Dubai market evidence
Al Ras vs Al Sabkha: Which Costs More?
A side-by-side comparison of Al Ras and Al Sabkha property prices from the historical DLD transaction record, broken down by property type.
The numbers for Al Ras and Al Sabkha
| Metric | Al Ras | Al Sabkha |
|---|---|---|
| Median AED/sqm | 43,127 AED/sqm | 49,938 AED/sqm |
| Median price | AED 2.9M | AED 119K |
| Sampled transactions | 209 | 45 |
| P25–P75 range | 19,648 AED/sqm – 81,354 AED/sqm | 35,879 AED/sqm – 95,735 AED/sqm |
| Apartment share | 0% | 0% |
What the price gap means
Al Sabkha runs 14% above Al Ras on median AED/sqm (43,127 AED/sqm in Al Ras against 49,938 AED/sqm in Al Sabkha). 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 Ras is anchored by Al Ras Metro Station metro, Dubai Mall, Dubai International Airport, while Al Sabkha is anchored by Baniyas Square 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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