Dubai market evidence
Al Wasl vs Zaabeel Second: Which Costs More?
A side-by-side comparison of Al Wasl and Zaabeel Second property prices from the historical DLD transaction record, broken down by property type.
The numbers for Al Wasl and Zaabeel Second
| Metric | Al Wasl | Zaabeel Second |
|---|---|---|
| Median AED/sqm | 25,244 AED/sqm | 24,248 AED/sqm |
| Median price | AED 3.4M | AED 3.0M |
| Sampled transactions | 11,337 | 4,793 |
| P25–P75 range | 19,375 AED/sqm – 32,188 AED/sqm | 20,067 AED/sqm – 29,571 AED/sqm |
| Apartment share | 98% | 100% |
What the price gap means
Al Wasl runs 4% above Zaabeel Second on median AED/sqm (25,244 AED/sqm in Al Wasl against 24,248 AED/sqm in Zaabeel Second). That gap is widest for Apartment — 3 Bed+, where Al Wasl runs 11% above Zaabeel Second. 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 Zaabeel Second 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.
Price by property type
| Property type | Al Wasl tx | Al Wasl AED/sqm | Zaabeel Second tx | Zaabeel Second AED/sqm | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment — 1 Bed | 742 | 30,308 AED/sqm | 344 | 28,437 AED/sqm | +7% |
| Apartment — 2 Bed | 837 | 29,634 AED/sqm | 373 | 30,620 AED/sqm | -3% |
| Apartment — 3 Bed+ | 397 | 33,747 AED/sqm | 161 | 30,419 AED/sqm | +11% |
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