Dubai market evidence
Al Safouh First vs Zaabeel Second: Which Costs More?
A side-by-side comparison of Al Safouh First and Zaabeel Second property prices from the historical DLD transaction record, broken down by property type.
The numbers for Al Safouh First and Zaabeel Second
| Metric | Al Safouh First | Zaabeel Second |
|---|---|---|
| Median AED/sqm | 29,837 AED/sqm | 30,293 AED/sqm |
| Median price | AED 2.2M | AED 3.2M |
| Sampled transactions | 1,064 | 2,015 |
| P25–P75 range | 21,504 AED/sqm – 43,607 AED/sqm | 27,455 AED/sqm – 34,311 AED/sqm |
| Apartment share | 97% | 100% |
What the price gap means
Zaabeel Second runs 2% above Al Safouh First on median AED/sqm (29,837 AED/sqm in Al Safouh First against 30,293 AED/sqm in Zaabeel Second). That gap is widest for Apartment — 2 Bed, where Zaabeel Second runs 25% above Al Safouh First. The headline number is driven by that unit type rather than a uniform premium across the board.
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 Safouh First is anchored by Dubai Internet City metro, Mall of the Emirates, Burj Al Arab, while Zaabeel Second is anchored by Financial Centre 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.
Price by property type
| Property type | Al Safouh First tx | Al Safouh First AED/sqm | Zaabeel Second tx | Zaabeel Second AED/sqm | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment — 1 Bed | 103 | 25,471 AED/sqm | 269 | 29,129 AED/sqm | -13% |
| Apartment — 2 Bed | 100 | 23,813 AED/sqm | 282 | 31,710 AED/sqm | -25% |
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