Dubai market evidence

Al Nahda Second vs Nad Al Shiba First: Which Costs More?

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

The numbers for Al Nahda Second and Nad Al Shiba First

MetricAl Nahda SecondNad Al Shiba First
Median AED/sqm23,804 AED/sqm23,503 AED/sqm
Median priceAED 54MAED 3.2M
Sampled transactions275,123
P25–P75 range13,147 AED/sqm – 29,429 AED/sqm16,802 AED/sqm – 35,414 AED/sqm
Apartment share0%56%

What the price gap means

Al Nahda Second runs 1% above Nad Al Shiba First on median AED/sqm (23,804 AED/sqm in Al Nahda Second against 23,503 AED/sqm in Nad Al Shiba 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 Nahda Second is anchored by STADIUM Metro Station metro, City Centre Mirdif, Dubai International Airport, while Nad Al Shiba First is anchored by Business Bay Metro Station metro, Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai.

This is sales transaction evidence only and ends 2026-08-13. It covers sales, not rentals, and is market reference, not valuation or investment advice.

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