Dubai market evidence
Al Wasl vs Um Suqaim Third: Which Costs More?
A side-by-side comparison of Al Wasl and Um Suqaim Third property prices from the historical DLD transaction record, broken down by property type.
The numbers for Al Wasl and Um Suqaim Third
| Metric | Al Wasl | Um Suqaim Third |
|---|---|---|
| Median AED/sqm | 25,244 AED/sqm | 24,028 AED/sqm |
| Median price | AED 3.4M | AED 3.1M |
| Sampled transactions | 11,337 | 4,440 |
| P25–P75 range | 19,375 AED/sqm – 32,188 AED/sqm | 19,424 AED/sqm – 29,066 AED/sqm |
| Apartment share | 98% | 98% |
What the price gap means
Al Wasl runs 5% above Um Suqaim Third on median AED/sqm (25,244 AED/sqm in Al Wasl against 24,028 AED/sqm in Um Suqaim Third). That gap is widest for Villa / Townhouse, where Um Suqaim Third runs 31% above Al Wasl. 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 Wasl is anchored by Buj Khalifa Dubai Mall Metro Station metro, Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, while Um Suqaim Third 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 Wasl tx | Al Wasl AED/sqm | Um Suqaim Third tx | Um Suqaim Third AED/sqm | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment — 1 Bed | 742 | 30,308 AED/sqm | 303 | 29,814 AED/sqm | +2% |
| Apartment — 2 Bed | 837 | 29,634 AED/sqm | 303 | 27,431 AED/sqm | +8% |
| Apartment — 3 Bed+ | 397 | 33,747 AED/sqm | 124 | 30,787 AED/sqm | +10% |
| Villa / Townhouse | 17 | 8,342 AED/sqm | 13 | 12,031 AED/sqm | -31% |
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