Dubai market evidence

Al Suq Al Kabeer vs Burj Khalifa: Which Costs More?

A side-by-side comparison of Al Suq Al Kabeer and Burj Khalifa property prices from the historical DLD transaction record, broken down by property type.

The numbers for Al Suq Al Kabeer and Burj Khalifa

MetricAl Suq Al KabeerBurj Khalifa
Median AED/sqm24,828 AED/sqm23,391 AED/sqm
Median priceAED 10MAED 2.8M
Sampled transactions40055,278
P25–P75 range14,096 AED/sqm – 38,680 AED/sqm17,760 AED/sqm – 29,826 AED/sqm
Apartment share0%100%

What the price gap means

Al Suq Al Kabeer runs 6% above Burj Khalifa on median AED/sqm (24,828 AED/sqm in Al Suq Al Kabeer against 23,391 AED/sqm in Burj Khalifa). 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 Suq Al Kabeer is anchored by Al Fahidi Metro Station metro, Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, while Burj Khalifa is anchored by Buj Khalifa Dubai Mall Metro Station metro, Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa.

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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