Dubai market evidence

Island 2 vs Um Suqaim First: Which Costs More?

A side-by-side comparison of Island 2 and Um Suqaim First property prices from the historical DLD transaction record, broken down by property type.

The numbers for Island 2 and Um Suqaim First

MetricIsland 2Um Suqaim First
Median AED/sqm96,599 AED/sqm58,209 AED/sqm
Median priceAED 27MAED 40M
Sampled transactions122131
P25–P75 range72,929 AED/sqm – 127,821 AED/sqm10,764 AED/sqm – 62,969 AED/sqm
Apartment share70%0%

What the price gap means

Island 2 runs 66% above Um Suqaim First on median AED/sqm (96,599 AED/sqm in Island 2 against 58,209 AED/sqm in Um Suqaim First). 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, Island 2 is anchored by Business Bay Metro Station metro, Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, while Um Suqaim First is anchored by Noor Bank Metro Station metro, Mall of the Emirates, 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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