Dubai market evidence

Al Murqabat vs Um Hurair First: Which Costs More?

A side-by-side comparison of Al Murqabat and Um Hurair First property prices from the historical DLD transaction record, broken down by property type.

The numbers for Al Murqabat and Um Hurair First

MetricAl MurqabatUm Hurair First
Median AED/sqm14,878 AED/sqm14,325 AED/sqm
Median priceAED 6.0MAED 24M
Sampled transactions35136
P25–P75 range9,008 AED/sqm – 24,073 AED/sqm11,284 AED/sqm – 21,528 AED/sqm
Apartment share0%0%

What the price gap means

Al Murqabat runs 4% above Um Hurair First on median AED/sqm (14,878 AED/sqm in Al Murqabat against 14,325 AED/sqm in Um Hurair First). 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 Murqabat is anchored by Abu Baker Al Siddique Metro Station metro, Dubai Mall, Dubai International Airport, while Um Hurair First is anchored by Burjuman Metro Station metro, Dubai Mall, Dubai International Airport.

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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