centre Mirdif, IMG World Adventures.

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.

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