Dubai market evidence
Al Safouh Second vs Zaabeel Second: Which Costs More?
A side-by-side comparison of Al Safouh Second and Zaabeel Second property prices from the historical DLD transaction record, broken down by property type.
The numbers for Al Safouh Second and Zaabeel Second
| Metric | Al Safouh Second | Zaabeel Second |
|---|---|---|
| Median AED/sqm | 31,165 AED/sqm | 30,293 AED/sqm |
| Median price | AED 3.2M | AED 3.2M |
| Sampled transactions | 1,108 | 2,015 |
| P25–P75 range | 22,100 AED/sqm – 35,267 AED/sqm | 27,455 AED/sqm – 34,311 AED/sqm |
| Apartment share | 99% | 100% |
What the price gap means
Al Safouh Second runs 3% above Zaabeel Second on median AED/sqm (31,165 AED/sqm in Al Safouh Second against 30,293 AED/sqm in Zaabeel Second). That gap is widest for Apartment — 1 Bed, where Al Safouh Second runs 12% above Zaabeel Second. 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 Second 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 Second tx | Al Safouh Second AED/sqm | Zaabeel Second tx | Zaabeel Second AED/sqm | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment — 1 Bed | 148 | 32,532 AED/sqm | 269 | 29,129 AED/sqm | +12% |
| Apartment — 2 Bed | 122 | 28,770 AED/sqm | 282 | 31,710 AED/sqm | -9% |
| Apartment — 3 Bed+ | 113 | 32,118 AED/sqm | 142 | 31,986 AED/sqm | +0% |
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