Dubai market evidence
Al Suq Al Kabeer vs Zaabeel Second: Which Costs More?
A side-by-side comparison of Al Suq Al Kabeer and Zaabeel Second property prices from the historical DLD transaction record, broken down by property type.
The numbers for Al Suq Al Kabeer and Zaabeel Second
| Metric | Al Suq Al Kabeer | Zaabeel Second |
|---|---|---|
| Median AED/sqm | 30,443 AED/sqm | 30,293 AED/sqm |
| Median price | AED 7.6M | AED 3.2M |
| Sampled transactions | 44 | 2,015 |
| P25–P75 range | 21,940 AED/sqm – 38,758 AED/sqm | 27,455 AED/sqm – 34,311 AED/sqm |
| Apartment share | 0% | 100% |
What the price gap means
Al Suq Al Kabeer and Zaabeel Second carry effectively the same median AED/sqm in the sampled DLD record (30,443 AED/sqm against 30,293 AED/sqm).
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 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.
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