Dubai market evidence
Al Kifaf vs Al Satwa: Which Costs More?
A side-by-side comparison of Al Kifaf and Al Satwa property prices from the historical DLD transaction record, broken down by property type.
The numbers for Al Kifaf and Al Satwa
| Metric | Al Kifaf | Al Satwa |
|---|---|---|
| Median AED/sqm | 20,340 AED/sqm | 20,296 AED/sqm |
| Median price | AED 2.5M | AED 1.3M |
| Sampled transactions | 3,452 | 4,113 |
| P25–P75 range | 17,224 AED/sqm – 22,706 AED/sqm | 12,047 AED/sqm – 24,906 AED/sqm |
| Apartment share | 100% | 91% |
What the price gap means
Al Kifaf and Al Satwa carry effectively the same median AED/sqm in the sampled DLD record (20,340 AED/sqm against 20,296 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 Kifaf is anchored by Al Jafiliya Metro Station metro, Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, while Al Satwa 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 Kifaf tx | Al Kifaf AED/sqm | Al Satwa tx | Al Satwa AED/sqm | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment — 1 Bed | 167 | 21,585 AED/sqm | 395 | 21,884 AED/sqm | -1% |
| Apartment — 2 Bed | 493 | 21,475 AED/sqm | 113 | 21,177 AED/sqm | +1% |
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