Dubai market evidence
Al Warsan First vs Um Al Sheif: Which Costs More?
A side-by-side comparison of Al Warsan First and Um Al Sheif property prices from the historical DLD transaction record, broken down by property type.
The numbers for Al Warsan First and Um Al Sheif
| Metric | Al Warsan First | Um Al Sheif |
|---|---|---|
| Median AED/sqm | 6,212 AED/sqm | 6,100 AED/sqm |
| Median price | AED 400K | AED 15M |
| Sampled transactions | 51,971 | 683 |
| P25–P75 range | 5,072 AED/sqm – 8,074 AED/sqm | 3,301 AED/sqm – 7,894 AED/sqm |
| Apartment share | 96% | 0% |
What the price gap means
Al Warsan First runs 2% above Um Al Sheif on median AED/sqm (6,212 AED/sqm in Al Warsan First against 6,100 AED/sqm in Um Al Sheif). That gap is widest for Land plot, where Um Al Sheif runs 21% above Al Warsan 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 Warsan First is anchored by Rashidiya Metro Station metro, City Centre Mirdif, Dubai International Airport, while Um Al Sheif is anchored by First Abu Dhabi Bank Metro Station metro, Mall of the Emirates, Burj Al Arab.
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.
Price by property type
| Property type | Al Warsan First tx | Al Warsan First AED/sqm | Um Al Sheif tx | Um Al Sheif AED/sqm | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villa / Townhouse | 100 | 11,688 AED/sqm | 19 | 10,979 AED/sqm | +6% |
| Land plot | 19 | 7,469 AED/sqm | 10 | 9,450 AED/sqm | -21% |
Research each area
More area comparisons
Al Musalla (Dubai) vs Um Al Sheif
Compare Al Musalla (Dubai) and Um Al Sheif property prices.
AL QUSAIS vs Um Al Sheif
Compare AL QUSAIS and Um Al Sheif property prices.
Al Warsan First vs Muhaisanah Fourth
Compare Al Warsan First and Muhaisanah Fourth property prices.
Al Warsan First vs Um Suqaim First
Compare Al Warsan First and Um Suqaim First property prices.
Al Warsan First vs Wadi Al Safa 6
Compare Al Warsan First and Wadi Al Safa 6 property prices.
Muhaisanah Fourth vs Um Al Sheif
Compare Muhaisanah Fourth and Um Al Sheif property prices.