Dubai market evidence

Al Musalla (Dubai) vs Al Warqa First: Which Costs More?

A side-by-side comparison of Al Musalla (Dubai) and Al Warqa First property prices from the historical DLD transaction record, broken down by property type.

The numbers for Al Musalla (Dubai) and Al Warqa First

MetricAl Musalla (Dubai)Al Warqa First
Median AED/sqm5,920 AED/sqm5,779 AED/sqm
Median priceAED 0AED 12M
Sampled transactions25482
P25–P75 range4,319 AED/sqm – 9,132 AED/sqm3,948 AED/sqm – 8,626 AED/sqm
Apartment share0%0%

What the price gap means

Al Musalla (Dubai) runs 2% above Al Warqa First on median AED/sqm (5,920 AED/sqm in Al Musalla (Dubai) against 5,779 AED/sqm in Al Warqa 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 Musalla (Dubai) has no listed metro, mall, or landmark anchor in this dataset, while Al Warqa First is anchored by Rashidiya Metro Station metro, City Centre Mirdif, 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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