Dubai market evidence
Al Suq Al Kabeer vs Palm Jumeirah: Which Costs More?
A side-by-side comparison of Al Suq Al Kabeer and Palm Jumeirah property prices from the historical DLD transaction record, broken down by property type.
The numbers for Al Suq Al Kabeer and Palm Jumeirah
| Metric | Al Suq Al Kabeer | Palm Jumeirah |
|---|---|---|
| Median AED/sqm | 30,443 AED/sqm | 32,036 AED/sqm |
| Median price | AED 7.6M | AED 4.8M |
| Sampled transactions | 44 | 4,917 |
| P25–P75 range | 21,940 AED/sqm – 38,758 AED/sqm | 22,730 AED/sqm – 47,138 AED/sqm |
| Apartment share | 0% | 87% |
What the price gap means
Palm Jumeirah runs 5% above Al Suq Al Kabeer on median AED/sqm (30,443 AED/sqm in Al Suq Al Kabeer against 32,036 AED/sqm in Palm Jumeirah). 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 Ras Metro Station metro, Dubai Mall, Dubai International Airport, while Palm Jumeirah is anchored by Palm Jumeirah metro, Marina Mall, Burj Al Arab.
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.
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