Dubai market evidence
Al-Riqqa East vs Wadi Al Safa 5: Which Costs More?
A side-by-side comparison of Al-Riqqa East and Wadi Al Safa 5 property prices from the historical DLD transaction record, broken down by property type.
The numbers for Al-Riqqa East and Wadi Al Safa 5
| Metric | Al-Riqqa East | Wadi Al Safa 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Median AED/sqm | 11,447 AED/sqm | 11,099 AED/sqm |
| Median price | AED 0 | AED 1.1M |
| Sampled transactions | 20 | 48,239 |
| P25–P75 range | 6,626 AED/sqm – 17,474 AED/sqm | 7,694 AED/sqm – 15,136 AED/sqm |
| Apartment share | 0% | 67% |
What the price gap means
Al-Riqqa East runs 3% above Wadi Al Safa 5 on median AED/sqm (11,447 AED/sqm in Al-Riqqa East against 11,099 AED/sqm in Wadi Al Safa 5). 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-Riqqa East has no listed metro, mall, or landmark anchor in this dataset, while Wadi Al Safa 5 is anchored by Global Village.
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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