Dubai market evidence

Madinat Al Mataar vs Um Hurair First: Which Costs More?

A side-by-side comparison of Madinat Al Mataar and Um Hurair First property prices from the historical DLD transaction record, broken down by property type.

The numbers for Madinat Al Mataar and Um Hurair First

MetricMadinat Al MataarUm Hurair First
Median AED/sqm14,050 AED/sqm14,325 AED/sqm
Median priceAED 1.5MAED 24M
Sampled transactions37,47936
P25–P75 range8,992 AED/sqm – 18,048 AED/sqm11,284 AED/sqm – 21,528 AED/sqm
Apartment share72%0%

What the price gap means

Um Hurair First runs 2% above Madinat Al Mataar on median AED/sqm (14,050 AED/sqm in Madinat Al Mataar against 14,325 AED/sqm in Um Hurair 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, Madinat Al Mataar is anchored by UAE Exchange Metro Station metro, Ibn-e-Battuta Mall, Al Makhtoum International Airport, while Um Hurair First is anchored by Burjuman Metro Station metro, Dubai Mall, Dubai International Airport.

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.

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