Dubai market evidence
Al Musalla (Dubai) vs Um Al Sheif: Which Costs More?
A side-by-side comparison of Al Musalla (Dubai) and Um Al Sheif property prices from the historical DLD transaction record, broken down by property type.
The numbers for Al Musalla (Dubai) and Um Al Sheif
| Metric | Al Musalla (Dubai) | Um Al Sheif |
|---|---|---|
| Median AED/sqm | 5,920 AED/sqm | 6,100 AED/sqm |
| Median price | AED 0 | AED 15M |
| Sampled transactions | 25 | 683 |
| P25–P75 range | 4,319 AED/sqm – 9,132 AED/sqm | 3,301 AED/sqm – 7,894 AED/sqm |
| Apartment share | 0% | 0% |
What the price gap means
Um Al Sheif runs 3% above Al Musalla (Dubai) on median AED/sqm (5,920 AED/sqm in Al Musalla (Dubai) against 6,100 AED/sqm in Um Al Sheif). 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 Um Al Sheif is anchored by First Abu Dhabi Bank Metro Station metro, Mall of the Emirates, Burj Al Arab.
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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